Designated Survivor

Spoiler: 12/06/17 episode

THE WHITE HOUSE STAFF TAKES ACTION ON LETTERS SENT TO THE PRESIDENT, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

"Three-Letter Day" – After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of the 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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 (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 Phil Abrams as Eddie Adamson, Gage Graham-Arbuthnot as Danny Jr. Goff, Andy Marshall as Mr. Brewer, and Jenny Raven as Sasha.

"Three-Letter Day" was written by Bill Chais & Ashley Arena and directed by Jeanott Swarc.

 

Spoiler: 12/13/17 Midseason Finale/Christmas episode

THE KIRKMAN FAMILY IS CHANGED FOREVER, ON THE MIDSEASON FINALE OF ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

"Line of Fire" – 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, on the Midseason Finale of ABC's "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 (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 Elana Dunkelman as Fourth Reporter and Birgitte Solem as Secretary Anne Pilson.

"Line of Fire" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by Chris Grismer.

 

January 10, 2018

MICHAEL J. FOX TO GUEST STAR ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR"

All-New Episodes of Designated Survivor Begin February 28, 2018

Esteemed actor and activist Michael J. Fox is joining The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studio's Designated Survivor on ABC for a five-episode arc in which Fox will guest star as Ethan West, a high-flying and connected Washington attorney who is hired by the President's Cabinet and ultimately appointed as special prosecutor to investigate former President Cornelius Moss's alleged leak of classified information. West is a hyper-competitive, wily, relentless lawyer who plays his cards close to the vest and whose only allegiance is to his mandate – a single-mindedness that makes him an unpredictable and formidable adversary for President Tom Kirkman, played by Emmy Award®-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland.

Following a shocking and surprising Winter Finale, Designated Survivor returns with all-new episodes on WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28, at 10:00 p.m. EST.

Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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.

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 showrunner on the series.

About Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox debuted as a professional actor at 15, co-starring in the sitcom Leo and Me on Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) with future Tony Award-winner Brent Carver. He began his career with a series of bit parts, including one in CBS's short-lived (yet critically acclaimed) Alex Haley/Norman Lear series Palmerstown USA, before winning the role of lovable conservative Alex P. Keaton on NBC's enormously popular Family Ties (1982-89). During Fox's seven years on Ties, he earned three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe®, making him one of the country's most prominent young actors.

In 1988, Fox married his Family Ties co-star, actress Tracy Pollan. Together, they have four children.

Fox returned to series television in 1996 with ABC's Spin City, portraying Michael Flaherty, New York's deputy mayor. He won critical praise, garnering three Golden Globe Awards, one Emmy Award, three Emmy nominations, a GQ Man-of-the-Year Award (in the TV comedy category), a People's Choice Award and two SAG Awards.

Fox has starred in over a dozen feature films, including the Back to the Future trilogy, The Hard Way, Doc Hollywood, The Secret of My Success, Bright Lights, Big City, Light of Day, Teen Wolf, Casualties of War, Life With Mikey, For Love or Money, The American President, Greedy, The Frighteners, and Mars Attacks!

In spring 2009, Fox won an Emmy Award for a multi-episode guest arc in Denis Leary's hit FX Network drama Rescue Me. In 2006, he had a recurring guest role in the ABC legal drama Boston Legal, and he appeared as Dr. Kevin Casey in the then-NBC series Scrubs in 2004. Fox remains in demand as an actor. He received three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role on CBS's The Good Wife. He has recently appeared in guest-starring roles on POP's Nightcap and in the ninth season of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Fox also has become known as a bestselling author. His second book, "Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist," was published in March 2009 and debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times bestseller list. The audio recording won him a Grammy® Award. His 2002 memoir, "Lucky Man," also was a New York Times and national bestseller, and the audio recording was nominated for a Grammy award.

Diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease in 1991, Fox has committed himself to the campaign for increased Parkinson's research; and in 2000, he founded The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which continues to raise much-needed research funding and awareness for Parkinson's disease.

 

Spoiler: 2/28/18 episode

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN SEES A THERAPIST TO DEAL WITH THE LOSS OF HIS WIFE, ALEX, IN THE MIDSEASON RETURN OF ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28

Timothy Busfield Directs and Guest Stars as Dr. Adam Louden

"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 (Timothy Busfield). 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, on the Midseason return of ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 are Timothy Busfield as Dr. Adam Louden, Tanner Buchanan as Leo Kirkman, and Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman.

"Grief" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by Timothy Busfield.

 

Spoiler: 3/07/18 episode

WHEN AMERICAN ASTRONAUTS ARE STRANDED IN SPACE, PRESIDENT KIRKMAN ENLISTS THE HELP OF DR. ANDREA FROST, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Kim Raver Guest Stars as Dr. Andrea Frost

"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 (Kim Raver) to help save lives and find out who is behind the hack. Meanwhile, Hannah finds herself working with Damian again, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," airing WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EST), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman, Hiro Kanagawa as Richard Kim, and Kim Raver as Dr. Andrea Frost.

