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- 1. Pilot Sep 21, 2016
- A cabinet member suddenly becomes the United States president after an attack on the U.S. Capitol.
- 2. The First Day Sep 28, 2016
- Amid chaos and confusion, President Kirkman steps into his role as commander in chief.
- 3. The Confession Oct 5, 2016
- President Kirkman and his staff try to keep a White House security breach a secret.
Designated Survivor is an American political thriller drama television series created by David Guggenheim. It aired for three seasons, beginning on ABC and then exclusively on Netflix for the third and final season.
Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol during the State of the Union, on the highly anticipated series Designated Survivor.
Jul 25, 2019 · Fans of Designated Survivor rejoiced when Netflix snapped up the political thriller following its cancellation by ABC.
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 (1.9K) Rate.
Designated Survivor. Top-rated. Wed, Dec 14, 2016. S1.E10. The Oath. 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. 8.5/10. Rate. Top-rated. Wed, Mar 15, 2017. S1.E12.
When a devastating attack on the night of the State of the Union address claims the lives of the president and most of the Cabinet, the Housing and Urban Development secretary -- who was named the...
America's fate rests in the hands of a low-level official after an attack on Washington decimates the government in this gripping political thriller. Watch trailers & learn more.