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Designated Survivor

2016

Netflix

3 Seasons

53 Episodes

The Critics’ Choice Television Award-winning ABC political thriller Designated Survivor debuted on September 21, 2016.

8.7

(86 votes)

Season 4 of Designated Survivor Won’t Be on Netflix’s Schedule

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Designated Survivor season 4 — Canceled

Latest Episode Aired Fri 6/7/2019 #truthorconsequences Season 3: Episode 10

Next Episode Show ended 53 episodes total

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Season 3 Season 2 Season 1

#	Name	Air Dates
1	#thesystemisbroken	Jun 7, 2019
2	#slipperyslope	Jun 7, 2019
3	#privacyplease	Jun 7, 2019
4	#makehistory	Jun 7, 2019
5	#nothingpersonal	Jun 7, 2019
6	#whocares	Jun 7, 2019
7	#identity/crisis	Jun 7, 2019
8	#scaredsh*tless	Jun 7, 2019
9	#undecided	Jun 7, 2019
10	#truthorconsequences	Jun 7, 2019

#	Name	Air Dates
1	One Year In	Sep 27, 2017
2	Sting of the Tail	Oct 4, 2017
3	Outbreak	Oct 11, 2017
4	Equilibrium	Oct 18, 2017
5	Suckers	Oct 25, 2017
6	Two Ships	Nov 1, 2017
7	Family Ties	Nov 15, 2017
8	Home	Nov 29, 2017
9	Three-Letter Day	Dec 6, 2017
10	Line of Fire	Dec 13, 2017
11	Grief	Feb 28, 2018
12	The Final Frontier	Mar 7, 2018
13	Original Sin	Mar 14, 2018
14	In the Dark	Mar 21, 2018
15	Summit	Mar 28, 2018
16	Fallout	Apr 4, 2018
17	Overkill	Apr 11, 2018
18	Kirkman Agonistes	Apr 18, 2018
19	Capacity	Apr 25, 2018
20	Bad Reception	May 2, 2018
21	Target	May 9, 2018
22	Run	May 16, 2018

#	Name	Air Dates
1	Pilot	Sep 21, 2016
2	The First Day	Sep 28, 2016
3	The Confession	Oct 5, 2016
4	The Enemy	Oct 12, 2016
5	The Mission	Oct 26, 2016
6	The Interrogation	Nov 9, 2016
7	The Traitor	Nov 16, 2016
8	The Results	Nov 30, 2016
9	The Blueprint	Dec 7, 2016
10	The Oath	Dec 14, 2016
11	Warriors	Mar 8, 2017
12	The End of the Beginning	Mar 15, 2017
13	Backfire	Mar 22, 2017
14	Commander-in-Chief	Mar 29, 2017
15	One Hundred Days	Apr 5, 2017
16	Party Lines	Apr 12, 2017
17	The Ninth Seat	Apr 19, 2017
18	Lazarus	Apr 26, 2017
19	Misalliance	May 3, 2017
20	Bombshell	May 10, 2017
21	Brace for Impact	May 17, 2017

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0 1 SA South Africa July 30, 2022

I really love the show and it's amazing especially TOM Kirkmen I am deeply disappointed in Netflix for canceling it. If we could have a petition to get it back into Netflix's schedule I bet it would have millions because it's really really a very good show and it's so realistic. I have watched it over and over and still can't get enough of it. NETFLIX I hope you consider bringing back Designated Survivor because a show that good can't be cancelled.

0 0 MikeS_inFL July 26, 2019

Wow, this is the first time I'm not so disappointed that a show I really liked has been cancelled. The first two seasons were FANTASTIC, well written and kept us on the edge of our seats. This third season was incredibly poor quality. If this is what we can expect from Netflix saving great shows, maybe we could convince them NOT to try. The writing wasn't only sub-par, it was downright juvenile and scatterbrained. There's nothing positive I could say about it. Really, wow. So sad.

0 3 Gram June 22, 2019

While I was disturbed immensely by the language, since I watch with an adult son and three teen grandchildren, the worst part was the male sex scene ! I wish they had nit included that, totally unnecessary and embarrassing with them present ! I screened the remaining episodes before watching them with anyone ! I am enjoying season 3 overall and hoping for another season or more !

1 10 Calvin Bragonier June 12, 2019

I was thrilled to see DS was coming back for season 3. However I must admit I was very disappointed. My wife and I watched all 10 episodes in two days. As most other fans felt the language was a big turn off as was watching 2 men having sex. What in the hell did that have to do with the idea of the show? It was gross and entirely unnecessary. One episode where the Russian plane was headed for Seattle was the only one that bore any resemblance to the first two seasons and that only took up about ten minutes of the show. Poor storylines were the reason the show failed to resonate with either my wife or I. We are hoping for season four but only if they return our show to what it was in its first two years.

0 5 LKK Calvin Bragonier June 12, 2019

I totally agree,

0 5 Stu Calvin Bragonier June 13, 2019

Agree. Apparently, "edgy" is now defined as cussing a lot and glorifying awful behavior. Phooey.

0 2 Carol C Calvin Bragonier June 17, 2019

I too was looking forward to season three but I must admit I have been put off by what seems to be unnecessary foul language and explicit sex scenes… Especially between the two males.

The story line development is excellent, plot lines intense… But I am afraid that sex and foul language are going to turn people off from the truly great characters which have been developed.

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3 7 Pat Dilling June 10, 2019

We so much enjoyed the first two seasons of Designated Survivor. We started watching Season 3 as soon as it was aired. What a disappointment. The language is not something we wish to hear and the emphasis on sex is disappointing. We won't be watching this series. You had a captivating story line but you spoiled it for us.

3 5 Jan Luke Pat Dilling June 10, 2019

I totally agree with Pat. My husband & I were thrilled when we heard that Designated Survivor was coming back, then we started watching. Wow. Not happy with all the language. People do not talk like that in a professional setting all day long, and the sex thing, really? Why do they need to be showing all that stuff. Very, very disappointed. We only watched 3 episodes so far and are not sure if we want to continue watching. Can't believe they messed up what we thought was already a good show.

2 6 Disappointed Pat Dilling June 11, 2019

I agree with you Pat. The language is bad. On this show, they always showed people sleeping around without being married. Unfortunately, that's mostly what shows and movies are about now. The 1st episode did show a scene with the president's campaign manager giving money to a young man; male prostitute? That was totally unnecessary.

2 1 Pete A Pat Dilling June 12, 2019

It's a shame you decided not to watch to the end, I did watch all of them which allowed to me to see what the show was getting at with its direction. Have another look and don't be too quick to judge lest you miss some interesting points...look deeper.

Can't wait for season 4 although I'm sure some people may not wish to watch but you can.t please everyone. Pleasing everyone as a goal is why so so many brilliant shows are cancelled by short sighted statisticians who can't see past viewing figures...some shows take time to shine.

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2 0 daveed1297 June 6, 2019

Please notify me when Anne with an E third season and Madam Secretary fifth season will be shown on Netflix. Thank you

0 2 Sharon Spencer May 13, 2019

FINALLY! Now I can go back and watch from season one which I have carefully saved on my t.v. I just wish there could end up being a season four, etc.

0 6 Karyn March 8, 2019

I've been going crazy trying to find when DS starts up again for my boyfriend, it's his favourite show. I've read more than one start date, only to be disappointed. PLEASE let us know when it's returning, thank you!!!

0 0 Nata Aoki Karyn May 5, 2019

June 7, on Netflix

2 5 Manny March 5, 2019

We were very disappointed when we could not find out when Designated Survivor started again. Did not even know it had been cancelled, but are ecstatic that Netflix picked it up for 2019. We are excited and really waiting anxiously for the start date. Great job Netflix!!!!

0 0 Rachel Britton Manny April 29, 2019

What time on Netflix

0 1 Nata Aoki Rachel Britton May 5, 2019

June 7, 2019

0 0 Rachel Britton Nata Aoki May 5, 2019

I know the date what time

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0 5 BonBon February 18, 2019

Just got Netflix and we discovered this show...binge watched all episodes and love it! Please, please start Season 3 soon.
Can't remember when I we both have been this caught up in the characters and the plot. Very smart and entertaining also. Thanks, Netflix!

