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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...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Networks:ABCNetflix
Episodes
10
Avg. Rating
7.3
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.3
7.1
7.2

Season 3 Ratings Summary

"#thesystemisbroken" is the best rated episode of "Designated Survivor" season 3. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1300 votes. Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Adam Stein, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "#slipperyslope".

  • #thesystemisbroken
    7.3/10(1,300)

    #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

  • #slipperyslope
    7.1/10(1,117)

    #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

  • #privacyplease
    7.2/10(1,126)

    #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

  • #makehistory
    6.6/10(1,156)

    #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

  • #nothingpersonal
    7.1/10(1,007)

    #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

  • #whocares
    7.2/10(967)

    #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

  • #identity/crisis
    7.2/10(1,021)

    #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

  • #scaredsh*tless
    7.5/10(947)

    #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

    Writer: Ricardo Pérez González, Kendra Chanae Chapman

  • #undecided
    7.8/10(979)

    #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

  • #truthorconsequences
    7.5/10(1,223)

    #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