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Seth Wright is a fictional character portrayed by Kal Penn in the TV series Designated Survivor.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 39 years old.
They appear in all 53 aired episodes and have accumulated 23826 positive votes.
The character of Seth Wright is mainly associated with Emily Rhodes, Tom Kirkman and Aaron Shore.

Seth Wright

by Kal Penn

character

Episodes53

  • 8.1
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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.
  • 7.9
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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.
  • 7.6
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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.
  • 7.6
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    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
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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.
  • 7.3
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    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
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    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
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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.
  • 7.4
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    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
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    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
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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.
  • 7.1
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    One Year In

    episode S2.E1 september 2017
    Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-chief determined to rebuild the capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test.
  • 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.
  • 6.9
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    Outbreak

    episode S2.E3 october 2017
    President and the team try to fight a virus outbreak while Hannah investigate the breadcrumb left behind by Patrick Lloyd.
  • 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
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    Suckers

    episode S2.E5 october 2017
    When a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation with the president, Kirkman must win back the American people's trust, while MI-6 Agent Damian Rennett joins forces with FBI Agent Hannah Wells to help solve an international murder.
  • 7.3
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    Two Ships

    episode S2.E6 november 2017
    When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship's release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood.
  • 6.8
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    Family Ties

    episode S2.E7 november 2017
    When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkey's president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leo's future.
  • 7.2
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    Home

    episode S2.E8 november 2017
    While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the United States, while Seth has a run-in with Washington D.C. police that puts his job, reputation and future in the White House on the line.
  • 7.2
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    Three-Letter Day

    episode S2.E9 december 2017
    After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of the president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Lyor and Kendra joining forces to get answers and possibly save a life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Damian continue to chase down leads to exonerate the first lady, but in the end, Hannah learns the truth may be closer than she thinks.
  • 7.5
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    Line of Fire

    episode S2.E10 december 2017
    It's Christmastime and President Kirkman is alerted to a group of religious extremists who refuse to evacuate when a forest fire threatens to engulf their cabin. Deploying Emily and Aaron to help diffuse the situation, Kirkman must act quickly to save multiple lives at stake. Meanwhile, the First Lady finally gives her testimony to the FBI director, while what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever.
  • 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.
  • 6.9
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    Original Sin

    episode S2.E13 march 2018
    The team must minimize the fallout of the President visiting a prison. A surprise White House demonstration has a closer tie to the President than anyone first realizes.
  • 6.9
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    In the Dark

    episode S2.E14 march 2018
    President Kirkman enlists the aid of D.C. mayor Eleanor Darby to help curb panic when a blackout threatens to shutdown the government. But, is that the extent of the relationship?
  • 6.9
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    Summit

    episode S2.E15 march 2018
    President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty between East and West Hun Chiu, while Seth and Emily take a look at their relationship and decide how and if to move forward as a couple.
  • 7.5
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    Fallout

    episode S2.E16 april 2018
    President Kirkman and his team receive credible intelligence that a dirty bomb is on U.S. soil, Emily asks Chuck to help her with something that has dangerous and illegal consequences.
  • 7.2
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    Overkill

    episode S2.E17 april 2018
    President Kirkman declares war on Kunami after a deadly explosion, while Hannah Wells finds that the Kunami ambassador is hiding something that could have deadly consequences.
  • 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.
  • 7.4
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    Capacity

    episode S2.E19 april 2018
    As attorney Ethan West's investigation begins, he calls upon President Kirkman's closest advisers and staff.
  • 7.5
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    Bad Reception

    episode S2.E20 may 2018
    President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American being held overseas while the investigation of the hacker continues.
  • 7.2
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    Target

    episode S2.E21 may 2018
    White House Counsel Kendra Daynes ends up in a dangerous situation putting another staffer's life at risk, while Hannah Wells unexpectedly takes a trip to find answers.
  • 7.5
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    Run

    episode S2.E22 may 2018
    A natural disaster endangers two White House staffers while President Kirkman makes an announcement no one saw coming, as well as dealing with turmoil from the hacker and congressional investigation.
  • 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.
  • 6.6
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    #makehistory

    episode S3.E4 june 2019
    Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
  • 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.
  • 7.2
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    #whocares

    episode S3.E6 june 2019
    A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the fore. A mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the Capital.
  • 7.3
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    #identity/crisis

    episode S3.E7 june 2019
    A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.
  • 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.

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  • 7.5
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    41% of the votes

    #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.
  • 7.9
    /10
    16% of the votes

    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.
  • 7.1
    /10
    13% of the votes

    #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.
  • 8
    /10
    13% of the votes

    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.
  • 7.5
    /10
    12% of the votes

    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.
  • 6.9
    /10
    10% of the votes

    Summit

    episode S2.E15 march 2018
    President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty between East and West Hun Chiu, while Seth and Emily take a look at their relationship and decide how and if to move forward as a couple.
  • 7.1
    /10
    10% of the votes

    One Year In

    episode S2.E1 september 2017
    Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-chief determined to rebuild the capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test.
  • 7.2
    /10
    9% of the votes

    Home

    episode S2.E8 november 2017
    While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the United States, while Seth has a run-in with Washington D.C. police that puts his job, reputation and future in the White House on the line.
  • 7.5
    /10
    9% of the votes

    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
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Two Ships

    episode S2.E6 november 2017
    When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship's release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood.

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