Designated Survivor "Backfire" Airs TONIGHT, March 22nd

A LEAK TO THE PRESS THROWS THE WHITE HOUSE INTO TURMOIL, AS THE

CONSPIRACY HITS CLOSE TO HOME, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing and leaves Seth struggling to contain the damage from the leaked story. Meanwhile, Hannah unearths a key connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EDT/PDT).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

“Backfire” was written by Sang Kyu Kim & Pierluigi D. Cothran. Tara Nicole Weyr is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Kiefer Sutherland.

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Designated Survivor "Warriors" Airs TONIGHT, March 8th

THE NATION REELS FROM THE AFTERMATH OF THE SHOOTING ON THE STEPS OF THE

CAPITOL, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting on the steps of the Capitol while Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Hannah Wells grapples with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy behind the Capitol bombing, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EST/PST.)

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

“Warriors” was written by Paul Redford and Carol Flint. Stephen Surjik is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Kiefer Sutherland.

Designated Survivor "The Results" Airs Wednesday, November 30th

A NATIONAL EMERGENCY CAUSES KIRKMAN TO CONSIDER CANCELLING THE HOUSE

ELECTIONS, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. Meanwhile, news has leaked about Majid Nassar’s death, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 (10:00–11:00 p.m. EST).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring Virginia Madsen as Kimble Hookstraten.

“The Results” was written by Paul Redford & Sang Kyu Kim. Chris Grismer is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Kiefer Sutherland.

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Designated Survivor "The Traitor" Airs TONIGHT, November 16th

PRESIDENT KIRKMAN NEGOTIATES AN AMERICAN HOSTAGE EXCHANGE WHILE

HANNAH AND FBI DEPUTY DIRECTOR ATWOOD UNCOVER INFORMATION THAT PUTS

BOTH THEIR LIVES IN DANGER, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

When an American track-and-field coach heads to Russia, President Kirkman is thrust into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government. Meanwhile, Agent Hannah Wells and Deputy Director Atwood’s investigation into the Capitol bombing uncovers information that puts Atwood and his family’s life at risk, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EST).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

“The Traitor” was written by Jennifer Johnson & Michael Russell Gunn. Fred Toye is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood, Amy Harris and Kiefer Sutherland.

Photos are credited to ABC.

Designated Survivor "The Mission" Airs TONIGHT, October 26th

WHEN DIPLOMACY FAILS, KIRKMAN IS FORCED TO MAKE A DECISION THAT WILL

DEFINE HIS PRESIDENCY, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR,’

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. Meanwhile, as the investigation into the Capitol bombing continues, Agent Hannah Wells discovers more secrets than answers, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EDT).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter, with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

“The Mission” was written by Sang Kyu Kim & Michael Russell Gunn. Paul Edwards is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood and Kiefer Sutherland.

Photos are credited to ABC.

Designated Survivor "The Enemy" Airs TONIGHT, October 12th

THE GROUP BEHIND THE CAPITOL ATTACK IS LOCATED,

ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation, while Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 (10:00—11:00p.m. EDT).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex Kirkman, Adan Canto as Aaron Shore, Italia Ricci as Emily Rhodes, LaMonica Garrett as Mike Ritter with Kal Penn as Seth Wright and Maggie Q as Hannah Wells.

Guest starring are Virginia Madsen as Congresswoman Kimble Hookstraten and Kevin R. McNally as Harris Cochran.

“The Enemy” was written by Dana Ledoux Miller & Jon Harmon Feldman. Paul Edwards is the director.

“Designated Survivor” is from The Mark Gordon Company and ABC Studios. David Guggenheim is the creator and executive producer. Executive Producers of “Pilot” are Simon Kinberg, Mark Gordon, Jon Harmon Feldman, Nick Pepper, Suzan Bymel, Aditya Sood, Amy Harris and Kiefer Sutherland.

Photos are credited to ABC.

Designated Survivor "The Confession" Airs TONIGHT, October 5th

THE FBI CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE THE CAPITOL BOMBING, WHILE PRESIDENT

KIRKMAN DEALS WITH A HIGH-LEVEL SECURITY BREACH AND PREPARES FOR HIS

FIRST TELEVISION INTERVIEW, ON ABC’S ‘DESIGNATED SURVIVOR’

ABC News’ Elizabeth Vargas Guest Stars as Herself

President Kirkman and his staff work to keep a high-level security breach of the White House a secret just as he’s about to give his first television interview. Meanwhile, the FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing, and Agent Hannah Wells starts to develop her own theories about who was really behind the attack, on ABC’s “Designated Survivor,” tonight, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 (10:00—11:00 p.m. EDT).

“Designated Survivor” stars Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman, Natascha McElhone as Alex

Italia Ricci w/Robbie Amell Attends 2016 MuchMusic Video Awards

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Twenty nine year old actress Italia Ricci looking lovely in a light color dress and with actor Robbie Amell attends the 2016 iHeartRADIO MuchMusic Video Awards at MuchMusic HQ on Sunday, June 19th, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.

