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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!

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...

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  1. 7.8/10(988 votes)

    #1 - #undecided

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    S3:E9

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

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    Director:Peter Leto
  2. 7.5/10(955 votes)

    #2 - #scaredsh*tless

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    S3:E8

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

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  3. 7.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #3 - #truthorconsequences

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    S3:E10

    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.

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    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Peter Noah
  4. 7.2/10(1.3k votes)

    #4 - #thesystemisbroken

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    S3:E1

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

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    Director:Chris Grismer
    Writer:Adam Stein
  5. 7.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - #privacyplease

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    S3:E3

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

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  6. 7.2/10(975 votes)

    #6 - #whocares

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    S3:E6

    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.

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  8. 7.2/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - #identity/crisis

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    S3:E7

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

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  9. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - #slipperyslope

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    S3:E2

    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.

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    Director:Peter Leto
  10. 7.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #9 - #nothingpersonal

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    S3:E5

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

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  11. 6.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - #makehistory

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    S3:E4

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

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"#undecided" is the best rated episode of "Designated Survivor" season 3. It scored 7.8/10 based on 988 votes. Directed by Peter Leto and written by Dawn DeNoon, it aired on 6/7/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "#scaredsh*tless".