The WORST episodes of Scandal (2012)
Every episode of Scandal (2012) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Scandal (2012)!
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 - Trump Card
Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/5/2016
Olivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may have made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind his campaign.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
#5 - Sweet Baby
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2012
Olivia hires Quinn Perkins; On Quinn Perkins' first day, she is given the task of of dealing with a woman's accusation against the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Pope & Associates must prove a decorated war veteran innocent of murder.
#6 - 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - Till Death Do Us Part
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/21/2016
As 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 already in motion, Olivia is forced to make a gut-wrenching attempt to try and stop it. Meanwhile, in flashbacks, we learn more about Jake’s past and how he first got involved with B6-13.
#9 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2013
After discovering the truth behind defiance, Fitz is still struggling to figure out whom he can actually trust. Meanwhile Olivia is trying to move on with her life, and she meets a handsome stranger, Jake Weston, who sparks her interest. But when she and Fitz are forced to be in the same room again, real sparks fly and things get heated. Back at Pope & Associates, the team handles a new case, and for the first time they're working with David Rosen instead of against him.
#10 - 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.
#11 - The Other Woman
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2012
When a public figure is caught in a compromising position, Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting, literally, in order to clean up the mess. But Olivia is still dealing with the ramifications of the judge's jaw-dropping verdict, and Abby continues to push for answers. In the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are forced to deal with a serious foreign policy emergency.
#12 - Spies Like Us
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012
Olivia receives an anonymous letter containing a coded warning which could expose Huck's dark past. Meanwhile another Pope & Associates secret has already been exposed and Olivia asks Harrison to step up and handle it. And in the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are dealing with the ramifications of Cyrus' husband's first front page news story.
#13 - A Criminal, a Whore, an Idiot and a Liar
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/17/2013
Changes continue to rock the White House, as we also flashback to learn more about the rigged election. Meanwhile, things get heated between Olivia and Edison after he makes a shocking accusation.
#14 - 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?
#15 - 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.
#16 - Heavy Is the Head
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2015
Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck are all still dealing with the aftermath of helping Command. Meanwhile, when a visit from the Queen of Caldonia and her family turns into a tragedy, Olivia is hired to make sure the Royal family’s private life stays private.
#17 - You Got Served
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/2015
Olivia knows she can’t handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continue to pull strings from the sidelines and Jake is still occupied by a ghost from his past.
#18 - Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/2015
While Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia seems preoccupied keeping her own secrets, and Elizabeth North sets her sights on a new agenda.
#19 - Rasputin
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/12/2015
In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel. Meanwhile, Jake uses Huck’s help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes he’s been shut out of the inner circle.
#20 - That's My Girl
Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2016
As each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, Cyrus is presented with damaging information that could alter the presidential race entirely.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - Dirty Little Secrets
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/12/2012
Olivia and her team must keep a DC madam's client list under wraps when she comes under investigation, leading to the firm protecting many of DC's most influential. Meanwhile, Quinn must continue to deal with the President's former intern.
#24 - Boom Goes the Dynamite
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2013
Olivia and the team are hired by an up and coming politician, Peter Caldwell, but this time instead of fixing a scandal, they're playing high-powered matchmaker. Meanwhile, David is trying to leave the past behind him, but when he feels like he's being followed, he finally turns to the team at OPA for help. Back at the White House, Fitz is still struggling with whom to trust and how to handle a delicate hostage situation, and Jake just won't take no for an answer when it comes to dating Olivia.
#25 - 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.