S2 E10
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Season 2  "Line of Fire"  2x10

Aired 6 years ago - Dec 13, 2017

It's Christmas Day and President Kirkman is alerted to a group of religious extremists who refuse to evacuate when a forest fire threatens to engulf their cabin. Deploying Emily and Aaron to help diffuse the situation, Kirkman must act quickly to save multiple lives at stake. Meanwhile, the First Lady finally gives her testimony to the FBI director, while what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever.

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Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 1
Sir, you need to evacuate now.
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- A cult? - Evidence is to the contrary.
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You're the Chief of Staff.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 4
The leverage of knowing I won't let 20 people die
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 5
And the medical intervention the doctors recommend,
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 6
Sir, this negotiation will take time. You have hours, maybe minutes.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 7
We have to meet Kendra this afternoon before I head over to the FBI.
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Yes.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 10
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 11
Religious activists could slam you for interfering with the mother's rights.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 12
I can confirm two things.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 13
I can't put my finger on it. But he's suspect.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 14
A court decided that in the best interests of the child,
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 15
The moment that the government releases baby Grace into her custody,
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 16
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 17
in some bribery scandal with Icarus Astrotech.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 18
Not one interrogatory or document request.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 19
But legally it's equal to a conviction, right?
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 20
It paints a false but damning circumstantial case of a conspiracy.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 21
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 22
Two hours before me? There has to be some explanation.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 23
But that "we" doesn't include you. You're sitting this one out.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 24
I've been told you did groundbreaking work
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 25
Based on everything I've read, I'd be more than happy to reinstate you.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 26
Their job.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 27
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 28
I consider myself to be an honest man.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 29
whether this is the most boring conversation I've ever had.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 30
Where I live.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 31
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 32
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 33
As surgery progresses, she needs more, not less.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 34
All I'm trying to do is save Grace.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 35
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 36
And you and I both know we'll be back here.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 37
- I don't know what you think I did here. - Oh, we both know what you did.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 38
Isaiah. It's about salvation.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 39
- Would you like to see your daughter? - Yes, please!
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 40
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Yes, but it's not a holiday song.
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Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 43
Go ahead, Mrs. Kirkman.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 44
Please finish up, Mrs. Kirkman. Quickly.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 45
Why didn't Chuck just give me this directly?
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 46
Hannah, if this guy is who we think he is, he's beyond dangerous.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 47
That I know.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 48
I need to show you something. It'll explain everything.
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 49
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 50

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Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 2
- A cult? - Evidence is to the contrary.
#2
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 3
You're the Chief of Staff.
#3
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 4
The leverage of knowing I won't let 20 people die
#4
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 5
And the medical intervention the doctors recommend,
#5
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 6
Sir, this negotiation will take time. You have hours, maybe minutes.
#6
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 7
We have to meet Kendra this afternoon before I head over to the FBI.
#7
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Yes.
#9
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Religious activists could slam you for interfering with the mother's rights.
#11
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 12
I can confirm two things.
#12
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 13
I can't put my finger on it. But he's suspect.
#13
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 14
A court decided that in the best interests of the child,
#14
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 15
The moment that the government releases baby Grace into her custody,
#15
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in some bribery scandal with Icarus Astrotech.
#17
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Not one interrogatory or document request.
#18
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But legally it's equal to a conviction, right?
#19
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It paints a false but damning circumstantial case of a conspiracy.
#20
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Two hours before me? There has to be some explanation.
#22
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But that "we" doesn't include you. You're sitting this one out.
#23
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I've been told you did groundbreaking work
#24
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Based on everything I've read, I'd be more than happy to reinstate you.
#25
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Their job.
#26
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I consider myself to be an honest man.
#28
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whether this is the most boring conversation I've ever had.
#29
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Where I live.
#30
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As surgery progresses, she needs more, not less.
#33
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All I'm trying to do is save Grace.
#34
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And you and I both know we'll be back here.
#36
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- I don't know what you think I did here. - Oh, we both know what you did.
#37
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 38
Isaiah. It's about salvation.
#38
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 39
- Would you like to see your daughter? - Yes, please!
#39
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Yes, but it's not a holiday song.
#41
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Go ahead, Mrs. Kirkman.
#43
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 44
Please finish up, Mrs. Kirkman. Quickly.
#44
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 45
Why didn't Chuck just give me this directly?
#45
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 46
Hannah, if this guy is who we think he is, he's beyond dangerous.
#46
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 47
That I know.
#47
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 10 (S02E10) - 48
I need to show you something. It'll explain everything.
#48
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