Scandal

2012 • ABC
4.8
23.6K reviews
TV-14
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Season 3 episodes (19)

1 It's Handled
10/3/13
Olivia learns what her father is capable of.
2 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
10/10/13
Flashbacks reveal more about Olivia's relationship with her father.
3 Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
10/17/13
Mellie and Fitz confess their true feelings.
4 Say Hello to My Little Friend
10/24/13
Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator.
5 More Cattle, Less Bull
10/31/13
The 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.
6 Icarus
11/7/13
Olivia faces a decision that will affect her White House relationships; Harrison's loyalty is tested; Cyrus and Mellie scheme against Josie Marcus while the team works with her.
7 Everything's Coming Up Mellie
11/14/13
In hope of recovering from public backlash, Mellie does a hard-hitting news interview; as Huck pushes Quinn away, her bloodlust threatens to put her in danger.
8 Vermont is for Lovers, Too
11/21/13
Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally.
9 YOLO
12/5/13
Loyalties and relationships are tested as the team gets closer to the truth; Cyrus realizes he may have gone too far.
10 A Door Marked Exit
12/12/13
Everyone struggles to face the consequences of their actions now that the truth has been revealed.
11 Ride, Sally, Ride
2/27/14
Sally Langston makes a shocking announcement; Olivia takes on a challenging new role.
12 We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
3/6/14
Fitz faces a harsh reality when old feelings and jealousy arise at an event; Quinn wants to prove herself; Leo arranges a meeting between Sally and an old friend.
13 No Sun on the Horizon
3/13/14
A 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.
14 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
3/20/14
Sally arranges a meeting with the NRA, sending the White House into a tailspin; Huck and Olivia come to startling realizations; a surprising person asks Pope and Associates for help.
15 Mama Said Knock You Out
3/27/14
Fitz and Mellie's children prepare for an interview; Adnan seeks Harrison's help; Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.
16 The Fluffer
4/3/14
Abby 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.
17 Flesh and Blood
4/10/14
The team must spring into action following a security breach; when Fitz's campaign stalls, he thinks about going against Olivia's suggestion; Maya and Adnan plan their next move.
18 The Price of Free and Fair Election
4/17/14
Election 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, on the season finale.
102 The Secret is Out
8/25/13
Season-only
Scandalous moments from previous seasons.

About this show

When you get into headline-making trouble, there's only one person to call -- Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington). This former Presidential media relations consultant's firm focuses on protecting the public images of our nation's elite. But sometimes cutting ties with the past isn't so easy.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
23.6K reviews
Andrea M
January 28, 2017
"Strong woman" Olivia pope returns time and time again to her abusive relationships and breathless tirades. This is a show about terrible people doing terrible things. The representation of the political system is laughable at best, and even characters that were upright and just have been thrown under the bus of "everyone does it, so you don't need morals either". I've watched since the beginning, and at this point only do it out of morbid curiosity to see how bad the train wreck of a show will be. Shonda's lost it with this one.
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Angela Yancy
November 9, 2015
If you like a show that pushes adult content then here you go. I personally think it has taken away from the show. Totally loved how strong and fierce Olivia and her team of gladiators were the first season. Nov 2015: I gave it another try this season, and well, just not worth my time. It's a bummer because the strong Olivia that started the show has turned into a character I just don't have interest in watching. Same goes for her disintegrating 'gladiators'.
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A Google user
May 1, 2014
The exact same story of a young woman who has daddy issues. Dad is a spy, but is he a good guy or a bad guy? I swear the only time a female lead is in any TV show she has to have daddy issues and be involved in spying. Almost the same show as "Blacklist" only this one has no James Spader to redeem it. Elements of "House of Cards" are present but lack in actual drama or suspense. Everything that makes "House of Cards" dramatic, suspenseful or even worth watching are absent in this show. They got it all wrong. Predictable and not entertaining.
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