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Designated Survivor S2E17 — Overkill
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Designated Survivor•Season 2•Episode 17

Overkill

7.2/10 · 1,040 votesApr 11, 201843 min

Ranked #11 of 22 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Following the deadly bomb explosion inside a D.C. metro station, President Kirkman declares war on Kunami. When the emir of that country sends his ambassador to negotiate, FBI Agent Hannah Wells learns the emir is hiding something that could have deadly consequences.

Directed byJeff Thomas
Written byJeff Melvoin, Tracey Rice
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Kiefer Sutherland

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Tom Kirkman

Natascha McElhone

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Alex Kirkman

Maggie Q

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Kal Penn

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Episode Summary

"Overkill" is episode 17 of Designated Survivor season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,040 votes, ranking #11 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Jeff Thomas and written by Jeff Melvoin, Tracey Rice, it aired on April 11, 2018.

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