Designated Survivor
America's fate rests in the hands of a low-level official after an attack on Washington decimates the government in this gripping political thriller.
- Metascore71
- 2016-2019
- 3 seasons
- ABC
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Suspense
- TV-14
America's fate rests in the hands of a low-level official after an attack on Washington decimates the government in this gripping political thriller.
Season 3 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
#thesystemisbroken
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 50 mins
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
#slipperyslope
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 49 mins
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
#privacyplease
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 46 mins
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
#makehistory
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 50 mins
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
Episode 5
#nothingpersonal
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 51 mins
Emotions run high after a despicable news story goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
Episode 6
#whocares
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 51 mins
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
#identity/crisis
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 52 mins
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
#scaredsh*tless
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 51 mins
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
Episode 9
#undecided
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 47 mins
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
#truthorconsequences
Fri, Jun 7, 2019 53 mins
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.
