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The Worst Episodes of Scandal

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...

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  1. Background image for No Sun on the Horizon
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - No Sun on the Horizon

    S3:E13

    A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
    6.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    S3:E14

    Sally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprising person asks for help from Pope and Associates.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.1/10(516 votes)

    #3 - The Decision

    S6:E10

    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.

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    Director:Sharat Raju
  4. Background image for Ride, Sally, Ride
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Ride, Sally, Ride

    S3:E11

    The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for It’s Good to Be Kink
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Over a Cliff
    6.2/10(560 votes)

    #6 - Over a Cliff

    S7:E18

    With the existence of B613 exposed to the world, the Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake – but how far will they go to get justice?

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    Director:Tom Verica
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  8. Background image for The Fluffer
    6.3/10(5 votes)

    #7 - The Fluffer

    S3:E16

    Abby steps in as Olivia’s proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Reston’s presidential campaign.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Say Hello to My Little Friend
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Say Hello to My Little Friend

    S3:E4

    With Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of his not so public areas. Meanwhile, Mellie gets involved in her own scandal with Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus.

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #9 - We Do Not Touch the First Ladies

    S3:E12

    Old feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B613 and Leo Bergen sets up a meeting between Sally and an old friend.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Inside the Bubble
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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    7.0/10(412 votes)

    #11 - Till Death Do Us Part

    S5:E18

    As Olivia deals with the aftermath of what she’s done, she finally finds out what exactly Jake and Rowan are plotting. But with their plans already in motion, Olivia is forced to make a gut-wrenching attempt to try and stop it. Meanwhile, in flashbacks, we learn more about Jake’s past and how he first got involved with B6-13.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(356 votes)

    #12 - Day 101

    S7:E3

    During the first 100 days of Mellie’s presidency, Fitz stays out of the limelight in Vermont where he takes up life as an ordinary citizen for the first time in years. Marcus joins the former POTUS to begin important work on the Fitzgerald Grant III Presidential Library.

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    Director:Scott Foley
  14. Background image for Baby, It's Cold Outside
    7.1/10(507 votes)

    #13 - Baby, It's Cold Outside

    S5:E9

    Olivia feels more frustrated taking on "First Lady" type responsibilities; Mellie proves just how powerful she can be; Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for Watch Me
    7.1/10(406 votes)

    #14 - Watch Me

    S7:E1

    One hundred days into Mellie’s presidency, Olivia Pope is proving she can run the world; but to avoid an international incident, she may have to make her toughest call yet. Meanwhile, Quinn Perkins & Associates struggle to find their first client.

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    Director:Jann Turner
  16. Background image for Adventures in Babysitting
    7.1/10(323 votes)

    #15 - Adventures in Babysitting

    S7:E5

    Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before; Cyrus works on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran; a close watch is kept on President Rashad's niece.

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    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for The Key
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for An Innocent Man
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Where's the Black Lady?
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Gladiators Don't Run
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Put a Ring on It
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #21 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for A Few Good Women
    7.2/10(4 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
  24. Background image for Wild Card
    7.2/10(379 votes)

    #23 - Wild Card

    S5:E12

    While Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to mastermind a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Olivia continues to question what exactly Jake is planning in his new role as head of the NSA.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for Robin
    7.2/10(336 votes)

    #24 - Robin

    S7:E8

    The fallout from Rowan’s desperate action affects Quinn's loved ones, including a guilt-ridden Olivia.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Good People
    7.2/10(324 votes)

    #25 - Good People

    S7:E9

    The harrowing events that transpired in Rowan’s basement are revealed, from the moment Quinn was kidnapped to the earth-shattering gunshot that rocked Olivia to her core.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"No Sun on the Horizon" is the worst rated episode of "Scandal". It scored 6/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/13/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang".