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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 5
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.2Heavy Is the Head
2015-09-24 · 44mOlivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck are all still dealing with the aftermath of helping Command. Meanwhile, when a visit from the Queen of Caldonia and her family turns into a tragedy, Olivia is hired to make sure the Royal family's private life stays private.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.1Yes
2015-10-01 · 44mThe Pope and Associates team dives into a new case that takes Olivia out of D.C. and away from the President. Meanwhile, back at the White House, Fitz is determined to find who's responsible for causing the latest turn of events, and Abby receives unexpected guidance from a master of damage control as she struggles to catch a break.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.8Paris Is Burning
2015-10-08 · 44mOlivia and Fitz face some very big consequences and Mellie brings in an old friend to make sure she gets her way. Meanwhile, Abby shows Olivia she is fully capable of handling working at the White House.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.9Dog-Whistle Politics
2015-10-15 · 44mEager to get answers, Jake unexpectedly crosses paths with someone he thought he'd never see again. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn recruit a familiar face to help smooth over the media storm surrounding Olivia, and Fitz quickly finds out the true cost of mercy when he discovers not everyone fully supports his actions.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.4You Got Served
2015-10-22 · 44mOlivia knows she can't handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continue to pull strings from the sidelines and Jake is still occupied by a ghost from his past.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.8Get Out of Jail, Free
2015-10-29 · 44mFitz and Olivia are presented with a shocking plan that might just make all of their troubles go away, and Mellie is put through the ringer when confronted about her troubled marriage. Meanwhile, the Gladiators continue to defend Olivia, and Susan Ross turns to David for advice.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.8Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance
2015-11-05 · 44mWhile Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia seems preoccupied keeping her own secrets, and Elizabeth North sets her sights on a new agenda.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 8.1Rasputin
2015-11-12 · 44mIn the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel. Meanwhile, Jake uses Huck's help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes he's been shut out of the inner circle.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.9Baby, It's Cold Outside
2015-11-19 · 44mOlivia feels more frustrated taking on "First Lady" type responsibilities; Mellie proves just how powerful she can be; Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 7.9It's Hard Out Here for a General
2016-02-11 · 44mIt's been six months since Olivia and Fitz have broken up, and they are both handling their newfound freedom in very different ways. Meanwhile, the Pope and Associates team take on a case that could lead to a national crisis.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 7.8The Candidate
2016-02-18 · 44mMellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what that entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency. Meanwhile, Abby and Cyrus are at odds when a profile piece on Fitz comes into question.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 7.2Wild Card
2016-02-25 · 45mWhile Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to mastermind a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Olivia continues to question what exactly Jake is planning in his new role as head of the NSA.
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E13
Episode 13
★ 7.6The Fish Rots from the Head
2016-03-10 · 44mOlivia and the team take on some embattled Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Abby has her hands full trying to keep Fitz in line, and Jake begins to reveal a few secrets of his own.
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E14
Episode 14
★ 7.4I See You
2016-03-17 · 44mThe gladiators have to look after themselves as Olivia spies on Jake. Susan and Mellie's campaigns starts to heat up.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 7.6Pencils Down
2016-03-24 · 44mMellie manages to make a public gaffe whilst Olivia attempts to fix it. David Rosen looks for advice on dealing with his love triangle with Liz and Susan.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 8.0The Miseducation of Susan Ross
2016-03-31 · 44mFollowing the first Republican debate, Olivia is presented with damaging information about an opponent and enlists the Gladiators to verify its authenticity. Meanwhile, David deals with fallout from his dating life, and Cyrus continues to work on his own political agenda.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 8.0Thwack!
2016-04-07 · 44mThe election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 7.7Till Death Do Us Part
2016-04-21 · 44mAs Olivia deals with the aftermath of what she's done, she finally finds out what exactly Jake and Rowan are plotting. But with their plans already in motion, Olivia is forced to make a gut-wrenching attempt to try and stop it. Meanwhile, in flashbacks, we learn more about Jake's past and how he first got involved with B6-13.
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E19
Episode 19
★ 7.3Buckle Up
2016-04-28 · 44mAs Mellie, Susan and Hollis prepare to meet with Florida's governor and vie for her influential endorsement, a spin war between Abby and Olivia threatens to keep their candidates grounded. Meanwhile, Cyrus is faced with a decision that could dramatically alter his future,
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E20
Episode 20
★ 7.7Trump Card
2016-05-05 · 44mOlivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may have made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind his campaign.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 7.3That's My Girl
2016-05-12 · 44mAs each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, Cyrus is presented with damaging information that could alter the presidential race entirely.
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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