Series

Designated Survivor

“Declare your independence”

★ 7.1(1,124)20163 seasons

Designated Survivor is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: David Guggenheim
Release date: 2016-09-21
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 53
Network: ABC, Netflix
Status: Canceled
Country: United States of America
Studio: Genre Films

About Designated Survivor

Designated Survivor is a 2016 web series in the Drama and War & Politics genres, created by David Guggenheim, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q and Kal Penn. It spans 3 seasons and 53 episodes, and originally aired on ABC and Netflix. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,124 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Designated Survivor in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

Seasons (3)

Season 121 eps · 2016

Season 222 eps · 2017

Season 310 eps · 2019

Cast

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

Emiliano Díez

Président Ortega

Themes & keywords

usa presidentaffectationpoliticspresidentconspiracyterrorismbitingmourningquestioningmeditativemysterioususa politicsthoughtfulsomberphilosophical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Designated Survivor in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Designated Survivor on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is Designated Survivor on Netflix?+

Yes — Designated Survivor is available to stream on Netflix in United States.

How many seasons of Designated Survivor are there?+

Designated Survivor has 3 seasons and 53 episodes in total.

Who stars in Designated Survivor?+

Designated Survivor stars Kiefer Sutherland, Maggie Q, Kal Penn, Adan Canto and Italia Ricci.

When did Designated Survivor come out?+

Designated Survivor is a 2016 web series created by David Guggenheim.

What genre is Designated Survivor?+

Designated Survivor is Drama and War & Politics series.

Who created Designated Survivor?+

Designated Survivor was created by David Guggenheim.