7.8/10584 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.
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7.8/10490 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
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7.6/10496 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
8.4/10541 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
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7.5/10458 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.
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8.0/10474 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.
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8.6/10583 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
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8.3/10497 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.
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8.5/10566 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.
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7.8/10683 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?
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7.8/10495 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.
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7.6/10492 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.
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8.0/10545 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
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8.2/10774 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
7.6/10455 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.
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7.5/10470 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.
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7.5/10473 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.
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7.6/10433 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
7.8/10451 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.
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7.7/10445 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
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8.0/10435 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
8.2/10527 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
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The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 4
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Genre:Drama
Network:ABC
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia" is the best rated episode of "Scandal" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 584 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The State of the Union".