The Best Episodes of Designated Survivor Season 3

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(1361 votes)

   #1 - #thesystemisbroken

   S3:E16/7/2019

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

   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Adam Stein

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   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Adam Stein
2. 

   7.0/10(1173 votes)

   #2 - #slipperyslope

   S3:E26/7/2019

   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.

   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Dawn DeNoon

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   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Dawn DeNoon
3. 

   7.1/10(1191 votes)

   #3 - #privacyplease

   S3:E36/7/2019

   A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

   Director:Timothy Busfield

   Writer:Peter Noah

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   Director:Timothy Busfield

   Writer:Peter Noah
4. 

   6.5/10(1224 votes)

   #4 - #makehistory

   S3:E46/7/2019

   Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Ricardo Pérez González

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   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Ricardo Pérez González
5. 

   7.0/10(1064 votes)

   #5 - #nothingpersonal

   S3:E56/7/2019

   Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Kendra Chanae Chapman

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   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Kendra Chanae Chapman
6. 

   7.1/10(1018 votes)

   #6 - #whocares

   S3:E66/7/2019

   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.

   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Drew Westcott

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   Director:Chris Grismer

   Writer:Drew Westcott
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7. 

   7.2/10(1083 votes)

   #7 - #identity/crisis

   S3:E76/7/2019

   A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

   Director:Sudz Sutherland

   Writer:Adam Stein

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   Director:Sudz Sutherland

   Writer:Adam Stein
8. 

   7.4/10(997 votes)

   #8 - #scaredsh*tless

   S3:E86/7/2019

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

   Director:Sudz Sutherland

   Writers:Kendra Chanae Chapman, Ricardo Pérez González

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   Director:Sudz Sutherland

   Writers:Kendra Chanae Chapman, Ricardo Pérez González
9. 

   7.7/10(1028 votes)

   #9 - #undecided

   S3:E96/7/2019

   Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Dawn DeNoon

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   Director:Peter Leto

   Writer:Dawn DeNoon
10. 

    7.5/10(1285 votes)

    #10 - #truthorconsequences

    S3:E106/7/2019

    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.

    Director:Chris Grismer

    Writer:Peter Noah

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    Director:Chris Grismer

    Writer:Peter Noah