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The Mission

 
Realizing his attempts at diplomacy with Algeria have failed, President Kirkman makes the difficult decision of sending Navy SEALs on a mission that will define his presidency. Agent Hannah Wells discovers more secrets than answers.
 
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Designated Survivor / S01E05 : The Mission
Season 1, Episode 5 | Aired on October 26, 2016 | TV-PG | 45 min. | Netflix
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EPISODES
Season 1
Season 1
Season 1
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
Specials
 
 
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 1 - Pilot
    Episode 1
    Pilot
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 2 - The First Day
    Episode 2
    The First Day
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 3 - The Confession
    Episode 3
    The Confession
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 4 - The Enemy
    Episode 4
    The Enemy
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 5 - The Mission
    Episode 5
    The Mission
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 6 - The Interrogation
    Episode 6
    The Interrogation
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 7 - The Traitor
    Episode 7
    The Traitor
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 8 - The Results
    Episode 8
    The Results
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 9 - The Blueprint
    Episode 9
    The Blueprint
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 10 - The Oath
    Episode 10
    The Oath
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 11 - Warriors
    Episode 11
    Warriors
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 12 - The End of the Beginning
    Episode 12
    The End of the Beginning
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 13 - Backfire
    Episode 13
    Backfire
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 14 - Commander-in-Chief
    Episode 14
    Commander-in-Chief
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 15 - One Hundred Days
    Episode 15
    One Hundred Days
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 16 - Party Lines
    Episode 16
    Party Lines
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 17 - The Ninth Seat
    Episode 17
    The Ninth Seat
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 18 - Lazarus
    Episode 18
    Lazarus
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 19 - Misalliance
    Episode 19
    Misalliance
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 20 - Bombshell
    Episode 20
    Bombshell
  • Designated Survivor - Episode 21 - Brace for Impact
    Episode 21
    Brace for Impact

Designated Survivor season 1 episode 5 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

President Kirkman grapples with the aftermath of a failed military strike to eliminate terrorist Majid Nassar, leading to a successful SEAL operation that captures Nassar but at the cost of a SEAL team leader's life. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells uncovers unsettling evidence about Congressman MacLeish's miraculous survival in the Capitol bombing, hinting at a sinister plot. MacLeish turns down the offer to be Speaker of the House, prompting Kirkman to consider him for the Vice Presidency.

Full Episode S01E05 Recap

### Introduction - **Scene: The White House** - Seth Wright is named White House Press Secretary. - General Cochrane is fired by President Kirkman. - Admiral Chernow is appointed as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. - A military strike is planned against Majid Nassar and his Al-Sakar cell. ### Michigan Victory - **Scene: President's Office** - President Kirkman learns that the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan reversed Governor Royce's orders, ending the wrongful arrests of Muslim citizens. - Emily informs Kirkman about the progress in Michigan. ### Military Strike Plan - **Scene: Situation Room** - Intelligence reports that Majid Nassar is in a compound in Algeria. - A planned air strike is aborted last minute due to Nassar leaving the compound. - Nassar's escape is linked to a tip-off from someone inside the Algerian government. ### Investigation of Room 105 - **Scene: FBI Headquarters** - Agent Hannah Wells investigates Capitol Room 105, a hidden office. - She learns that all workers who renovated the room died under mysterious circumstances. ### Medal Ceremony - **Scene: White House** - Congressman MacLeish is awarded a medal for surviving the Capitol bombing. - President Kirkman and others attend the ceremony. - Agent Wells observes MacLeish suspiciously. ### The SEAL Mission - **Scene: Military Briefing Room** - A SEAL team mission is planned to capture Nassar alive in Algeria. - President Kirkman visits the SEAL team and learns about the risks involved. ### Political Maneuvering - **Scene: White House** - Congressman MacLeish declines the offer to be Speaker of the House, preferring to serve without seeking power. - Congresswoman Hookstraten provides Agent Wells with classified information on the Capitol renovations. ### The SEAL Operation - **Scene: Algerian Hospital** - The SEAL team encounters complications, including a sandstorm and an injured member. - They successfully infiltrate the hospital, capturing Nassar but losing Commander Clarkson. ### Aftermath and Revelation - **Scene: White House** - President Kirkman grapples with the cost of his decisions. - Agent Wells presents evidence to her superior, Jason Atwood, that MacLeish's survival was planned. - The episode ends with Kirkman contemplating offering the Vice Presidency to MacLeish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Seth Wright?

Seth Wright is the newly appointed White House Press Secretary.

Why was General Cochrane fired?

General Cochrane was fired by President Kirkman for acting without authorization in a military matter.

What was the outcome in Michigan?

The Lieutenant Governor of Michigan reversed Governor Royce's orders, ending the wrongful arrests of Muslim citizens.

Why was the planned air strike against Majid Nassar aborted?

The air strike was aborted because intelligence reported that Nassar had left the compound, aided by a tip-off from within the Algerian government.

What is significant about Capitol Room 105?

Room 105 is a hidden office in the Capitol, where all workers who renovated it died under mysterious circumstances.

Who is Congressman MacLeish?

Congressman Peter MacLeish is a survivor of the Capitol bombing and was awarded a medal for his survival.

What was the SEAL team's mission?

The SEAL team's mission was to capture Majid Nassar alive in Algeria.

Did Congressman MacLeish accept the offer to be Speaker of the House?

No, Congressman MacLeish declined the offer, preferring to serve without seeking power.

What happened during the SEAL operation in Algeria?

The SEAL team successfully captured Nassar but faced complications, including a sandstorm and an injured member. Commander Clarkson was killed during the operation.

What does Agent Wells suspect about MacLeish?

Agent Wells suspects that MacLeish's survival in the Capitol bombing was planned, based on evidence of a bomb shelter in Room 105.

What decision does President Kirkman contemplate at the end of the episode?

President Kirkman contemplates offering the Vice Presidency to Congressman MacLeish.

 
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