Episode guide
Designated Survivor: Season 1
21 episodes · premiered Sep 21, 2016
Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.
- Episode 1: Pilot Sep 21, 2016 · 44m · TMDB 7.5 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…
- Episode 2: The First Day Sep 28, 2016 · 45m · TMDB 7.0 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…
- Episode 3: The Confession Oct 5, 2016 · 44m · TMDB 7.2 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…
- Episode 4: The Enemy Oct 12, 2016 · 44m · TMDB 7.7 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…
- Episode 5: The Mission Oct 26, 2016 · 43m · TMDB 7.4 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…
- Episode 6: The Interrogation Nov 9, 2016 · 44m · TMDB 7.1 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…
- Episode 7: The Traitor Nov 16, 2016 · 44m 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…
- Episode 8: The Results Nov 30, 2016 · 44m On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. News about Majid Nassar’s…
- Episode 9: The Blueprint Dec 7, 2016 · 44m When classified government documents are leaked online, President Kirkman searches for the party responsible only to find that they have taken refuge inside a foreign embassy and are…
- Episode 10: The Oath Dec 14, 2016 · 43m 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…
- Episode 11: Warriors Mar 8, 2017 · 43m The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting on the steps of the Capitol while Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House. Agent Wells grapples…
- Episode 12: The End of the Beginning Mar 15, 2017 · 43m Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. A new lead places Agent Wells closer…
- Episode 13: Backfire Mar 22, 2017 · 43m An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing and leaves Seth struggling to contain the damage from the leaked story…
- Episode 14: Commander-in-Chief Mar 29, 2017 · 42m Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help. Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Emily settles into…
- Episode 15: One Hundred Days Apr 5, 2017 · 44m As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Agent Wells unknowingly finds herself in the…
- Episode 16: Party Lines Apr 12, 2017 · 43m President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.
- Episode 17: The Ninth Seat Apr 19, 2017 · 43m As President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court, FBI Agent Hannah Wells goes undercover and discovers much more than she ever could have imagined. Seth Wright has to…
- Episode 18: Lazarus Apr 26, 2017 · 43m As President Kirkman considers candidates for Vice President, Kimble Hookstraten finds herself embroiled in scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood return from North Dakota with a critical…
- Episode 19: Misalliance May 3, 2017 · 42m As the White House gears up for President Kirkman’s first international summit, Kimble Hookstraten faces her toughest political battle yet when her speakership is challenged. Meanwhile…
- Episode 20: Bombshell May 10, 2017 · 42m President Kirkman’s first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy’s next target.
- Episode 21: Brace for Impact May 17, 2017 · 42m In the nail-biting season finale, Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind…