The Best Episodes of Designated Survivor Season 3

Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

Director: Peter Leto

Writer: Dawn DeNoon

Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.

Director: Sudz Sutherland

Writer: Ricardo Pérez González, Kendra Chanae Chapman

On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to assuage his conscience about the events -- and his own decisions -- of the momentous prior 36 hours.

Director: Chris Grismer

Writer: Peter Noah

Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

Director: Chris Grismer

Writer: Adam Stein

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

Director: Timothy Busfield

Writer: Peter Noah

A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the fore. A mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the capital.

Director: Chris Grismer

Writer: Drew Westcott

A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

Director: Sudz Sutherland

Writer: Adam Stein

A heated debate over child marriage roils Kirkman's staff. Opioid addiction hits home for Mars. A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.

Director: Peter Leto

Writer: Dawn DeNoon

Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

Director: Peter Leto

Writer: Kendra Chanae Chapman

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

Director: Chris Grismer

Writer: Ricardo Pérez González