Scandal: Os Bastidores do Poder (2012)

1 - Heavy is the Head

Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie and Huck are all still dealing with the aftermath of helping Command. Meanwhile, when a visit from the Queen of Caldonia and her family turns into a tragedy, Olivia is hired to make sure the Royal familys private life stays private.

1 - Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia

Nearly two months after Olivia and Jake boarded a private jet to stand in the sun together, everything has changed. With another four years in the White House, Fitz and Cyrus are doing everything they can to make a positive impact on the nation. Meanwhile, Mellie struggles to cope with the loss of her son and the gladiators feel the impact of Olivias absence.

1 - It;s Handled

With Olivias name out there as the Presidents 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, Olivias father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way.

1 - Tirando o Chapéu Branco

Detalhes sobre o passado de Quinn são revelados durante seu julgamento. Um deputado procura a Pope & Associados quando sua vida pessoal está prestes a se tornar um constrangimento público, e Mellie coloca Fitz em uma posição comprometedora durante uma entrevista ao vivo na televisão.

1 - Docinho

Olivia contrata Quinn Perkins; No primeiro dia de Quinn Perkins, ela recebe a tarefa de lidar com a acusação de uma mulher contra o presidente dos Estados Unidos. Enquanto isso, Pope & Associates deve provar que um veterano de guerra condecorado é inocente de assassinato.

2 - Yes

The Pope and Associates team dives into a new case that takes Olivia out of D.C. and away from the President. Meanwhile, back at the White House, Fitz is determined to find whos responsible for causing the latest turn of events, and Abby receives unexpected guidance from a master of damage control as she struggles to catch a break.

2 - The State of the Union

In order for Fitz to make the biggest impact with his State of the Union address on gun control, Cyrus sets out to recruit a power couple who are influential on the issue. Meanwhile, Mellies personal struggle gets national attention.

2 - Guess Who;s Coming to Dinner

Through flashbacks we learn more about Olivias 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.

2 - The Other Woman

When a public figure is caught in a compromising position, Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting, literally, in order to clean up the mess. But Olivia is still dealing with the ramifications of the judges jaw-dropping verdict, and Abby continues to push for answers. In the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are forced to deal with a serious foreign policy emergency.

2 - Segredos Sujos

Quando a nova cliente da Pope e Associados, a cafetina Sharon Marquette, é investigada, a equipe precisa fazer todo o possível para manter sua lista de clientes – repleta de poderosos – em segredo. Enquanto isso, Quinn tem problemas com a ex-estagiária da Casa Branca, Amanda Tanner.

3 - Paris is Burning

Olivia and Fitz face some very big consequences and Mellie brings in an old friend to make sure she gets her way. Meanwhile, Abby shows Olivia she is fully capable of handling working at the White House.

3 - Inside the Bubble

An old friend returns for help after her daughter goes missing, Cyrus has an awkward run in during a business breakfast, and Jake uses his connections to get some answers. Meanwhile, Mellie becomes obsessed with a national news story and David goes to great lengths to prove himself.

3 - Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington

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.

3 - Hunting Season

A paranoid government official drops a bombshell on Pope & Associates and even Olivia is caught off-guard with how high up this Scandal goes. Back at the office, unresolved questions about Quinns background create tension amongst the associates. Meanwhile, despite Cyrus best efforts to keep a lovesick President under control, things still manage to heat up between Fitz and Olivia when Olivias old flame returns.

3 - Não Há Fúria no Inerno

Quando o filho de uma empresária é acusado de estupro, a Pope & Associados aceita o caso e acha difícil mudar a opinião do público. Olivia também deve lidar com o primeiro pedido de Amanda Tanner como cliente: uma reunião com o presidente.

4 - Dog-Whistle Politics

Eager to get answers, Jake unexpectedly crosses paths with someone he thought hed never see again. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn recruit a familiar face to help smooth over the media storm surrounding Olivia, and Fitz quickly finds out the true cost of mercy when he discovers not everyone fully supports his actions.

4 - Like Father, Like Daughter

Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant familys reputation. Meanwhile, Rowan calls on an old friend to do his dirty work.

4 - Say Hello to My Little Friend

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.

4 - Beltway Unbuckled

A DC college student goes missing and her grieving parents come to Pope & Associates for help. Meanwhile David is still investigating the Cytron case and gets help from a very surprising source; and in the White House, Fitz feels the pressure as Mellie proves once again that shes a political powerhouse.

