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 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 95% Average Rating: 9.12/10 Season Reviews: 21 Fresh: 20 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: Owning its soap-like sensibilities, Scandal creates enticingly addictive narratives, with surprising twists and fascinatingly damaged characters. 91% Average Rating: 9.0/10 Season Reviews: 12 Fresh: 11 Rotten: 1 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: Owning its soap-like sensibilities, Scandal creates enticingly addictive narratives, with surprising twists and fascinatingly damaged characters. AUDIENCE SCORE 89% liked it Average Rating: 4.3/5 User Ratings: 144 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook 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 Eric Mabius as Peter Caldwell Jimmy Kimmel as Himself Leslie Grossman as Lisa 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 Tom Amandes as Governor Reston Pilar Holland as Jennifer Price Lisa Sheridan as Marion Caldwell Damarr Calhoun as Vincent Adam Shapiro as Jesse Tyler Brenda Strong as Joan Reston Warren Thomas as Pastor Drake Eve Gordon as Janet Megeina Tovah as Molly Stephen Collins as Reed Wallace Liz Torrres as Federal Judge Sarah Aldrich as Molly Adria Tennor as Brenda Swan 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 William C. Mitchell as Capt. Bill Sundstrom John Diehl as Ray 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 Mina Badie as Jane Peter Mackenzie as Brad Loeb 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 Stephen Hart as Bureaucrat Malika Williams as Guard 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 Sharon Battle as Doctor No. 2 Jay Jackson as Local News Anchor Michelle Wong as Scene Reporter Tyrees Allen as Dr. Carroll Jack Guzman as Secret Service Agent Claude Knowlton as Waiter Vyvy Nguyen as Hostess Kavita Patil as Doctor No. 4 Keli Daniels as Cable News Anchor 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) End of episode. Did you see THAT coming??!! Jul 18, 2018 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review… Jim Halterman TV Fanatic It's always good for an episode to end on a cliffhanger. Jul 18, 2018 | Full Review… Liane Bonin Starr Uproxx 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 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 It kept me guessing and left me wanting more. May 29, 2018 | Full Review… Jessica Breaux TV Equals 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 View All Critic Reviews (21) Audience Reviews for Scandal: Season 2 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Click the link below to see what others say about Scandal: Season 2! View All 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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