The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 6

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

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 Cummins-Rubio

Writer: Michelle Lirtzman

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

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

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

In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.

Director: Tony Goldwyn

Writer: Matt Byrne, Mark Fish

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

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

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

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

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.

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Writer: N/A

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

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

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

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

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