Designated Survivor
- Drama
- War & Politics
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 is a political thriller drama that premiered on ABC in September 2016, following a low-level cabinet member thrust into the presidency after a catastrophic attack wipes out the government's top leaders. The series ran for three seasons before being canceled, concluding its story of Tom Kirkman's unexpected rise and the conspiracies he uncovers while leading the nation.
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Kiefer SutherlandTom Kirkman
Natascha McElhoneAlex Kirkman
Maggie QHannah Wells
Kal PennSeth Wright
Adan CantoAaron Shore
Italia RicciEmily Rhodes
LaMonica GarrettMike Ritter
Malik YobaJason Atwood
Tanner BuchananLeo Kirkman
Virginia MadsenKimble Hookstraten
Rob MorrowAbe Leonard
Paulo CostanzoLyor Boone
Ben LawsonDamian Rennett
Emiliano DíezPrésident Ortega
Arjay SmithNolan
Trailer
Designated Survivor: Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix [HD]
Seasons
3 seasons
Episodes · Season 3
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | #thesystemisbroken | 2019-06-07 | 50m | 5.3 |
| 02 | #slipperyslope | 2019-06-07 | 49m | 5.7 |
| 03 | #privacyplease | 2019-06-07 | 46m | 5.9 |
| 04 | #makehistory | 2019-06-07 | 50m | 4.9 |
| 05 | #nothingpersonal | 2019-06-07 | 51m | 5.2 |
| 06 | #whocares | 2019-06-07 | 51m | 5.2 |
| 07 | #identity/crisis | 2019-06-07 | 52m | 5.0 |
| 08 | #scaredsh*tless | 2019-06-07 | 51m | 5.0 |
| 09 | #undecided | 2019-06-07 | 47m | 5.1 |
| 10 | #truthorconsequences | 2019-06-07 | 53m | 4.7 |
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Is Designated Survivor renewed or cancelled?
Designated Survivor has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
Designated Survivor — frequently asked
When did Designated Survivor air and is it still ongoing?
The series premiered on September 21, 2016, and ran for three seasons before being canceled. It is no longer in production.
What is the basic plot of Designated Survivor?
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member, becomes President after a terrorist attack during the State of the Union kills everyone ahead of him in the line of succession. The show follows his unexpected presidency and the investigations into the attack.
Where can I watch Designated Survivor?
The series is available on streaming platforms including Netflix in most regions, with availability varying by location. ABC also held the original broadcast rights.
How many seasons does Designated Survivor have?
The complete series consists of three seasons that tell the full arc of the story.
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