List of Designated Survivor episodes

Designated Survivor is an American political drama television series created by David Guggenheim, starring Kiefer Sutherland, airing on ABC. The series revolves around former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman (Sutherland), who is sworn in as President of the United States after a bombing kills his predecessor and everyone else in the line of succession during the State of the Union Address. The series premiered on September 21, 2016, and was renewed for a second season, which premiered on September 27, 2017.[1][2]

During the course of the series, 53 episodes of Designated Survivor aired over three seasons. In May 2018, ABC canceled the series after two seasons.[3] On September 5, 2018, Netflix picked up the series for a third season of 10 episodes, that premiered on June 7, 2019.[4][5] On July 24, 2019, Netflix canceled the series.[6]

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (May 11, 2017). "Designated Survivor Renewed at ABC". TVLine. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 24, 2017). "ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More". TVLine. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  3. ^ Ivie, Devon (May 12, 2018). "Here Are All of the Shows Going to the TV Graveyard This Season". Vulture. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  4. ^ Ausiello, Michael (September 5, 2018). "Designated Survivor Saved! Netflix Rescues Axed Kiefer Sutherland Drama". TVLine. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Video: We Have an Important Message from the President - Season 3 of "Designated Survivor" Hits Netflix on June 7". The Futon Critic. April 24, 2019.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (July 24, 2019). "'Designated Survivor' & 'Tuca & Bertie' Canceled By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 24, 2019.