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Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.
★ 7.5/10
(946 votes)
#2
#scaredsh*tless
S3:E8
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
★ 7.5/10
(1220 votes)
#3
#truthorconsequences
S3:E10
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1295 votes)
#4
#thesystemisbroken
S3:E1
Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.
★ 7.2/10
(1127 votes)
#5
#privacyplease
S3:E3
A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
★ 7.2/10
(966 votes)
#6
#whocares
S3:E6
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1023 votes)
#7
#identity/crisis
S3:E7
A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.
★ 7.1/10
(1112 votes)
#8
#slipperyslope
S3:E2
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.
★ 7.0/10
(1007 votes)
#9
#nothingpersonal
S3:E5
Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
★ 6.6/10
(1158 votes)
#10
#makehistory
S3:E4
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
★ 6.6/10
(1158 votes)
#1
#makehistory
S3:E4
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
★ 7.0/10
(1007 votes)
#2
#nothingpersonal
S3:E5
Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
★ 7.1/10
(1112 votes)
#3
#slipperyslope
S3:E2
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1295 votes)
#4
#thesystemisbroken
S3:E1
Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.
★ 7.2/10
(1127 votes)
#5
#privacyplease
S3:E3
A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
★ 7.2/10
(966 votes)
#6
#whocares
S3:E6
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1023 votes)
#7
#identity/crisis
S3:E7
A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.
★ 7.5/10
(946 votes)
#8
#scaredsh*tless
S3:E8
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
★ 7.5/10
(1220 votes)
#9
#truthorconsequences
S3:E10
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.
★ 7.8/10
(978 votes)
#10
#undecided
S3:E9
Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.
★ 7.2/10
(1295 votes)
#thesystemisbroken
S3:E1
Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.
★ 7.1/10
(1112 votes)
#slipperyslope
S3:E2
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1127 votes)
#privacyplease
S3:E3
A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight. Aaron weighs a major decision. Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.
★ 6.6/10
(1158 votes)
#makehistory
S3:E4
Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.
★ 7.0/10
(1007 votes)
#nothingpersonal
S3:E5
Emotions run high after despicable fake news goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.
★ 7.2/10
(966 votes)
#whocares
S3:E6
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.
★ 7.2/10
(1023 votes)
#identity/crisis
S3:E7
A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.
★ 7.5/10
(946 votes)
#scaredsh*tless
S3:E8
Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.
★ 7.8/10
(978 votes)
#undecided
S3:E9
Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.
★ 7.5/10
(1220 votes)
#truthorconsequences
S3:E10
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.