Scandal

1. S01E01Sweet BabyApril 5, 2012 6.6In the series premiere, "Sweet Baby," young lawyer Quinn Perkins is offered a job with the crisis management firm Olivia Pope and Associates
2. S01E02Dirty Little SecretsApril 12, 2012 6.7When Pope & Associates' newest client, DC Madam Sharon Marquette, is under investigation, the team needs to do everything possible to ke
3. S01E03Hell Hath No FuryApril 19, 2012 6.6The team reluctantly decides to help a millionaire's son accused of rape, but regardless of the facts, public perception is a hard thing to
4. S01E04Enemy of the StateApril 26, 2012 6.8After the Amanda Tanner case takes a shocking turn, one-time friends Olivia and Cyrus take heated, opposing viewpoints, and Cyrus tries to h
5. S01E05Crash and BurnMay 3, 2012 6.8After a commercial plane crashes, taking the lives of all onboard, Olivia Pope and her "gladiators-in-suits" must defend the pilot from medi
6. S01E06The TrailMay 10, 2012 6.9As Gideon investigates Amanda's past in the present day, scenes from the past reveal the contentious primary race between Fitz and his now-V
7. S01E07Season's bestGrant: For the PeopleMay 17, 2012 7.1When Quinn finds herself in a tragic and compromising position, Olivia and the team rush to her side; all the while, a reluctant Cyrus must

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01White Hat's OffSeptember 27, 2012 7.1Quinn's identity is finally revealed, and the more the Pope & Associates team learn about her past, the more they realize she could be t
2. S02E02The Other WomanOctober 4, 2012 6.8When a public figure is caught in a compromising position, Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting, literally, in order to clean up t
3. S02E03Hunting SeasonOctober 18, 2012 7.1Paranoid government official drops a bombshell on Pope & Associates and even Olivia is caught off-guard with how high up this Scandal go
4. S02E04Beltway UnbuckledOctober 25, 2012 7.3College student goes missing and her grieving parents come to Pope & Associates for help. Meanwhile David is still investigating the Cyt
5. S02E05All Roads Lead to FitzNovember 8, 2012 7.2When the wife of a governor is raped, the governor takes the law into his own hands and then asks Olivia and her team to come in and clean u
6. S02E06Spies Like UsNovember 15, 2012 6.7Olivia receives an anonymous letter containing a coded warning which could expose Huck's dark past. Meanwhile another Pope & Associates
7. S02E07DefianceNovember 29, 2012 7.4Harrison leads the team in managing a billionaire businessman who seems to have lost his sanity; meanwhile, Olivia and the White House prepa
8. S02E08Season's bestHappy Birthday, Mr. PresidentDecember 6, 2012 7.9National tragedy forces Olivia to return to work at the White House. Meanwhile, we learn more about the first few days of Fitz's presidency.
9. S02E09Blown AwayDecember 13, 2012 7.4While working in the White House, Olivia helps Vice President Sally Langston; Cyrus stumbles across the truth about James's secret investiga
10. S02E10One for the DogJanuary 10, 2013 7.2With Huck being held under the Patriot Act, Olivia and the team get unexpected assistance from an old friend. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Mellie
11. S02E11A Criminal, a Whore, an Idiot and a LiarJanuary 17, 2013 7.5Changes continue to rock the White House, as we also flashback to learn more about the rigged election. Meanwhile, things get heated between
12. S02E12Truth or ConsequencesJanuary 31, 2013 7.6After discovering the truth about the rigged White House election, the "Gladiators in Suits" realize that a quickly unraveling Olivia may no
13. S02E13Nobody Likes BabiesFebruary 7, 2013 7.7As David uncovers the truth about the Cytron case, things come to a head for Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis and Verna. Backed into a corner,
14. S02E14Whiskey Tango FoxtrotFebruary 14, 2013 7.9After discovering the truth behind defiance, Fitz is still struggling to figure out whom he can actually trust. Meanwhile Olivia is trying t
15. S02E15Boom Goes the DynamiteFebruary 21, 2013 7.8Olivia and the team are hired by an up and coming politician, Peter Caldwell, but this time instead of fixing a scandal, they're playing hig
16. S02E16Top of the HourMarch 21, 2013 7.6Olivia finds herself in the middle of a media storm, but this time she's on the opposing side of the oval office when Fitz's pick for Suprem
17. S02E17Snake in the GardenMarch 28, 2013 7.5The team find themselves working for the devil when Hollis Doyle's daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom. Meanwhile, David is still in d
18. S02E18Molly, You in Danger, GirlApril 4, 2013 7.8When details from an old case don't add up, Olivia's team must backtrack to figure out if they made a mistake. Worse still, this mistake has
19. S02E19Seven Fifty-TwoApril 25, 2013 7.8Secrets from Huck's life before Pope and Associates are revealed, Olivia and Fitz engage in an emotionally charged conversation, unaware of
20. S02E20A Woman ScornedMay 2, 2013 7.7The team continue their investigation into the mole and make a shocking discovery in the process. Meanwhile Fitz orders Jake to continue to
21. S02E21Any Questions?May 9, 2013 7.6The 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 bet
22. S02E22White Hat's Back OnMay 16, 2013 7.1With the identity of the mole now closer than ever, Olivia and her team are in very real danger. Meanwhile, the latest White House scandal p

