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Penny Kirkman is a fictional character portrayed by Mckenna Grace in the TV series Designated Survivor.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 10 years old.
They appear in 21 episodes out of a total of 53 aired

Penny Kirkman

by Mckenna Grace

character

Episodes21

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    Pilot
    episode S1.E1 september 2016
    A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
  • 8
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    The First Day
    episode S1.E2 september 2016
    Hours after the attack on the Capitol, President Kirkman steps into his role as Commander-in-Chief in the midst of chaos and confusion.
  • 7.7
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    The Confession
    episode S1.E3 october 2016
    Tom juggles dealing with a security breach and preparing for his first television interview as the FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing.
  • 7.6
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    The Traitor
    episode S1.E7 november 2016
    An American track-and-field coach's trip to Russia forces Kirkman into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government; Agent Wells and Deputy Director Atwood's investigation uncovers dangerous information.
  • 8.4
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    The End of the Beginning
    episode S1.E12 march 2017
    Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Meanwhile, tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. Finally, a new lead places Agent Wells closer than before to the truth.
  • 7.5
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    Backfire
    episode S1.E13 march 2017
    An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing; Hannah discovers a connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy.
  • 7.3
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    One Hundred Days
    episode S1.E15 april 2017
    As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, FBI agent Hannah Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth. While the country still mourns the loss of their Vice President.
  • 7.4
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    Lazarus
    episode S1.E18 april 2017
    As President Kirkman considers candidates for Vice President, Kimble Hookstraten finds herself embroiled in scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood return from North Dakota with a critical new lead while journalist Abe Leonard's investigation takes an unexpected turn.
  • 7.8
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    Brace for Impact
    episode S1.E21 may 2017
    Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind it all.
  • 7.2
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    Sting of the Tail
    episode S2.E2 october 2017
    FBI Agent Hannah Wells finally closes in on Patrick Lloyd, but when the president decides to take action during the White House Correspondents Dinner, members of the Homeland Security Council threaten to derail their plans.
  • 6.6
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    Equilibrium
    episode S2.E4 october 2017
    Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports; and Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal.
  • 7.1
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    Grief
    episode S2.E11 february 2018
    After 10 weeks of grief, the President's senior staff insists he see a therapist to help deal with his loss. Hanna and Aaron are part of a trade delegation to Cuba but the trip doesn't go well.
  • 6.9
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    The Final Frontier
    episode S2.E12 march 2018
    After a missile intending to bring water to the stranded astronauts in space is hacked, the President must work with the Russians to help save their lives and find the culprit.
  • 7.5
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    Kirkman Agonistes
    episode S2.E18 april 2018
    As more leaks surface from President Kirkman's confidential therapy sessions, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the Cabinet, leading to attorney Ethan West looking into the president's past.
  • 7.3
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    #thesystemisbroken
    episode S3.E1 june 2019
    Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.
  • 7.1
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    #slipperyslope
    episode S3.E2 june 2019
    A heated debate over child marriage roils Kirkman's staff; Opioid addiction hits home for Mars; A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.
  • 7.3
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    #privacyplease
    episode S3.E3 june 2019
    A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight; Aaron weighs a major decision; Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
  • 7.1
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    #nothingpersonal
    episode S3.E5 june 2019
    Emotions run high after a despicable news story goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
  • 7.5
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    #scaredsh*tless
    episode S3.E8 june 2019
    Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
  • 7.8
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    #undecided
    episode S3.E9 june 2019
    Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.
  • 7.6
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    #truthorconsequences
    episode S3.E10 june 2019
    On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to assuage his conscience about the events - and his own decisions - of the momentous prior 36 hours.