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Season 3 – Scandal

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"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes is the creative mind behind this ABC drama. Olivia Pope, a former media consultant to the president, is ready to move on with her life and opens her own crisis-management firm, but she can't seem to shake ties with her past. Olivia's staff includes Quinn Perkins, who has a complicated history, and hacker extraordinaire Huck. As she moves forward it becomes clear that, while her staffers may specialize in cleaning up the lives of other people, they can't seem to do the same for themselves.
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Scandal — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Scandal finds its footing in season three, allowing its characters to blossom and providing the kind of intrigue that makes serialized television so addictive.

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Eric Deggans NPR Many of its plot swings make no sense, and too much of the action is explained by characters in breathless monologues. But for fans of pure soap opera drama, there was no better outlet Nov 22, 2019 Full Review Katie Atkinson Entertainment Weekly One of the night's biggest surprises arrives right out of the gate. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Phil Dyess-Nugent AV Club Both Olivia and Fitz look to be suffering from the world's worst case of cabin fever, and cabin fever is as good a metaphor as any for the show these days. Rated: C+ Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Cory Barker TV.com There's no doubt that Scandal is immensely watchable and entertaining. Even the poorly constructed episodes, like this one, are fun to sit through because of the world and characters that Shonda Rhimes has brought to life. May 29, 2018 Full Review Shannon M. Houston Paste Magazine Scandal's third season finale did just about everything right. Rated: 9/10 May 29, 2018 Full Review Tierney Bricker E! Online Quick, someone find us an inhaler because we're still having trouble breathing after Scandal's season three premiere. May 29, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Scandal finds its footing in season three, allowing its characters to blossom and it shocks without skimping on story and characters. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member That's it I give up... How this thing is making it to its 5th season is beyond me. Somebody must have told the director that sex, blood and screaming sells and she applied it to the letter. It's set like clockwork: stupid dialogue, sex, crazy twists, sex, people shouting for no reason, sex, people getting killed for no reason, sex, stupid dialogue... As for the actors I don't know if the bad overacting is innate or imposed but it felt like they were going to dramatize the act of taking a piss any second : "Fitz, this needs to stop right now! I have to leave you, even if you're the master command of the free world!! Oh kumbaya my lord!!! I have to go, I have no choice, I have drunk too much ice tea and need to pee ASAP!! We must take a rain check on this super secret meeting!!!!" Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Advertised as a political Thriller, this is more like a Political Soap Opera. Annoyingly verbose, almost all characters speak exactly the same, the President of the US rarely stops behaving like an infatuated teenager (Literally, at some point I had to fastforward the redundant pseudo-love scenes between Olivia and Fitz)... There is an interesting story or corruption and intrigue running behind the heavy melodrama, but it remains behind from beginning to end. Oh, and the patriotism...! Don't you hate any narrative which repeats over and over that the US president is the leader of the 'free world'? Obnoxious! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Although sometimes I am entertained by it , It's hard to watch this show.KW overact all the time as super Olivia Pope.The whole plot, a president behaving as a teen in love is hard to swallow...The best surprise is Scott Foley, seriously handsome! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this season 3. I want Fitz to bust with jealousy in season 4. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Scandal is an exciting thrill! The actors are amazing especially Kerry Washington. The plot of the movie is great and each episode leaves you with question and extreme curiosity. This is the best show of the decade. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kerry Washington

Olivia Pope

Columbus Short

Harrison Wright

Guillermo Díaz

Huck

Darby Stanchfield

Abby Whelan

Katie Lowes

Quinn Perkins

Tony Goldwyn

President Fitzgerald Grant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 3, 2013 It's Handled An unexpected allegiance is formed as Pope & Associates and the White House face their biggest scandal; Olivia learns what her father is capable of. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 10, 2013 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Flashbacks reveal more about Olivia's relationship with her father; the White House and Pope & Associates work to clean up the mess they created. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 17, 2013 Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington A mother from the Midwest hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions; Mellie and Fitz confess their true feelings. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 24, 2013 Say Hello to My Little Friend During a struggle to find clients, Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator who has taken explicit photos of himself; Mellie ends up in a scandal of her own with a congresswoman (Lisa Kudrow). Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 31, 2013 More Cattle, Less Bull The team investigates Rep. Josie Marcus; Olivia and Mellie encounter each other at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; Jake and Huck close in on the truth about Operation Remington. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 7, 2013 Icarus 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 14, 2013 Everything's Coming up Mellie 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 21, 2013 Vermont Is for Lovers, Too Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 5, 2013 YOLO Loyalties and relationships are tested as the team gets closer to the truth; Cyrus realizes he may have gone too far. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 12, 2013 A Door Marked Exit Everyone struggles to face the consequences of their actions now that the truth has been revealed. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 27, 2014 Ride, Sally, Ride Sally Langston makes a shocking announcement; Olivia takes on a challenging new role. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 6, 2014 We Do Not Touch the First Ladies 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. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 13, 2014 No Sun on the Horizon Despite being well-prepared, Fitz is thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate; Olivia faces an extremely difficult decision. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 20, 2014 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 27, 2014 Mama Said Knock You Out Fitz and Mellie's children prepare for an interview; Adnan seeks Harrison's help; Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 3, 2014 The Fluffer Abby takes on Olivia's duties at the White House as the team continues its B613 investigation; Reston's campaign faces another hurdle. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 10, 2014 Flesh and Blood 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. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 17, 2014 The Price of Free and Fair Elections The candidates fight to gain votes on Election Day; Olivia considers Maya's motives; Charlie makes an unexpected move. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oliver Bokelberg, Tom Verica, Jeannot Szwarc, Randy Zisk, Julie Anne Robinson, Ava DuVernay, Debbie Allen
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers
Screenwriter
Zahir McGhee, Mark Fish, Mark Wilding, Shonda Rhimes, Chris Van Dusen, Heather Mitchell, Raamla Mohamed, Matt Byrne, Jenna Bans, Peter Noah, Tom Verica
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 3, 2013