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Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Anatomy of a Scandal

Overall Rating: ★ 7.0

Season 1 - Best Episodes Of Anatomy of a Scandal

(Overall Rating: ★ 7.0)

Episode Ratings & Analysis

Explore season 1 episodes of Anatomy of a Scandal. 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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