Page Text: Welcome to the
Designated Survivor Wiki
, a collaborative encyclopedia for the thrilling political drama! We currently have 222 pages, and more are being added every day.
★★★
Season 3
When a devastating attack on the night of the State of the Union address claims the lives of the president and most of his Cabinet, the Housing and Urban Development secretary Tom Kirkman -- who was named the designated survivor in case of such an event -- finds himself promoted to leader of the free world. Suddenly thrust into his new position of power, Kirkman struggles to keep the country from dissolving into chaos and must adjust to his new normal, unaware of what fresh horrors may await the United States of America.
One year into office, President Thomas Kirkman juggles searching for the mastermind behind the attack on the Capitol Building, dealing with the day-to-day situations that take place at home and abroad, and helping a nation rebuild.
What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? This season will explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and “fake news.” Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.