The Best Episodes of Designated Survivor Season 3
Every episode of Designated Survivor Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Designated Survivor Season 3!
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Designated Survivor" season 3 is "#thesystemisbroken", rated 7.3/10 from 1264 user votes. It was directed by Chris Grismer and written by Adam Stein. "#thesystemisbroken" aired on 6/7/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "#slipperyslope".
7.3/10 1,264 votes#1 - #thesystemisbroken
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.1/10 1,083 votes#2 - #slipperyslope
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.2/10 1,088 votes#3 - #privacyplease
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
6.6/10 1,116 votes#4 - #makehistory
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.1/10 968 votes#5 - #nothingpersonal
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.2/10 938 votes#6 - #whocares
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.3/10 988 votes#7 - #identity/crisis
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.5/10 917 votes#8 - #scaredsh*tless
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 6/7/2019
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
Director: Sudz Sutherland
7.8/10 948 votes#9 - #undecided
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 6/7/2019
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
7.5/10 1,183 votes#10 - #truthorconsequences
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2019
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