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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Scandal Season 2 Episode 22 - White Hat's Back On
    8.8/10(862 votes)

    #1 - White Hat's Back On

    S2:E22

    With the identity of the mole now closer than ever, Olivia and her team are in very real danger. Meanwhile, the latest White House scandal pushes Cyrus to his limits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scandal Season 3 Episode 18 - The Price of Free and Fair Elections
    8.8/10(700 votes)

    #2 - The Price of Free and Fair Elections

    S3:E18

    Election Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Maya's motives and Charlie makes a very surprising move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Scandal Season 2 Episode 8 - Happy Birthday, Mr. President
    8.7/10(970 votes)

    #3 - Happy Birthday, Mr. President

    S2:E8

    A national tragedy forces Olivia to return to work at the White House. Meanwhile, we learn more about the first few days of Fitz's presidency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Scandal Season 2 Episode 13 - Nobody Likes Babies
    8.6/10(781 votes)

    #4 - Nobody Likes Babies

    S2:E13

    As David uncovers the truth about the Cytron case, things come to a head for Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis and Verna. Backed into a corner, the five conspirators go to extremes and, in some cases, unconscionable lengths to protect themselves and/or the ones they love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Scandal Season 2 Episode 19 - Seven Fifty-Two
    8.6/10(806 votes)

    #5 - Seven Fifty-Two

    S2:E19

    While Olivia engages in an emotion-filled conversation with Fitz, her team works to help one of their own. Cyrus becomes skeptic towards his husband and Mellie is near to bringing the white house down.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Scandal Season 2 Episode 21 - Any Questions?
    8.6/10(687 votes)

    #6 - Any Questions?

    S2:E21

    The White House is in the middle of its biggest scandal to date and Cyrus is in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, someone close to Olivia betrays her and the team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  7. Scandal Season 3 Episode 14 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
    8.6/10(643 votes)

    #7 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    S3:E14

    Sally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprising person asks for help from Pope and Associates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Scandal Season 4 Episode 7 - Baby Made a Mess
    8.6/10(611 votes)

    #8 - Baby Made a Mess

    S4:E7

    Olivia, still unable to believe that Jake is guilty, sets her eyes on Tom for additional information, and when Leo Bergen's newest client causes a gut wrenching reaction, her associates spring into action. Meanwhile, Huck continues to play with fire, Mellie makes a power move and Elizabeth's shocking alliance is revealed

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Scandal Season 1 Episode 7 - Grant: For the People
    8.5/10(961 votes)

    #9 - Grant: For the People

    S1:E7

    When Quinn finds herself in a tragic and compromising position, Olivia and the team rush to her side; all the while, a reluctant Cyrus must turn to Olivia when Billy Chambers makes an announcement that shakes Fitz's presidency to its core.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Scandal Season 2 Episode 10 - One for the Dog
    8.5/10(760 votes)

    #10 - One for the Dog

    S2:E10

    With Huck being held under the Patriot Act, Olivia and the team get unexpected assistance from an old friend. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Mellie out of a very compromising situation that could affect Fitz's future, and her relationship with Edison reaches a boiling point.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Scandal Season 2 Episode 20 - A Woman Scorned
    8.5/10(737 votes)

    #11 - A Woman Scorned

    S2:E20

    The team continue their investigation into the mole and make a shocking discovery in the process. Meanwhile Fitz orders Jake to continue to protect Olivia, who is still very much in danger, and back at the White House Mellie's ultimatum forces Cyrus into the role of "fixer."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Scandal Season 3 Episode 1 - It's Handled
    8.5/10(727 votes)

    #12 - It's Handled

    S3:E1

    With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled. Meanwhile, Olivia's father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Tom Verica, Shonda Rhimes

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  13. Scandal Season 4 Episode 9 - Where the Sun Don't Shine
    8.5/10(595 votes)

