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Designated Survivor

“Declare your independence.”

2016Drama · War & Politics

First aired

September 21, 2016

7.2

TMDB Score

72% match · 1,180 votes

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S01 · E06

The Interrogation

Season 1 · Nov 9, 2016 · 44m

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 the Capitol bombing and makes one of her most shocking discoveries yet.

About the Series

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DramaWar & Politics

Synopsis

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.

CreatorDavid Guggenheim

First aired: September 21, 2016
Last aired: June 7, 2019
Seasons: 3 seasons · 53 episodes
Status: Canceled
Original language: English
Networks: ABC, Netflix

Top Billed Cast

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

Emiliano Díez

Président Ortega

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