It’s been ten weeks since his wife, Alex, was killed in a car accident; and President Kirkman’s senior staff insist he seeks professional help in dealing with his loss, forcing him to reluctantly see therapist Dr. Adam Louden (Timothy Busfield). Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells and Aaron Shore travel to Cuba as part of a trade delegation, but the trip does not go according to plan. With lives in the balance, Kirkman is challenged with a decision that will test his role as commander in chief during this time of personal tragedy.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10, Emily and Aaron try to diffuse a situation when religious extremists won’t evacuate from the path of a forest fire.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 9, after sorting through thousands of letters asking of something from the president, the staff works to save a life.

While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkmanmeets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the United States, while Seth has a run-in with police that jeopardizes his job and reputation.

When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkey’s president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leo’s future.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 6, President Kirkman must negotiate when a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance is stranded in enemy waters.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 4, Kirkman must work quickly to resolve a rise in tensions when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 3, Agent Wells and M16 Agent Rennett find evidence that could change the lives of members of the first family forever.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 2, members of the Homeland Security Council threaten to derail plans as Agent Wells finally closes in on Patrick Lloyd.

On Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 1, when Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, President Kirkman’s diplomatic skills are put to the test.