Designated Survivor

S01E10

The Oath

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.

• Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
• Written by David Guggenheim

S01E12

The End of the Beginning

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.

• Directed by Mike Listo
• Written by David Guggenheim

S01E04

The Enemy

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.

• Directed by Paul A. Edwards
• Written by Jon Harmon Feldman, Dana Ledoux Miller

S01E01

Pilot

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.

• Directed by Paul McGuigan
• Written by David Guggenheim

S01E07

The Traitor

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.

• Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
• Written by Jennifer M. Johnson, Michael Russell Gunn

S01E09

The Blueprint

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.

• Directed by Richard J. Lewis
• Written by Michael Russell Gunn, Dana Ledoux Miller

S03E04

#makehistory

• Directed by Chris Grismer
• Written by Ricardo Pérez González

S03E05

#nothingpersonal

• Directed by Peter Leto
• Written by Kendra Chapman Davis

S03E01

#thesystemisbroken

• Directed by Chris Grismer
• Written by Adam Stein

S03E02

#slipperyslope

• Directed by Peter Leto
• Written by Dawn DeNoon

S03E03

#privacyplease

• Directed by Timothy Busfield
• Written by Peter Noah

S03E06

#whocares

• Directed by Chris Grismer
• Written by Drew Westcott