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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Scandal Season 4 Episode 1 - Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia
    7.8/10(612 votes)

    #1 - Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia

    S4:E1

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Scandal Season 4 Episode 2 - The State of the Union
    7.8/10(521 votes)

    #2 - The State of the Union

    S4:E2

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Scandal Season 4 Episode 3 - Inside the Bubble
    7.6/10(524 votes)

    #3 - Inside the Bubble

    S4:E3

    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
    Writers:Heather Mitchell, Matt Byrne

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  4. Scandal Season 4 Episode 4 - Like Father, Like Daughter
    8.4/10(571 votes)

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Scandal Season 4 Episode 5 - The Key
    7.6/10(484 votes)

    #5 - The Key

    S4:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Scandal Season 4 Episode 6 - An Innocent Man
    8.0/10(502 votes)

    #6 - An Innocent Man

    S4:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Scandal Season 4 Episode 7 - Baby Made a Mess
    8.6/10(611 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Scandal Season 4 Episode 8 - The Last Supper
    8.3/10(526 votes)

    #8 - The Last Supper

    S4:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Scandal Season 4 Episode 9 - Where the Sun Don't Shine
    8.5/10(595 votes)

    #9 - 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. Scandal Season 4 Episode 10 - Run
    7.9/10(716 votes)

    #10 - Run

    S4:E10

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Scandal Season 4 Episode 11 - Where's the Black Lady?
    7.8/10(520 votes)

    #11 - Where's the Black Lady?

    S4:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Scandal Season 4 Episode 12 - Gladiators Don't Run
    7.6/10(514 votes)

    #12 - Gladiators Don't Run

    S4:E12

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Scandal Season 4 Episode 13 - No More Blood
    8.1/10(572 votes)

    #13 - No More Blood

    S4:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Scandal Season 4 Episode 14 - The Lawn Chair
    8.3/10(812 votes)

    #14 - The Lawn Chair

    S4:E14

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

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Severiano Canales

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  15. Scandal Season 4 Episode 15 - The Testimony of Diego Muñoz
    7.7/10(477 votes)

    #15 - The Testimony of Diego Muñoz

    S4:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Scandal Season 4 Episode 16 - It's Good to Be Kink
    7.6/10(489 votes)

    #16 - It's Good to Be Kink

    S4:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  17. Scandal Season 4 Episode 17 - Put a Ring on It
    7.6/10(492 votes)

    #17 - Put a Ring on It

    S4:E17

    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:Regina King
    Writer:Chris Van Dusen

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  18. Scandal Season 4 Episode 18 - Honor Thy Father
    7.7/10(453 votes)

    #18 - Honor Thy Father

    S4:E18

    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

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  19. Scandal Season 4 Episode 19 - I'm Just a Bill
    7.8/10(469 votes)

    #19 - I'm Just a Bill

    S4:E19

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Scandal Season 4 Episode 20 - First Lady Sings the Blues
    7.8/10(463 votes)

    #20 - First Lady Sings the Blues

    S4:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Scandal Season 4 Episode 21 - A Few Good Women
    8.0/10(454 votes)

    #21 - A Few Good Women

    S4:E21

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Severiano Canales

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  22. Scandal Season 4 Episode 22 - You Can't Take Command
    8.2/10(548 votes)

    #22 - You Can't Take Command

    S4:E22

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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 612 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/25/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The State of the Union".