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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.
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Season & Episode Breakdown
Season 1 21 episodes
Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.
- 1 Pilot 2016-09-21
- 2 The First Day 2016-09-28
- 3 The Confession 2016-10-05
- 4 The Enemy 2016-10-12
- 5 The Mission 2016-10-26
- 6 The Interrogation 2016-11-09
- 7 The Traitor 2016-11-16
- 8 The Results 2016-11-30
- 9 The Blueprint 2016-12-07
- 10 The Oath 2016-12-14
- 11 Warriors 2017-03-08
- 12 The End of the Beginning 2017-03-15
- 13 Backfire 2017-03-22
- 14 Commander-in-Chief 2017-03-29
- 15 One Hundred Days 2017-04-05
- 16 Party Lines 2017-04-12
- 17 The Ninth Seat 2017-04-19
- 18 Lazarus 2017-04-26
- 19 Misalliance 2017-05-03
- 20 Bombshell 2017-05-10
- 21 Brace for Impact 2017-05-17
Season 2 22 episodes
With the conspiracy more alarming than ever, a fiery lawyer joins President Kirkman's staff and Agent Wells forms an alliance with a British spy.
- 1 One Year In 2017-09-27
- 2 Sting of the Tail 2017-10-04
- 3 Outbreak 2017-10-11
- 4 Equilibrium 2017-10-18
- 5 Suckers 2017-10-25
- 6 Two Ships 2017-11-01
- 7 Family Ties 2017-11-15
- 8 Home 2017-11-29
- 9 Three-Letter Day 2017-12-06
- 10 Line of Fire 2017-12-13
- 11 Grief 2018-02-28
- 12 The Final Frontier 2018-03-07
- 13 Original Sin 2018-03-14
- 14 In the Dark 2018-03-21
- 15 Summit 2018-03-28
- 16 Fallout 2018-04-04
- 17 Overkill 2018-04-11
- 18 Kirkman Agonistes 2018-04-18
- 19 Capacity 2018-04-25
- 20 Bad Reception 2018-05-02
- 21 Target 2018-05-09
- 22 Run 2018-05-16
Season 3 10 episodes
Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.
- 1 #thesystemisbroken 2019-06-07
- 2 #slipperyslope 2019-06-07
- 3 #privacyplease 2019-06-07
- 4 #makehistory 2019-06-07
- 5 #nothingpersonal 2019-06-07
- 6 #whocares 2019-06-07
- 7 #identity/crisis 2019-06-07
- 8 #scaredsh*tless 2019-06-07
- 9 #undecided 2019-06-07
- 10 #truthorconsequences 2019-06-07
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Designated Survivor about?
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.
How many seasons and episodes does Designated Survivor have?
3 seasons and 53 episodes.
Is Designated Survivor still airing, and will there be another season?
This series was cancelled. It ended after 3 seasons; no new seasons according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.
Who stars in Designated Survivor?
Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Natascha McElhone.
Who is the director of Designated Survivor?
Stephen Surjik.
When was Designated Survivor released?
2016.
Where can I watch Designated Survivor?
Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.
