<Li> Terry Serpico as Patrick Lloyd, the CEO of a defunct private military firm and the mastermind behind the conspiracy . </Li> <Li> Richard Waugh as Jay Whitaker, the Homeland Security Advisor and a member of the conspiracy . </Li> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Pilot" </Td> <Td> Paul McGuigan </Td> <Td> David Guggenheim </Td> <Td> September 21, 2016 (2016 - 09 - 21) </Td> <Td> 10.04 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> When a sudden explosion destroys the Capitol Building during the State of the Union address, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Tom Kirkman is sworn in as President after his predecessor and his fellow Cabinet members are pronounced dead . As he juggles adjusting to his new role and proving he is capable of leading the country, FBI agent Hannah Wells begins to suspect that the attack may be the first of many . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "The First Day" </Td> <Td> Brad Turner </Td> <Td> Story by: Jon Harmon Feldman Teleplay by: David Guggenheim </Td> <Td> September 28, 2016 (2016 - 09 - 28) </Td> <Td> 7.97 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman deals with his first challenges as Commander in Chief when civil rights abuses in Michigan reach a fever pitch and the designated survivor for the Republican Party comes forward; Wells suspects the FBI is being pointed in the wrong direction; a member of Congress who survived the bombing makes his presence known . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "The Confession" </Td> <Td> Sergio Mimica - Gezzan </Td> <Td> Jennifer Johnson & Paul Redford </Td> <Td> October 5, 2016 (2016 - 10 - 05) </Td> <Td> 7.05 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman faces crisis after crisis as he juggles dealing with an interview that leaves many questioning the legitimacy of his Presidency and the fallout from a leaked video; Wells questions Congressman Peter MacLeish, the bombing's sole survivor, only to realize he isn't telling her the whole truth; Alex deals with a personal crisis when she discovers a bag of pills in Leo's bedroom drawer . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "The Enemy" </Td> <Td> Paul Edwards </Td> <Td> Dana Ledoux Miller & Jon Harmon Feldman </Td> <Td> October 12, 2016 (2016 - 10 - 12) </Td> <Td> 7.00 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman juggles continuing to deal with the issue of civil rights in Michigan and finding a terrorist believed to be responsible for the bombing; Hannah suspects MacLeish isn't telling the truth about what happened on the night of the bombing; Alex seeks help from an unlikely ally; Seth takes on an unexpected new job . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 5 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "The Mission" </Td> <Td> Paul Edwards </Td> <Td> Sang Kyu Kim & Michael Russell Gunn </Td> <Td> October 26, 2016 (2016 - 10 - 26) </Td> <Td> 5.96 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman dispatches a team of Navy SEALs to Algeria after learning that the government helped Majid Nassar, one of the terrorists claiming responsbility for the Capitol bombing, elude custody; Wells learns the truth about MacLeish's movements on the night of the bombing; Alex finds out someone from her past has made a damning allegation . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 6 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "The Interrogation" </Td> <Td> Michael Katleman </Td> <Td> Barbie Kligman & Jenna Richman </Td> <Td> November 9, 2016 (2016 - 11 - 09) </Td> <Td> 5.56 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress is put in jeopardy after a shooting disrupts a critical Governors' Summit; Wells and Atwood interrogate Majid Nassar about his purported role in the Capitol bombing; Aaron and Emily offer MacLeish the position of Vice President . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 7 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "The Traitor" </Td> <Td> Frederick E.O. Toye </Td> <Td> Jennifer Johnson & Michael Russell Gunn </Td> <Td> November 16, 2016 (2016 - 11 - 16) </Td> <Td> 5.52 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman attempts to negotiate a three - way spy trade with Saudi Arabia and Russia; Alex finds herself face - to - face with the man who claims to be Leo's biological father; Wells pursues a lead from the Majid Nassar interrogation only to uncover a shocking secret . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 8 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "The Results" </Td> <Td> Chris Grismer </Td> <Td> Paul Redford & Sang Kyu Kim </Td> <Td> November 30, 2016 (2016 - 11 - 30) </Td> <Td> 5.45 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman is forced to consider canceling the Congressional elections following a bioterrorism threat in Kansas City; Leo confronts his parents about the scandal revolving around his parentage; Wells' investigation into Majid Nassar's death takes a devastating turn . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 9 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "The Blueprint" </Td> <Td> Richard J. Lewis </Td> <Td> Dana Ledoux Miller & Michael Russell Gunn </Td> <Td> December 7, 2016 (2016 - 12 - 07) </Td> <Td> 5.18 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman suspects a disgruntled NSA employee responsible for stealing classified information has an ulterior motive and Wells continues to search for information about MacLeish's military past as the number of people she can trust continues to dwindle . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 10 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "The Oath" </Td> <Td> Frederick E.O. Toye </Td> <Td> David Guggenheim </Td> <Td> December 14, 2016 (2016 - 12 - 14) </Td> <Td> 6.18 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman and Emily attempt to confirm suspicions of a traitor in the White House; Wells juggles evading federal authorities and learning the identity of her mystery asset; MacLeish prepares to be sworn in as Vice President . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 11 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "Warriors" </Td> <Td> Stephen Surjik </Td> <Td> Paul Redford & Carol Flint </Td> <Td> March 8, 2017 (2017 - 03 - 08) </Td> <Td> 5.86 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman is taken into surgery after being shot during MacLeish's swearing - in; Wells is interrogated about the information she has on MacLeish; Emily continues to avoid Aaron in the wake of a devastating revelation; MacLeish uses his hours as acting President to conceal his involvement in the failed assassination attempt . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 12 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "The End of the Beginning" </Td> <Td> Mike Listo </Td> <Td> David Guggenheim </Td> <Td> March 15, 2017 (2017 - 03 - 15) </Td> <Td> 5.74 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman and Wells start working together to learn more about MacLeish's involvement in the Capitol bombing; Emily's strained relationship with Aaron is further tested; Alex grows suspicious as Kirkman begins to tighten his inner circle . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 13 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "Backfire" </Td> <Td> Tara Nicole Weyr </Td> <Td> Sang Kyu Kim & Pierluigi Cothran </Td> <Td> March 22, 2017 (2017 - 03 - 22) </Td> <Td> 5.21 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman deals with the fallout from MacLeish's death; Wells unearths information about how MacLeish became involved in the conspiracy; Seth clashes with a reporter bent on exposing the administration's secrets; Alex reaches a difficult decision regarding her family's safety . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 14 </Th> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> "Commander - in - Chief" </Td> <Td> Frederick E.O. Toye </Td> <Td> Michael Russel Gunn </Td> <Td> March 29, 2017 (2017 - 03 - 29) </Td> <Td> 5.15 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman juggles preventing a genocide in an African nation and working with former President Cornelius Moss to organize his Cabinet; Wells interrogates former Chief of Staff Charles Langdon about his involvement in the conspiracy; Aaron makes a decision about his future in the White House . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 15 </Th> <Td> 15 </Td> <Td> "One Hundred Days" </Td> <Td> Kenneth Fink </Td> <Td> Dana Ledoux Miller </Td> <Td> April 5, 2017 (2017 - 04 - 05) </Td> <Td> 5.19 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman announces his intention to officially initiate his first hundred days; Alex makes a statement that threatens to jeopardize the administration's agenda; Wells and Atwood set out to find the mysterious woman responsible for his son's murder; Hookstraten presents Aaron with an enticing offer . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 16 </Th> <Td> 16 </Td> <Td> "Party Lines" </Td> <Td> Mike Listo </Td> <Td> Jenna Richman </Td> <Td> April 12, 2017 (2017 - 04 - 12) </Td> <Td> 4.82 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman's administration struggles to assemble a bipartisan coalition in order to pass a controversial gun control bill and Wells and Atwood uncover further evidence that suggests the conspirators are planning more attacks . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 17 </Th> <Td> 17 </Td> <Td> "The Ninth Seat" </Td> <Td> Frederick E.O. Toye </Td> <Td> Paul Redford </Td> <Td> April 19, 2017 (2017 - 04 - 19) </Td> <Td> 5.06 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman is forced to improvise when Republican Senator Jack Bowman blocks one of his Supreme Court nominees; Wells and Atwood investigate a lead only to make a shocking revelation; Seth learns that Leonard is writing a story about the truth behind the Capitol bombing . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 18 </Th> <Td> 18 </Td> <Td> "Lazarus" </Td> <Td> Chris Grismer </Td> <Td> Jennifer Johnson </Td> <Td> April 26, 2017 (2017 - 04 - 26) </Td> <Td> 5.11 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman's plan to nominate Hookstraten as Vice President is threatened when one of Hookstraten's old rivals begins a smear campaign; Wells' investigation puts her life in danger; Leonard receives inside information about the truth behind the bombing . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 19 </Th> <Td> 19 </Td> <Td> "Misalliance" </Td> <Td> Norberto Barba </Td> <Td> Dana Ledoux Miller & Jenna Richman </Td> <Td> May 3, 2017 (2017 - 05 - 03) </Td> <Td> 4.62 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman juggles preparing for his first NATO summit and helping Hookstraten fight for her political future; Atwood secretly collects intelligence on a high - ranking member of the conspiracy; Wells finds herself forced to play a dangerous cat - and - mouse game . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 20 </Th> <Td> 20 </Td> <Td> "Bombshell" </Td> <Td> Sharat Raju </Td> <Td> Sang Kyu Kim </Td> <Td> May 10, 2017 (2017 - 05 - 10) </Td> <Td> 4.92 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman's first NATO summit is thrown into chaos when Abe Leonard publishes a story with damning allegations; Wells tries to stay one step ahead of her kidnappers; the Secret Service makes another attempt to locate the traitor within the White House . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 21 </Th> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> "Brace for Impact" </Td> <Td> Frederick E.O. Toye </Td> <Td> David Guggenheim </Td> <Td> May 17, 2017 (2017 - 05 - 17) </Td> <Td> 5.07 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="7"> Kirkman authorizes a national manhunt for the mastermind behind the Capitol bombing; Wells sets out to prevent the conspirators from orchestrating another attack; a series of dangerous events culminates in a discovery no one saw coming . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No . overall </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Directed by </Th> <Th> Written by </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> <Th> U.S. viewers (millions) </Th> </Tr>

How many episodes in season 1 designated survivor