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The Best Episodes of Scandal

Every episode of Scandal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Scandal!

The Best Episodes of Scandal

Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under...

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  1. Background image for Standing in the Sun
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Standing in the Sun

    S7:E17

    Cyrus and Jake’s mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie.

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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for White Hat's Back On
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for A Woman Scorned
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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."

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Where the Sun Don't Shine
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for It's Handled
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington

    S3:E3

    A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne
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    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for Heavy is the Head
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Heavy is the Head

    S5:E1

    Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck are all still dealing with the aftermath of helping Command. Meanwhile, when a visit from the Queen of Caldonia and her family turns into a tragedy, Olivia is hired to make sure the Royal family’s private life stays private.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Survival of the Fittest

    S6:E1

    The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.

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    Director:Tom Verica
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - The Belt

    S6:E4

    Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - They All Bow Down

    S6:E5

    Jake and Vanessa’s messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas’s assassination is revealed.

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    8.0/10(2 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.

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    8.0/10(2 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.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Trojan Horse

    S6:E11

    Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Mercy

    S6:E12

    Just when Peus’ iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Box

    S6:E13

    As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.

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  23. Background image for Tick Tock
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Tick Tock

    S6:E15

    As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie’s safety.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Transfer of Power

    S6:E16

    In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.

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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - The People v. Olivia Pope

    S7:E10

    When Olivia agrees to join Fitz in Vermont for what she thinks will be a relaxing getaway, she is shocked to find that her closest friends have orchestrated a relentless intervention. Back in Washington, Cyrus finally reveals his suspicions to Mellie about Olivia and Jake’s extracurricular activities.

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself (I)
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #25 - 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).

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Best Episodes Summary

"Standing in the Sun" is the best rated episode of "Scandal". It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Jann Turner and written by Matt Byrne, Mark Fish, it aired on 4/12/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nobody Likes Babies".