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01It's HandledOctober 3, 2013 7.2With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date,
2. S03E02Guess Who's Coming to DinnerOctober 10, 2013 7.1Through flashbacks we learn more about Olivia's estranged relationship with her father. Meanwhile, both the White House and Pope & Assoc
3. S03E03Mrs. Smith Goes to WashingtonOctober 17, 2013 7.0Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie a
4. S03E04Say Hello to My Little FriendOctober 24, 2013 6.8With Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of
5. S03E05More Cattle, Less BullOctober 31, 2013 6.5The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Corresp
6. S03E06IcarusNovember 7, 2013 7.0Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison's allegiance to the Gl
7. S03E07Everything's Coming Up MellieNovember 14, 2013 7.1Mellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, a
8. S03E08Vermont is for Lovers, TooNovember 21, 2013 7.1Olivia and the team try to handle both uncovering the truth behind Operation Remington, while also managing a potential crisis with the Josi
9. S03E09YOLODecember 5, 2013 6.5As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his
10. S03E10A Door Marked ExitDecember 12, 2013 6.6Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.
11. S03E11Ride, Sally, RideFebruary 27, 2014 6.6The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.
12. S03E12We Do Not Touch the First LadiesMarch 6, 2014 6.5Old feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B
13. S03E13No Sun on the HorizonMarch 13, 2014 6.8Well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an ext
14. S03E14Season's bestKiss Kiss Bang BangMarch 20, 2014 7.4Sally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprisin
15. S03E15Mama Said Knock You OutMarch 27, 2014 6.7The Grant children prepare for a live sit down television interview with Fitz and Mellie at the White House. Meanwhile, Adnan looks to Harri
16. S03E16The FlufferApril 3, 2014 6.7Abby steps in as Olivia's proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throw
17. S03E17Flesh and BloodApril 10, 2014 6.9Security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitz's re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against
18. S03E18The Price of Free and Fair ElectionsApril 17, 2014 7.1Election Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Maya's moti

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestRandy, Red, Superfreak and JuliaSeptember 25, 2014 7.0Nearly two months after Olivia and Jake boarded a private jet to stand in the sun together, everything has changed. With another four years
2. S04E02The State of the UnionOctober 2, 2014 6.9In order for Fitz to make the biggest impact with his State of the Union address on gun control, Cyrus sets out to recruit a power couple wh
3. S04E03Inside the BubbleOctober 9, 2014 6.5An old friend returns for help after her daughter goes missing, Cyrus has an awkward run in during a business breakfast, and Jake uses his c
4. S04E04Like Father, Like DaughterOctober 16, 2014 6.7Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family's reputation. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn realize there is more
5. S04E05The KeyOctober 23, 2014 6.5Olivia and the team continue to investigate Catherine's case, but Olivia is distracted when Jake stops returning her calls. Meanwhile, Cyrus
6. S04E06An Innocent ManOctober 30, 2014 6.4Olivia is summoned by a convicted assassin who claims he was wrongly accused, and Mellie becomes intrigued by a former first lady whose stor
7. S04E07Baby Made a MessNovember 6, 2014 7.0Olivia, still unable to believe that Jake is guilty, sets her eyes on Tom for additional information, and when Leo Bergen's newest client ca
8. S04E08The Last SupperNovember 13, 2014 6.7Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down Command. Meanwhile, Huck longs to
9. S04E09Where the Sun Don't ShineNovember 20, 2014 6.9Command is always two steps ahead and everyone in Olivia's life is in danger. Meanwhile, Cyrus is forced to face the consequences of his beh
10. S04E10RunJanuary 29, 2015 6.3The winter premiere picks up right where the finale left off, this time from Olivia's point of view. Exactly what happened when Jake went to
11. S04E11Where's the Black Lady?February 5, 2015 6.0With Olivia still missing, the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her and get her home safely.
12. S04E12Gladiators Don't RunFebruary 12, 2015 6.0Olivia remains one-step ahead of her captures, but she won't be able to keep it up for long. Jake, Huck and Quinn turn to an old friend for
13. S04E13No More BloodFebruary 19, 2015 6.0As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but The White House fears that they may lose her for good.
14. S04E14The Lawn ChairMarch 5, 2015 6.4Tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP.
15. S04E15The Testimony of Diego MuñozMarch 12, 2015 6.7David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and dest
16. S04E16It's Good to Be KinkMarch 19, 2015 6.3Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC's most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears
17. S04E17Put a Ring on ItMarch 26, 2015 6.3When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Me
18. S04E18Honor Thy FatherApril 2, 2015 6.6David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. Meanwhile, a congressman asks Olivia to help his father escape his looming
19. S04E19I'm Just a BillApril 16, 2015 6.7Taking down B613 becomes urgent when Rowan returns to town. Meanwhile, the mayor's wife is killed, and Olivia's asked to handle the fallout;
20. S04E20First Lady Sings the BluesApril 23, 2015 6.5The team taking down B613 is in serious danger and forced to take drastic measures to ensure their safety. In the White House, Mellie is mor
21. S04E21A Few Good WomenMay 7, 2015 6.7Vice President Ross continues to defy the Grant administration when she hires Olivia Pope to defend a woman in the Navy. Meanwhile, Quinn an
22. S04E22You Can't Take CommandMay 14, 2015 6.3Everything comes to a head in the shocking season finale when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mell

