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Designated Survivor (2016)

TV Show

Genres: Drama, War & Politics

Seasons: 3

Rating: 7.2

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Status: Watched
Where to watch: Netflix
Released: 21-09-2016
Added: 10-10-2026
Watched: 14-07-2019
Progress: 32 / 32 episodes

Seasons

Season 2 22 / 22

E01 - One Year In Aired 27-09-2017 42 min 04-11-2017

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.

E02 - Sting of the Tail Aired 04-10-2017 42 min 04-11-2017

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.

E03 - Outbreak Aired 11-10-2017 43 min 07-11-2017

President Kirkman is faced with a viral pandemic that threatens to kill countless Americans. Hannah and Damian discover evidence that could change the lives of members of the first family forever.

E04 - Equilibrium Aired 18-10-2017 41 min 13-11-2017

Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports. Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal.

E05 - Suckers Aired 25-10-2017 43 min 15-11-2017

Kirkman tries to win back the people's trust after a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation he had with the president. MI-6 agent Damian Rennett joins FBI agent Hannah Wells to solve an international murder.

E06 - Two Ships Aired 01-11-2017 44 min 19-11-2017

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.

E07 - Family Ties Aired 15-11-2017 42 min 19-11-2017

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.

E08 - Home Aired 29-11-2017 43 min 11-01-2018

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 U.S., 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.

E09 - Three-Letter Day Aired 06-12-2017 42 min 22-01-2018

After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Llyor 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.

E10 - Line of Fire Aired 13-12-2017 43 min 26-01-2018

It’s Christmas Day 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.

E11 - Grief Aired 28-02-2018 44 min 05-03-2018

It’s been ten weeks since his wife, Alex, was killed in a car accident; and President Kirkman’s senior staff insist he seek professional help in dealing with his loss, forcing him to reluctantly see therapist Dr. Adam Louden. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells and Aaron Shore travel to Cuba as part of a trade delegation, but the trip does not go according to plan. With lives in the balance, Kirkman is challenged with a decision that will test his role as commander in chief during this time of personal tragedy.

E12 - The Final Frontier Aired 07-03-2018 44 min 14-03-2018

When a missile intended to bring water to stranded astronauts in space is hacked, President Kirkman must work with Russia and enlists the help of Dr. Andrea Frost to help save lives and find out who is behind the hack. Meanwhile, Hannah finds herself working with Damian again.

E13 - Original Sin Aired 14-03-2018 42 min 16-03-2018

When a video of the president visiting prison leaks to the media, his team works to minimize the fallout. A surprise White House demonstration has deeper ties to the president than anyone first realizes.

E14 - In the Dark Aired 21-03-2018 43 min 28-03-2018

When a blackout threatens to shut down the government and causes chaos in the streets of Washington, D.C., President Kirkman joins forces with Mayor Ellenor Darby, but the partnership doesn’t end there.

E15 - Summit Aired 28-03-2018 42 min 29-03-2018

As tensions between East and West Hun Chiu escalate, President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty with the leaders of those countries. While back in Washington, D.C., Seth and Emily take a hard look at their relationship and decide how, and if, they will move forward as a couple.

E16 - Fallout Aired 04-04-2018 43 min 06-04-2018

President Kirkman and his staff have credible intelligence that a dirty bomb is on U.S. soil, thrusting the president into a high-stakes effort to find the bomb and stop it from detonating. At the White House, Emily approaches Chuck to help her with something that has damaging and illegal consequences.

E17 - Overkill Aired 11-04-2018 43 min 12-04-2018

Following the deadly bomb explosion inside a D.C. metro station, President Kirkman declares war on Kunami. When the emir of that country sends his ambassador to negotiate, FBI Agent Hannah Wells learns the emir is hiding something that could have deadly consequences.

E18 - Kirkman Agonistes Aired 18-04-2018 42 min 19-04-2018

As more content from President Kirkman’s confidential therapy sessions continues to leak out, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the entire Cabinet, resulting in attorney Ethan West looking into the president’s past – while playing a large role in his future as commander in chief.

E19 - Capacity Aired 25-04-2018 44 min 26-04-2018

Attorney Ethan West calls on President Kirkman's closest advisors and staff as he begins his investigation.

E20 - Bad Reception Aired 02-05-2018 43 min 05-05-2018

President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West continues his investigation.

E21 - Target Aired 09-05-2018 43 min 19-05-2018

White House Council Kendra Daynes finds herself in a dangerous situation that puts another White House staffer's life at risk, while Hannah Wells takes an unexpected trip for answers.

E22 - Run Aired 16-05-2018 43 min 21-05-2018

As President Kirkman continues to deal with the turmoil surrounding the hacker and Congressional investigation, a natural disaster threatens the lives of two White House staffers. Meanwhile, Kirkman’s closest allies are surprised when the president makes an announcement no one saw coming.

Season 3 10 / 10

E01 - #thesystemisbroken Aired 07-06-2019 50 min 07-06-2019

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

E02 - #slipperyslope Aired 07-06-2019 49 min 02-07-2019

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.

E03 - #privacyplease Aired 07-06-2019 46 min 03-07-2019

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

E04 - #makehistory Aired 07-06-2019 50 min 05-07-2019

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

E05 - #nothingpersonal Aired 07-06-2019 51 min 08-07-2019

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

E06 - #whocares Aired 07-06-2019 51 min 09-07-2019

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.

E07 - #identity/crisis Aired 07-06-2019 52 min 11-07-2019

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

E08 - #scaredsh*tless Aired 07-06-2019 51 min 12-07-2019

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

E09 - #undecided Aired 07-06-2019 47 min 13-07-2019

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 Aired 07-06-2019 53 min 14-07-2019

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.

Overview

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.