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An explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the cabinet, leaving Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, to become the next president. Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who has no ambitions in politics, but

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 1 - The Acting President
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #1 - The Acting President

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 2 - Commander-In-Chief
    8.3/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Commander-In-Chief

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 3 - Maintaining Status Quo
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Maintaining Status Quo

    S1:E3

    Han Na-gyeong makes a startling connection after uncovering a clue. As a political rival incites public fear, Park Mu-jin weighs his options.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 4 - Confession
    8.4/10(30 votes)

    #4 - Confession

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 5 - A Good Person
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #5 - A Good Person

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 6 - Command
    8.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Command

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 7 - Governance
    8.4/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Governance

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 8 - Doubt
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #8 - Doubt

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 9 - Scandal
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Scandal

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 10 - Accomplice
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Accomplice

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 11 - The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #11 - The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 12 - Answer
    8.6/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Answer

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 13 - Presidential Candidate
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Presidential Candidate

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 14 - The Outcome
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    #14 - The Outcome

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 15 - The Trap
    8.6/10(28 votes)

    #15 - The Trap

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Designated Survivor: 60 Days Season 1 Episode 16 - The Last Choice
    7.9/10(35 votes)

    #16 - The Last Choice

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Commander-In-Chief".