White House Counsel Kendra Daynes ends up in a dangerous situation putting another staffers life at risk, while Hannah Wells unexpectedly takes a trip to find answers. Then, a natural disaster endangers two White House staffers while President Kirkman makes an announcement no one saw coming, as well as dealing with turmoil from the hacker and congressional investigation.

President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American being held overseas, while attorney Ethan West's investigation continues.

As attorney Ethan West's investigation begins, he calls upon President Kirkman's closest advisers and staff.

A five episode catch up review of Designated Survivor

After 10 weeks of grief, the Presidents senior staff insists he see a therapist to help deal with his loss. Hanna and Aaron are part of a trade delegation to Cuba but the trip does not go well.

After 10 weeks of grief, the Presidents senior staff insists he see a therapist to help deal with his loss. Hanna and Aaron are part of a trade delegation to Cuba but the trip does not go well.

Its 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.

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. Then 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.

When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkeys president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leos future.

When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ships 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.