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The Best Episodes of Scandal

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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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  2. Background image for Nobody Likes Babies
    8.4/10(7 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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  3. Background image for Seven Fifty-Two
    8.4/10(7 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Any Questions?
    8.4/10(7 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Byrne
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  5. Background image for White Hat's Back On
    8.4/10(7 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A Woman Scorned
    8.3/10(7 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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Vermont is for Lovers, Too
    8.3/10(7 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Where the Sun Don't Shine
    8.3/10(6 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for It's Handled
    8.2/10(6 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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  11. Background image for Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
    8.2/10(6 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.

    Writer:Matt Byrne
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  12. Background image for YOLO
    8.2/10(6 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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    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.1/10(7 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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    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Molly, You in Danger, Girl
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Molly, You in Danger, Girl

    S2:E18

    When details from an old case don’t add up, Olivia’s team must backtrack to figure out if they made a mistake. Worse still, this mistake has potentially put them all in serious danger. Meanwhile, Olivia and Jake’s relationship starts to heat up, while at the White House Fitz and Mellie’s relationship hits a new low.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

    S3:E2

    Through flashbacks we learn more about Olivia's estranged relationship with her father. Meanwhile, both the White House and Pope & Associates are still in the middle of cleaning up the very big and very public mess they created.

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  16. Background image for Everything's Coming up Mellie
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Everything's Coming up Mellie

    S3:E7

    Mellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, as Cyrus continues to plot against Sally Langston, we learn how Fitz, Mellie and Cyrus became a team. Back at OPA, Huck continues to push Quinn away, but Quinn's bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.

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  17. Background image for The Price of Free and Fair Elections
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #16 - 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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  18. Background image for Baby Made a Mess
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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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  19. Background image for Heavy is the Head
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Survival of the Fittest
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - 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.

    Director:Tom Verica
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  21. Background image for The Belt
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - 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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  22. Background image for They All Bow Down
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - 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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  23. Background image for A Traitor Among Us
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Dead in the Water
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Trojan Horse
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for Mercy
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - 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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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 Mark Fish, Matt Byrne, it aired on 4/12/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nobody Likes Babies".