    #13 - Where the Sun Don't Shine

    S4:E9

    Command is always two steps ahead and everyone in Olivia's life is in danger. Meanwhile, Cyrus is forced to face the consequences of his behavior, and Huck and Quinn finally figure out just what Elizabeth North has been planning, but they might be too late to stop it, on the winter finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Scandal Season 2 Episode 9 - Blown Away
    8.4/10(778 votes)

    #14 - Blown Away

    S2:E9

    While working in the White House, Olivia helps Vice President Sally Langston; Cyrus stumbles across the truth about James's secret investigation; and one of Olivia's associates struggles to come to terms with a shocking betrayal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Scandal Season 4 Episode 4 - Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.4/10(571 votes)

    #15 - Like Father, Like Daughter

    S4:E4

    Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family's reputation. Meanwhile, Rowan calls on an old friend to do his dirty work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Scandal Season 5 Episode 17 - Thwack!
    8.4/10(465 votes)

    #16 - Thwack!

    S5:E17

    The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Scandal Season 6 Episode 7 - A Traitor Among Us
    8.4/10(479 votes)

    #17 - A Traitor Among Us

    S6:E7

    After discovering new information about the assassination of Frankie Vargas, Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Alison Schapker

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  18. Scandal Season 6 Episode 9 - Dead in the Water
    8.4/10(506 votes)

    #18 - Dead in the Water

    S6:E9

    It's a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.

    Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
    Writer:Michelle Lirtzman

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  19. Scandal Season 7 Episode 12 - Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself (I)
    8.4/10(502 votes)

    #19 - Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself (I)

    S7:E12

    Olivia, in the midst of moving on from the White House and gets an unexpected visitor — criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating, who seeks her help in fast-tracking a judicial reform class action to the United States Supreme Court. However, after Olivia’s recent fall from political grace, it’s going to be more challenging than ever to get the support they need. The crossover continues on How How to Get Away with Murder S04E12 Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (II).

    Director:Tony Goldwyn
    Writer:Raamla Mohamed

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  20. Scandal Season 1 Episode 6 - The Trail
    8.3/10(996 votes)

    #20 - The Trail

    S1:E6

    As Gideon investigates Amanda Tanner's past, a series of events from the past reveal the contentious primary race between Fitzgerald Grant and Sally Langston, Olivia's first meeting with Grant on the campaign trail and the formation of the Pope & Associates team.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Jenna Bans

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  21. Scandal Season 2 Episode 12 - Truth or Consequences
    8.3/10(718 votes)

    #21 - Truth or Consequences

    S2:E12

    After discovering the truth about the rigged White House election, the "Gladiators in Suits" realize that a quickly unraveling Olivia may not always wear the white hat. Meanwhile, Mellie is forced to take extreme measures to try and reel Fitz in.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Scandal Season 3 Episode 8 - Vermont is for Lovers, Too
    8.3/10(677 votes)

    #22 - Vermont is for Lovers, Too

    S3:E8

    Olivia and the team try to handle both uncovering the truth behind Operation Remington, while also managing a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign. Meanwhile, Quinn falls further down the rabbit hole with Charlie, and Cyrus creates a plan to take down Sally, but doesn't think of the possible harm he could inflict on himself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Scandal Season 3 Episode 9 - YOLO
    8.3/10(626 votes)

    #23 - YOLO

    S3:E9

    As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Scandal Season 3 Episode 13 - No Sun on the Horizon
    8.3/10(569 votes)

    #24 - No Sun on the Horizon

    S3:E13

    A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  25. Scandal Season 3 Episode 17 - Flesh and Blood
    8.3/10(536 votes)

    #25 - Flesh and Blood

    S3:E17

    A security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitz's re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against Olivia's advice. Meanwhile, Adnan and Maya continue to plot their next move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"White Hat's Back On" is the best rated episode of "Scandal". It scored 8.8/10 based on 862 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/16/2013. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price of Free and Fair Elections".