The Disruption

"The Disruption" is the third episode of the third season of the HBO satirical comedy-drama television series Succession, and the 23rd overall. It was written by Ted Cohen and Georgia Pritchett and directed by Cathy Yan, and aired on October 31, 2021. The episode follows Kendall and Logan working to improve their respective public profiles as a Department of Justice investigation looms over Waystar. Plot Kendall becomes increasingly self-conscious about his public image, giving various interviews to the press and vigilantly monitoring his social media presence. Logan and Waystar plan their own PR strategy, with Hugo and Karolina fielding employee complaints for an upcoming town hall event and Roman giving an interview praising Logan's parenting. Logan refuses to cooperate with the Department of Justice's ongoing investigation into the company, despite Gerri asserting that they should cooperate to prevent damage to Waystar's image. Kendall gives a speech at a charity dinner, which Shiv (now Waystar's President of Domestic Operations) attends on Logan's behalf. Kendall apologizes to Shiv for his outburst at Rava's apartment, but refuses to back down from his media campaign. At an after-party, Kendall and his associates watch a newly aired segment from The Disruption, a late-night talk show whose host Sophie Iwobi frequently disparages him. Kendall decides to make an appearance on the show.