Designated Survivor - Season 3

Designated Survivor - Season 3

First aired: 6/7/2019 10 episodes

Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.

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Episodes

Episode 1

1. #thesystemisbroken

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.

Episode 2

2. #slipperyslope

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.

Episode 3

3. #privacyplease

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.

Episode 4

4. #makehistory

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.

Episode 5

5. #nothingpersonal

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.

Episode 6

6. #whocares

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.

Episode 7

7. #identity/crisis

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.

Episode 8

8. #scaredsh*tless

Aired: 6/7/2019

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

Episode 9

9. #undecided

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.

Episode 10

10. #truthorconsequences

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.