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 & Episodes
Season 1
Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.
Season 2
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.
Season 3
Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Kiefer Sutherland
Tom Kirkman
Maggie Q
Hannah Wells
Kal Penn
Seth Wright
Adan Canto
Aaron Shore
Italia Ricci
Emily Rhodes
Natascha McElhone
Alex Kirkman
LaMonica Garrett
Mike Ritter
Jake Epstein
Chuck Russink
Paulo Costanzo
Lyor Boone
Ben Lawson
Damian Rennett
Malik Yoba
Jason Atwood
Zoe McLellan
Kendra Daynes
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Designated Survivor premiered on September 21, 2016.
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Designated Survivor was created by David Guggenheim.
Designated Survivor has a rating of 7.1/10 based on user reviews.
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