8.6/1053 votes#1 - The Acting President
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2019
While driving with his family, Park Mu-jin sees that the unthinkable has happened at the National Assembly and soon finds his life turning upside down.
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8.4/1045 votes#2 - Commander-In-Chief
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/2/2019
Surrounded by generals and officials clamoring over what must be done, Park Mu-jin decides to pursue a hunch despite opposition from his own advisers.
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8.3/1026 votes#3 - Maintaining Status Quo
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2019
Han Na-gyeong makes a startling connection after uncovering a clue. As a political rival incites public fear, Park Mu-jin weighs his options.
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8.3/1026 votes#4 - Confession
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2019
A survivor is found at the disaster scene. Cha Yeong-jin’s briefing about approval ratings and presidential election polls makes Park Mu-jin uneasy.
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8.2/1033 votes#5 - A Good Person
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/15/2019
Park Mu-jin’s live interview alarms the public and the Blue House staff. Jeong Han-mo questions Na-gyeong’s suspicions about Oh Yeong-seok.
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8.6/1034 votes#6 - Command
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/16/2019
As the staff tries to find ways to allay the public’s growing fear, Park Mu-jin makes an unexpected suggestion. Na-gyeong asks Yun Chan-gyeong for help.
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8.3/1032 votes#7 - Governance
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/22/2019
Han Ju-seung returns to the Blue House, Na-gyeong divulges a troubling detail to Han-mo, and Yun Chan-gyeong threatens Park Mu-jin with impeachment.
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8.5/1032 votes#8 - Doubt
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/23/2019
Yeong-jin thinks he’s found his candidate. Na-gyeong uncovers footage implicating Yeong-seok and urges Han-mo to brief Park Mu-jin before it’s too late.
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8.3/1027 votes#9 - Scandal
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/29/2019
The staff tries to control rumors brewing around Park Mu-jin, but he remains reticent. Ji Yun-bae tells Han-mo that he’s the only one who can save him.
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8.6/1026 votes#10 - Accomplice
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/30/2019
Park Mu-jin receives distressing information from an unforeseen source -- and is told not to trust anyone. Cha Yeong-jin still doesn’t have his answer.
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8.6/1027 votes#11 - The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 8/5/2019
Kang Dae-han interrogates Na-gyeong, who insists on briefing Park Mu-jin in person. The staff doesn’t know what to make of Yeong-seok’s actions.
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8.6/1030 votes#12 - Answer
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 8/6/2019
Yeong-seok’s opportunistic maneuvering doesn’t go unnoticed. Choe Gang-yeon fears that Park Mu-jin has made his choice. Na-gyeong probes Yeong-jin.
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8.1/1030 votes#13 - Presidential Candidate
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 8/12/2019
Yeong-seok has cutting words for Park Mu-jin. Despite Ju-seung’s counsel, Yeong-jin starts preparing his candidate. Na-gyeong tries to assure Han-mo.
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8.5/1028 votes#14 - The Outcome
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/13/2019
As his advisers wonder whether Park Mu-jin is making decisions as an acting president or as a candidate, Yeong-seok informs him about his intentions.
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8.6/1025 votes#15 - The Trap
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/19/2019
Park Mu-jin tries dealing with a military threat by taking a gamble on Lee Gwan-muk. Yeong-jin receives photos putting a candidate in a delicate spot.
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7.8/1032 votes#16 - The Last Choice
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/20/2019
With limited time left as acting president, Park Mu-jin and his staff scramble to solve the case -- but the mysterious tailor remains an enigma.
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The Best Episodes of Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"The Acting President" is the best rated episode of "Designated Survivor: 60 Days" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 7/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Commander-In-Chief".