The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 3
Every episode of Scandal Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Scandal Season 3!
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 wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
Season 3 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Scandal" season 3 is "It's Handled", rated 8.5/10 from 686 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Tom Verica, Shonda Rhimes. "It's Handled" aired on 10/3/2013 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner".
8.5/10 686 votes#1 - It's Handled
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2013
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: N/A
Writer: Tom Verica, Shonda Rhimes
8.2/10 600 votes#2 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2013
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.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: Heather Mitchell
8.2/10 600 votes#3 - Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2013
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.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Matt Byrne
7.6/10 565 votes#4 - Say Hello to My Little Friend
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2013
With Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of his not so public areas. Meanwhile, Mellie gets involved in her own scandal with Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus.
Director: Oliver Bokelberg
Writer: Mark Fish
8.2/10 564 votes#5 - More Cattle, Less Bull
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2013
The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington, which could lead to devastating results.
Director: Randall Zisk
Writer: Jenna Bans
7.9/10 555 votes#6 - Icarus
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2013
Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison's allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 587 votes#7 - Everything's Coming up Mellie
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2013
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.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 634 votes#8 - Vermont is for Lovers, Too
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 583 votes#9 - YOLO
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2013
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10 561 votes#10 - A Door Marked Exit
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013
Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: N/A
7.8/10 499 votes#11 - Ride, Sally, Ride
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/27/2014
The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 493 votes#12 - We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/6/2014
Old feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B613 and Leo Bergen sets up a meeting between Sally and an old friend.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/10 528 votes#13 - No Sun on the Horizon
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 598 votes#14 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/20/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10 497 votes#15 - Mama Said Knock You Out
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 3/27/2014
The Grant children prepare for a live sit down television interview with Fitz and Mellie at the White House. Meanwhile, Adnan looks to Harrison for help and Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Zahir McGhee
8.2/10 508 votes#16 - The Fluffer
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 4/3/2014
Abby steps in as Olivia’s proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Reston’s presidential campaign.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.2/10 506 votes#17 - Flesh and Blood
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/10 657 votes#18 - The Price of Free and Fair Elections
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 4/17/2014
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: N/A
Writer: N/A