Designated Survivor — Season 1, Episode 13: Backfire

Episode synopsis

An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing and leaves Seth struggling to contain the damage from the leaked story. Hannah unearths a key connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy.

About Designated Survivor

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Pilot
• E2The First Day
• E3The Confession
• E4The Enemy
• E5The Mission
• E6The Interrogation
• E7The Traitor
• E8The Results
• E9The Blueprint
• E10The Oath
• E11Warriors
• E12The End of the Beginning