"The Final Frontier" was written by Jeff Melvoin and directed by Sharat Raju.

 

Spoiler: 3/14/18 episode

WHEN A VIDEO OF THE PRESIDENT VISITING PRISON LEAKS TO THE MEDIA, HIS TEAM WORKS TO MINIMIZE THE FALLOUT, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14

"Original Sin" – When a video of the president visiting prison leaks to the media, his team works to minimize the fallout; while a surprise White House demonstration has deeper ties to the president than anyone first realizes, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Ari Cohen as Billy Winton and Chelsea Harris as Tricia Sims.

"Original Sin" was written by Ashley Gable and directed by Bosede Williams.

 

Spoiler: 3/21/18 episode

A BLACKOUT THREATENS THE GOVERNMENT AND WASHINGTON, D.C., ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21

Aunjanue Ellis Guest Stars as Mayor Ellenor Darby

"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 (Aunjanue Ellis), but the partnership doesn't end there, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Chelsea Harris as Tricia Sims and Aunjanue Ellis as Mayor Ellenor Darby.

"In the Dark" was written by Bill Chais and directed by Carol Banker.

 

Spoiler: 3/28/18 episode

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN HEADS TO CAMP DAVID TO BROKER A PEACE DEAL, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28

"Summit" – 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, on ABC’s "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Tom Choi as Chairman Kim, Daniel Jun as Joon Kim, Morgan Kelly as Simon Day, and Jenny Raven as Sasha.

"Summit" was written by Jessica Grasl and directed by Chris Grismer.

 

Spoiler: 4/04/18 episode

A DIRTY BOMB IS DISCOVERED ON U.S. SOIL, AND EMILY ENGAGES IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

"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. Meanwhile, at the White House, Emily approaches Chuck to help her with something that has damaging and illegal consequences, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Byron Abalos as Jack Grimes, C.J. Byrd-Vassell as Deep Fryer Guy, Tom Choi as Chairman Kim, Ali Hassan as Ambassador Darzi, Daniel Jun as Joon Kim, and Morgan Kelly as Simon Day.

"Fallout" was written by Tom Garrigus and directed by Joe Lazarov.

 

Spoiler: 4/11/18 episode

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN DECLARES WAR, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

"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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Inga Cadranel as Monica Van, Gavin Fox as SEAL Team Leader, Chelsea Harris as Tricia Sims, and Ali Hassan as Ambassador Salimi.

"Overkill" was written by Jeff Melvoin & Tracey Rice. It was directed by Jeff Thomas.

 

Spoiler: 4/18/18 episode

MICHAEL J. FOX GUEST STARS AS ATTORNEY ETHAN WEST, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

"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 (Michael J. Fox) looking into the president's past – while playing a large role in his future as Commander-in-Chief, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Mckenna Grace as Penny Kirkman and Chelsea Harris as Tricia Sims.

"Kirkman Agonistes" was written by Pierluigi D. Cothran & Patrick Cunnane. It was directed by Leslie Libman.

 

Spoiler: 4/25/18 episode

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN'S STAFF ARE QUESTIONED BY ATTORNEY ETHAN WEST, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

"Capacity" – Attorney Ethan West (Michael J. Fox) calls on President Kirkman's closest advisors and staff as he begins his investigation, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Michael J. Fox as Ethan West and Chiharu Hibino as Cabinet #2.

"Capacity" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by David Warry-Smith.

 

Spoiler: 5/02/18 episode

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN NEGOTIATES THE RELEASE OF AN AMERICAN OVERSEAS, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

"Bad Reception" – President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American held overseas, while attorney Ethan West (Michael J. Fox) continues his investigation, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Susana Baker as Ilsa Conner, Morgan Kelly as Simon Day, Gage Munroe as Matthew Jennings, and Edelyn Okano as D.C.O.M Camilla Chabra.

"Bad Reception" was written by Tom Garrigus and Jessica Grasl, and directed by Chris Grismer.

 

Spoiler: 5/09/18 episode

WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL KENDRA DAYNES FINDS HERSELF IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION, ON ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MAY 9

"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, on ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Presilah Nunez as Detective Pineda.

"Target" was written by Bill Chais and Ashley Gable, and directed by Timothy Busfield.

 

Spoiler: 5/16/18 Season 2/Series Finale episode

SEASON 2 FINALE

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN MAKES A SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT, ON THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF ABC'S "DESIGNATED SURVIVOR," WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

"Run" – 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, on the Season 2 Finale of ABC's "Designated Survivor," WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT), on the ABC Television Network, streaming and On Demand.

"Designated Survivor" stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom 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 Taylor Blackwell as Amy Bleecker, Ellie O'Brien as British Student, and Elijah Sandiford as Teenager.

"Run" was written by Keith Eisner and directed by Chris Grismer.