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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 17 - Standing in the Sun
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    S7:E17

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

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 16 - Transfer of Power
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S6:E16

    In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - Let the Bad Times Roll
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    S8:E22

    The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona's close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Any Questions?
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S2:E21

    The White House is in the middle of its biggest scandal to date and Cyrus is in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, someone close to Olivia betrays her and the team.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S3:E3

    A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Hardball
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S6:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S2:E14

    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.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - If Only You Were Lonely
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    S8:E16

    As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Hunting Season
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S2:E3

    A paranoid government official drops a bombshell on Pope & Associates and even Olivia is caught off-guard with how high up this Scandal goes. Back at the office, unresolved questions about Quinn's background create tension amongst the associates. Meanwhile, despite Cyrus' best efforts to keep a lovesick President under control, things still manage to heat up between Fitz and Olivia when Olivia's old flame returns.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - Paris Is Burning
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S5:E3

    Olivia and Fitz face some very big consequences and Mellie brings in an old friend to make sure she gets her way. Meanwhile, Abby shows Olivia she is fully capable of handling working at the White House.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Hell Hath No Fury
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a millionaire's son is accused of rape, Pope & Associates take the case and find it difficult to change public perception. Olivia must also deal with Amanda Tanner's first request as a client: a meeting with the President.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - No Sun on the Horizon
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S3:E13

    A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 3 - Inside the Bubble
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S4:E3

    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.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Devil Wore Anna
    7.2/10(16 votes)

    S1:E2

    From a yacht off Ibiza to a suite at Paris Fashion Week, Anna's glamorous lifestyle comes into focus as her former friends dish out details to Vivian.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  15. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Pressing the Flesh
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    S7:E2

    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.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - It's Good to Be Kink
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S4:E16

    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.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - Dangerously Close
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E9

    Anna obsesses over her trial style as Vivian covers the proceedings, Rachel takes the stand and defense lawyer Todd implores his client to cooperate.

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    Writer:Matt Byrne

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Matt Byrne Ratings Summary

"Standing in the Sun" is the best rated episode written by Matt Byrne. It scored 8.8/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/12/2018 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Transfer of Power".