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The Best Episodes of United States of Scandal

Every episode of United States of Scandal ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of United States of Scandal!

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CNN's Jake Tapper dissects six of America's iconic political scandals, sitting down with some of the most famous and infamous figures in US politics.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 3 - John Edwards
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #1 - John Edwards

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 4 - Eliot Spitzer
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Eliot Spitzer

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 6 - Valerie Plame
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #3 - Valerie Plame

    S1:E6

    Jake sits down with Valerie Plame, a former covert CIA spy, outed by her government after her husband blew the whistle on the Bush administration’s faulty rationale for the war in Iraq.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 5 - Jim McGreevey
    8.1/10(17 votes)

    #4 - Jim McGreevey

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 1 - Rod Blagojevich
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Rod Blagojevich

    S1:E1

    Jake sits down with the still-defiant former Governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich, to try to decode truth from spin in this legendary tale of one of the most corrupt politicians from America’s most corrupt state.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. United States of Scandal Season 1 Episode 2 - Mark Sanford
    8.0/10(22 votes)

    #6 - Mark Sanford

    S1:E2

    In a uniquely personal episode, Jake unpacks the “Appalachian Trail” scandal of his friend and former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and explores the difference between the politician and the man underneath.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 2 - Enron
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Enron

    S2:E2

    Jake questions how far blind faith can go before disaster strikes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 3 - Anita Hill
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Anita Hill

    S2:E3

    Jake meets with Anita Hill to revisit the explosive Supreme Court nomination of Clarence Thomas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 1 - ABSCAM
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #9 - ABSCAM

    S2:E1

    Jake examines the FBI's sting operation ABSCAM, which blurred lines between entrapment and justice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 4 - Lance Armstrong
    6.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Lance Armstrong

    S2:E4

    The downfall of Lance Armstrong reveals how his golden boy image masked a web of lies.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. United States of Scandal Season 2 Episode 5 - Anna Delvey
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Anna Delvey

    S2:E5

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Best Episodes Summary

"John Edwards" is the best rated episode of "United States of Scandal". It scored 8.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Eliot Spitzer".