The BEST episodes of Scandal (2012) season 4

Every episode of Scandal (2012) season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Scandal (2012) season 4!

A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation's elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter -- both professionally and personally -- but she can't seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can't quite fix the ones closest at hand -- their own.

Last Updated: 8/30/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Like Father, Like Daughter
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7.87
972 votes

#1 - Like Father, Like Daughter

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2014

Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family’s reputation. Meanwhile, Rowan calls on an old friend to do his dirty work.

Directors: Paul McCrane
Writer: Mark Fish
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Baby Made a Mess
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7.81
966 votes

#2 - Baby Made a Mess

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2014

Olivia, still unable to believe that Jake is guilty, sets her eyes on Tom for additional information, and when Leo Bergen’s newest client causes a gut wrenching reaction, her associates spring into action. Meanwhile, Huck continues to play with fire, Mellie makes a power move and Elizabeth’s shocking alliance is revealed.

Directors: Oliver Bokelberg
Writer: Jenna Bans
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A Few Good Women
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7.79
848 votes

#3 - A Few Good Women

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2015

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.

Directors: Oliver Bokelberg
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An Innocent Man
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7.76
949 votes

#4 - An Innocent Man

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2014

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.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
Writer: Zahir McGhee
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Where the Sun Don't Shine
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7.73
1006 votes

#5 - Where the Sun Don't Shine

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2014

Command is always two steps ahead and everyone in Olivia's life is in danger. Meanwhile, Cyrus is forced to face the consequences of his behavior, and Huck and Quinn finally figure out just what Elizabeth North has been planning, but they might be too late to stop it.

Directors: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Mark Wilding
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The Last Supper
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7.73
921 votes

#6 - The Last Supper

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2014

Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down Command. Meanwhile, Huck longs to connect with his family and Quinn continues tracking Kubiak. Back at the White House, Cyrus’ exploits finally catch up to him, but Elizabeth North's plan is much bigger than anyone ever expected.

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No More Blood
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7.71
859 votes

#7 - No More Blood

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2015

As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but The White House fears that they may lose her for good.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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Gladiators Don't Run
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7.65
805 votes

#8 - Gladiators Don't Run

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/12/2015

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.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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First Lady Sings the Blues
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7.65
869 votes

#9 - First Lady Sings the Blues

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/23/2015

The team taking down B613 is in serious danger and forced to take drastic measures to ensure their safety. In the White House, Mellie is mortified when the nation turns against her and Cyrus is forced to come to her defense.

Directors: David Rodriguez
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You Can't Take Command
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7.58
834 votes

#10 - You Can't Take Command

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2015

Everything comes to a head when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mellie’s fate is sealed as the election results are announced.

Directors: Tom Verica
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The Lawn Chair
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7.58
917 votes

#11 - The Lawn Chair

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2015

A tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP.

Directors: Tom Verica
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Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia
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7.56
1183 votes

#12 - Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2014

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.

Directors: Tom Verica
Watch Now:Amazon
The Key
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7.56
970 votes

#13 - The Key

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2014

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.

Directors: Paul McCrane
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I'm Just a Bill
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7.54
902 votes

#14 - I'm Just a Bill

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/16/2015

With Rowan back in town, the stakes are at an all-time high for the team trying to take down B613. Meanwhile, Olivia gets a call that the mayor’s wife has been murdered and is asked to take on the case. Back in the White House, Fitz needs help getting a very important bill to pass, but when he looks to the VP for support, she proves that she’s not an easy pushover like everyone once thought.

Directors: Debbie Allen
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The State of the Union
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7.54
1134 votes

#15 - The State of the Union

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2014

In 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 who are influential on the issue. Meanwhile, Mellie’s personal struggle gets national attention.

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Inside the Bubble
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7.53
1093 votes

#16 - Inside the Bubble

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2014

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.

Directors: Randy Zisk
Writer: Matt Byrne
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Where's the Black Lady?
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7.51
833 votes

#17 - Where's the Black Lady?

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/5/2015

With Olivia still missing, the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her and get her home safely.

Directors: Debbie Allen
Run
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7.51
863 votes

#18 - Run

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/29/2015

The 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 the bedroom? Who took Olivia and where did she go?

Directors: Tom Verica
It's Good to Be Kink
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7.46
855 votes

#19 - It's Good to Be Kink

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/19/2015

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.

Directors: Paul McCrane
Writer: Matt Byrne
Honor Thy Father
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7.40
867 votes

#20 - Honor Thy Father

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/2/2015

David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. Meanwhile, a congressman asks Olivia to help his father escape his looming death penalty.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
Put a Ring on It
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7.28
890 votes

#21 - Put a Ring on It

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/26/2015

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.

Directors: Regina King
The Testimony of Diego Muñoz
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7.22
909 votes

#22 - The Testimony of Diego Muñoz

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2015

David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and destroy Pope & Associates.

Writer: Mark Fish