Designated Survivor — Season 3
Declare your independence
About this season
Fresh faces and tough talk join the West Wing as Kirkman launches his election campaign amidst ethical quandaries and the looming shadow of terrorism.
Episodes (10)
1. #thesystemisbroken
5.2Aired 7 June 2019 • 50 min
Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.
2. #slipperyslope
5.7Aired 7 June 2019 • 49 min
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.
3. #privacyplease
5.9Aired 7 June 2019 • 46 min
A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
4. #makehistory
4.9Aired 7 June 2019 • 50 min
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
5. #nothingpersonal
5.2Aired 7 June 2019 • 51 min
Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
6. #whocares
5.2Aired 7 June 2019 • 51 min
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.
7. #identity/crisis
5.0Aired 7 June 2019 • 52 min
A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.
8. #scaredsh*tless
5.0Aired 7 June 2019 • 51 min
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
9. #undecided
5.1Aired 7 June 2019 • 47 min
Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.
10. #truthorconsequences
4.7Aired 7 June 2019 • 53 min
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.