Designated Survivor

2016 • ABC
4.7
808 reviews
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Season 2 episodes (23)

1 One Year In
9/27/17
Season-only
One year into office, President Kirkman is 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.
2 Sting of the Tail
10/4/17
Season-only
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.
3 Outbreak
10/11/17
Season-only
President Kirkman is faced with a viral pandemic that threatens to kill countless Americans, while FBI Agent Hannah Wells and M16 Agent Damian Rennett discover evidence that could change the lives of members of the first family forever.
4 Equilibrium
10/18/17
Season-only
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.
5 Suckers
10/25/17
Season-only
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. Elsewhere, MI-6 Agent Damian Rennett joins forces with FBI Agent Hannah Wells to help solve an international murder.
6 Two Ships
11/1/17
Season-only
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.
7 Family Ties
11/15/17
Season-only
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.
8 Home
11/29/17
Season-only
While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust, 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.
9 Three-Letter Day
12/6/17
Season-only
After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of the president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Llyor, and Kendra joining forces to get answers and save a life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Damian continue to chase down leads to exonerate the first lady.
10 Line of Fire
12/13/17
Season-only
On Christmas Day 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, and what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever.
11 Grief
2/28/18
Season-only
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. Meanwhile, FBI Agents Wells and 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 him during a time of personal tragedy.
12 The Final Frontier
3/7/18
Season-only
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.
13 Original Sin
3/14/18
Season-only
When a video of the president visiting prison leaks to the media, his team works to minimize the fallout. Meanwhile, a surprise White House demonstration has deeper ties to the president than anyone first realizes.
14 In the Dark
3/21/18
Season-only
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.
15 Summit
3/28/18
Season-only
As tensions between East and West Hanchu escalate, President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty with the leaders of those countries. 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.
16 Fallout
4/4/18
Season-only
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. Meanwhile, at the White House, Emily approaches Chuck to help with something that has damaging and illegal consequences.
17 Overkill
4/11/18
Season-only
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.
18 Kirkman Agonistes
4/18/18
Season-only
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.
19 Capacity
4/25/18
Season-only
Attorney Ethan West calls on President Kirkman's closest advisors and staff as he begins his investigation.
20 Bad Reception
5/2/18
Season-only
President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West continues his investigation.
21 Target
5/9/18
Season-only
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.
22 Run
5/16/18
Season-only
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.
101 Episode 1 Sneak Peek
8/19/17
Season-only
Kiefer Sutherland is back as President Tom Kirkman in an all-new season of "Designated Survivor". From lower-level cabinet member to President of the United States overnight, Tom Kirkman is now one year into his presidency, and answers to the shocking conspiracy will be revealed. This suspenseful and thrilling White House drama returns this Fall and is sure to have America addicted again!

About this show

A lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol during the State of the Union. In this dramatic thriller, Kirkman will struggle to keep the country and his own family from falling apart, while navigating the highly volatile political arena and while leading the search to find who is responsible for the attack.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
808 reviews
Paul Antal
October 15, 2017
Season one was amazing. Great plot, storyline, and writing. The characters were obviously very carefully chosen. I do have a huge problem, though. Last Season was reasonably priced. But, if a show is a hit, or gets good reviews, the networks jack-up the price. Designated Survivor was a big talking point among quite a few of my friends. I watch News, Sports, and maybe one or two other programs. I cannot speak for my friends concerning their TV entertainment likes/dislikes. I can say that there is one thing that we all have agreed on, and that is the corporate greed concerning "hit" follow up seasons compared to the prices of pilot, or 1st seasons. Every one of my friends have agreed that they will not pay the price of what is being charged for season two. This show was "amazing". But $34.99 is way too much to charge. This show should be at least ten dollars less. I am not even watching season 2.
12 people found this review helpful
A Google user
March 30, 2017
Always liked Jack Bauer from 24. As a president who is supposed to be goofy, he surely has traits and qualities of his character in the 24 series. Its my only critic but i like it that he is smart always. They shouldnt make season 2 too fictional but then again their response to events that are unlikely are spot on and their ability to depict the complexity of the executive branch, its many issues and the politics of a 2 person congress is intruiging and engaging. I really love the series and cant wait for season 2. A must see!!!
9 people found this review helpful
primus 1
December 23, 2016
I love this show because it is a fictional story but it could really happen at any time! It had some language but overall it is clean. I highly recommend it to anyone!
6 people found this review helpful