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Scandal
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
- Created by:
- Shonda Rhimes
- Cast:
- Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Díaz
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 3
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.1It's Handled
2013-10-03 · 44mWith Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled. Meanwhile, Olivia's father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.2Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2013-10-10 · 44mThrough flashbacks we learn more about Olivia's estranged relationship with her father. Meanwhile, both the White House and Pope & Associates are still in the middle of cleaning up the very big and very public mess they created.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 8.3Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
2013-10-17 · 44mA Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.7Say Hello to My Little Friend
2013-10-24 · 44mWith Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of his not so public areas. Meanwhile, Mellie gets involved in her own scandal with Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0More Cattle, Less Bull
2013-10-31 · 44mThe team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington, which could lead to devastating results.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 8.0Icarus
2013-11-07 · 44mOlivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison's allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 8.1Everything's Coming up Mellie
2013-11-14 · 44mMellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, as Cyrus continues to plot against Sally Langston, we learn how Fitz, Mellie and Cyrus became a team. Back at OPA, Huck continues to push Quinn away, but Quinn's bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.4Vermont is for Lovers, Too
2013-11-21 · 44mOlivia and the team try to handle both uncovering the truth behind Operation Remington, while also managing a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign. Meanwhile, Quinn falls further down the rabbit hole with Charlie, and Cyrus creates a plan to take down Sally, but doesn't think of the possible harm he could inflict on himself.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 8.2YOLO
2013-12-05 · 44mAs the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9A Door Marked Exit
2013-12-12 · 44mNow that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.2Ride, Sally, Ride
2014-02-27 · 44mThe White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.6We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
2014-03-06 · 44mOld feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B613 and Leo Bergen sets up a meeting between Sally and an old friend.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.4No Sun on the Horizon
2014-03-13 · 44mA well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.7Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
2014-03-20 · 44mSally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprising person asks for help from Pope and Associates.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.9Mama Said Knock You Out
2014-03-27 · 44mThe Grant children prepare for a live sit down television interview with Fitz and Mellie at the White House. Meanwhile, Adnan looks to Harrison for help and Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 7.3The Fluffer
2014-04-03 · 44mAbby steps in as Olivia's proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Reston's presidential campaign.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.0Flesh and Blood
2014-04-10 · 44mA security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitz's re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against Olivia's advice. Meanwhile, Adnan and Maya continue to plot their next move.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 8.3The Price of Free and Fair Elections
2014-04-17 · 44mElection Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Maya's motives and Charlie makes a very surprising move.
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Kerry Washington
Olivia Pope
Darby Stanchfield
Abby Whelan
Katie Lowes
Quinn Perkins
Guillermo Díaz
Huck
Jeff Perry
Cyrus Beene
Tony Goldwyn
President Fitzgerald Grant
Joshua Malina
David Rosen
Bellamy Young
Mellie Grant
George Newbern
Charlie
Scott Foley
Jake Ballard