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The Ark S3E9 — Critical Failure

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The Ark•Season 3•Episode 9

Critical Failure

8.1/10 · 114 votesSep 23, 202643 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 3•matches the season avg

Scientific research leads to a billionaire's space station as Homebase pieces the puzzle together.

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Christie Burke

Christie Burke

Lt. Sharon Garnet

Richard Fleeshman

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Lt. James Brice

Stacey Read

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Alicia Nevins

Ryan Adams

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Angus Medford

Pavle Jerinić

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Shalini Peiris

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Dr. Sanjivni Kabir

Tiana Upcheva

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Eva Markovic

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Episode Summary

"Critical Failure" is episode 9 of The Ark season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 114 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.1). It aired on September 23, 2026.

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