The Best Episodes Written By Matt Byrne

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.8/10(4 votes)

   #1 - Standing in the Sun

   S7:E174/12/2018

   Cyrus and Jake's mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Transfer of Power

   S6:E165/18/2017

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

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   8.4/10(14 votes)

   #3 - Let the Bad Times Roll

   S8:E225/3/2012

   The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona's close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed.

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   8.4/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Any Questions?

   S2:E215/9/2013

   The White House is in the middle of its biggest scandal to date and Cyrus is in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, someone close to Olivia betrays her and the team.

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   8.3/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington

   S3:E310/17/2013

   A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.

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   8.2/10(4 votes)

   #6 - 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.

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   8.1/10(9 votes)

   #7 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

   S2:E142/14/2013

   After discovering the truth behind defiance, Fitz is still struggling to figure out whom he can actually trust. Meanwhile Olivia is trying to move on with her life, and she meets a handsome stranger, Jake Weston, who sparks her interest. But when she and Fitz are forced to be in the same room again, real sparks fly and things get heated. Back at Pope & Associates, the team handles a new case, and for the first time they're working with David Rosen instead of against him.

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   8.1/10(13 votes)

   #8 - If Only You Were Lonely

   S8:E162/23/2012

   As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.

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   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #9 - Hunting Season

   S2:E310/18/2012

   A paranoid government official drops a bombshell on Pope & Associates and even Olivia is caught off-guard with how high up this Scandal goes. Back at the office, unresolved questions about Quinn's background create tension amongst the associates. Meanwhile, despite Cyrus' best efforts to keep a lovesick President under control, things still manage to heat up between Fitz and Olivia when Olivia's old flame returns.

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    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Paris Is Burning

    S5:E310/8/2015

    Olivia and Fitz face some very big consequences and Mellie brings in an old friend to make sure she gets her way. Meanwhile, Abby shows Olivia she is fully capable of handling working at the White House.

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    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Hell Hath No Fury

    S1:E34/19/2012

    When a millionaire's son is accused of rape, Pope & Associates take the case and find it difficult to change public perception. Olivia must also deal with Amanda Tanner's first request as a client: a meeting with the President.

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    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - No Sun on the Horizon

    S3:E133/13/2014

    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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    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Inside the Bubble

    S4:E310/9/2014

    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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    7.2/10(16 votes)

    #14 - The Devil Wore Anna

    S1:E22/11/2022

    From a yacht off Ibiza to a suite at Paris Fashion Week, Anna's glamorous lifestyle comes into focus as her former friends dish out details to Vivian.

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Pressing the Flesh

    S7:E210/12/2017

    President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran in a first step toward peace in the Middle East, and in case Mellie's charm alone doesn't work, Olivia secretly puts Jake to work so that they are armed with a back-up plan. Meanwhile, the team at Quinn Perkins & Associates attends the party in hopes to gain more high-profile clientele.

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    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - It's Good to Be Kink

    S4:E163/19/2015

    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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    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #17 - Dangerously Close

    S1:E92/11/2022

    Anna obsesses over her trial style as Vivian covers the proceedings, Rachel takes the stand and defense lawyer Todd implores his client to cooperate.

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