Designated Survivor

WHEN AMERICAN LIVES ARE IN DANGER ABROAD, PRESIDENT KIRKMAN MUST RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO SAVE THEM, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"Commander-in-Chief" – Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help, as Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Emily settles into her new role as Chief of Staff while Aaron has to make a difficult choice, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Allison Feliciano as Moss Greeter #1.

"Commander-in-Chief" was written by Michael Russell Gunn. Fred Toye is the director.
 
PRESIDENT KIRKMAN FACES A POLITICAL FIRESTORM WHEN HE ROLLS OUT HIS FIRST POLICY INITIATIVES, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"One Hundred Days" – As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, FBI agent Hannah Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth. Mark Deklin guest stars as Senator Jack Bowman, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring are Virginia Madsen as Congresswoman Kimble Hookstraten, Mark Deklin as Senator Jack Bowman, Michelle Alexander as Laura, Vanessa Burns as Shelly, Mercedes de la Zerda as Nadia Espinosa, Arlene Duncan as Chairwoman, Allison Feliciano as Staffer #1, Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman, and Grace Lynn Kung as Mae Yoshida.

"One Hundred Days" was written by Dana Ledoux. Ken Fink is the director.
 
PRESIDENT KIRKMAN AND HIS STAFF FACE AN UPHILL BATTLE TO PASS HIS FIRST PIECE OF LEGISLATION, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"Party Lines" – President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill while Agent Ritter is briefed by FBI Agent Hannah Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," Wednesday, APRIL 12 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring are Virginia Madsen as Congresswoman Kimble Hookstraten, Mark Deklin as Senator Jack Bowman, Barbara de la Fuente as Senator Correia, Okiki Kendall as Senator Winston, and Geoff Pierson as former President Cornelius Moss.

"Party Lines" was written by Jenna Richman. Mike Listo is the director.
 
A NEW LEAD SENDS FBI AGENT HANNAH WELLS INTO THE HEART OF THE CONSPIRACY, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"The Ninth Seat" – As President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court, FBI Agent Hannah Wells goes undercover and discovers much more than she ever could have imagined. Meanwhile, Seth Wright has to contend with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring are Virginia Madsen as Congresswoman Kimble Hookstraten, Mark Deklin as Senator Jack Bowman, John Tench as Owner, Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, Abanoub Andraous as Translator, and Rob Morrow as Abe Leonard.

"The Ninth Seat" was written by Paul Redford. Fred Toye is the director.
 
THE WHITE HOUSE FIGHTS TO PROTECT ONE OF THEIR OWN, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"Lazarus" – 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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 (10:00 -11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Michelle Alexander as Laura, Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, Mark Deklin as Jack Bowman, Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman, Helen Hayden as Rachel (Coroner), Morgan David Jones as Dan Pyne, David Lafontaine as Liam Price, Matthew MacFadzean as Tim Beck, Virginia Madsen as Kimble Hookstraten, Rob Morrow as Abe Leonard, Matt Wells as Agent Ted Sloan, and Malik Yoba as Jason Atwood.

"Lazarus" was written by Jennifer Johnson. Chris Grismer is the director.
 
CONGRESSWOMAN HOOKSTRATEN BRACES FOR THE FIGHT OF HER POLITICAL LIFE, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"Misalliance" – As the White House gears up for President Kirkman's first international summit, Kimble Hookstraten faces her toughest political battle yet when her speakership is challenged. Meanwhile, Alex wrestles with whether or not to bring the kids back to Washington on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, Xavier de Guzman as Undercover Security Agent, Mercedes de la Zerda as Nadia Espinosa, Grace Lynn Kung as Congresswoman Mae Yoshida, and Virginia Madsen as Kimble Hookstraten.

"Misalliance" was written by Dana LeDoux Miller & Jenna Richman. Norberto Barba is the director.
 
PRESIDENT KIRKMAN'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT IS DERAILED, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"Bombshell" – President Kirkman's first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy's next target, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, Mercedes de la Zerda as Nadia Espinosa. Allison Feliciano as Janine, and Dwight Ireland as Reporter.

"Bombshell" was written by Sang Kyu Kim. Sharat Raju is the director.
 
"Brace for Impact" – In the nail-biting Season 1 Finale, Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind it all, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," SUNDAY, MAY 17 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring are Geoff Pierson as former President Cornelius Moss, Rob Morrow as Abe Leonard, Mark Deklin as Jack Bowman, and Kevin R. McNally as Harris Cochrane.

"Brace for Impact" was written by David Guggenheim. Fred Toye is the director.

FYI: ABC has renewed Designated Survivor for Season 2.
 
Designated Survivor
Season 2 Premiere - Wednesday, September 27th at 10pm ET/9pm CT

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about
Kiefer Sutherland stars as Tom Kirkman, a lower-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the US Capitol during the State of the Union, on the highly anticipated ABC series Designated Survivor. In this dramatic thriller, Kirkman will struggle to keep the country and his own family from falling apart, while navigating the highly-volatile political arena and while leading the search to find who is responsible for the attack.

Designated Survivor stars
Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman; with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Designated Survivor is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Mark Gordon, Simon Kinberg, Jeff Melvoin, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Kiefer Sutherland are executive producers. Materials for White House artwork/sets furnished by the White House Historical Association.

meet the cast
Tom Kirkman
Played by Kiefer Sutherland

Alex Kirkman
Played by Natascha McElhone

Aaron Shore
Played by Adan Canto

Emily Rhodes
Played by Italia Ricci

Mike Ritter
Played by LaMonica Garrett

Seth Wright
Played by Kal Penn

Hannah Wells
Played by Maggie Q

Damian Rennett
Played by Ben Lawson

Kendra Daynes
Played by Zoe McLellan

Lyor Boone
Played by Paulo Costanzo

9/27/17 Season 2 Premiere episode
SEASON 2 PREMIERE

KIEFER SUTHERLAND RETURNS AS PRESIDENT TOM KIRKMAN ON ABC'S HIT DRAMA "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

Paulo Costanzo (The Night Of, Royal Pains), Ben Lawson (Doubt) and Zoe McLellan (NCIS: New Orleans) Join the Cast

"One Year In" – In the Season Two Premiere episode of ABC's hit drama "Designated Survivor," Kiefer Sutherland returns as President Tom Kirkman. 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, on "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT).

Paulo Costanzo (The Night Of, Royal Pains) joins the show as the White House Political Director Lyor Boone, Ben Lawson (Doubt) as MI-6 operative Damian Rennett and Zoe McLellan (NCIS: New Orleans) as White House Council Kendra Daynes.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Terry Serpico as Patrick Lloyd, Jake Epstein as Chuck Russink, Chris Butler as Dax Minter, Arye Gross as Elias Grandi, Sharla McBride as Anchor, Terry Jansen as Bartender, Damir Andrei as Dimitri Pavlov, Daniel Falk as Egon Dressler, Vitali Makarov as Fierce Hijacker, Nneka Elliott as First Reporter, Allison Feliciano as Female Aide, Costin Manu as Lev Shevchenko, Annie Chen as Lily, Dipal Patel as Male Aide, Jessica Albert as Newscaster, Jonathan Potts as Nick Donovan, James Loxley as Old Man, Jennifer Mote as Pundit #1, Neil Girvan as Pundit #2, David Storch as Russell Donson, Jenny Raven as Sasha, Dan Duran as Second Reporter, David Miller as Third Reporter, and Phillip Jarrett as William Akachi.

"One Year In" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by Chris Grismer.

Designated Survivor is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is creator and executive producer. In addition to Guggenheim, the series is executive produced by Mark Gordon, Kiefer Sutherland, Simon Kinberg, Nick Pepper, Jeff Melvoin, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Keith Eisner, who serves as show runner on the series.
 
FBI AGENT HANNAH WELLS FINALLY CLOSES IN ON PATRICK LLOYD, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

"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, on "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT).

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Stewart Arnott as Judge Brickner, David Patrick Green as Colonel Berry, PJ Lazic as Agent Barker, Bo Martyn as Tiffany Gimble, Brendan Murray as David Ledley, Jenny Raven as Sasha, and JD Smith as Special Agent Smith.

"Sting of the Tail" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by Frederick E.O. Toye.
 
Designated Survivor
"OUTBREAK"
Wednesday, October 11th at 10pm ET/9pm CT on ABC

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.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Catherine Burdon as Bethany, Ron Canada as Rev. Tramer Dale, Alicia Coppola as Dr. Tammy Bruner, and Kimberly-Sue Murray as Liz Rosenblum.
 
