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Season 5 – 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 5

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Critics Consensus

Increased pressure on a key couple brings heightened stakes and more exciting twists to Scandal's action-packed, consistently gripping fifth season.

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Jessica Derschowitz Entertainment Weekly It feels like early Scandal episodes in the best way. Jun 26, 2018 Full Review Joshua Alston New York Magazine/Vulture Scandal is a political thriller at its core, so the election cycle breathes new life into the story, capitalizing on Mellie's presidential ambitions and exploring the nuances of her professional relationship with Olivia, her former romantic rival. Apr 19, 2018 Full Review Richard Vine Guardian Scandal is a hyperreal night-time soap that plays out with almost cosmic efficiency. Dec 6, 2015 Full Review Samantha Coley Tell-Tale TV Mellie has gone toe to toe with Fitz many times in the past, and I never get tired of watching it. Rated: 4/5 Jun 21, 2018 Full Review Cory Barker TV.com I appreciated how the episode gave fans those loving, intimate moments before diving into some notable, but relatively measured conflict between the two {Olitz]. May 30, 2018 Full Review Rebecca Smith Refinery29 I think blood actually ran to my head. May 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Karis R The show is decent but absurd. I don't mind scandals and all the drama and sex. The characters are all great, well except for one. And sadly thats the main one, Olivia Pope. She is an awful character that is insanely spoiled and out of touch with reality. Yeah they all belong in jail at some point, but Olivia belongs there and needs to answer for her sins more than anyone. I hate when shows make the main character always right and have the character be absolved of their crimes. She has no "white hat" and it's terrible when the writers act like she does. So it's sad that the main character ruined this show. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/25/19 Full Review Audience Member Excelente es muy excelente Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member THIS SHOW SUCKS NOW. ALL THE CHARACTERS HAS NO MIND AT ALL. THERE IS NO REAL STORY OR CONFLICT. OLIVIA IS THE WORST CHARACTER IVE EVER WATCHED. CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY CONTINUED AFTER THIS SEASON. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME THE WRITERS RUINED THIS BEYOND REPAIR. NO STORY LINE NO REALNESS IN CHARACTERS AT ALL. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Scandal is just running out of time and keeps reusing tropes and previous storylines. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A show that did not disappoint. Shonda Rhimes really tells a story around a bonfire of millions of people about the nation that she's building. Outstanding performance for Kerry and my all time favorite character - Huck. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Needs to go back to Basics. OPA was basically Non-Existent. To much focus on the White House, and Presidential Campaigns Rated 3.5 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

Guillermo Díaz

Huck

Darby Stanchfield

Abby Whelan

Katie Lowes

Quinn Perkins

Tony Goldwyn

President Fitzgerald Grant

Jeff Perry

Cyrus

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2015 Heavy Is the Head Olivia and Fitz enjoy their time together, while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck live with the aftermath of aiding Command; Olivia helps the visiting Queen of Caldonia and her family when they experience a tragedy. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 2015 Yes A new case takes Olivia out of D.C. and away from Fitz; Abby receives unexpected guidance as she struggles to catch a break. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 2015 Paris Is Burning Olivia and Fitz face big consequences; Mellie enlists an old friend to ensure she gets her way; Abby shows Olivia she is capable of working at the White House. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 2015 Dog-Whistle Politics Jake crosses paths with someone unexpected; Huck and Quinn call in help to deal with the media storm around Olivia; Fitz discovers the price of mercy. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2015 You Got Served Olivia turns to a surprising source for help; Cyrus and Mellie continue their manipulations from the sidelines; Jake deals with a ghost from the past. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 2015 Get Out of Jail, Free Fitz and Olivia consider a plan that may jettison their troubles; Mellie faces questions about her troubled marriage; the gladiators defend Olivia; Susan Ross asks David for advice. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 2015 Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance Fitz makes a shocking discovery as he tries to win back the American people; Olivia is preoccupied by her own secrets; Elizabeth focuses on a new agenda. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 2015 Rasputin Olivia relies on her instincts when a guest at the White House reveals powerful intel; Fitz negotiates a historic peace deal; Jake needs Huck's help to get closer to his target; Cyrus is shut out of the inner circle. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 2015 Baby, It's Cold Outside Olivia is frustrated as she takes on more responsibilities at the White House; Mellie displays her power; Huck and Jake search for Rowan. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 11, 2016 It's Hard out Here for a General Six months after the demise of Olivia and Fitz's relationship, they deal with being single in very different ways; a case at Pope and Associates could lead to a national crisis. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 18, 2016 The Candidate Mellie turns to Olivia for help; Liz tries to persuade Susan Ross to run for president; a profile piece on Fitz puts Abby and Cyrus at odds. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 25, 2016 Wild Card Cyrus orchestrates his master plan; Elizabeth North uses David to further a scheme of her own; Olivia questions what Jake will do with his new role. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 10, 2016 The Fish Rots From the Head The team takes on a group of Secret Service agents; Abby struggles to keep Fitz in line; Jake starts to reveal some of his secrets. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 17, 2016 I See You The gladiators fend for themselves while Olivia spies on Jake; Susan and Mellie's campaigns begin to heat up; Abby is suspicious of Cyrus' motives. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 24, 2016 Pencils Down After Mellie makes a public gaffe, Olivia tries to fix it; the Gladiators learn about Jake's new romance; David Rosen looks for advice on handling his love triangle with Liz North and Susan Ross. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 31, 2016 The Miseducation of Susan Ross After the Republican debate, Olivia finds damaging intel on an opponent and asks the Gladiators to confirm the information; David deals with consequences of his dating life, and Cyrus continues developing his political agenda. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 7, 2016 Thwack! The election is in full swing but with potential leaks threatening some of the candidates, they have to work together to keep secrets safe. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 21, 2016 Till Death Do Us Part Still dealing with the consequences of her actions, Olivia learns what Jake and Rowan are scheming; Jake's past and how he got involved in B6-13. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 28, 2016 Buckle Up A spin war between Abby and Olivia threatens to keep Mellie and Susan from meeting Florida's governor and seeking her endorsement; Cyrus faces a major decision. Details Episode 20 Aired May 5, 2016 Trump Card Olivia and Abby must team up to try and take down Hollis Doyle; Edison discovers Rowan and Jake are still trying to manipulate his campaign. Details Episode 21 Aired May 12, 2016 That's My Girl Olivia may be in a dire situation as the presidential candidates get ready to announce their running mates; Cyrus has damaging information that could alter the presidential race. Details

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Season Info

Director
Tom Verica, Oliver Bokelberg, Allison Liddi-Brown, Sharat Raju, Jann Turner, Tony Goldwyn, Zetna Fuentes, Regina King
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica
Screenwriter
Heather Mitchell, Zahir McGhee, Mark Fish, Mark Wilding, Shonda Rhimes, Chris Van Dusen, Raamla Mohamed, Severiano Canales, Paul William Davies
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2015