Doctor X: Mafia in White Episode 3 will be released on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:50 PM KST on SBS in South Korea. The latest episode of Kim Ji-won’s medical drama will also arrive on Netflix for international viewers, continuing the story of a brilliant surgeon fighting corruption inside a powerful hospital.
The series premiered on October 9 and follows a twice-weekly release schedule, with new episodes arriving every Friday and Saturday. Its first two episodes are already available to stream.
When Does Doctor X: Mafia in White Episode 3 Come Out?
SBS has confirmed that Episode 3 will air on October 16 at 9:50 PM Korean Standard Time. International viewers can watch the series on Netflix, although the exact streaming time may vary by region.
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Here is the confirmed Korean broadcast time across major time zones:
| Region | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| South Korea (KST) | October 16, 9:50 PM |
| India (IST) | October 16, 6:20 PM |
| Philippines (PHT) | October 16, 8:50 PM |
| United Kingdom (BST) | October 16, 1:50 PM |
| United States (ET) | October 16, 8:50 AM |
| United States (PT) | October 16, 5:50 AM |
These times correspond to the SBS broadcast. Netflix has not confirmed an exact worldwide streaming time for Episode 3.
Meanwhile, Episode 4 is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, meaning viewers will receive two new episodes this week.
What to Expect From Doctor X: Mafia in White Episode 3
Spoilers ahead for Episodes 1 and 2.
Episode 3 will put Gye Soo-jung (Kim Ji-won) under greater pressure as her identity becomes known and she faces another possible dismissal from the hospital.
The official Episode 3 preview released by SBS specifically teases the revelation of her identity and another threat to her position.
The previous episodes established Soo-jung as an exceptionally talented surgeon who refuses to follow the hospital’s strict hierarchy when patients need immediate treatment.
Episode 2 brought that conflict into sharper focus when hospital staff disagreed over prioritizing two pancreatic cancer patients, a wealthy chairman and a teenager.
This disagreement highlighted how financial influence and professional authority affect medical decisions at Guseo University Hospital.
With Soo-jung’s identity now becoming a problem, Episode 3 should explore whether her surgical abilities can protect her from the institution’s powerful figures. The circumstances surrounding her threatened dismissal remain an important question heading into Friday’s broadcast.
How Many Episodes Are in Doctor X: Mafia in White?
Doctor X: Mafia in White has 12 episodes, scheduled to air across six weeks. The season finale is currently set for November 14, 2026.
The medical thriller is adapted from the popular Japanese series Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon. It stars Kim Ji-won alongside Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok.
The series has also made a strong start in South Korea. According to Soompi’s report citing Nielsen Korea, its premiere recorded an average nationwide rating of 11.4%, making it the highest-rated miniseries premiere of 2026 at the time.
For viewers following Soo-jung’s confrontation with the hospital’s leadership, Episode 3 arrives Friday, October 16, with Episode 4 following the next day.
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