Designated Survivor
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73%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.Designated Survivor featuring Kiefer Sutherland and Natascha McElhone has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Netflix, streaming with subscription on Hulu, free on ABC, and 8 others. It's an action & adventure and drama show with 43 episodes over 2 seasons. Designated Survivor has a new episode airing on August 31st, 2019 (PDT). It has a better than average Rotten Tomatoes (critics) score of 73% and a high IMDb audience rating of 7.7 (53,159 votes).
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Season 1
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S01 E01
Sep 21, 2016
Pilot Sep 21, 2016 Lower-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kirkman must keep the country and his family safe while leading the search for the those responsible for the attack.
S01 E02
Sep 28, 2016The First Day Sep 28, 2016 Hours after the attack on the Capitol, President Kirkman steps into his role as Commander-in-Chief in the midst of chaos and confusion. Facing dangerous new challenges and adversaries, Kirkman struggles to hold a country together that is on the brink of falling apart.
S01 E03
Oct 5, 2016The Confession Oct 5, 2016 President Kirkman and his staff work to keep a high-level security breach of the White House a secret just as he’s about to give his first television interview. The FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing but Agent Hannah Wells starts to develop her own theories about who was really behind the attack.
S01 E04
Oct 12, 2016The Enemy Oct 12, 2016 Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation. Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten.
S01 E05
Oct 26, 2016The Mission Oct 26, 2016 Realizing his attempts at diplomacy with Algeria have failed, President Kirkman makes the difficult decision of sending Navy SEALs on a mission that will define his presidency. Agent Hannah Wells discovers more secrets than answers.
S01 E06
Nov 9, 2016The Interrogation Nov 9, 2016 When shots ring out at The White House during a Governors Summit, President Kirkman’s plans at electing a new Congress are thrown into turmoil. Agent Hannah Wells continues investigating the Capitol bombing and makes one of her most shocking discoveries yet.
S01 E07
Nov 16, 2016The Traitor Nov 16, 2016 When an American track-and-field coach heads to Russia, President Kirkman is thrust into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government. Agent Hannah Wells and Deputy Director Atwood's investigation into the Capitol bombing uncovers information that puts Atwood and his family's life at risk.
Season 2
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S02 E01
Sep 28, 2017One Year In Sep 28, 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.
S02 E02
Oct 4, 2017Sting of the Tail Oct 4, 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.
S02 E03
Oct 11, 2017Outbreak Oct 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.
S02 E04
Oct 18, 2017Equilibrium Oct 18, 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.
S02 E05
Oct 25, 2017Suckers Oct 25, 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.
S02 E06
Nov 1, 2017Two Ships Nov 1, 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.
S02 E07
Nov 15, 2017Family Ties Nov 15, 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.
