Episode
Designated Survivor: Backfire
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Designated Survivor
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2017-03-22
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Backfire is Episode 13 in Season 1 of Designated Survivor. It aired on 2017-03-22. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 12: The End of the Beginning
Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. A new lead places Agent Wells closer than before to the truth.
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Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help. Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Emily settles into her role as chief of staff. Aaron has to make a difficult choice.
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