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Season 2  "Suckers"  2x5

Aired 7 years ago - Oct 25, 2017

Kirkman tries to win back the people's trust after a senator misrepresents a private conversation. MI-6 agent Damian Rennett joins FBI agent Hannah Wells to solve an international murder.

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Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 1
No. That can't happen. Not when the Kirkman agenda
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 2
She really is going after illegal arms dealers.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 3
Your delegate has nothing to worry about.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 4
she's the best lawyer I know.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 5
And I share your desire, which is why I've met with all of you
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 6
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 7
If you do the Halloween thing again, I'll murder you with an axe.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 8
that the American people are suckers."
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 9
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 10
- How did I misconstrue it? - You understand misconstruction, Natalie.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 11
If the President says he didn't say something, it was never said.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 12
Aaron says he'll have an update on the Thorn investigation shortly.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 13
Is there anyone in particular she crossed swords with?
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 14
I am eating lunch with my husband.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 15
Well, here's the thing. We're not D.C. Metro and we're not State.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 16
- We wish we could reach back. - Why can't you?
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 17
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 18
And I just haven't seen enough evidence from you
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 19
- that what one says remains private. - I'm sorry if I violated that expectation.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 20
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 21
Well, who would have thought it?
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 22
No, no, sir. It's much more than that. This thing, it's made you radioactive.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 23
One a source tells me was issued to the White House
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 24
Is it enough circumstantial evidence for a warrant?
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 25
And I hope you will join me in making a better future for our children.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 26
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 27
I like my fights where I can see them.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 28
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 29
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 30
As soon as ballistics is back, I'll let you know.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 31
I need to take my argument to the people. Show them that I'm fighting their fight.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 32
Uh, Cindy, make sure there's a chair for Mrs. Kirkman in the gallery.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 33
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 34
How is the mere issuance of a subpoena a malicious prosecution?
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 35
Ma'am, I was asked to do a job. And I will do it to the best of my ability.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 36
Oh, she was talking to me about tuition reform.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 37
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 38
It's sitting right on that coffee table.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 39
- There's probable cause... - I'd like to hear Ms. Daynes out.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 40
Quick out, they pick up the first down.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 41
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 42
I think I can track Damian down. Yeah.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 43
Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 44
that you called the American people suckers.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 45
regardless of what today might be saying.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 46
I'm calling our pollsters.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 47
I'm listening.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 48
but my marriage is hanging on by a thread.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 49
Mr. President, Alice Roland is here.
 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 50

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Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 2
She really is going after illegal arms dealers.
#2 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 3
Your delegate has nothing to worry about.
#3 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 4
she's the best lawyer I know.
#4 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 5
And I share your desire, which is why I've met with all of you
#5 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 6 #6 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 7
If you do the Halloween thing again, I'll murder you with an axe.
#7 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 8
that the American people are suckers."
#8 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 9 #9 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 10
- How did I misconstrue it? - You understand misconstruction, Natalie.
#10 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 11
If the President says he didn't say something, it was never said.
#11 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 12
Aaron says he'll have an update on the Thorn investigation shortly.
#12 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 13
Is there anyone in particular she crossed swords with?
#13 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 14
I am eating lunch with my husband.
#14 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 15
Well, here's the thing. We're not D.C. Metro and we're not State.
#15 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 16
- We wish we could reach back. - Why can't you?
#16 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 17 #17 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 18
And I just haven't seen enough evidence from you
#18 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 19
- that what one says remains private. - I'm sorry if I violated that expectation.
#19 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 20 #20 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 21
Well, who would have thought it?
#21 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 22
No, no, sir. It's much more than that. This thing, it's made you radioactive.
#22 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 23
One a source tells me was issued to the White House
#23 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 24
Is it enough circumstantial evidence for a warrant?
#24 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 25
And I hope you will join me in making a better future for our children.
#25 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 26 #26 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 27
I like my fights where I can see them.
#27 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 28 #28 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 29 #29 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 30
As soon as ballistics is back, I'll let you know.
#30 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 31
I need to take my argument to the people. Show them that I'm fighting their fight.
#31 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 32
Uh, Cindy, make sure there's a chair for Mrs. Kirkman in the gallery.
#32 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 33 #33 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 34
How is the mere issuance of a subpoena a malicious prosecution?
#34 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 35
Ma'am, I was asked to do a job. And I will do it to the best of my ability.
#35 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 36
Oh, she was talking to me about tuition reform.
#36 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 37 #37 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 38
It's sitting right on that coffee table.
#38 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 39
- There's probable cause... - I'd like to hear Ms. Daynes out.
#39 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 40
Quick out, they pick up the first down.
#40 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 41 #41 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 42
I think I can track Damian down. Yeah.
#42 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 43 #43 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 44
that you called the American people suckers.
#44 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 45
regardless of what today might be saying.
#45 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 46
I'm calling our pollsters.
#46 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 47
I'm listening.
#47 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 48
but my marriage is hanging on by a thread.
#48 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 49
Mr. President, Alice Roland is here.
#49 Recap of Designated Survivor Season 2 Episode 5 (S02E05) - 50 #50