The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 6
Every episode of Scandal Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Scandal Season 6!
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 6 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Scandal" season 6 is "Survival of the Fittest", rated 8.1/10 from 467 user votes. It was directed by Tom Verica and written by Shonda Rhimes. "Survival of the Fittest" aired on 1/26/2017 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Hardball".
8.1/10 467 votes#1 - Survival of the Fittest
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2017
The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Shonda Rhimes
7.5/10 358 votes#2 - Hardball
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2017
After a tight race and shocking conclusion to the election, flashbacks reveal what happened on the campaign trail and just how far Olivia was willing to go to win. Meanwhile, Fitz and Abby are faced with an unprecedented national crisis, and the gladiators are determined to get answers.
Director: Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer: Matt Byrne
7.5/10 373 votes#3 - Fates Worse than Death
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2017
In the midst of a national crisis, Cyrus’s fate is sealed. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators will stop at nothing to get to the truth.
Director: Scott Foley
Writer: Mark Fish
7.7/10 394 votes#4 - The Belt
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2017
Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Paul William Davies
7.4/10 353 votes#5 - They All Bow Down
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2017
Jake and Vanessa’s messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas’s assassination is revealed.
Director: Millicent Shelton
Writer: Zahir McGhee
7.9/10 395 votes#6 - Extinction
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2017
Rowan is caught by surprise when someone from his past resurfaces, and Olivia has to make a life-changing decision about the campaign. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal exactly what happened the night of Francisco Vargas’ assassination.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Chris Van Dusen
8.4/10 459 votes#7 - A Traitor Among Us
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2017
After discovering new information about the assassination of Frankie Vargas, Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.
Director: Tom Verica
Writer: Alison Schapker
7.7/10 394 votes#8 - A Stomach for Blood
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2017
The events leading up to election night are retold from Abby’s perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and the explosive secret she’s been keeping.
Director: Oliver Bokelberg
Writer: Severiano Canales
8.3/10 487 votes#9 - Dead in the Water
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 4/6/2017
It’s a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA’s investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.
Director: Nicole Rubio
Writer: Michelle Lirtzman
6.1/10 501 votes#10 - The Decision
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2017
With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life — and the country — would be if she, Mellie and Cyrus had never rigged Fitz's election.
Director: Sharat Raju
Writer: Johanna Lee
7.7/10 380 votes#11 - Trojan Horse
Season 6 Episode 11 - Aired 4/20/2017
Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Jess Brownell, Nicholas Nardini
7.7/10 390 votes#12 - Mercy
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/2017
Just when Peus’ iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.
Director: Nzingha Stewart
Writer: Severiano Canales, Ameni Rozsa
8.0/10 364 votes#13 - The Box
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2017
As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.
Director: Steph Green
Writer: Raamla Mohamed, Austin Guzman
7.6/10 309 votes#14 - Head Games
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 5/11/2017
While outgoing President Fitz considers his legacy, the Gladiators question what’s next for OPA, and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus’s and the Mystery Woman’s reign of terror.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.4/10 320 votes#15 - Tick Tock
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2017
As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie’s safety.
Director: Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writer: Zahir McGhee, Michelle Lirtzman
7.9/10 398 votes#16 - Transfer of Power
Season 6 Episode 16 - Aired 5/18/2017
In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.
Director: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Matt Byrne, Mark Fish