Designated Survivor - Season 3 Apr 2026

A teachers' strike and Aaron's heritage become polarizing campaign issues.

: A tech-savvy staffer who is HIV-positive, adding a storyline about health and disclosure. Designated Survivor - Season 3

(Julie White): Kirkman’s aggressive campaign manager. A teachers' strike and Aaron's heritage become polarizing

: The season tackles real-world topics through specialized plotlines, such as the opioid crisis (affecting Chief of Staff Mars Harper’s family), transgender rights (involving Kirkman’s sister-in-law Sasha), and debates over child marriage. Episode Guide Key Plot Points #thesystemisbroken campaign tactics turn aggressive.

Kirkman trails in the polls and considers forcing the FBI's hand on the terror investigation.

The hunt for the bioterrorist reaches a fever pitch; campaign tactics turn aggressive.