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Heavy is the HeadSeptember 24, 2015 5.5Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck are all still dealing wit
2. S05E02YesOctober 1, 2015 6.4"Yes" -- The Pope and Associates team dives into a new case that takes Olivia out of D.C. and away from the President. Meanwhile, back at th
3. S05E03Paris is BurningOctober 8, 2015 7.0Olivia and Fitz face some very big consequences and Mellie brings in an old friend to make sure she gets her way. Meanwhile, Abby shows Oliv
4. S05E04Dog-Whistle PoliticsOctober 15, 2015 7.2A familiar face returns to help Huck and Quinn deal with the media uproar Olivia is facing. Meanwhile, Jake comes across someone he never ex
5. S05E05You Got ServedOctober 22, 2015 6.6Olivia knows she can't handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continu
6. S05E06Get Out of Jail, FreeOctober 29, 2015 6.6An outrageous plan is presented to Fitz and Olivia, but it could solve their problems. Meanwhile, Mellie's put on the hot seat when she's as
7. S05E07Even the Devil Deserves a Second ChanceNovember 5, 2015 6.8While Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia s
8. S05E08RasputinNovember 12, 2015 7.0In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powe
9. S05E09Season's bestBaby, It's Cold OutsideNovember 19, 2015 7.4Olivia is feeling more and more frustrated as she takes on "First Lady" type responsibilities at the White House. Meanwhile, Mellie proves j
10. S05E10It's Hard Out Here for a GeneralFebruary 11, 2016 6.8It's been six months since Olivia and Fitz have broken up, and they are both handling their newfound freedom in very different ways. Meanwhi
11. S05E11The CandidateFebruary 18, 2016 6.7Mellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what that entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency
12. S05E12Wild CardFebruary 25, 2016 6.8While Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to master
13. S05E13The Fish Rots from the HeadMarch 10, 2016 6.5Some Secret Service agents get into trouble and seek help from Olivia's team. Meanwhile, Abby struggles to keep Fitz in line; and Jake start
14. S05E14I See YouMarch 17, 2016 6.8Olivia continues to spy on Jake while the gladiators have to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Susan and Mellie are feeling the pressure as th
15. S05E15Pencils DownMarch 24, 2016 7.0When Mellie makes a very public faux pas, Olivia must decide how far she'll go to fix it. Meanwhile, the Gladiators learn valuable intel abo
16. S05E16The Miseducation of Susan RossMarch 31, 2016 7.0Following the first Republican debate, Olivia is presented with damaging information about an opponent and enlists the Gladiators to verify
17. S05E17Thwack!April 7, 2016 6.6The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens se
18. S05E18Till Death Do Us PartApril 21, 2016 6.6As 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
19. S05E19Buckle UpApril 28, 2016 6.7As Mellie, Susan and Hollis prepare to meet with Florida's governor and vie for her influential endorsement, a spin war between Abby and Oli
20. S05E20Trump CardMay 5, 2016 7.3Olivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may h
21. S05E21That's My GirlMay 12, 2016 6.9As each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, C