10/18/17 episode
A BORDER DISPUTE BETWEEN AMERICA AND MEXICO RESULTS IN DEADLY CONSEQUENCES, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ON ABC

"Equilibrium" – Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports; and Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal, on "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Reed Diamond as John Forstell, Chris Butler as Dax Minter, Rubén Garfias as Orantes, Sofia Lama as Gloria Menez, Dillon Casey as Detective Blakey, Aidan Devine as Paul Zalesky, Meghan Heffern as Maya Dunning, Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman, Bonnie Bedelia as Eva Booker, Redd Ochoa as Butler, Michelle Arvizu as Camilla Reyna, Rosalba Martinni as Carlotta Ruiz, Jennifer Mote as First Pundit, Alejandro Ampudia as Jose Menez, Carlos Gonzalez-Vio as Lucas Guerrero, Mercedes de la Zerda as Nadia, Neil Girvan as Second Pundit, Jenny Raven as Sasha, Alex Castillo as Senator Marina Flores, and Shazdeh Kapadia as Small Girl.

"Equilibrium" was written by Paul Redford & Keith Eisner and directed by Joe Lazarov.


10/25/17 episode
MI6 AGENT DAMIAN RENNETT JOINS FORCES WITH FBI AGENT HANNAH WELLS TO SOLVE AN INTERNATIONAL MURDER, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25

"Suckers" – When a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation with the president, Kirkman must win back the American people's trust, while MI6 Agent Damian Rennett joins forces with FBI Agent Hannah Wells to help solve an international murder, on "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Reed Diamond as John Forstell, Christopher Cousins as Senator Alan Rouse, Jake Epstein as Chuck Russink, Michelle Nolden as Catherine Cray, Cariba Heine as Lang, Megan Gallagher as Alice Rowland, Chris Butler as Dax Minter, John Ralston as Carson Kramer, Larissa Gomes as Charlotte Thorn, Paul Amos as Darius Cray, Stacy Smith as First Auto Executive, Nneka Elliott as First Reporter, Jennifer Mote as First Pundit, Nicola Van Burek as Jack Pangborn, Kirsten Alter as Judge Tamara Best, Annie Chen as Lily, Jeff Christensen as Middle-Aged Man, Janelle Heron as Mother, Dwight McFee as Older Man, Julie Sidoni as Pundit, Jenny Raven as Sasha, Mark Burgess as Second Auto Executive, Elana Dunkelman as Natalie, Neil Girvan as Second Pundit, Amanda Martinez as Senator Linda Krantz, and Bo Martyn as Tiffany Gimble.

"Suckers" was written by Bill Chais and directed by Fred Gerber.
 
PRESIDENT KIRKMAN MUST NEGOTIATE THE RESCUE OF A U.S. NAVY SHIP STRANDED IN ENEMY WATERS, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

"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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT).

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Jenny Raven as Sasha and Samora Smallwood as Radar Officer.

"Two Ships" was written by Jessica Grasl and directed by Leslie Libman.
 
A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL SETS UP THE FIRST FAMILY FOR A PUBLIC BATTLE THAT COULD AFFECT LEO KIRKMAN'S FUTURE, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

"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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EST).

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Marcello Castiglioni as Italian Representative, Troy Caylak as President Fatih Turan, Elana Dunkelman as First Journalist, Dwight Ireland as Reporter #1, Bo Martyn as Tiffany Gimble, Nikki Roumel as Sibyl, and Jennifer Vallance as UK Representative.

"Family Ties" was written by Pierluigi D. Cothran and directed by Milan Cheylov.
 
PRESIDENT KIRKMAN EMBARKS ON A SECRET MISSION TO AFGHANISTAN, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

"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 United States, 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, on "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Paulo Costanzo as Lyor Boone, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, Zoe McLellan as Kendra Daynes, Ben Lawson as Damian Rennett, Kal Penn as Seth Wright, and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest-starring Mousa Kraish as Mullah Bahri, Bo Martyn as Tiffany Gimble, Jake Michaels as General Hollister, Jenny Raven as Sasha, Cody Ray Thompson as Officer, and Joe Vercillo as FBI SWAT Officer.

"Home" was written by Pat Cunnane and directed by Ian Toynton.
 
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