4 - Inimiga do Estado

Uma reviravolta no caso de Amanda Tanner leva Olivia e Cyrus a se enfrentar. Enquanto isso, Olivia e sua equipe ajudam um ditador a localizar sua esposa e filhos que podem ter sido sequestrados, e Quinn sai com um repórter em busca de informações.

5 - You Got Served

Olivia knows she cant handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continue to pull strings from the sidelines and Jake is still occupied by a ghost from his past.

5 - The Key

Olivia and the team continue to investigate Catherines case, but Olivia is distracted when Jake stops returning her calls. Meanwhile, Cyrus falls deeper into the rabbit hole with Michael, David realizes what its like to finally be a winner in DC and Fitz seeks answers to Jerrys death.

5 - More Cattle, Less Bull

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.

5 - All Roads Lead to Fitz

When the wife of a governor is raped, the governor takes the law into his own hands and then asks Olivia and her team to come in and clean up his mess. Meanwhile, both Cyrus and the President are caught off-guard when Cyrus husband, James, decides to return to his career as a journalist covering the White House.

5 - Cair e Queimar

Após a queda de um avião comercial matar todos a bordo, Olivia e a equipe devem defender a piloto das acusações da mídia e das companhias aéreas. Enquanto isso, quando Amanda Tanner desaparece, Huck invoca seu passado sombrio para encontrar seu paradeiro, e Fitz busca a ajuda da vice-presidente para aprovar uma projeto no Congresso, apesar de seu relacionamento distante.

6 - Get Out of Jail, Free

Fitz and Olivia are presented with a shocking plan that might just make all of their troubles go away, and Mellie is put through the ringer when confronted about her troubled marriage. Meanwhile, the Gladiators continue to defend Olivia, and Susan Ross turns to David for advice.

6 - An Innocent Man

Olivia is summoned by a convicted assassin who claims he was wrongly accused, and Mellie becomes intrigued by a former first lady whose stories seem to be strikingly similar to her own. Meanwhile, Elizabeth inches closer to corrupting the White House and Fitz makes a shocking move.

6 - Icarus

Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrisons allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her.

6 - Spies Like Us

Olivia receives an anonymous letter containing a coded warning which could expose Hucks dark past. Meanwhile another Pope & Associates secret has already been exposed and Olivia asks Harrison to step up and handle it. And in the White House, Cyrus and Fitz are dealing with the ramifications of Cyrus husbands first front page news story.

6 - O Rastro

Enquanto Gideon investiga o passado de Amanda Tanner, flashbacks revelam a controversa disputa entre os pré-candidatos Fitzgerald Grant e Sally Langston, o primeiro encontro de Olivia com Fitz na campanha e a formação da equipe da Pope & Associados.

7 - Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance

While Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia seems preoccupied keeping her own secrets, and Elizabeth North sets her sights on a new agenda.

7 - Baby Made a Mess

Olivia, still unable to believe that Jake is guilty, sets her eyes on Tom for additional information, and when Leo Bergens newest client causes a gut wrenching reaction, her associates spring into action. Meanwhile, Huck continues to play with fire, Mellie makes a power move and Elizabeths shocking alliance is revealed

7 - Everything;s Coming up Mellie

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 Quinns bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.

7 - Defiance

Harrison leads the team in managing a billionaire businessman who seems to have lost his sanity; meanwhile, Olivia and the White House prepare to celebrate the Presidents 50th birthday, as James continues to investigate Cytron and discovers something that could change the fate of the country.

7 - Grant: Pelo Povo

Olivia e a equipe se unem para ajudar Quinn em um momento trágico. Cyrus pede ajuda de Olivia depois que uma declaração abala o governo Grant.

8 - Rasputin

In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel. Meanwhile, Jake uses Hucks help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes hes been shut out of the inner circle.

8 - The Last Supper

Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down Command. Meanwhile, Huck longs to connect with his family and Quinn continues tracking Kubiak. Back at the White House, Cyrus exploits finally catch up to him, but Elizabeth Norths plan is much bigger than anyone ever expected.

8 - Vermont is for Lovers, Too

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 doesnt think of the possible harm he could inflict on himself.

8 - Happy Birthday, Mr. President

A national tragedy forces Olivia to return to work at the White House. Meanwhile, we learn more about the first few days of Fitzs presidency.

9 - Baby, It;s Cold Outside

Olivia feels more frustrated taking on First Lady type responsibilities; Mellie proves just how powerful she can be; Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan.

