Designated Survivor

Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Chris Grismer
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Adam Stein, Kendra Chanae Chapman

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.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Peter Leto
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Dawn DeNoon, Kendra Chanae Chapman

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight; Aaron weighs a major decision; Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Timothy Busfield
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Peter Noah, Kendra Chanae Chapman

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Chris Grismer
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Ricardo Pérez González

Emotions run high after a despicable news story goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Peter Leto
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Kendra Chanae Chapman

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.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Chris Grismer
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Drew Westcott, Kendra Chanae Chapman

A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Sudz Sutherland
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Adam Stein

Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Sudz Sutherland
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Kendra Chanae Chapman, Ricardo Pérez González

Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Peter Leto
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Dawn DeNoon

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.

Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci
Director(s): Chris Grismer
Writer(s): David Guggenheim, Peter Noah, Kendra Chanae Chapman