How Many Episodes Are In Scandal Season 1

Okay, let's talk Scandal. Specifically, season one. How many episodes were there? It’s a simple question, right?

The Great Episode Count Debate

Well, most people say there were only seven. Just seven episodes of Olivia Pope fixing problems? Seems kinda short, doesn't it?

Seven episodes to introduce Olivia Pope and Associates? Seven episodes to get us hooked on Fitz's presidential drama? I'm not so sure.

Here's my unpopular opinion: It felt like more. Way more. I’m sticking to that!

Why Seven Feels Like a Lie

Think about it. Each episode was jam-packed. Plot twists galore! Did you ever take a break? I didn’t!

We met the gladiators: Huck, Quinn, Abby. Each with their own quirks and secrets. All crammed into seven tiny episodes?

And let’s not forget Fitz. The forbidden romance. The constant, dramatic tension. It was too much for seven episodes.

Maybe Shonda Rhimes pulled some time-bending trickery. Perhaps she condensed an entire season's worth of drama into just seven hours. It's the only logical explanation!

Plus, rewatching it now, it’s like a blur. All those twists. All the "scandals" that needed fixing. My mind just refuses to accept seven.

The Conspiracy Theory (Maybe)

Okay, so here’s my theory. What if, what if...there were more episodes that got lost to time? Hidden in a vault somewhere?

Maybe a deleted scene exists. In this scene, Olivia clearly states “I have handled like 25 scandals this week!” That could have been a game changer.

Okay, I'm kidding. Sort of. But wouldn’t that be a Scandal-worthy scandal?

Or maybe it’s just my perception. My brain playing tricks on me. Maybe I binged it so hard and fast that time warped. I feel like I should call Olivia Pope about that.

The Official Answer (Fine, I'll Say It)

Alright, alright. I know. Technically, officially, undeniably, there were seven episodes in Scandal season one.

Wikipedia says it. Google says it. My friends (who aren't as delusional as me) say it. Fine. Seven.

But in my heart? It will always be more. More drama. More twists. More Olivia Pope kicking butt.

Acceptance (Kind Of)

So, seven episodes it is. But don't tell anyone I admitted it. Let’s just say it's a small but mighty season.

A perfectly formed package of political intrigue and forbidden love. Seven episodes that changed television forever. And maybe, just maybe, bent time a little bit.

I’m still not entirely convinced that Huck wasn’t involved in some sort of time manipulation experiment. But hey, that’s just me.

So, rewatch it! Experience the thrill all over again. And tell me it doesn't feel like more than seven episodes. I dare you.

Just don't blame me if you suddenly find yourself questioning the fabric of reality. That's the Scandal effect.