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The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 1

Every episode of Scandal Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Scandal Season 1!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scandal Season 1 Episode 7 - Grant: For the People
    8.5/10(979 votes)

    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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  2. Scandal Season 1 Episode 6 - The Trail
    8.3/10(1023 votes)

    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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  3. Scandal Season 1 Episode 5 - Crash and Burn
    8.0/10(933 votes)

    S1:E5

    After a commercial plane crashes, taking the lives of all onboard, Olivia Pope and her "gladiators-in-suits" must defend the pilot from media and airline accusations; meanwhile, when Amanda Tanner goes missing, Huck calls upon his dark past to find her whereabouts, and Fitz seeks the help of the Vice President in order to pass key legislation despite their icy relationship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Scandal Season 1 Episode 4 - Enemy of the State
    7.8/10(946 votes)

    S1:E4

    After the Amanda Tanner case takes a shocking turn, one-time friends Olivia and Cyrus take heated, opposing viewpoints, and Cyrus tries to help in investigating the personal lives of Olivia and her associates. Meanwhile Olivia and her team help a dictator locate his wife and children who have been allegedly kidnapped, and Quinn goes out with a reporter seeking information.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Scandal Season 1 Episode 3 - Hell Hath No Fury
    7.7/10(1001 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a millionaire's son is accused of rape, Pope & Associates take the case and find it difficult to change public perception. Olivia must also deal with Amanda Tanner's first request as a client: a meeting with the President.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  6. Scandal Season 1 Episode 2 - Dirty Little Secrets
    7.6/10(1054 votes)

    S1:E2

    Olivia and her team must keep a DC madam's client list under wraps when she comes under investigation, leading to the firm protecting many of DC's most influential. Meanwhile, Quinn must continue to deal with the President's former intern.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Scandal Season 1 Episode 1 - Sweet Baby
    7.4/10(1511 votes)

    S1:E1

    Olivia hires Quinn Perkins; On Quinn Perkins' first day, she is given the task of of dealing with a woman's accusation against the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Pope & Associates must prove a decorated war veteran innocent of murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Grant: For the People" is the best rated episode of Scandal season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 979 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on May 17, 2012. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Trail".