Kiefer Sutherland is no stranger to television viewers, having starred on more than 200 episodes of 24 on FOX. Will Designated Survivor be as big a success for ABC? Will it be cancelled after one year or, will it be renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
A political thriller, Designated Survivor follows Tom Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland), a lower-level Cabinet member, who ends up becoming the President of the United States. He struggles to keep the country and his own family from falling apart — while navigating the highly-volatile political arena and leading the search to find who is responsible for a horrific attack. The rest of the cast includes Natascha McElhone, Adan Canto, Italia Ricci, LaMonica Garrett, Tanner Buchanan, Kal Penn, and Maggie Q.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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What do you think? Do you like the Designated Survivor TV series on ABC? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
5/11 update: ABC has renewed Designated Survivor for a second season. Details here.
The gun control episode was TERRIBLE…not what viewers want. Enough of that crap in real life. Since then I haven’t watched the show. Maybe they’ve learned…I wouldn’t know. Too bad; love Kiefer.
The show seems to want make liberal political commentary (gun control) vice what would be the reality of the show’s situation. I’m both disappointed and annoyed by that.
Should be renewed!
Does anyone else think the actions of Hannah and everyone in the FBI are extremely incompetent. I’m surprised the FBI has not had a court injunction to stop making them look so bad. The things that happen with the investigation are not worthy of the rest of the show. I love the concept of the show and like everything else but the stupidity of Hannah and her other FBI cohorts make me want to quit watching,
Renewed!
Keep it …I don’t like political shows however I am waiting for episodes 18 19 etc….
While I will agree there is somewhat of a “lean” to this show, it is apparent that, to some, reality should just go away. This show should be renewed; those of us who see what’s really happening, or could happen, appreciate it. Perhaps it is just too close in reality to the 40% with blinders on.
It should be called – “Designated Liberal.” Democrats and their current position on political issues are held up as honorable and noble (i.e. the Speaker of the House and Gun Control legislation) while Republicans are held up as lowly and despicable (i.e. the Governor who abused muslims and the pro second amendment Montana senator.) Furthermore, the predictable story line of a right wing militia group being behind the Capitol bombing rather than an Islamic Jihadist group is where the series is obviously headed which also is out of the liberal camp. This series is a BIG TURN OFF for at… Read more »
We love this show and can’t wait for each episode. Loved Keifer in 24 and love him in Designated Survivor. Please renew it for those of us who truly enjoy this show.
Its the best show on TV its the only show that we look forward to every week
I think Kiefer Sutherland is doing an awesome job on this show as a president that was thrown into his position by a catastrophe and thoroughly enjoy all the twists and turns it is providing. I look forward to each new show and sincerely hope it will be continued for a second and even a third or fourth or fifth season!
Haven’t looked forward to a TV show (Designated Survivor) since Mike Franks was killed on NCIS several years ago. PLEAAE KEEP DESIGNATED AURCICOR ON NEXT SEASON. Maybe a new time slot would help. A non political figure taking on the establishment and coming out on top is so refreshing. Something desperately needed in this country even if it is fiction. “Designated Survivor” is the ONLY TV show I watch and DVR every week.
Spoiler alert?
Our family loves Designated Survivor!! We hope this show gets renewed!! What a great cast and story line. This is a show my husband and I look forward to watching every week. As a matter of fact, we can hardly wait for the next episode. Great writers and actors!!
Love this show. Please don’t cancel it.
GREAT SHOW that “most” people want continued. If you don’t like it…don’t watch it or bash it.
GREAT SHOW that “most” people want continued! Beats the heck out of the talk shows, reality garbage and dumb sitcoms!!! If you don’t like it….don’t watch it but don’t bash a show that a lot of people like