Home > Scandal > Season 2 « TV Series Page Scandal: Season 2 (2012 - 2013) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 Season 6 Season 7 Want to see Episode List Season 2 Scandal Critics Consensus Owning its soap-like sensibilities, Scandal creates enticingly addictive narratives, with surprising twists and fascinatingly damaged characters. 95% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 21 89% Audience Score User Ratings: 146 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 White Hat's Off Air date: Sep 27, 2012 In the Season 2 opener, Quinn's true identity is disclosed to the team. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus make a live TV interview awkward for Fitz; and a senator fears a personal matter is about to become public knowledge, so he wants Olivia's assistance. More 2 The Other Woman Air date: Oct 4, 2012 An act of infidelity gets a public figure in trouble. Meanwhile, Cyrus and Fitz face a foreign-policy crisis; Olivia continues to deal with the consequences of a shocking judicial verdict; and Abby has lingering questions. More 3 Hunting Season Air date: Oct 18, 2012 An overly suspicious government employee shocks the team with a case involving top-ranking people. Meanwhile, lingering questions about Quinn's past cause trouble at the firm; and Olivia's ex-boyfriend reappears, igniting sparks between her and Fitz. More 4 Beltway Unbuckled Air date: Oct 25, 2012 The parents of a missing college student seek help from the firm. Meanwhile, David gets unexpected assistance with a case he's investigating; and Mellie wields her political influence, creating tension for Fitz. More 5 All Roads Lead to Fitz Air date: Nov 8, 2012 A governor seeks revenge after his wife is raped, and then he wants Olivia to do damage control. Elsewhere, Cyrus' husband prepares to return to his career as a political journalist, a move that blindsides Cyrus. More 6 Spies Like Us Air date: Nov 15, 2012 A mysterious letter alludes to Huck's sinister past and warns it may be revealed. Meanwhile, Olivia wants Harrison to contain the damage from a coworker's disclosed secret; and Cyrus and Fitz handle the fallout from James' front-page story. More 7 Defiance Air date: Nov 29, 2012 Harrison leads the group as they assist a billionaire whose mental state is questionable. Meanwhile, Olivia helps plan Fitz's 50th birthday party; and James stumbles onto something big as he looks into Cytron. More 8 Happy Birthday, Mr. President Air date: Dec 6, 2012 Olivia returns to working at the White House in the wake of a national tragedy. Meanwhile, the early days of Fitz's presidency are recalled. More 9 Blown Away Air date: Dec 13, 2012 Olivia provides assistance to the vice president. Meanwhile, one of Olivia's staffers deals with a severe betrayal; and Cyrus uncovers the truth concerning James' mysterious investigation. More 10 One for the Dog Air date: Jan 10, 2013 An old pal assists Olivia and her team as they deal with Huck being detained under the Patriot Act. Meanwhile, Olivia comes to the rescue when Mellie is stuck in a compromising situation; and Olivia and Edison reach a crucial point in their relationship. More Show More Episodes Scandal: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (67) Tv Season Info As the second series of this political drama unfolds, Harrison (Columbus Short) and Abby (Darby Stanchfield) learn who Quinn (Katie Lowes) really is, and Quinn begins to piece together the roles that Olivia (Kerry Washington) and Huck (Guillermo Diaz) played in her obtaining a new identity. Meanwhile, as Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Mellie (Bellamy Young) grow further apart, Fitz gets jealous when Olivia revisits her romance with Senator Davis (Norm Lewis), her ex-fiancé. Cyrus (Jeff Perry) also faces relationship problems when his husband, James (Dan Bucatinsky), returns to work as a journalist and gets a lead from David (Joshua Malina) about a story involving possible voter tampering in the last presidential election. A major mid-season shooting lands one main character in the hospital and another in police custody. Arriving on the scene in the second half of the season is Capt. Jake Ballard (Scott Foley), a man with a past linked to Fitz and a possible future linked to Olivia. Genre: Drama Network: ABC Premiere Date: Sep 27, 2012 Creator: Shonda Rhimes Exec. Producers: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Mark Wilding Cast Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope Columbus Short as Harrison Wright Guillermo Díaz as Huck Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald "Fitz" Grant Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene Joshua Malina as David Rosen Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant Gregg Henry as Hollis Doyle Norm Lewis as Edison Davis Dan Bucatinsky as James Scott Foley as Jacob "Jake" Ballard Debra Mooney as Verna Kurt Fuller as Grayden Osbourne Susan Pourfar as Becky Brenda Song as Alissa Wendy Davis as Kimberly Mitchell Kate Burton as Vice President Sally Langston Sam McMurray as Pat Joe Holt as Defense Secretary George Newbern as Charlie Lisa Edelstein as Sarah Stanner Stoney Westmoreland as Hal Brian Letscher as Tom Steven W. Bailey as Noah Elliot