The BEST episodes of Scandal (2012) season 7

Every episode of Scandal (2012) season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Scandal (2012) season 7!

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
Standing in the Sun
star
7.95
789 votes

#1 - Standing in the Sun

Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/12/2018

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

Directors: Jann Turner
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Something Borrowed
star
7.84
993 votes

#2 - Something Borrowed

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2017

The first half of the epic final season ends with shocking revelations and jaw-dropping events that will leave everyone reeling.

Directors: Sharat Raju
Writer: Mark Fish
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The Noise
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7.83
775 votes

#3 - The Noise

Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/29/2018

When Charlie is taken into custody for the hijacking of Air Force Two, Quinn is faced with an important choice. Meanwhile, Cyrus is pulling the strings behind closed doors and sets out to recruit Jake to join him on his quest for the White House.

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The List
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7.82
797 votes

#4 - The List

Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/15/2018

After Air Force Two's extraordinary safe landing, Cyrus takes his victory lap as America's newest hero, and Mellie demands that the Oval stop at nothing until justice is served. Meanwhile, Liv tries to bridge the gap with the Gladiators by disclosing her theory behind the hijack and Cyrus's true intentions.

Directors: Greg Evans
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Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself (1)
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7.81
911 votes

#5 - Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself (1)

Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/1/2018

Olivia, in the midst of moving on from the White House and gets an unexpected visitor — criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating, who seeks her help in fast-tracking a judicial reform class action to the United States Supreme Court. However, after Olivia’s recent fall from political grace, it’s going to be more challenging than ever to get the support they need. The crossover continues in How to Get Away with Murder S04E13: Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Directors: Tony Goldwyn
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Army of One
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7.79
881 votes

#6 - Army of One

Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/8/2018

Mellie'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 Papa Pope's house, Quinn becomes restless, wondering just how long Rowan intends to keep her and Robin hidden from the outside world. Meanwhile at QPA, Abby, Huck and Charlie decide that it's time to move forward with new clients when their first case leads to surprising intel.

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Vampires and Bloodsuckers
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7.79
959 votes

#7 - Vampires and Bloodsuckers

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2017

The Gladiators gather to celebrate Quinn and Charlie's wedding day; Cyrus, Mellie, and Jake deal with a new crisis in the Middle East.

Directors: Jann Turner
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People Like Me
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7.75
744 votes

#8 - People Like Me

Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/5/2018

On 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 Cyrus once and for all.

Directors: Joe Morton
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The People v. Olivia Pope
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7.74
890 votes

#9 - The People v. Olivia Pope

Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/1/2018

When 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 have orchestrated a relentless intervention. Back in Washington, Cyrus finally reveals his suspicions to Mellie about Olivia and Jake’s extracurricular activities.

Directors: Kerry Washington
Writer: Ameni Rozsa
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Robin
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7.70
887 votes

#10 - Robin

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/18/2018

The fallout from Rowan’s desperate action affects Quinn's loved ones, including a guilt-ridden Olivia.

Directors: Daryn Okada
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Watch Me
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7.69
1320 votes

#11 - Watch Me

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2017

One hundred days into Mellie’s presidency, Olivia Pope is proving she can run the world; but to avoid an international incident, she may have to make her toughest call yet. Meanwhile, Quinn Perkins & Associates struggle to find their first client.

Directors: Jann Turner
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Pressing the Flesh
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7.68
1190 votes

#12 - Pressing the Flesh

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2017

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.

Directors: Tony Goldwyn
Writer: Matt Byrne
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Adventures in Babysitting
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7.68
1000 votes

#13 - Adventures in Babysitting

Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2017

Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before; Cyrus works on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran; a close watch is kept on President Rashad's niece.

Directors: Oliver Bokelberg
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Air Force Two
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7.68
820 votes

#14 - Air Force Two

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/8/2018

When Cyrus and David embark on a trip to Lisbon for the digital piracy summit, their plane is hacked, leaving their friends and colleagues on the ground little time to save them.

Directors: Valerie Weiss
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Lost Girls
star
7.67
1042 votes

#15 - Lost Girls

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2017

While 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, Mellie prepares for the upcoming Nuclear Summit with President Rashad and Prime Minister Nazari.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
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Day 101
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7.64
1137 votes

#16 - Day 101

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2017

During 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 for the first time in years. Marcus joins the former POTUS to begin important work on the Fitzgerald Grant III Presidential Library.

Directors: Scott Foley
Writer: Zahir McGhee
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Good People
star
7.59
876 votes

#17 - Good People

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/25/2018

The harrowing events that transpired in Rowan’s basement are revealed, from the moment Quinn was kidnapped to the earth-shattering gunshot that rocked Olivia to her core.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
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Over a Cliff
star
7.53
755 votes

#18 - Over a Cliff

Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/2018

With the existence of B613 exposed to the world, the Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake — but how far will they go to get justice?

Directors: Tom Verica
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