Designated Survivor

Name: Designated Survivor
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2016-09-21
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci

CANCELED3 Seasons53 Episodes★ 7.2

Designated Survivor is a drama series on ABC that ran from 2016 to 2019. It was canceled after 3 seasons and 53 episodes.

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NetworkABC

First AiredSep 21, 2016

Last AiredJun 7, 2019

GenreDrama, War & Politics

Created ByDavid Guggenheim

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionGenre Films, ABC Studios, Entertainment 360

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

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Cast

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

Emiliano Díez

Président Ortega

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 53 episodes

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Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.

E1#thesystemisbroken

Jun 7, 201950m★ 5.4

Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

E2#slipperyslope

Jun 7, 201949m★ 5.9

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.

E3#privacyplease

Jun 7, 201946m★ 6.0

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

E4#makehistory

Jun 7, 201950m★ 5.2

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

E5#nothingpersonal

Jun 7, 201951m★ 5.5

Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

E6#whocares

Jun 7, 201951m★ 5.5

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.

E7#identity/crisis

Jun 7, 201952m★ 5.3

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

E8#scaredsh*tless

Jun 7, 201951m★ 5.4

Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.

E9#undecided

Jun 7, 201947m★ 5.6

Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

E10#truthorconsequences

Jun 7, 201953m★ 5.2

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.

About Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor is a drama, war & politics series on ABC. The show first aired on Sep 21, 2016 and currently has 3 seasons and 53 episodes. Designated Survivor has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,211 votes. The cast includes Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci. Created by David Guggenheim.