Episode
Designated Survivor: The Oath
Overview
President Kirkman fears there could be a traitor in the White House when he discovers shocking information connected to the Capitol Bombing. Confiding in Emily, Kirkman puts her in charge of quietly investigating. New information surfaces about Congressman MacLeish, raising concerns regarding his vice presidential nomination.
Details
- Series
- Designated Survivor
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2016-12-14
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Oath is Episode 10 in Season 1 of Designated Survivor. It aired on 2016-12-14. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 9: The Blueprint
When classified government documents are leaked online, President Kirkman searches for the party responsible only to find that they have taken refuge inside a foreign embassy and are beyond even his reach. Agent Hannah Wells races furiously to gather evidence of MacLeish's involvement in the conspiracy before he can be confirmed as the country's next Vice President.
Episode 11: Warriors
The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting on the steps of the Capitol while Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House. Agent Wells grapples with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy behind the Capitol bombing.
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Episode 12: The End of the Beginning
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Episode 7: The Traitor
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Episode 6: The Interrogation
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Episode 14: Commander-in-Chief
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Episode 5: The Mission
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Episode 15: One Hundred Days
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Episode 4: The Enemy
Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation. Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten.
Episode 16: Party Lines
President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.