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The Worst Episodes of Designated Survivor

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills...

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  1. 6.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #1 - #makehistory

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    S3:E4

    Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

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  2. 6.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #2 - Equilibrium

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    S2:E4

    Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports. Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal.

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  3. 6.8/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - Family Ties

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    S2:E7

    When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkey’s president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leo’s future.

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  4. 6.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #4 - Outbreak

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    President Kirkman is faced with a viral pandemic that threatens to kill countless Americans. Hannah and Damian discover evidence that could change the lives of members of the first family forever.

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  5. 6.9/10(1.3k votes)

    #5 - Suckers

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    S2:E5

    Kirkman tries to win back the people's trust after a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation he had with the president. MI-6 agent Damian Rennett joins FBI agent Hannah Wells to solve an international murder.

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    Director:Fred Gerber
    Writer:Bill Chais
  6. 6.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #6 - The Final Frontier

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    S2:E12

    When a missile intended to bring water to stranded astronauts in space is hacked, President Kirkman must work with Russia and enlists the help of Dr. Andrea Frost to help save lives and find out who is behind the hack. Meanwhile, Hannah finds herself working with Damian again.

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    Director:Sharat Raju
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  8. 6.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - Original Sin

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    S2:E13

    When a video of the president visiting prison leaks to the media, his team works to minimize the fallout. A surprise White House demonstration has deeper ties to the president than anyone first realizes.

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  9. 6.9/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - In the Dark

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    S2:E14

    When a blackout threatens to shut down the government and causes chaos in the streets of Washington, D.C., President Kirkman joins forces with Mayor Ellenor Darby, but the partnership doesn’t end there.

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    Director:Carol Banker
    Writer:Bill Chais
  10. 6.9/10(994 votes)

    #9 - Summit

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    S2:E15

    As tensions between East and West Hanchu escalate, President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty with the leaders of those countries. While back in Washington, D.C., Seth and Emily take a hard look at their relationship and decide how, and if, they will move forward as a couple.

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  11. 7.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - #slipperyslope

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    S3:E2

    A heated debate over child marriage roils Kirkman's staff. Opioid addiction hits home for Mars. A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.

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    Director:Peter Leto
  12. 7.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #11 - #nothingpersonal

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    S3:E5

    Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

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  13. 7.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #12 - One Year In

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    S2:E1

    Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-Chief determined to rebuild the Capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test.

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  14. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - Home

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    S2:E8

    While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the U.S., while Seth has a run-in with Washington, D.C., police that puts his job, reputation and future in the White House on the line.

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  15. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Grief

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    S2:E11

    It’s been ten weeks since his wife, Alex, was killed in a car accident; and President Kirkman’s senior staff insist he seek professional help in dealing with his loss, forcing him to reluctantly see therapist Dr. Adam Louden. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells and Aaron Shore travel to Cuba as part of a trade delegation, but the trip does not go according to plan. With lives in the balance, Kirkman is challenged with a decision that will test his role as commander in chief during this time of personal tragedy.

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  16. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #15 - #privacyplease

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    S3:E3

    A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

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  17. 7.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #16 - Sting of the Tail

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    FBI Agent Hannah Wells finally closes in on Patrick Lloyd, but when the president decides to take action during the White House Correspondents Dinner, members of the Homeland Security Council threaten to derail their plans.

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    Director:Fred Toye
  18. 7.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Three-Letter Day

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    S2:E9

    After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Llyor and Kendra joining forces to get answers and possibly save a life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Damian continue to chase down leads to exonerate the first lady, but in the end, Hannah learns the truth may be closer than she thinks.

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  19. 7.2/10(968 votes)

    #18 - Overkill

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    S2:E17

    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.

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  20. 7.2/10(919 votes)

    #19 - Target

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    S2:E21

    White House Council Kendra Daynes finds herself in a dangerous situation that puts another White House staffer's life at risk, while Hannah Wells takes an unexpected trip for answers.

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  21. 7.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #20 - #thesystemisbroken

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    Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

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    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Adam Stein
  22. 7.2/10(980 votes)

    #21 - #whocares

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    S3:E6

    A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the fore. A mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the capital.

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  23. 7.2/10(1.0k votes)

    #22 - #identity/crisis

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    S3:E7

    A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

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  24. 7.3/10(1.8k votes)

    #23 - One Hundred Days

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    S1:E15

    As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Agent Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth.

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  25. 7.3/10(1.7k votes)

    #24 - Party Lines

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    S1:E16

    President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.

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    Director:Mike Listo
  26. 7.3/10(1.6k votes)

    #25 - Lazarus

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    S1:E18

    As President Kirkman considers candidates for Vice President, Kimble Hookstraten finds herself embroiled in scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood return from North Dakota with a critical new lead while journalist Abe Leonard's investigation takes an unexpected turn.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"#makehistory" is the worst rated episode of "Designated Survivor". It scored 6.5/10 based on 1180 votes. Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Ricardo Pérez González, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Equilibrium".