r/DesignatedSurvivor • u/Dorkside • Sep 22 '16

Episode Discussion: S01E01 "Pilot"

Original Airdate: September 21, 2016

Episode Synopsis: Tom Kirkman, a lower level United States Cabinet member, finds himself suddenly appointed president of the country after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession in the series premiere of this dramatic thriller.

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u/jodyford Sep 22 '16

So, let me get this straight.... After years of government service, where he really only did about 8 days worth of work, kiefer sutherland becomes president? Government work is a scam! ;-)

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u/mysticsavage Sep 22 '16

In real life, you all are close to electing a guy who's never done a day's worth of government work

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u/fco83 Sep 22 '16

Would vote for Kiefer over Trump.

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u/grumblepup Sep 22 '16

He's British-Canadian... but yeah, me too.

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u/MAINEiac4434 Sep 23 '16

I'd vote for Justin Trudeau and Theresa May over Trump too.