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Designated Survivor S1E7 — The Traitor
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Designated Survivor•Season 1•Episode 7

The Traitor

7.6/10 · 2,125 votesNov 16, 201644 min

Ranked #11 of 21 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byFrederick E. O. Toye
Written byMichael Russell Gunn, Jennifer M. Johnson
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Kiefer Sutherland

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Natascha McElhone

Natascha McElhone

Alex Kirkman

Maggie Q

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

LaMonica Garrett

LaMonica Garrett

Mike Ritter

Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba

Jason Atwood

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Michael Russell Gunn

Michael Russell Gunn

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Jennifer M. Johnson

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Frederick E. O. Toye

Frederick E. O. Toye

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Episode Summary

"The Traitor" is episode 7 of Designated Survivor season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,125 votes, ranking #11 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye and written by Michael Russell Gunn, Jennifer M. Johnson, it aired on November 16, 2016.

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