Cullen Douglas as Steve Doherty Patrick Fischler as Arthur "Artie" Hornbacher Jackson Hurst as Senator Jacob Shaw Jay Karnes as Phil Stanner Jimmy Kimmel as Himself Leslie Grossman as Lisa Eric Mabius as Peter Caldwell Virginia Louise Smith as Secretary of State Kate McGregor-Stewart as Mary Kristin Carey as Brooke Foster Lorraine Toussaint as Nancy James Urbaniak as Michael Sylva Sam Page as Will Caldwell Elise Neal as Joanne Stephen Hornyak as Gary Olverman Ann Cusack as Corinne Stark Todd Waring as Peter Mandalynn Carlson as Annie Stanner Pilar Holland as Jennifer Price Tom Amandes as Governor Reston Damarr Calhoun as Vincent Lisa Sheridan as Marion Caldwell Adam Shapiro as Jesse Tyler Warren Thomas as Pastor Drake Brenda Strong as Joan Reston Eve Gordon as Janet Megeina Tovah as Molly Liz Torrres as Federal Judge Stephen Collins as Reed Wallace Adria Tennor as Brenda Swan Sarah Aldrich as Molly April D. Parker as Andie Russell April Parker-Jones as Andie Russell Darian Lopez as Emma Audrey Wasilewski as Alison Becker Adam Lazarre-White as Paul John Diehl as Ray William C. Mitchell as Capt. Bill Sundstrom Josh Clark as Amos Sam Anderson as Sherman Keiko Agena as Britta Charles C. Stevenson Jr. as Judge Milton Kalev Mary Pat Gleason as Betsy Peter Mackenzie as Brad Loeb Mina Badie as Jane Bill Yeager as Norm Jason Dechert as Matt Turner Troy Winbush as Morris Maura Soden as Psychologist Jesse D. Goins as Chief Justice Richard Gilliland as Barry Malika Williams as Guard Stephen Hart as Bureaucrat Samantha Sloyan as Jeannine Creighton James as Alexander Lavich Tiffany Jeneen as Postal Worker Dinora Walcott as Carol Bruno Amato as Stonemason Lonnie Mona Mira as Staffer Mark D. Espinoza as Chairman of Joint Chiefs Jennifer Sommerfield as Teresa Liz Loza as Young Female Reporter Roberto Montesinos as Painter Jerry Ron Ostrow as Sarnoff Scott Roe as Secret Service Agent No. 1 Al Carabello as Parking Valet Ajay Vidure as Young Male Reporter Barry Levy as Secret Service Agent No. 2 Keith Sellon-Wright as Garrett Cole Brice Williams as Doctor No. 1 Jennifer Marsala as Reporter Meghan Maureen McDonough as Older Female Reporter Jay Jackson as Local News Anchor Sharon Battle as Doctor No. 2 Michelle Wong as Scene Reporter Tyrees Allen as Dr. Carroll Jack Guzman as Secret Service Agent Claude Knowlton as Waiter Vyvy Nguyen as Hostess Keli Daniels as Cable News Anchor Kavita Patil as Doctor No. 4 Nichelle Hines as Reporter Ashley Bobbin Bergstrom as Patty Vanessa Zima as Jill Fred Ochs as AA Leader Kevin Ashworth as Reporter Bill Jason Sims-Prewitt as Soldier Jocelyn Ayanna as Prayer Leader Show More Cast Episodes 1 White Hat's Off Air date: Sep 27, 2012 In the Season 2 opener, Quinn's true identity is disclosed to the team. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus make a live TV interview awkward for Fitz; and a senator fears a personal matter is about to become public knowledge, so he wants Olivia's assistance. More 2 The Other Woman Air date: Oct 4, 2012 An act of infidelity gets a public figure in trouble. Meanwhile, Cyrus and Fitz face a foreign-policy crisis; Olivia continues to deal with the consequences of a shocking judicial verdict; and Abby has lingering questions. More 3 Hunting Season Air date: Oct 18, 2012 An overly suspicious government employee shocks the team with a case involving top-ranking people. Meanwhile, lingering questions about Quinn's past cause trouble at the firm; and Olivia's ex-boyfriend reappears, igniting sparks between her and Fitz. More 4 Beltway Unbuckled Air date: Oct 25, 2012 The parents of a missing college student seek help from the firm. Meanwhile, David gets unexpected assistance with a case he's investigating; and Mellie wields her political influence, creating tension for Fitz. More 5 All Roads Lead to Fitz Air date: Nov 8, 2012 A governor seeks revenge after his wife is raped, and then he wants Olivia to do damage control. Elsewhere, Cyrus' husband prepares to return to his career as a political journalist, a move that blindsides Cyrus. More 6 Spies Like Us Air date: Nov 15, 2012 A mysterious letter alludes to Huck's sinister past and warns it may be revealed. Meanwhile, Olivia wants Harrison to contain the damage from a coworker's disclosed secret; and Cyrus and Fitz handle the fallout from James' front-page story. More 7 Defiance Air date: Nov 29, 2012 Harrison leads the group as they assist a billionaire whose mental state is questionable. Meanwhile, Olivia helps plan Fitz's 50th birthday party; and James stumbles onto something big as he looks into Cytron. More 8 Happy Birthday, Mr. President Air date: Dec 6, 2012 Olivia returns to working at the White House in the wake of a national tragedy. Meanwhile, the early days of Fitz's presidency are recalled. More 9 Blown Away Air date: Dec 13, 2012 Olivia provides assistance to the vice president. Meanwhile, one of Olivia's staffers deals with a severe betrayal; and Cyrus uncovers the truth concerning James' mysterious investigation. More 10 One for the Dog Air date: Jan 10, 2013 An old pal assists Olivia and her team as they deal with Huck being detained under the Patriot Act. Meanwhile, Olivia comes to the rescue when Mellie is stuck in a compromising situation; and Olivia and Edison reach a crucial point in their relationship. