Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
Writer: Shonda Rhimes
Air date: 2017-01-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.
Writer: Matt Byrne
Air date: 2017-02-02
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After a tight race and shocking conclusion to the election, flashbacks reveal what happened on the campaign trail and just how far Olivia was willing to go to win. Meanwhile, Fitz and Abby are faced with an unprecedented national crisis, and the gladiators are determined to get answers.
Writer: Mark Fish
Air date: 2017-02-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: In the midst of a national crisis, Cyrus’s fate is sealed. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators will stop at nothing to get to the truth.
Writer: Paul William Davies
Air date: 2017-02-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.
Writer: Zahir McGhee
Air date: 2017-03-09
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Jake and Vanessa’s messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas’s assassination is revealed.
Writer: Chris Van Dusen
Air date: 2017-03-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Rowan is caught by surprise when someone from his past resurfaces, and Olivia has to make a life-changing decision about the campaign. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal exactly what happened the night of Francisco Vargas’ assassination.
Writer: Alison Schapker
Air date: 2017-03-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: After discovering new information about the assassination of Frankie Vargas, Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.
Writer: Severiano Canales
Air date: 2017-03-30
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The events leading up to election night are retold from Abby’s perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and the explosive secret she’s been keeping.
Writer: Michelle Lirtzman
Air date: 2017-04-06
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: It’s a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA’s investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.
Writer: Johanna Lee
Air date: 2017-04-13
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life — and the country — would be if she, Mellie and Cyrus had never rigged Fitz's election.
Writer: Jess Brownell
Air date: 2017-04-20
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
Writer: Severiano Canales
Air date: 2017-04-27
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Just when Peus’ iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.
Writer: Austin Guzman
Air date: 2017-05-04
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.
Air date: 2017-05-11
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: While outgoing President Fitz considers his legacy, the Gladiators question what’s next for OPA, and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus’s and the Mystery Woman’s reign of terror.
Writer: Zahir McGhee
Air date: 2017-05-18
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie’s safety.
Writer: Matt Byrne
Air date: 2017-05-18
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.
