Their mission is simple: Find a cure. Stop the virus. Save the world. When a global pandemic wipes out eighty percent of the planet's population, the crew of a lone naval destroyer must find a way to pull humanity from the brink of extinction.
The best episode of "The Last Ship" season 3 is "The Scott Effect", rated 8/10 from 1031 user votes. It was directed by Michael Katleman and written by Steven Kane. "The Scott Effect" aired on 6/19/2016 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rising Sun".
CNO Tom Chandler is sent to Asia to investigate a possible mutation of the Red Flu. Captain Slattery and his crew deliver cure to Southeast Asia but there may be an unexpected threat in the region.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Steven Kane
Chandler must find a way to return to his old crew and investigate a dangerous new foe.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Hank Steinberg
Chandler and crew race to find answers in an Asian Dodge City. Slattery begins to unravel the truth about his troubling predicament.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Jorge Zamacona
Chandler must confront his suspected new foe. Slattery learns more about the supposed virus mutation. Pressure mounts on President Michener as the situation worsens.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Nic Van Zeebroeck
Chandler's mission becomes complicated as his position is worsened. President Michener faces pressure from the regional leaders.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Mark Malone
Chandler's mission comes to a head as he prepares the final part of his plan. President Michener ponders the fate of his presidency.
Director: Michael Nankin
Writer: Jill Blankenship, Onalee Hunter
The Nathan James must evade an overwhelming threat. A revelation in St. Louis puts President Michener in a terrible position.
Director: Steven Kane
Writer: Katie Swain
America copes with tragedy while Chandler further investigates the possible virus mutation.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aristotle Kousakis
Chandler gets a lead that could help answer threatening questions. Kara does some digging in the White House.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Jorge Zamacona
Chandler finds himself making a difficult decision when an order comes in from the White House.
Director: Mairzee Almas
Writer: Ira Parker
Chandler faces his powerful enemy in a final showdown. Kara joins someone that can help with her mission.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Hiram Martinez
Chandler returns to America to find out what has really been happening.
Director: Anton Cropper
Writer: Nic Van Zeebroeck, Mark Malone
The fight for America comes to an end; Chandler faces a challenge that could change his life forever.
Director: Peter Weller
Writer: Jill Blankenship, Onalee Hunter