Designated Survivor

Drama | Thriller

Station:
Netflix (US)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2016-09-21

Rating:
9.4/10 from 63 users

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. 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.

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S3E1 - #thesystemisbroken

Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E2 - #slipperyslope

A heated debate over child marriage roils Kirkman's staff. Opioid addiction hits home for Mars. A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E3 - #privacyplease

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E4 - #makehistory

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E5 - #nothingpersonal

Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E6 - #whocares

A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the fore. A mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the capital.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E7 - #identity/crisis

A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E8 - #scaredsh*tless

Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E9 - #undecided

Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)

S3E10 - #truthorconsequences

On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to assuage his conscience about the events -- and his own decisions -- of the momentous prior 36 hours.

Air Date: 07 Jun 2019 07:00 (CDT)