Designated Survivor: Season 2
2017 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 2 of Designated Survivor
Tom Kirkman occupies the White House as president, a role he had no experience for, and must steady a country still reeling from the Capitol attack. The conspiracy behind it grows more unsettling. Agent Wells chases Lloyd across half the globe alongside a British spy, while Rennett and Chuck follow leads that implicate others. A combative lawyer joins the presidential team and shakes things up. Kirkman faces international crises, a drop in his popularity and conflicts that put his family to the test.
Season 2 Episodes
2x01 One Year In
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.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Jake Epstein, Chris Butler, Arye Gross, Terry Serpico
2x02 Sting of the Tail
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.
Directing: Frederick E. O. Toye · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Bo Martynowska, Reed Diamond, Jake Epstein, Terry Serpico
2x03 Outbreak
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.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Von Flores, Jake Epstein, Alicia Coppola, Richard de Klerk
2x04 Equilibrium
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.
Directing: Joe Lazarov · Writing: Paul Redford, Keith Eisner · Starring: Reed Diamond, Chris Butler, Dillon Casey, Mckenna Grace
2x05 Suckers
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.
Directing: Fred Gerber · Writing: Bill Chais · Starring: Bo Martynowska, Cariba Heine, Reed Diamond, Jake Epstein
2x06 Two Ships
When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship’s release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood.
Directing: Leslie Libman · Writing: Jessica Grasl · Starring: Cariba Heine, Jake Epstein, Brian McNamara, Gregory Smith
2x07 Family Ties
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.
Directing: Milan Cheylov · Writing: Pierluigi D. Cothran · Starring: Tanner Buchanan, Bo Martynowska, Cariba Heine, Reed Diamond
2x08 Home
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.
Directing: Ian Toynton · Writing: Patrick Cunnane · Starring: Bo Martynowska, Abhi Sinha, Jake Michaels, Sarah Power
2x09 Three-Letter Day
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.
Directing: Jeannot Szwarc · Writing: Ashley Gable, Bill Chais · Starring: Joanna Douglas, Reed Diamond, Jake Epstein, David Ferry
2x10 Line of Fire Mid-Season Finale
It’s Christmas Day and President Kirkman is alerted to a group of religious extremists who refuse to evacuate when a forest fire threatens to engulf their cabin. Deploying Emily and Aaron to help diffuse the situation, Kirkman must act quickly to save multiple lives at stake. Meanwhile, the First Lady finally gives her testimony to the FBI director, while what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Reed Diamond, Jake Epstein, Kristoffer Polaha, Dillon Casey
2x11 Grief
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.
Directing: Timothy Busfield · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Tanner Buchanan, Jake Epstein, Chelsea Harris, Timothy Busfield
2x12 The Final Frontier
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.
Directing: Sharat Raju · Writing: Jeff Melvoin · Starring: Jake Epstein, Hiro Kanagawa, Wendy Davis, Kim Raver
2x13 Original Sin
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.
Directing: Bosede Williams · Writing: Ashley Gable · Starring: Tanner Buchanan, Jake Epstein, Forrest Goodluck, Breckin Meyer
2x14 In the Dark
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.
Directing: Carol Banker · Writing: Bill Chais · Starring: Jake Epstein, Breckin Meyer, Chelsea Harris, Nora Zehetner
2x15 Summit
As tensions between East and West Hun Chiu 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.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Jessica Grasl · Starring: Jake Epstein, Freda Foh Shen, Tom Choi, Dan Jeannotte
2x16 Fallout
President Kirkman and his staff have credible intelligence that a dirty bomb is on U.S. soil, thrusting the president into a high-stakes effort to find the bomb and stop it from detonating. At the White House, Emily approaches Chuck to help her with something that has damaging and illegal consequences.
Directing: Joe Lazarov · Writing: Tom Garrigus · Starring: Reed Diamond, Jake Epstein, Tom Choi, Dan Jeannotte
2x17 Overkill
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.
Directing: Jeff Thomas · Writing: Jeff Melvoin, Tracey Rice · Starring: Jake Epstein, Breckin Meyer, Chelsea Harris, Dan Jeannotte
2x18 Kirkman Agonistes
As more content from President Kirkman’s confidential therapy sessions continues to leak out, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the entire Cabinet, resulting in attorney Ethan West looking into the president’s past – while playing a large role in his future as commander in chief.
Directing: Leslie Libman · Writing: Pierluigi D. Cothran, Patrick Cunnane · Starring: Jake Epstein, Michael J. Fox, Breckin Meyer, Chelsea Harris
2x19 Capacity
Attorney Ethan West calls on President Kirkman's closest advisors and staff as he begins his investigation.
Directing: David Warry-Smith · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Jake Epstein, Michael J. Fox, Zachary Bennett, Breckin Meyer
2x20 Bad Reception
President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West continues his investigation.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Tom Garrigus, Jessica Grasl · Starring: Jake Epstein, Michael J. Fox, Chelsea Harris, Chris Butler
2x21 Target
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.
Directing: Timothy Busfield · Writing: Ashley Gable, Bill Chais · Starring: Jake Epstein, Michael J. Fox, Zachary Bennett, Breckin Meyer
2x22 Run Season Finale
As President Kirkman continues to deal with the turmoil surrounding the hacker and Congressional investigation, a natural disaster threatens the lives of two White House staffers. Meanwhile, Kirkman’s closest allies are surprised when the president makes an announcement no one saw coming.
Directing: Chris Grismer · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Tanner Buchanan, Taylor Blackwell, Jake Epstein, Michael J. Fox
Season 2 Cast
Ben LawsonDamian Rennett22 episodes
Zoe McLellanKendra Daynes21 episodes
Jake EpsteinChuck Russink20 episodes
Chelsea HarrisTricia Sims6 episodes
Dillon CaseyDetective Blakey6 episodes
Nora ZehetnerValeria Poreskova5 episodes
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorEleanor Darby5 episodes
Bo MartynowskaTiffany Gimble4 episodes
Chris ButlerDax Minter4 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does season 2 of Designated Survivor have?
Season 2 of Designated Survivor has 22 episodes.
When did season 2 of Designated Survivor premiere?
Premiered on September 27, 2017.
Where to Watch Designated Survivor Season 2
Available by subscription on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 2?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 2x02, "Sting of the Tail", with a 7.0.