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.
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★ 5.3
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★ 5.7
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★ 5.9
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★ 4.9
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★ 5.2
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★ 5.2
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★ 5.0
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★ 5.0
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★ 5.1
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★ 4.7
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 7.1/10 based on 1,095 votes. The cast includes Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci. Created by David Guggenheim.
