Scandal: Season 3

2013 · 18 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 3 of Scandal

Season 3 kicks off when the media leaks that Olivia Pope is the lover of President Fitzgerald Grant. She and her firm must come up with an emergency plan against the clock alongside Fitz and Mellie, while clients start to walk away. Soon new fronts open up: Mellie gets caught in her own scandal with Congresswoman Josie Marcus, and the team investigates Operation Remington, whose consequences could be disastrous. Olivia, Huck, Jake, Cyrus and the rest of the gladiators keep the White House standing while suspicion falls on someone within their own team.

18episodes

Oct 3, 2013aired

Apr 17, 2014Latest episode

13.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 It's Handled
Oct 3, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled. Meanwhile, Olivia's father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way.
Written by Shonda Rhimes, Tom Verica · Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Samantha Sloyan, Erin Chambers
3x02 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Oct 10, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.2
Through flashbacks we learn more about Olivia's estranged relationship with her father. Meanwhile, both the White House and Pope & Associates are still in the middle of cleaning up the very big and very public mess they created.
Directing: Allison Liddi-Brown · Writer: Heather Mitchell · Starring: Joe Morton, Norm Lewis, Samantha Sloyan, Steven W. Bailey
3x03 Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
Oct 17, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.3
A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc · Written by Matt Byrne · Starring Joe Morton, Ron Ostrow, Erica Shaffer, Cynthia Stevenson
3x04 Say Hello to My Little Friend
Oct 24, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
With Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of his not so public areas. Meanwhile, Mellie gets involved in her own scandal with Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus.
Directing: Oliver Bokelberg · Writer: Mark Fish · Starring: Joe Morton, Kimrie Lewis, Melora Hardin, Patrick Fabian
3x05 More Cattle, Less Bull
Oct 31, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington, which could lead to devastating results.
Directed by Randall Zisk · Written by Jenna Bans · Starring Joe Morton, Erin Chambers, Stoney Westmoreland, Michael C. Mahon
3x06 Icarus
Nov 7, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison's allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her.
Directing: Julie Anne Robinson · Starring: George Newbern, Joe Morton, Teri Reeves, Lisa Kudrow
3x07 Everything's Coming up Mellie
Nov 14, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.1
Mellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, as Cyrus continues to plot against Sally Langston, we learn how Fitz, Mellie and Cyrus became a team. Back at OPA, Huck continues to push Quinn away, but Quinn's bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.
Directed by Michael Katleman · Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Barry Bostwick, Jack Coleman
3x08 Vermont is for Lovers, Too
Nov 21, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.4
Olivia and the team try to handle both uncovering the truth behind Operation Remington, while also managing a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign. Meanwhile, Quinn falls further down the rabbit hole with Charlie, and Cyrus creates a plan to take down Sally, but doesn't think of the possible harm he could inflict on himself.
Starring: George Newbern, Joe Morton, Lisa Kudrow, Sally Pressman
3x09 YOLO
Dec 5, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 8.2
As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far.
Starring: George Newbern, Joe Morton, Jack Coleman, Yara Shahidi
3x10 A Door Marked Exit Mid-Season Finale
Dec 12, 2013 · 44 min · ★ 7.9
Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.
Directing: Tom Verica · Starring: George Newbern, Joe Morton, Kimrie Lewis, Erica Shaffer
3x11 Ride, Sally, Ride
Feb 27, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Kimrie Lewis, Dan Bucatinsky
3x12 We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
Mar 6, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
Old feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B613 and Leo Bergen sets up a meeting between Sally and an old friend.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Dan Bucatinsky, Gregg Henry
3x13 No Sun on the Horizon
Mar 13, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.4
A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.
Writer: Matt Byrne · Starring: George Newbern, Joe Morton, Julia Cho, Dan Bucatinsky
3x14 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Mar 20, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.7
Sally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprising person asks for help from Pope and Associates.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Julia Cho, Dan Bucatinsky
3x15 Mama Said Knock You Out
Mar 27, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.9
The Grant children prepare for a live sit down television interview with Fitz and Mellie at the White House. Meanwhile, Adnan looks to Harrison for help and Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.
Directed by Tony Goldwyn · Written by Zahir McGhee · Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Dylan Minnette, Mackenzie Astin
3x16 The Fluffer
Apr 3, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 7.3
Abby steps in as Olivia's proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Reston's presidential campaign.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Samantha Sloyan, Kimrie Lewis
3x17 Flesh and Blood
Apr 10, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
A security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitz's re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against Olivia's advice. Meanwhile, Adnan and Maya continue to plot their next move.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Dylan Minnette, Nazanin Boniadi
3x18 The Price of Free and Fair Elections Season Finale
Apr 17, 2014 · 44 min · ★ 8.3
Election Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Maya's motives and Charlie makes a very surprising move.
Starring George Newbern, Joe Morton, Erica Shaffer, David Grant Wright