9 - Where the Sun Don;t Shine

Command is always two steps ahead and everyone in Olivias life is in danger. Meanwhile, Cyrus is forced to face the consequences of his behavior, and Huck and Quinn finally figure out just what Elizabeth North has been planning, but they might be too late to stop it, on the winter finale.

9 - YOLO

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.

9 - Blown Away

While working in the White House, Olivia helps Vice President Sally Langston; Cyrus stumbles across the truth about Jamess secret investigation; and one of Olivias associates struggles to come to terms with a shocking betrayal.

10 - It;s Hard Out Here for a General

Its been six months since Olivia and Fitz have broken up, and they are both handling their newfound freedom in very different ways. Meanwhile, the Pope and Associates team take on a case that could lead to a national crisis.

10 - Run

The winter premiere picks up right where the finale left off, this time from Olivias point of view. Exactly what happened when Jake went to the bedroom? Who took Olivia and where did she go?

10 - A Door Marked Exit

Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.

10 - One for the Dog

With Huck being held under the Patriot Act, Olivia and the team get unexpected assistance from an old friend. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Mellie out of a very compromising situation that could affect Fitzs future, and her relationship with Edison reaches a boiling point.

11 - The Candidate

Abby e Cyrus enfrentam-se devido a um perfil de Fitz. Enquanto isso, Mellie quer a ajuda de Olivia, mas não sabe ao certo o que isso acarreta. Liz tenta persuadir Susan Ross para se tornar um candidato presidencial.

11 - Where;s the Black Lady?

With Olivia still missing, the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her and get her home safely.

11 - Ride, Sally, Ride

The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.

11 - A Criminal, a Whore, an Idiot and a Liar

Changes continue to rock the White House, as we also flashback to learn more about the rigged election. Meanwhile, things get heated between Olivia and Edison after he makes a shocking accusation.

12 - Wild Card

While Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to mastermind a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Olivia continues to question what exactly Jake is planning in his new role as head of the NSA.

12 - Gladiators Don;t Run

As the gladiators watch from a far, countries around the world begin to bid on Olivia Pope. Meanwhile, Andrew and Fitz go toe to toe.

12 - We Do Not Touch the First Ladies

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.

12 - Truth or Consequences

After discovering the truth about the rigged White House election, the Gladiators in Suits realize that a quickly unraveling Olivia may not always wear the white hat. Meanwhile, Mellie is forced to take extreme measures to try and reel Fitz in.

13 - The Fish Rots from the Head

Olivia and the team take on some embattled Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Abby has her hands full trying to keep Fitz in line, and Jake begins to reveal a few secrets of his own.

13 - No More Blood

As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but The White House fears that they may lose her for good.

13 - No Sun on the Horizon

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.

13 - Nobody Likes Babies

As David uncovers the truth about the Cytron case, things come to a head for Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis and Verna. Backed into a corner, the five conspirators go to extremes and, in some cases, unconscionable lengths to protect themselves and/or the ones they love.

14 - I See You

The gladiators have to look after themselves as Olivia spies on Jake. Susan and Mellies campaigns starts to heat up.

14 - The Lawn Chair

A tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP.

14 - Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

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.

14 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

After discovering the truth behind defiance, Fitz is still struggling to figure out whom he can actually trust. Meanwhile Olivia is trying to move on with her life, and she meets a handsome stranger, Jake Weston, who sparks her interest. But when she and Fitz are forced to be in the same room again, real sparks fly and things get heated. Back at Pope & Associates, the team handles a new case, and for the first time theyre working with David Rosen instead of against him.

15 - Pencils Down

Mellie manages to make a public gaffe whilst Olivia attempts to fix it. David Rosen looks for advice on dealing with his love triangle with Liz and Susan.

15 - The Testimony of Diego Muñoz

David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and destroy Pope & Associates.

15 - Mama Said Knock You Out

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.

15 - Boom Goes the Dynamite

Olivia and the team are hired by an up and coming politician, Peter Caldwell, but this time instead of fixing a scandal, theyre playing high-powered matchmaker. Meanwhile, David is trying to leave the past behind him, but when he feels like hes being followed, he finally turns to the team at OPA for help. Back at the White House, Fitz is still struggling with whom to trust and how to handle a delicate hostage situation, and Jake just wont take no for an answer when it comes to dating Olivia.

16 - The Miseducation of Susan Ross

Following the first Republican debate, Olivia is presented with damaging information about an opponent and enlists the Gladiators to verify its authenticity. Meanwhile, David deals with fallout from his dating life, and Cyrus continues to work on his own political agenda.

