Overview - Designated Survivor

Overview

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.

Seasons

• Name: Season 1

  Episode: 21

  Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.

  Date first aired: 2016-09-21

• Name: Season 2

  Episode: 22

  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.

  Date first aired: 2017-09-27

• Name: Season 3

  Episode: 10

  Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.

  Date first aired: 2019-06-07