Designated Survivor S3E1 — #thesystemisbroken

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Designated Survivor•Season 3•Episode 1

#thesystemisbroken

7.2/10 · 1,409 votesJun 7, 201950 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 3•matches the season avg

Discussion

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

Directed byChris Grismer

Written byAdam Stein

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#makehistory

#nothingpersonal

#whocares

#identity/crisis

#scaredsh*tless

#undecided

#truthorconsequences

Cast6

Kiefer Sutherland

Tom Kirkman

Maggie Q

Hannah Wells

Kal Penn

Seth Wright

Adan Canto

Aaron Shore

Italia Ricci

Emily Rhodes

Emiliano Díez

Président Ortega

Crew2

Chris Grismer

Director

Adam Stein

Writer

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Episode Summary

"#thesystemisbroken" is episode 1 of Designated Survivor season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 1,409 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Chris Grismer and written by Adam Stein, it aired on June 7, 2019.

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