Synopsis
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
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Cast
Seasons
Season 1
21 eps · 2016-09-21
Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.
Season 2
22 eps · 2017-09-27
With the conspiracy more alarming than ever, a fiery lawyer joins President Kirkman's staff and Agent Wells forms an alliance with a British spy.
Season 3
10 eps · 2019-06-07
Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.
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