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Yes Designated Survivor (2016) is available on Netflix in the USA. We first spotted it on January 20, 2022.
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Designated Survivor
2016
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.
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Actors
Paulo Costanzo, Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, Kal Penn, Maggie Q, LaMonica Garrett, Natascha McElhone, Jake Epstein
Where to watch Designated Survivor in the USA
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Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Pilot | 2016-09-21 | available in the USA |
| Lower-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kirkman must keep the country and his family safe while leading the search for the those responsible for the attack. | ||
| 2: The First Day | 2016-09-28 | available in the USA |
| Hours after the attack on the Capitol, President Kirkman steps into his role as Commander-in-Chief in the midst of chaos and confusion. Facing dangerous new challenges and adversaries, Kirkman struggles to hold a country together that is on the brink of falling apart. | ||
| 3: The Confession | 2016-10-05 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman and his staff work to keep a high-level security breach of the White House a secret just as he’s about to give his first television interview. The FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing but Agent Hannah Wells starts to develop her own theories about who was really behind the attack. | ||
| 4: The Enemy | 2016-10-12 | available in the USA |
| Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation. Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten. | ||
| 5: The Mission | 2016-10-26 | available in the USA |
| Realizing his attempts at diplomacy with Algeria have failed, President Kirkman makes the difficult decision of sending Navy SEALs on a mission that will define his presidency. Agent Hannah Wells discovers more secrets than answers. | ||
| 6: The Interrogation | 2016-11-09 | available in the USA |
| 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. | ||
| 7: The Traitor | 2016-11-16 | available in the USA |
| When an American track-and-field coach heads to Russia, President Kirkman is thrust into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government. Agent Hannah Wells and Deputy Director Atwood's investigation into the Capitol bombing uncovers information that puts Atwood and his family's life at risk. | ||
| 8: The Results | 2016-11-30 | available in the USA |
| On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. News about Majid Nassar’s death leaks out, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout. | ||
| 9: The Blueprint | 2016-12-07 | available in the USA |
| When classified government documents are leaked online, President Kirkman searches for the party responsible only to find that they have taken refuge inside a foreign embassy and are beyond even his reach. Agent Hannah Wells races furiously to gather evidence of MacLeish's involvement in the conspiracy before he can be confirmed as the country's next Vice President. | ||
| 10: The Oath | 2016-12-14 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman fears there could be a traitor in the White House when he discovers shocking information connected to the Capitol Bombing. Confiding in Emily, Kirkman puts her in charge of quietly investigating. New information surfaces about Congressman MacLeish, raising concerns regarding his vice presidential nomination. | ||
| 11: Warriors | 2017-03-08 | available in the USA |
| The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting on the steps of the Capitol while Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House. Agent Wells grapples with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy behind the Capitol bombing. | ||
| 12: The End of the Beginning | 2017-03-15 | available in the USA |
| Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. A new lead places Agent Wells closer than before to the truth. | ||
| 13: Backfire | 2017-03-22 | available in the USA |
| An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing and leaves Seth struggling to contain the damage from the leaked story. Hannah unearths a key connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy. | ||
| 14: Commander-in-Chief | 2017-03-29 | available in the USA |
| Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help. Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Emily settles into her role as chief of staff. Aaron has to make a difficult choice. | ||
| 15: One Hundred Days | 2017-04-05 | available in the USA |
| As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Agent Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth. | ||
| 16: Party Lines | 2017-04-12 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation. | ||
| 17: The Ninth Seat | 2017-04-19 | available in the USA |
| As President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court, FBI Agent Hannah Wells goes undercover and discovers much more than she ever could have imagined. Seth Wright has to contend with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story. | ||
| 18: Lazarus | 2017-04-26 | available in the USA |
| As President Kirkman considers candidates for Vice President, Kimble Hookstraten finds herself embroiled in scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood return from North Dakota with a critical new lead while journalist Abe Leonard's investigation takes an unexpected turn. | ||
| 19: Misalliance | 2017-05-03 | available in the USA |
| As the White House gears up for President Kirkman’s first international summit, Kimble Hookstraten faces her toughest political battle yet when her speakership is challenged. Meanwhile, Alex wrestles with whether or not to bring the kids back to Washington. | ||
| 20: Bombshell | 2017-05-10 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman’s first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy’s next target. | ||
| 21: Brace for Impact | 2017-05-17 | available in the USA |
| In the nail-biting season finale, Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind it all. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: One Year In | 2017-09-27 | available in the USA |
| Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-Chief determined to rebuild the Capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test. | ||
| 2: Sting of the Tail | 2017-10-04 | available in the USA |
| FBI Agent Hannah Wells finally closes in on Patrick Lloyd, but when the president decides to take action during the White House Correspondents Dinner, members of the Homeland Security Council threaten to derail their plans. | ||
| 3: Outbreak | 2017-10-11 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman is faced with a viral pandemic that threatens to kill countless Americans; Hannah and Damian discover evidence that could change the lives of members of the first family forever. | ||