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Scandal Season 2 All Critics (21) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (1) The heightened stakes manage to raise the rest of the show's game. May 29, 2018 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Les Chappell AV Club Top Critic Scandal... deftly balances soap and suspense. May 29, 2018 | Full Review… Christopher John Farley Wall Street Journal Top Critic Scandalites, the white hat may be back on, but the game has changed, and no one came out of this finale unaltered. May 29, 2018 | Full Review… Lindsey Bahr Entertainment Weekly Top Critic Last night's finale was glorious, as the psychopathic, sycophantic, murderous, heart-attack-inducing personality disorders were on full display. Apr 19, 2018 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Danielle Henderson New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic Scandal won without cheating, pulling off the insane twist... But Scandal's greatest storytelling achievement is the Defiance arc. Apr 19, 2018 | Full Review… Joshua Alston New York Magazine/Vulture Top Critic Scandal is pure escapism for anyone who just wants to escape, but nutritious grist for pop sociology for anyone who wants to gobble down his or her junk food that way, too. Apr 16, 2018 | Full Review… Ken Tucker The Nation It's always good for an episode to end on a cliffhanger. Jul 18, 2018 | Full Review… Liane Bonin Starr Uproxx End of episode. Did you see THAT coming??!! Jul 18, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Jim Halterman TV Fanatic A single word uttered by Olivia (Kerry Washington) proved to be the biggest shocker of all! May 29, 2018 | Full Review… Tierney Bricker E! Online Quinn and Huck are currently the frontrunners for my favorite team at Pope, but you never know! May 29, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Leigh Raines TV Fanatic It kept me guessing and left me wanting more. May 29, 2018 | Full Review… Jessica Breaux TV Equals Obviously this isn't The West Wing. It's lighter, smaller-West Condo!-but still a pleasure. Oct 18, 2017 | Full Review… Tom Gliatto People Magazine View All Critic Reviews (21) Audience Reviews for Scandal: Season 2 Feb 01, 2017 Without the first seasons predictability, scandal truly embraces with it could be. With shocking moments galore. joseph h Aug 27, 2016 It's not as good as the last season but Season 2 has Olivia and her team go up against impossible odds with government conspiracies, political figures, and themselves Huck gets more of a detailed backstory to why he's so stricken by torture and interrogation Olivia and President Grant go back and forth numerous times about their secret relationship kept from the public eye and in the White House More hot topics like matrimony, infidelity, hostile negotiations, and keeping things under wraps put a strain on everyone The world wants to know every detail, the news is only into the hottest stories, and when it comes to marriage pretending is mostly part of the illusion since no one is truly perfect Things like Ballard watching over Olivia and a top secret program called Albatross forces Olivia to go beyond the norm Not all these episodes are perfect but Season 3 could step it up and I'm very anxious to see how far they can stil go Jon C Sep 29, 2015 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! Claudia W Oct 10, 2014 Denna säsong är jag inte färdig med ännu, tycker samma som om förra säsongen: Denna ligger på gränsen till för jobbig för mig att kolla på. Väldigt välgjord och spännande men massor av starka mer eller mindre återhållna känslor. Josefine L May 16, 2014 YES!!!!! SCANDAL!!!!! That's how you do it. That is how you grip an audience and never let them go. I could not wait for the newest episode. Thank you for this season. Characters were more defined, and Olivia Pope sucks us into her world. Luke G Feb 01, 2014 Twists and turns around every corner. Manages to outshine season 1. Abby T Dec 14, 2013 Scandal dares to take things further than you would expect. While the writers could of created a very episodic series focussing on Olivia Popes job, they have instead created a strong reliable story that can still pull from a range of episodic ideas. Kerry Washington is easily the highlight of the series. Her forceful and strong persona moulds into this role but she can still add a sense of emotion, love and loss. Washington's performance is so remarkably real and her commitment to the role is evident. She gives the audience exactly what they want and how they want and can pull off the big twists again adding the sense of reality to them and not making them seem soap opera-ish. Jeff Perry adds another marvellous performance to the scope. Being able to switch from being a comedic to such a dramatic character is something Perry can do fluently. Scandal is one of my highlights of 2013. Its political, but it has heart and warmth. Above all it shows that twists and insanely dramatic plots can be pulled off at the highest of quality through greatly developed characters. Jamie E See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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