0 7 Bitsy February 9, 2019

Plain and simple! THANK YOU NETFLIX!!!!!

0 4 Jooleigh C Bitsy February 16, 2019

I am so looking forward to Designated Survivor 3. Can you tell us when it will be premiering?s

0 7 Barry Howard January 20, 2019

Bad weather in the Northeast today and just surfing and decided to check on the status of Designated Survivor. So relieved to learn that Netflix has decided to add this show to their 2019 offering. I am an older guy and not as computer savy as I would like to be. Guess I will be learning about how to sign up for Netflix and use the service. I'm smiling ear to ear.....

0 7 Christy Waldo Barry Howard January 22, 2019

I am also so excited! It’s the best series I’ve seen in a long time. Kiefer Sutherland needs to run for president for real!!!!! I can’t wait till season 3 starts!!!

0 13 Janis December 21, 2018

Designated Survivor excels in every area: casting/story lines/direction. Believable. (Except that Hannah wouldn't always have perfectly manicured dark nails when her time is always spent fighting!) . Kirkman is kind of president we need now...and always.

0 7 Pegret Janis January 18, 2019

I love Designated Survivor! Can't wait till the 3rd season starts. Thank you Netflix for seeing the value in such a great show. It was the reason I subscribed in the first place. It's kind of a cross between 24 and West Wing. Please keep it going for a long time.

0 11 Darlene6265 December 20, 2018

Thank you thank you Netflix!!!! We love Designated Survivor, we always look forward to watching it. We started and couldn't stop. We cannot wait for Season 3. The entire cast is AMAZING!!!!!! When I started watching I couldn't imagine Season 2 could keep my interest after such a great first season but WOW, season 2 was just as great!! Thank you thank you for bringing it back!!!!

0 12 Marilyn November 26, 2018

SO HAPPY THAT THERE WILL BE SEASON 3. BEST SHOW EVER. LOVE IT.

0 6 eevalens Marilyn January 20, 2019

So happy with this news of renewal!

0 12 Sarah November 25, 2018

THANK YOU Netflix, you have now got our loyality as we are so happy you have saved this amazing series, it is so rare to find a 12 rated series that is wholesome, edifying, and immensely interesting, with characters that portray good decent human beings that remind you of what integrity, truth and kindness are about. If only there was a real Kirkman as President.

0 14 Court November 25, 2018

We love Designated Survivor and hope Netflix keeps it alive! If only we could have a president just like Kirkman!

0 7 dncmn 54 November 21, 2018

Designated Survivor: The one & only reason I just recently subscribed to Netflix. THANK YOU Netflix! Please keep it going for even more seasons & you'll keep getting my money every month.

0 12 WB October 25, 2018

Thank you Netflix! We love this show! I can’t wait to watch season 3!

0 11 carl October 25, 2018

Great news thank you Netflix for having a season 3 brilliant show great cast , good story lines .

4 10 Stephanie Sieffert October 22, 2018

This is a great show!! They need to keep it going!! The Demo[censored]s probably had something to do with the cancellation. Thanks Netflix for Season 3!!

0 12 SusanMorris September 6, 2018

Thank you Netflix! We love Designated Survivor, was so disappointed when they cancelled it. Tom Kirkman for president 2020 (in real life)

0 7 Mike4jesus SusanMorris September 6, 2018

I love Netflix! Thank You! this alone Earns my subscription for another year.

0 6 yockomo1 June 4, 2018

Of course it is ended only because it is one f the better shows amongst the [censored].

0 5 MiriCat May 30, 2018

I am very sad to hear that Designated Survivor has been cancelled. Try getting rid of the [censored]py series.

0 5 khayyam May 28, 2018

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY, PLEASE BRING IT BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLLY ENJOY THIS SHOW PLUS IT WAS LEFT ON A CLIFFHANGER ! PLEASE BRING IT BACK

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