After a disastrous attack kills everyone in the Presidential line of succession, a low-level Cabinet member finds himself becoming the President of the United States.
President Kirkman begins taking action as Commander-in-Chief, hours after the brutal attack.
As the FBI investigate the Capitol bombing, Tom tries to deal with a security breach, and prepares for his first televised interview.
Kirkman finds out the identity of the attacker on the Capitol, and tries to stop the possibility of war. Kirkman asks Emily to keep an eye on the domestic situation.
President Kirkman sends the Navy SEALs on a mission, after diplomacy fails with Algeria.
Shooting takes place at the White House during a Governors' Summit, which spoils Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress. Hannah uncovers a shocking discovery regarding the Capitol bombing.
An athlete team's coach trip to Russia forces President Kirkman into a hostage exchange deal with the Russian government.
An unexpected event forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections of a new House of Representatives.
President Kirkman looks for those behind the leaking of top-secret government documents. Agent Hannah Wells tries to find out if MacLeish was involved in the conspiracy.
When he discovers new information connected to the Capitol bombing, President Kirkman suspects that there is a traitor within the White House.
The whole nation is shocked by the shooting incident, and Emily is worried that there might be a traitor in the White House.
A new discovery about the conspiracy causes the situation to be more serious. As suspicions in the White House take shape, tension between Aaron and Emily rises.
The White House is shocked after an investigative journalist exposes top-secret information at a press briefing. Hannah links MacLeish to the conspiracy.
A crisis in an African country forces President Kirkman to cooperate with an unexpected ally. Emily becomes chief of staff, and Aaron has a tough choice to make.
A controversial statement derails President Kirkman's agenda to reset his presidency. FBI agent Hannah Wells finds herself in a dangerous situation as she gets closer to the truth.
President Kirkman decides to enter into an unexpected alliance to pass his first bill. Agent Wells briefs Agent Ritter about a new threat.
President Kirkman tries to assemble a new Supreme Court, and Agent Hannah discovers shocking information while going undercover.
President Kirkman searches for the right candidate to take over as Vice President. Kimble Hookstraten is caught up in a scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood find an important lead.
Everyone in the White House gets ready for President Kirkman's participation in his first international summit. Kimble Hookstraten faces a tough challenge.
President Kirkman faces trouble at his first international summit when journalist Abe Leonard publishes a critical article. Agent Hannah finds out the next target in the conspiracy.
President Kirkman launches a nationwide manhunt to catch those behind the conspiracy.