'Scandal' season 4 may be the last of the series. Last season, it was the only scripted TV show on ABC that was up in the ratings year-to-year. Will this show's audience continue to grow or will the numbers start to fall? It's highly unlikely to be cancelled but, it seems to be uncertain knowing the current low ratings of the show. How quickly will it be renewed for a fifth season?

'Scandal' has been a great TV series. In fact, it is one of the one of the biggest commercial success stories possible. But what happened to this beloved show since spring?

TV ratings has a comprehensive report 'Scandal' Season 4 ratings. In the report, 'Scandal' rating indicates that the season has kept on falling. It can be noticed that after the January 29, 2015 episode, the ratings had started to flop. Last March 19 episode garnered 2.4 rating, then followed by 2.33 and the latest episode aired last April 2 had only gotten a 2.09 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

If that is so, what could be reason for the show's declining condition? There are many speculations around including the NCAA basketball, creative slump and Daylight savings. Also, many fans expressed also their sentiments regarding the story's direction of the 'Scandal' season 4 is not too fantastic as the third's.

Many fans said that the show was very good until the Season 4. Some would want to bring back Olivia and the President's relations. Though, many are still hoping for the writers of the show to take it to a different direction as soonest time as possible.

Regarding the NCAA basketball, CarterMatt reports that it is not sure that there is a huge crossover audience between college sports and Olivia Pope.

Meanwhile, many also feared that the season may be the last one, as the latest 'Scandal' season 4 spoilers indicate that it feels like the show is going to be end soon. And, as far as renewal is concerned, the network has yet to release it's verdict despite we are only 4 episodes away.

'Scandal' season 4 episode 19 is scheduled to air next week, Thursday night, April 16^th. The official teaser synopsis reads like this: "Papa Pope is back! But taking down daddy could be the end for Olitz." Olivia is seen having to face the realization that taking down her father might not be as easy as she had hoped.

What do you think the reason for "Scandal" Season 4 lower ratings: Competition, the direction of the story, Daylight Savings Time, or others?