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Best Episodes Of Anatomy of a Scandal

Overall Rating: ★ 7.0

Best Episodes Of Anatomy of a Scandal

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.0)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Anatomy of a Scandal, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.

Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.

1 Seasons
6 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Best Episodes
S1E5 - Episode 5 ★ 7.5
S1E3 - Episode 3 ★ 7.3
S1E4 - Episode 4 ★ 7.3
Worst Episodes
S1E6 - Episode 6 ★ 6.8
S1E1 - Episode 1 ★ 7.1
S1E2 - Episode 2 ★ 7.1
★ 7.5/10 (672 votes)
#1

Episode 5

S1:E5

Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James and Holly.

★ 7.3/10 (699 votes)
#2

Episode 3

S1:E3

Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.

★ 7.3/10 (682 votes)
#3

Episode 4

S1:E4

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.

★ 7.1/10 (847 votes)
#4

Episode 1

S1:E1

James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.

★ 7.1/10 (743 votes)
#5

Episode 2

S1:E2

Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.

★ 6.8/10 (704 votes)
#6

Episode 6

S1:E6

Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.

★ 6.8/10 (704 votes)
#1

Episode 6

S1:E6

Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.

★ 7.1/10 (847 votes)
#2

Episode 1

S1:E1

James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.

★ 7.1/10 (743 votes)
#3

Episode 2

S1:E2

Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.

★ 7.3/10 (699 votes)
#4

Episode 3

S1:E3

Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.

★ 7.3/10 (682 votes)
#5

Episode 4

S1:E4

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.

★ 7.5/10 (672 votes)
#6

Episode 5

S1:E5

Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James and Holly.

★ 7.1/10 (847 votes)

Episode 1

S1:E1

James scrambles to mitigate the scandal's impact, while a devastated but determined Sophie remembers happier moments and Kate debates her next move.

★ 7.1/10 (743 votes)

Episode 2

S1:E2

Sophie feels the fallout from the accusations swirling around James, who rallies a longtime friend for support. Kate prepares for her first witness.

★ 7.3/10 (699 votes)

Episode 3

S1:E3

Kate questions Olivia about what happened in the elevator as Sophie reels from new information about James and pressure mounts on the prime minister.

★ 7.3/10 (682 votes)

Episode 4

S1:E4

Needing time to think, Sophie takes the kids to the countryside. Kate's off her game in court. Memories surface of James' long-ago encounter with Holly.

★ 7.5/10 (672 votes)

Episode 5

S1:E5

Ahead of a critical day in court, Kate confides in a friend as Sophie pieces together the night she attended a university party with James and Holly.

★ 6.8/10 (704 votes)

Episode 6

S1:E6

Sophie's suspicions crystallize after James discloses more details of that fateful night at Oxford. An apprehensive Kate awaits the verdict.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 7.2 6
★ 7.5 Episode 5
★ 6.8 Episode 6
Sienna Miller
Rupert Friend
Michelle Dockery
Naomi Scott
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Cast & Crew

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