E01
Episode 1
Lady Cho masks her unease when Lord Yoo takes a young concubine for an heir. Later, she writes to her cousin Cho Won with an idea.
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The Scandal
EndedFirst aired 2026-09-18Netflix
Drama · Romance · History
In Joseon's world of rank and reputation, an aristocratic wife and an infamous libertine pull a reserved lady into a scheme where love turns dangerous.
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8 listed episodes across 1 season. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.
Season 1 8 episodes
E02
Episode 2
Lady Cho and Cho Won, the era's most notorious seducer, begin a dangerous game. They set their sights on a virtuous woman who may not bend so easily.
E03
Episode 3
Cho Won approaches Hui-yeon directly, stirring her grief and testing her faith. He then provokes Lady Cho with a move that could give him the upper hand.
E04
Episode 4
Cho Won once hid his longing for Lady Cho with nights spent with courtesans, yet the void remained. As he pursues Hui-yeon, his facade begins to fade.
E05
Episode 5
Lady Cho exploits So-ok's secret feelings for another man. Meanwhile, complicated emotions overwhelm Cho Won as his relationship with Hui-yeon deepens.
E06
Episode 6
Lady Cho warns Cho Won that the bet will stain his honor and family name — but he vows to see their dangerous game through as feelings grow.
E07
Episode 7
Cho Won and Hui-yeon grow closer as they enjoy a brief respite together away from the public eye — until a royal order threatens their peace.
E08
Episode 8
As the scheme spirals out of control, Lady Cho faces a reckoning with Cho Won and Hui-yeon. How far will she go to see her plan through to the end?
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