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Season 7 – 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 7

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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.

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Eric Deggans NPR Nov 25, 2019
More than a guilty pleasure, Scandal's success was proof of the power of female viewers, especially black women. Go to Full Review Diane Shipley Guardian Oct 2, 2018
Looking back, the real Scandal was that anyone kept watching. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com Jun 21, 2018
If this was a sort-of farewell to the Shondaland brand at its height, Scandal delivered an hour that felt very much in keeping with what preceded it, which is what any good finale should aspire to do. Go to Full Review Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Dec 21, 2022
3/5
There are plenty of campy moments here in season 7. Along with the usual amount of political intrigue and subterfuge, there is a lot of drama. Along with a soupcon of social commentary. Go to Full Review Christine Orlando TV Fanatic Jun 21, 2018
4.4/5
I have little doubt it will be fun to take the ride. Go to Full Review Lauren Busser Tell-Tale TV Jun 21, 2018
3/5
I am enjoying this Olivia Pope. When she sets her sights on something, she goes for it, and she's starting out strong this season with a clear view of what she wants. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul G @Fred1963 17 hrs ago This is an exceptional achievement - it's actually worse than Series 6! Hard to believe that this isn't intended as parody. Literally zero redeeming features.... See more Aldo G @RT54480587 Aug 1, 2025 I get the appeal of a prime-time drama aimed at primarily female viewers, but I don't get the appeal of Scandal See more kelly ann T @RT97823547 Apr 20, 2024 Season 7 is unwatchable. When the main character is so grating you wish someone would murder her so you can be put out of your misery, it's time to call it quits. Terrible, terrible writing. Some show runners don't seem to understand why people watch their shows and decide to destroy every quality that made people show up in the first place. This isn't Breaking Bad. These writers just aren't talented enough for that type of character arc and no one was watching the show for its antihero themes in the first place. Shonda Rhimes creates romance dramas, that's it. When she forgets that, her shows become a train wreck. See more Elise W @RT34930766 Sep 9, 2023 Did watch scandal until 2023. It was soooo good, couldn't wait for the next season. Until, Seasons 6 and 7. So disappointed but we powered through to get it over with. The new Olivia ruined the show. Mellie and Huck were the only characters we liked at the end. See more May 6, 2020 Absolutely horrible writing, this show was so amazing and they definitely turned it into something completely different. Olivias character development was murdered by the writers. The only thing thing good about this season that felt like the old scandal was the crossover episodes with how to get away with murder. The last episode was just awful and rushed. See more Nov 11, 2019 The final season was a disappointment. I won't post spoilers though. See more Read all reviews
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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 Beene

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 5, 2017 Watch Me One hundred days into Mellie's presidency, Olivia faces her toughest call yet as she works to avoid an international incident; Quinn Perkins & Associates struggle to find their first client. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 12, 2017 Pressing the Flesh President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashranin, a first step toward peace in the Middle East; hoping to gain more high-profile clientele, the team at Quinn Perkins & Associates attends the party. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 19, 2017 Day 101 During the first 100 days of Mellie's presidency, Fitz stays out of the limelight and takes up life as an ordinary citizen; Marcus begins important work on the Fitzgerald Grant III Presidential Library. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 26, 2017 Lost Girls The team at QPA works with an unexpected client to solve an important case; Mellie prepares for the upcoming Nuclear Summit. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 2, 2017 Adventures in Babysitting Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before; Cyrus works on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran; a close watch is kept on President Rashad's niece. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2017 Vampires and Bloodsuckers The Gladiators gather to celebrate Quinn and Charlie's wedding day; Cyrus, Mellie, and Jake deal with a new crisis in the Middle East. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2017 Something Borrowed Shocking revelations leave everyone reeling. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 18, 2018 Robin The fallout from Rowan's action affects Quinn's loved ones, including Olivia. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 25, 2018 Good People The harrowing events that transpired in Rowan's basement are revealed, from the moment Quinn was kidnapped to the earth-shattering gunshot that rocked Olivia to her core. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 1, 2018 The People v. Olivia Pope Olivia agrees to join Fitz in Vermont for what she thinks will be a relaxing getaway, but her friends have orchestrated an intervention; Cyrus finally reveals his suspicions to Mellie about Olivia and Jake's extracurricular activities. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 8, 2018 Army of One Mellie's plans to name Jake as her new chief of staff push Olivia to make sure that does not happen; Quinn wonders how long Rowan intends to keep her and Robin hidden; Abby, Huck and Charlie decide that it's time to move forward. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 1, 2018 Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself Olivia gets an unexpected visit from criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating, who seeks her help in fast-tracking a judicial reform class action to the United States Supreme Court. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 8, 2018 Air Force Two When Cyrus and David embark on a trip to Lisbon for the digital piracy summit, their plane is hacked, leaving their friends and colleagues on the ground little time to save them. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 15, 2018 The List After Air Force Two's extraordinary safe landing, Mellie demands that they stop at nothing until justice is served; Liv tries to bridge the gap with the Gladiators by disclosing her theory behind the hijack and Cyrus' true intentions. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 29, 2018 The Noise When Charlie is taken into custody for the hijacking of Air Force Two, Quinn is faced with an important choice; Cyrus sets out to recruit Jake to join him on his quest for the White House. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 5, 2018 People Like Me On the heels of her commitment to turn over a new leaf, personal turmoil strikes Olivia once again when Mellie demands that she get rid of Cyrus. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 12, 2018 Standing in the Sun Cyrus and Jake's mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 19, 2018 Over a Cliff The Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice to take down Cyrus and Jake. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jann Turner, Tony Goldwyn, Oliver Bokelberg, Tom Verica, Daryn Okada
Executive Producer
Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Mark Fish
Screenwriter
Mark Fish, Shonda Rhimes, Chris Van Dusen, Ameni Rozsa, Tia Napolitano, Matt Byrne, Zahir McGhee, Austin Guzman, Raamla Mohamed, Severiano Canales, Juan Carlos Fernandez, Jeremy Gordon
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2017
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