Scandal (2012 - 2018)

Scandal

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74%

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Series Info

A former White House communications director opens a Washington, D.C. crisis-management firm in this drama based on the work of crisis manager Judy Smith, whose clients have included Monica Lewinsky and Justice Clarence Thomas.
Creator: Shonda Rhimes

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Seasons

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Critics Consensus: With the aptitude that helped change the face of serialized drama, Scandal concludes its fiery run with unpredictability, heart, and an emphasis on cultural affairs.

2017, ABC, 18 episodes

95%
Critics Consensus: As shocking and thrilling as ever, Scandal eases into its sixth season with as much confidence as Olivia Pope herself.

2017, ABC, 16 episodes

95%
Critics Consensus: Increased pressure on a key couple brings heightened stakes and more exciting twists to Scandal's action-packed, consistently gripping fifth season.

2015, ABC, 21 episodes

95%
Critics Consensus: Romantic tensions and twisty plot lines come to a head to create even more chaos in the delicious political fantasy that is Scandal.

2014, ABC, 22 episodes

95%
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.

2013, ABC, 18 episodes

95%
Critics Consensus: Owning its soap-like sensibilities, Scandal creates enticingly addictive narratives, with surprising twists and fascinatingly damaged characters.

2012, ABC, 22 episodes

87%
Critics Consensus: Scandal is a soapy show about work and love that's over the top but never boring.

2012, ABC, 7 episodes

Cast & Crew

Kerry Washington
Olivia Pope
Guillermo Díaz
Huck
Darby Stanchfield
Abby Whelan
Katie Lowes
Quinn Perkins
Tony Goldwyn
President Fitzgerald Grant
Jeff Perry
Cyrus Beene
Joshua Malina
David Rosen
Bellamy Young
President Mellie Grant
Scott Foley
Jake Ballard
Joe Morton
Rowan Pope
Shonda Rhimes
Betsy Beers
Mark Fish
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Series Details

TV Network: ABC
Premiere Date: Apr 5, 2012
Genre: Drama
Executive Producers: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, Mark Fish, Mark Wilding
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