Designated Survivor

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A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession.
  • 45min
  • Seasons: 3
  • Episodes: 53
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Designated Survivor

season 1

serie United States 2016 - 2019

Episode rating

Season 1
8.1
E1
8.0
E2
7.7
E3
7.9
E4
7.8
E5
7.5
E6
7.6
E7
7.6
E8
8.0
E9
8.5
E10
8.1
E11
8.4
E12
7.5
E13
7.6
E14
7.3
E15
7.3
E16
7.5
E17
7.4
E18
7.4
E19
7.6
E20
7.8
E21

Cast of season 1

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 121

  • 8.1
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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.
  • 7.9
    /10

    The Enemy
    episode S1.E4 october 2016
    Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation, while Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten.
  • 7.8
    /10

    The Mission
    episode S1.E5 october 2016
    After realizing that diplomacy isn't going to work with Algeria, President Kirkman decides the send the Navy SEALs on a mission; the probe into the Capitol bombing continues.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Interrogation
    episode S1.E6 november 2016
    A shooting at the White House during a Governors' Summit throws President Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress into turmoil. Hannah makes a shocking discovery in her investigation of the capitol bombing.
  • 7.6
    /10

    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.
  • 7.6
    /10

    The Results
    episode S1.E8 november 2016
    On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. Meanwhile, news has leaked about Majid Nassar's death, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout.
  • 8
    /10

    The Blueprint
    episode S1.E9 december 2016
    When classified government documents are leaked online, President Kirkman searches for the party responsible only to find that they have taken refuge inside a foreign embassy and are beyond even his reach. Meanwhile, Agent Hannah Wells races furiously to gather evidence of MacLeish's involvement in the conspiracy before he can be confirmed as the country's next Vice President.
  • 8.5
    /10

    The Oath
    episode S1.E10 december 2016
    President Kirkman fears there could be a traitor in the White House when he discovers shocking information connected to the Capitol Bombing. Confiding in Emily, Kirkman puts her in charge of quietly investigating.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Warriors
    episode S1.E11 march 2017
    The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting; Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House; Wells wrestles with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy.
  • 8.4
    /10

    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
    /10

    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.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Commander-in-Chief
    episode S1.E14 march 2017
    Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help, as Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Emily settles into her new role as chief of staff while Aaron has to make a difficult choice.
  • 7.3
    /10

    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.
  • 7.3
    /10

    Party Lines
    episode S1.E16 april 2017
    President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill while Agent Ritter is briefed by FBI Agent Hannah Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Ninth Seat
    episode S1.E17 april 2017
    As President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court, FBI Agent Hannah Wells goes undercover and discovers much more than she ever could have imagined. Meanwhile, Seth Wright has to contend with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story.
  • 7.4
    /10

    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.
  • 7.4
    /10

    Misalliance
    episode S1.E19 may 2017
    As the White House gears up for President Kirkman's first international summit, Kimble Hookstraten faces her toughest political battle yet when her speakership is challenged. Meanwhile, Alex wrestles with whether or not to bring the kids back to Washington.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Bombshell
    episode S1.E20 may 2017
    President Kirkman's first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy's next target.
  • 7.8
    /10

    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.