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The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 4

Every episode of Scandal Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Scandal Season 4!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Scandal" season 4 is "Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia", rated 7.8/10 from 578 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia" aired on 9/25/2014 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The State of the Union".

  • Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia
    7.8/10 578 votes

    #1 - Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2014

    Nearly two months after Olivia and Jake boarded a private jet to stand in the sun together, everything has changed. With another four years in the White House, Fitz and Cyrus are doing everything they can to make a positive impact on the nation. Meanwhile, Mellie struggles to cope with the loss of her son and the gladiators feel the impact of Olivia’s absence.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The State of the Union
    7.8/10 483 votes

    #2 - The State of the Union

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2014

    In order for Fitz to make the biggest impact with his State of the Union address on gun control, Cyrus sets out to recruit a power couple who are influential on the issue. Meanwhile, Mellie’s personal struggle gets national attention.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Inside the Bubble
    7.6/10 491 votes

    #3 - Inside the Bubble

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2014

    An old friend returns for help after her daughter goes missing, Cyrus has an awkward run in during a business breakfast, and Jake uses his connections to get some answers. Meanwhile, Mellie becomes obsessed with a national news story and David goes to great lengths to prove himself.

    Director: Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer: Heather Mitchell

  • Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.4/10 537 votes

    #4 - Like Father, Like Daughter

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Key
    7.5/10 453 votes

    #5 - The Key

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2014

    Olivia and the team continue to investigate Catherine's case, but Olivia is distracted when Jake stops returning her calls. Meanwhile, Cyrus falls deeper into the rabbit hole with Michael, David realizes what it's like to finally be a winner in DC and Fitz seeks answers to Jerry's death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Innocent Man
    8.0/10 469 votes

    #6 - An Innocent Man

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2014

    Olivia is summoned by a convicted assassin who claims he was wrongly accused, and Mellie becomes intrigued by a former first lady whose stories seem to be strikingly similar to her own. Meanwhile, Elizabeth inches closer to corrupting the White House and Fitz makes a shocking move.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Baby Made a Mess
    8.6/10 577 votes

    #7 - Baby Made a Mess

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Last Supper
    8.3/10 493 votes

    #8 - The Last Supper

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2014

    Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down Command. Meanwhile, Huck longs to connect with his family and Quinn continues tracking Kubiak. Back at the White House, Cyrus’ exploits finally catch up to him, but Elizabeth North's plan is much bigger than anyone ever expected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Where the Sun Don't Shine
    8.5/10 562 votes

    #9 - Where the Sun Don't Shine

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Run
    7.8/10 679 votes

    #10 - Run

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 1/29/2015

    The winter premiere picks up right where the finale left off, this time from Olivia’s point of view. Exactly what happened when Jake went to the bedroom? Who took Olivia and where did she go?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Where's the Black Lady?
    7.8/10 491 votes

    #11 - Where's the Black Lady?

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2015

    With Olivia still missing, the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her and get her home safely.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Gladiators Don't Run
    7.6/10 488 votes

    #12 - Gladiators Don't Run

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2015

    As the gladiators watch from a far, countries around the world begin to bid on Olivia Pope. Meanwhile, Andrew and Fitz go toe to toe.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No More Blood
    8.0/10 541 votes

    #13 - No More Blood

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2015

    As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but The White House fears that they may lose her for good.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lawn Chair
    8.2/10 769 votes

    #14 - The Lawn Chair

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2015

    A tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP.

    Director: Tom Verica

    Writer: Severiano Canales

  • The Testimony of Diego Muñoz
    7.6/10 451 votes

    #15 - The Testimony of Diego Muñoz

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2015

    David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and destroy Pope & Associates.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It’s Good to Be Kink
    7.5/10 466 votes

    #16 - It’s Good to Be Kink

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2015

    Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Put a Ring on It
    7.5/10 468 votes

    #17 - Put a Ring on It

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2015

    When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Meanwhile, David takes the first step in executing his plan to take down B613.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Honor Thy Father
    7.6/10 429 votes

    #18 - Honor Thy Father

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2015

    David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. Meanwhile, a congressman asks Olivia to help his father escape his looming death penalty.

    Director: Jeannot Szwarc

    Writer: Severiano Canales

  • I'm Just a Bill
    7.8/10 447 votes

    #19 - I'm Just a Bill

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2015

    With Rowan back in town, the stakes are at an all-time high for the team trying to take down B613. Meanwhile, Olivia gets a call that the mayor’s wife has been murdered and is asked to take on the case. Back in the White House, Fitz needs help getting a very important bill to pass, but when he looks to the VP for support, she proves that she’s not an easy pushover like everyone once thought.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • First Lady Sings the Blues
    7.7/10 441 votes

    #20 - First Lady Sings the Blues

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2015

    The team taking down B613 is in serious danger and forced to take drastic measures to ensure their safety. In the White House, Mellie is mortified when the nation turns against her and Cyrus is forced to come to her defense.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Few Good Women
    8.0/10 431 votes

    #21 - A Few Good Women

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2015

    Vice President Ross continues to defy the Grant administration when she hires Olivia Pope to defend a woman in the Navy. Meanwhile, Quinn and Huck must do what they do best to get answers about B613 and Mellie’s campaign for Senate continues to be a struggle.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Severiano Canales

  • You Can't Take Command
    8.2/10 524 votes

    #22 - You Can't Take Command

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2015

    Everything comes to a head when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mellie's fate is sealed as the election results are announced.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A