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Scandal: Season 5

21 episodes · first aired Sep 24, 2015

Following major upheaval at the White House and beyond, Olivia must shore up her decimated team and move forward in a changed landscape.

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1 Heavy Is the Head Sep 24, 2015 · 44m Olivia 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…
2 Yes Oct 1, 2015 · 44m The 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…
3 Paris Is Burning Oct 8, 2015 · 44m Olivia 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…
4 Dog-Whistle Politics Oct 15, 2015 · 44m Eager 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…
5 You Got Served Oct 22, 2015 · 44m Olivia 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…
6 Get Out of Jail, Free Oct 29, 2015 · 44m Fitz 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…
7 Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance Nov 5, 2015 · 44m While 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…
8 Rasputin Nov 12, 2015 · 44m In 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…
9 Baby, It's Cold Outside Nov 19, 2015 · 44m Olivia 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.
10 It's Hard Out Here for a General Feb 11, 2016 · 44m It'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…
11 The Candidate Feb 18, 2016 · 44m Mellie 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…
12 Wild Card Feb 25, 2016 · 45m While 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…
13 The Fish Rots from the Head Mar 10, 2016 · 44m Olivia 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.
14 I See You Mar 17, 2016 · 44m The gladiators have to look after themselves as Olivia spies on Jake. Susan and Mellie's campaigns starts to heat up.
15 Pencils Down Mar 24, 2016 · 44m Mellie 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.
16 The Miseducation of Susan Ross Mar 31, 2016 · 44m Following 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…
17 Thwack! Apr 7, 2016 · 44m The 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…
18 Till Death Do Us Part Apr 21, 2016 · 44m As 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…
19 Buckle Up Apr 28, 2016 · 44m As 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…
20 Trump Card May 5, 2016 · 44m Olivia 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…
21 That's My Girl May 12, 2016 · 44m As 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…