Scandal: Season 6

2017 · 16 episodes · ★ 8.4

What Season 6 of Scandal

The work of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm continues in Season 6 as Fitz leaves office and a new president steps in.

16episodes

Jan 26, 2017premiered

May 18, 2017latest episode

11.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

6x01 Survival of the Fittest
Jan 26, 2017 · 45 min
The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.
Directing: Tom Verica · Writing: Shonda Rhimes · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Kimrie Lewis, Erica Shaffer
6x02 Hardball
Feb 2, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Allison Liddi-Brown · Written by: Matt Byrne · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Asante Jones, Laila Ayad
6x03 Fates Worse than Death
Feb 9, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Scott Foley · Writing: Mark Fish · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Brian Letscher, Dinora Walcott
6x04 The Belt
Feb 16, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Tom Verica · Writing: Paul William Davies · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Kimrie Lewis, Jesse D. Goins
6x05 They All Bow Down
Mar 9, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Millicent Shelton · Writing: Zahir McGhee · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Kate Burton, Zoe Perry
6x06 Extinction
Mar 16, 2017 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Tony Goldwyn · Writing: Chris Van Dusen · Starring: Portia De Rossi, Jay Jackson, Ricardo Chavira, Zoe Perry
6x07 A Traitor Among Us
Mar 23, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Tom Verica · Writing: Alison Schapker · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Susan Pourfar, Zoe Perry
6x08 A Stomach for Blood
Mar 30, 2017 · 44 min · ★ 8.0
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.
Directing: Oliver Bokelberg · Writing: Severiano Canales · Starring: Portia De Rossi, Melanie Hill, Paul Adelstein, Jay Jackson
6x09 Dead in the Water
Apr 6, 2017 · 44 min
It's a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.
Directing: Nicole Cummins-Rubio · Writing: Michelle Lirtzman · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Zoe Perry, Chelsea Kurtz
6x10 The Decision
Apr 13, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Sharat Raju · Writing: Johanna Lee · Starring: Portia De Rossi, Debra Mooney, Dan Bucatinsky, Gregg Henry
6x11 Trojan Horse
Apr 20, 2017 · 44 min
Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
Directing: Jann Turner · Writing: Jess Brownell, Nicholas Nardini · Starring: George Newbern, Portia De Rossi, Mackenzie Astin, Matthew Del Negro
6x12 Mercy
Apr 27, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Nzingha Stewart · Writing: Severiano Canales, Ameni Rozsa · Starring: George Newbern, Paul Adelstein, Zoe Perry, Tessie Santiago
6x13 The Box
May 4, 2017 · 43 min
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.
Directing: Steph Green · Writing: Raamla Mohamed, Austin Guzman · Starring: Jay Jackson, Reece Rios, Zoe Perry, Tessie Santiago
6x14 Head Games
May 11, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Starring: George Newbern, Mackenzie Astin, Khandi Alexander, Jay Jackson
6x15 Tick Tock
May 18, 2017 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Salli Richardson-Whitfield · Writing: Zahir McGhee, Michelle Lirtzman · Starring: George Newbern, Qualiéma Green, Molly Baker, Khandi Alexander
6x16 Transfer of Power Season Finale
May 18, 2017 · 44 min
In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.
Directing: Tony Goldwyn · Writing: Mark Fish, Matt Byrne · Starring: George Newbern, Melanie Hill, Jesse D. Goins, Mackenzie Astin