About this season
An explosion at the National Assembly kills everyone in the cabinet, leaving Park Mu-jin, the Minister of Environment, to become the next president. Park Mu-jin is a scientist-turned-politician who has no ambitions in politics, but as the acting president for 60 days, he is compelled to investigate the truth behind the attack. Based on the popular American series, Designated Survivor.
Episodes (16)
1. The Acting President
Aired 1 July 2019 • 73 min
While driving with his family, Park Mu-jin sees that the unthinkable has happened at the National Assembly and soon finds his life turning upside down.
2. Commander-In-Chief
Aired 2 July 2019 • 83 min
Surrounded by generals and officials clamoring over what must be done, Park Mu-jin decides to pursue a hunch despite opposition from his own advisers.
3. Maintaining Status Quo
Aired 8 July 2019 • 82 min
Han Na-gyeong makes a startling connection after uncovering a clue. As a political rival incites public fear, Park Mu-jin weighs his options.
4. Confession
Aired 9 July 2019 • 64 min
A survivor is found at the disaster scene. Cha Yeong-jin’s briefing about approval ratings and presidential election polls makes Park Mu-jin uneasy.
5. A Good Person
Aired 15 July 2019 • 75 min
Park Mu-jin’s live interview alarms the public and the Blue House staff. Jeong Han-mo questions Na-gyeong’s suspicions about Oh Yeong-seok.
6. Command
Aired 16 July 2019 • 72 min
As the staff tries to find ways to allay the public’s growing fear, Park Mu-jin makes an unexpected suggestion. Na-gyeong asks Yun Chan-gyeong for help.
7. Governance
Aired 22 July 2019 • 73 min
Han Ju-seung returns to the Blue House, Na-gyeong divulges a troubling detail to Han-mo, and Yun Chan-gyeong threatens Park Mu-jin with impeachment.
8. Doubt
Aired 23 July 2019 • 66 min
Yeong-jin thinks he’s found his candidate. Na-gyeong uncovers footage implicating Yeong-seok and urges Han-mo to brief Park Mu-jin before it’s too late.
9. Scandal
Aired 29 July 2019 • 76 min
The staff tries to control rumors brewing around Park Mu-jin, but he remains reticent. Ji Yun-bae tells Han-mo that he’s the only one who can save him.
10. Accomplice
Aired 30 July 2019 • 76 min
Park Mu-jin receives distressing information from an unforeseen source -- and is told not to trust anyone. Cha Yeong-jin still doesn’t have his answer.
11. The Acting President, Oh Yeong-seok
7.0Aired 5 August 2019 • 64 min
Kang Dae-han interrogates Na-gyeong, who insists on briefing Park Mu-jin in person. The staff doesn’t know what to make of Yeong-seok’s actions.
12. Answer
Aired 6 August 2019 • 75 min
Yeong-seok’s opportunistic maneuvering doesn’t go unnoticed. Choe Gang-yeon fears that Park Mu-jin has made his choice. Na-gyeong probes Yeong-jin.
13. Presidential Candidate
Aired 12 August 2019 • 72 min
Yeong-seok has cutting words for Park Mu-jin. Despite Ju-seung’s counsel, Yeong-jin starts preparing his candidate. Na-gyeong tries to assure Han-mo.
14. The Outcome
Aired 13 August 2019 • 76 min
As his advisers wonder whether Park Mu-jin is making decisions as an acting president or as a candidate, Yeong-seok informs him about his intentions.
15. The Trap
Aired 19 August 2019 • 74 min
Park Mu-jin tries dealing with a military threat by taking a gamble on Lee Gwan-muk. Yeong-jin receives photos putting a candidate in a delicate spot.
16. The Last Choice
Aired 20 August 2019 • 86 min
With limited time left as acting president, Park Mu-jin and his staff scramble to solve the case -- but the mysterious tailor remains an enigma.