| 4: Equilibrium | 2017-10-18 | available in the USA |
| Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports. Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal. | ||
| 5: Suckers | 2017-10-25 | available in the USA |
| Kirkman tries to win back the people's trust after a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation he had with the president; MI-6 agent Damian Rennett joins FBI agent Hannah Wells to solve an international murder. | ||
| 6: Two Ships | 2017-11-01 | available in the USA |
| When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship’s release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood. | ||
| 7: Family Ties | 2017-11-15 | available in the USA |
| When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkey’s president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leo’s future. | ||
| 8: Home | 2017-11-29 | available in the USA |
| While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the U.S., while Seth has a run-in with Washington, D.C., police that puts his job, reputation and future in the White House on the line. | ||
| 9: Three-Letter Day | 2017-12-06 | available in the USA |
| After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Llyor and Kendra joining forces to get answers and possibly save a life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Damian continue to chase down leads to exonerate the first lady, but in the end, Hannah learns the truth may be closer than she thinks/ | ||
| 10: Line of Fire | 2017-12-13 | available in the USA |
| It’s Christmas Day and President Kirkman is alerted to a group of religious extremists who refuse to evacuate when a forest fire threatens to engulf their cabin. Deploying Emily and Aaron to help diffuse the situation, Kirkman must act quickly to save multiple lives at stake. Meanwhile, the First Lady finally gives her testimony to the FBI director, while what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever. The Season 2 midseason finale. | ||
| 11: Grief | 2018-02-28 | available in the USA |
| It’s been ten weeks since his wife, Alex, was killed in a car accident; and President Kirkman’s senior staff insist he seek professional help in dealing with his loss, forcing him to reluctantly see therapist Dr. Adam Louden. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells and Aaron Shore travel to Cuba as part of a trade delegation, but the trip does not go according to plan. With lives in the balance, Kirkman is challenged with a decision that will test his role as commander in chief during this time of personal tragedy. | ||
| 12: The Final Frontier | 2018-03-07 | available in the USA |
| When a missile intended to bring water to stranded astronauts in space is hacked, President Kirkman must work with Russia and enlists the help of Dr. Andrea Frost to help save lives and find out who is behind the hack. Meanwhile, Hannah finds herself working with Damian again. | ||
| 13: Original Sin | 2018-03-14 | available in the USA |
| When a video of the president visiting prison leaks to the media, his team works to minimize the fallout; while a surprise White House demonstration has deeper ties to the president than anyone first realizes. | ||
| 14: In the Dark | 2018-03-21 | available in the USA |
| When a blackout threatens to shut down the government and causes chaos in the streets of Washington, D.C., President Kirkman joins forces with Mayor Ellenor Darby, but the partnership doesn’t end there. | ||
| 15: Summit | 2018-03-28 | available in the USA |
| As tensions between East and West Hanchu escalate, President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty with the leaders of those countries; while back in Washington, D.C., Seth and Emily take a hard look at their relationship and decide how, and if, they will move forward as a couple. | ||
| 16: Fallout | 2018-04-04 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman and his staff have credible intelligence that a dirty bomb is on U.S. soil, thrusting the president into a high-stakes effort to find the bomb and stop it from detonating. At the White House, Emily approaches Chuck to help her with something that has damaging and illegal consequences. | ||
| 17: Overkill | 2018-04-11 | available in the USA |
| Following the deadly bomb explosion inside a D.C. metro station, President Kirkman declares war on Kunami. When the emir of that country sends his ambassador to negotiate, FBI Agent Hannah Wells learns the emir is hiding something that could have deadly consequences. | ||
| 18: Kirkman Agonistes | 2018-04-18 | available in the USA |
| As more content from President Kirkman’s confidential therapy sessions continues to leak out, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the entire Cabinet, resulting in attorney Ethan West looking into the president’s past – while playing a large role in his future as commander in chief | ||
| 19: Capacity | 2018-04-25 | available in the USA |
| Attorney Ethan West calls on President Kirkman's closest advisors and staff as he begins his investigation. | ||
| 20: Bad Reception | 2018-05-02 | available in the USA |
| President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West continues his investigation. | ||
| 21: Target | 2018-05-09 | available in the USA |
| White House Council Kendra Daynes finds herself in a dangerous situation that puts another White House staffer's life at risk, while Hannah Wells takes an unexpected trip for answers. | ||
| 22: Run | 2018-05-16 | available in the USA |
| As President Kirkman continues to deal with the turmoil surrounding the hacker and Congressional investigation, a natural disaster threatens the lives of two White House staffers. Meanwhile, Kirkman’s closest allies are surprised when the president makes an announcement no one saw coming. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: #thesystemisbroken | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment. | ||
| 2: #slipperyslope | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| 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. | ||
| 3: #privacyplease | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist. | ||
| 4: #makehistory | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak. | ||
| 5: #nothingpersonal | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy. | ||
| 6: #whocares | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| 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. | ||
| 7: #identity/crisis | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign. | ||
| 8: #scaredsh*tless | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray. | ||
| 9: #undecided | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes. | ||
| 10: #truthorconsequences | 2019-06-07 | available in the USA |
| 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. | ||
