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.
#1 - 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.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - 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.
#14 - 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.
#15 - 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.
#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.