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Chasing Life "A Bottle of Secrets" Airs TONIGHT, September 7th

APRIL UNCOVERS A SHOCKING TRUTH

IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “CHASING LIFE,”

AIRING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

April uses her reporter skills to discover a family secret in "A Bottle of Secrets," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Monday, September 7th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

When a winter storm gathers the Carver family together, April decides to use this as an opportunity to learn about a truth George may be hiding, creating a storm of her own. What starts as an evening of family games and bonding quickly turns into a night of unsettling revelations. Will the secret, once exposed, create a stronger bond between the family, or will it push some apart?

Meanwhile, George and Mae attempt to work through their broken relationship.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa USA Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa USA in association with ABC Family. The series is executive produced by Sean Smith, Joni Lefkowitz and Aaron Kaplan. “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Aisha Dee, Richard Brancatisano and Haley Ramm, with Scott Michael Foster as a recurring guest star.

Photos are credited to ABC Family.

Chasing Life "Wild Thing” Airs TONIGHT, August 31st

APRIL LIVES LIFE ON THE WILD SIDE

IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “CHASING LIFE,”

AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 31 AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

April starts to use her inheritance money to mask her pain in “Wild Thing,” an all-new episode of “Chasing Life,” airing Monday, August 31 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

April continues the grieving process, but nothing she does seems to ease the pain of losing Leo. When she gets news of her inheritance, she looks to the newly acquired money and the joy of spending it to take away her pain. Beth wants new shoes? She’s got it! An expensive night on the town with friends – done! A little dabbling into the drug culture – sure, why not? But her friends are not sure what to do with this new wild and crazy April. Is April heading down a dark and dangerous path?

Meanwhile, Brenna premieres her short film, and Sara looks for ways to help others.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa USA Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa USA in association with ABC Family. The series is executive produced by Sean Smith, Joni Lefkowitz and Aaron Kaplan. “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Aisha Dee, Richard Brancatisano and Haley Ramm, with Scott Michael Foster as a recurring guest star.

Photos are credited to ABC Family.

Chasing Life "The Ghost In You" Airs Tonight, August 24th

APRIL MUST DEAL WITH AN UNEXPECTED LOSS

IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “CHASING LIFE,”

AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Leo’s surprise helps April to move on in “The Ghost In You,” an all new episode of “Chasing Life,” airing Monday, August 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

Not wanting to deal with the aftermath of the shocking loss, April wants to shut out the world and everyone in it. But only Leo can get her out of bed and out of her funk with a surprise he concocted for someone as special as she is.

Meanwhile, Brenna gets good advice from Finn.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa USA Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa USA in association with ABC Family. The series is executive produced by Sean Smith, Joni Lefkowitz and Aaron Kaplan. “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Aisha Dee, Richard Brancatisano and Haley Ramm, with Scott Michael Foster as a recurring guest star.

Photos are credited to ABC Family

Italia Ricci Attends Teen Choice Awards 2015

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Los Angeles, California - 'Chasing Life' star Italia Ricci looked simply beautiful in a pattern dress with heels as she attends the 2015 Teen Choice Awards held at USC Galen Center on August 16th, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Stephanie Italia Ricci is a Canadian actress who stars in the ABC Family series 'Chasing Life'.

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Chasing Life "The Last W" Airs Monday, August 10th

IT’S A NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING

IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “CHASING LIFE,”

AIRING MONDAY, AUGUST 10 AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Amber West (“Greek”) Guest Stars

It is the day they have all been waiting for – April and Leo’s wedding day in “The Last W,” an all-new episode of “Chasing Life,” airing Monday, August 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

All the planning is done and the day is finally here – the day April Carver marries Leo Hendrie. What should be the most perfect day of April’s life takes a bumpy detour as nerves and secrets threaten to ruin everything. Can Leo and April’s love triumph or was this a “pity” wedding after all?

Meanwhile, Dominic struggles with what to do as the deadline nears of losing the woman he loves forever.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa USA Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa USA in association with ABC Family. The series is executive produced by Sean Smith, Joni Lefkowitz and Aaron Kaplan. “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Aisha Dee, Richard Brancatisano and Haley Ramm, with Scott Michael Foster as a recurring guest star.

Photos are credited to ABC Family.

Chasing Life "Truly Madly Deeply" Airs Tonight, July 27th

APRIL AND LEO HAVE A LOT TO LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER

IN AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF “CHASING LIFE,”

AIRING MONDAY, JULY 27 AT 9:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”), John Billingsley (“True Blood”), Leisha Hailey (“The L Word”) and

Aurora Perrineau (“Jem and the Holograms”) Guest Star

Honesty is key in all relationships, especially for April and Leo in “Truly Madly Deeply,” an all-new episode of “Chasing Life,” airing tonight, Monday, July 27 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.

April and Leo are in the throes of wedding planning and coming at crossroads when Sara suggests