16 - Its Good to Be Kink

Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DCs most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellies sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations.

16 - The Fluffer

Abby steps in as Olivias proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Restons presidential campaign.

16 - Top of the Hour

Olivia finds herself in the middle of a media storm, but this time shes on the opposing side of the oval office when Fitzs pick for Supreme Court Justice is caught in a torrid affair with Livs new client, high-powered CEO Sarah Stanner. Meanwhile, Olivia and Jake continue their flirtatious relationship, while Huck takes Quinn under his wing and Harrison and Abby try to figure out where they stand with their friendship. Back in the White House, Cyrus and Mellie continue to fight for Fitzs attention, but someone else may already have it.

17 - Thwack!

The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves.

17 - Put a Ring on It

When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Meanwhile, David takes the first step in executing his plan to take down B613.

17 - Flesh and Blood

A security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitzs re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against Olivias advice. Meanwhile, Adnan and Maya continue to plot their next move.

17 - Snake in the Garden

The team find themselves working for the devil when Hollis Doyles daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom. Meanwhile, David is still in danger and is forced to seek shelter at Pope & Associates; Olivia and Jake take their flirtatious relationship to the next level even as the President continues to rely on Jake for intel; in the White House, Cyrus will stop at nothing to get back into the Presidents good graces; and Mellies claws come out when she tells Fitz he needs to make some changes.

18 - Till Death Do Us Part

As Olivia deals with the aftermath of what shes done, she finally finds out what exactly Jake and Rowan are plotting. But with their plans already in motion, Olivia is forced to make a gut-wrenching attempt to try and stop it. Meanwhile, in flashbacks, we learn more about Jakes past and how he first got involved with B6-13.

18 - Honor Thy Father

David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. Meanwhile, a congressman asks Olivia to help his father escape his looming death penalty.

18 - The Price of Free and Fair Elections

Election Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Mayas motives and Charlie makes a very surprising move.

18 - Molly, You in Danger, Girl

When details from an old case dont add up, Olivias team must backtrack to figure out if they made a mistake. Worse still, this mistake has potentially put them all in serious danger. Meanwhile, Olivia and Jakes relationship starts to heat up, while at the White House Fitz and Mellies relationship hits a new low.

19 - Buckle Up

As Mellie, Susan and Hollis prepare to meet with Floridas governor and vie for her influential endorsement, a spin war between Abby and Olivia threatens to keep their candidates grounded. Meanwhile, Cyrus is faced with a decision that could dramatically alter his future,

19 - I;m Just a Bill

With Rowan back in town, the stakes are at an all-time high for the team trying to take down B613. Meanwhile, Olivia gets a call that the mayors wife has been murdered and is asked to take on the case. Back in the White House, Fitz needs help getting a very important bill to pass, but when he looks to the VP for support, she proves that shes not an easy pushover like everyone once thought.

19 - Seven Fifty-Two

While Olivia engages in an emotion-filled conversation with Fitz, her team works to help one of their own. Cyrus becomes skeptic towards his husband and Mellie is near to bringing the white house down.

20 - Trump Card

Olivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may have made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind his campaign.

20 - First Lady Sings the Blues

The team taking down B613 is in serious danger and forced to take drastic measures to ensure their safety. In the White House, Mellie is mortified when the nation turns against her and Cyrus is forced to come to her defense.

20 - A Woman Scorned

The team continue their investigation into the mole and make a shocking discovery in the process. Meanwhile Fitz orders Jake to continue to protect Olivia, who is still very much in danger, and back at the White House Mellies ultimatum forces Cyrus into the role of fixer.

21 - That;s My Girl

As each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, Cyrus is presented with damaging information that could alter the presidential race entirely.

21 - A Few Good Women

Vice President Ross continues to defy the Grant administration when she hires Olivia Pope to defend a woman in the Navy. Meanwhile, Quinn and Huck must do what they do best to get answers about B613 and Mellies campaign for Senate continues to be a struggle.

21 - Any Questions?

The White House is in the middle of its biggest scandal to date and Cyrus is in the eye of the storm. Meanwhile, someone close to Olivia betrays her and the team.

22 - You Can;t Take Command

Everything comes to a head when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mellies fate is sealed as the election results are announced.

22 - White Hat;s Back On

With the identity of the mole now closer than ever, Olivia and her team are in very real danger. Meanwhile, the latest White House scandal pushes Cyrus to his limits.