The BEST episodes of Scandal (2012) season 6

Every episode of Scandal (2012) season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Scandal (2012) season 6!

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: 3/5/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Transfer of Power
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8.14
1473 votes

#1 - Transfer of Power

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/18/2017

As Mellie is being sworn in, the Gladiators find out that there is a traitor standing on the dais and Olivia works to find out who it is.

Directors: Tony Goldwyn
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A Traitor Among Us
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8.13
1723 votes

#2 - A Traitor Among Us

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/23/2017

After discovering new information about the assassination of Frankie Vargas, Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.

Directors: Tom Verica
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Dead in the Water
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8.06
1748 votes

#3 - Dead in the Water

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/6/2017

It’s a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA’s investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
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Survival of the Fittest
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8.05
1850 votes

#4 - Survival of the Fittest

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/26/2017

The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.

Directors: Tom Verica
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The Box
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7.98
1608 votes

#5 - The Box

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/2017

As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.

Directors: Steph Green
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Trojan Horse
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7.93
1650 votes

#6 - Trojan Horse

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/20/2017

Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.

Directors: Jann Turner
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Mercy
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7.91
1661 votes

#7 - Mercy

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/2017

Just when Peus’ iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
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Head Games
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7.91
1490 votes

#8 - Head Games

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/11/2017

While outgoing President Fitz considers his legacy, the Gladiators question what’s next for OPA, and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus’s and the Mystery Woman’s reign of terror.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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A Stomach for Blood
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7.88
1677 votes

#9 - A Stomach for Blood

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/30/2017

The events leading up to election night are retold from Abby’s perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and the explosive secret she’s been keeping.

Directors: Oliver Bokelberg
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The Belt
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7.87
1730 votes

#10 - The Belt

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/16/2017

Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.

Directors: Tom Verica
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Hardball
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7.85
1738 votes

#11 - Hardball

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/2/2017

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.

Writer: Matt Byrne
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They All Bow Down
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7.80
1788 votes

#12 - They All Bow Down

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/9/2017

Jake and Vanessa’s messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas’s assassination is revealed.

Writer: Zahir McGhee
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Extinction
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7.79
1722 votes

#13 - Extinction

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/16/2017

Rowan is caught by surprise when someone from his past resurfaces, and Olivia has to make a life-changing decision about the campaign. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal exactly what happened the night of Francisco Vargas’ assassination.

Directors: Tony Goldwyn
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Fates Worse Than Death
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7.78
1734 votes

#14 - Fates Worse Than Death

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/9/2017

In 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.

Directors: Scott Foley
Writer: Mark Fish
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Tick Tock
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7.60
1443 votes

#15 - Tick Tock

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/2017

As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie’s safety.

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The Decision
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7.20
1656 votes

#16 - The Decision

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/13/2017

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.

Directors: Sharat Raju
Writer: Johanna Lee
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