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Survival of the FittestJanuary 26, 2017 6.7The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an
2. S06E02HardballFebruary 2, 2017 6.3After a tight race and shocking conclusion to the election, flashbacks reveal what happened on the campaign trail and just how far Olivia wa
3. S06E03Fates Worse Than DeathFebruary 9, 2017 7.2In 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.
4. S06E04The BeltFebruary 16, 2017 6.8Cyrus faces a big challenge, but that does not deter him from trying to prove he's not guilty. Meanwhile, Olivia and her team unearth surpri
5. S06E05They All Bow DownMarch 9, 2017 6.8Jake and Vanessa's messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation a
6. S06E06ExtinctionMarch 16, 2017 6.8Rowan is caught off guard by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Olivia faces a momentous decision regarding the campaign; and flashbacks spot
7. S06E07A Traitor Among UsMarch 23, 2017 6.8Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.
8. S06E08A Stomach for BloodMarch 30, 2017 6.8The events from election night are retold from Abby's perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and an explosive secret she's bee
9. S06E09Dead in the WaterApril 6, 2017 6.8It's a race against time when OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.
10. S06E10The DecisionApril 13, 2017 6.9With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life – and the country – would be if sh
11. S06E11Trojan HorseApril 20, 2017 7.3Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
12. S06E12MercyApril 27, 2017 7.3Peus' iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, but then a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on i
13. S06E13Season's bestThe BoxMay 4, 2017 7.6As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan. Meanwhile, Jake employs surprising tactics to man
14. S06E14Head GamesMay 11, 2017 7.3President Fitz considers his legacy. Meanwhile, the Gladiators question what's next for their team; and Jake finally discovers the motivatio
15. S06E15Tick, TockMay 18, 2017 7.2Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety prior to the inauguration in the first half of this combined episode.
16. S06E16Transfer of PowerMay 18, 2017 7.0In the second half, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes in the final days of his presidency.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Watch MeOctober 5, 2017 7.8One hundred days into Mellie's presidency, Olivia Pope is proving she can run the world; but to avoid an international incident, she may hav
2. S07E02Season's bestPressing the FleshOctober 12, 2017 8.1President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran in a first step toward peace in the Middle East, and in case Mel
3. S07E03Day 101October 19, 2017 7.7During 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 f
4. S07E04Lost GirlsOctober 26, 2017 7.7While Liv is busy running the free world, the team at QPA works with an unexpected client to solve an important case. At the White House, Me
5. S07E05Adventures in BabysittingNovember 2, 2017 6.7Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before; meanwhile, Cyrus is working on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran, and
6. S07E06Vampires and BloodsuckersNovember 9, 2017 7.0The Gladiators come together to celebrate Quinn and Charlie's big day. Back at the White House, Cyrus, Mellie and Jake deal with a new crisi
7. S07E07Something BorrowedNovember 16, 2017 7.2The first half of the epic final season ends with shocking revelations and jaw-dropping events that will leave everyone reeling.
8. S07E08RobinJanuary 18, 2018 6.9After a jaw-dropping midseason finale, "Scandal" returns for the last eleven episodes of the series. On the midseason premiere, the fallout
9. S07E09Good PeopleJanuary 25, 2018 6.4The harrowing events that transpired in Rowan's basement are revealed, from the moment Quinn was kidnapped to the earth-shattering gunshot t
10. S07E10The People v. Olivia PopeFebruary 1, 2018 7.3When Olivia agrees to join Fitz in Vermont for what she thinks will be a relaxing getaway, she is shocked to find that her closest friends h
11. S07E11Army of OneFebruary 8, 2018 6.6Mellie's plans to name Jake as her new chief of staff only propels Olivia to do whatever it takes to make sure that does not happen. Back at
12. S07E12Allow Me to Reintroduce MyselfMarch 1, 2018 7.2In the midst of moving on from the White House, Olivia gets an unexpected visitor in criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating, who seeks h
13. S07E13Air Force TwoMarch 8, 2018 6.9When Cyrus and David embark on a trip to Lisbon for the digital piracy summit, their plane is hacked, leaving their friends and colleagues o
14. S07E14The ListMarch 15, 2018 7.4After Air Force Two's extraordinary safe landing, Cyrus takes his victory lap as America's newest hero, and Mellie demands that the Oval sto
15. S07E15The NoiseMarch 29, 2018 6.9When Charlie is taken into custody for the hijacking of Air Force Two, Quinn is faced with an important choice. Meanwhile, Cyrus is pulling
16. S07E16People Like MeApril 5, 2018 6.9On the heels of her commitment to turn over a new leaf, personal turmoil strikes Olivia once again when Mellie demands that she get rid of C
17. S07E17Standing in the SunApril 12, 2018 6.8Cyrus and Jake's mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie.
18. S07E18Over a CliffApril 19, 2018 7.9With the existence of B613 exposed to the world, the Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake – but how f

Season 7 ranked & reviewed