The Best Episodes of Scandal Season 6

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8.2/10(491 votes)
#1 - Survival of the Fittest
S6:E11/26/2017
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
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Director:Tom Verica
Writer:Shonda Rhimes
7.5/10(378 votes)
#2 - Hardball
S6:E22/2/2017
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
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Director:Allison Liddi-Brown
Writer:Matt Byrne
7.5/10(393 votes)
#3 - Fates Worse than Death
S6:E32/9/2017
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
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Director:Scott Foley
Writer:Mark Fish
7.7/10(410 votes)
#4 - The Belt
S6:E42/16/2017
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
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Director:Tom Verica
Writer:Paul William Davies
7.4/10(371 votes)
#5 - They All Bow Down
S6:E53/9/2017
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
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Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Zahir McGhee
7.9/10(414 votes)
#6 - Extinction
S6:E63/16/2017
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
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Director:Tony Goldwyn
Writer:Chris Van Dusen

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8.4/10(480 votes)
#7 - A Traitor Among Us
S6:E73/23/2017
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
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Director:Tom Verica
Writer:Alison Schapker
7.7/10(413 votes)
#8 - A Stomach for Blood
S6:E83/30/2017
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
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Director:Oliver Bokelberg
Writer:Severiano Canales
8.4/10(507 votes)
#9 - Dead in the Water
S6:E94/6/2017
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 Cummins-Rubio
Writer:Michelle Lirtzman
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Director:Nicole Cummins-Rubio
Writer:Michelle Lirtzman
6.2/10(523 votes)
#10 - The Decision
S6:E104/13/2017
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
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Director:Sharat Raju
Writer:Johanna Lee
7.7/10(396 votes)
#11 - Trojan Horse
S6:E114/20/2017
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
Writers:Jess Brownell, Nicholas Nardini
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Director:Jann Turner
Writers:Jess Brownell, Nicholas Nardini
7.7/10(408 votes)
#12 - Mercy
S6:E124/27/2017
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
Writers:Severiano Canales, Ameni Rozsa
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Director:Nzingha Stewart
Writers:Severiano Canales, Ameni Rozsa
8.0/10(381 votes)
#13 - The Box
S6:E135/4/2017
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
Writers:Austin Guzman, Raamla Mohamed
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Director:Steph Green
Writers:Austin Guzman, Raamla Mohamed
7.6/10(322 votes)
#14 - Head Games
S6:E145/11/2017
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(333 votes)
#15 - Tick Tock
S6:E155/18/2017
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
Writers:Zahir McGhee, Michelle Lirtzman
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Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Writers:Zahir McGhee, Michelle Lirtzman
7.9/10(419 votes)
#16 - Transfer of Power
S6:E165/18/2017
In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.
Director:Tony Goldwyn
Writers:Mark Fish, Matt Byrne
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Director:Tony Goldwyn
Writers:Mark Fish, Matt Byrne