Scandal Season 3

Scandal Season 3 has built a devoted audience on and among viewers who want their drama to earn its emotional beats. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Kerry Washington leads a cast that never overplays its hand. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Scandal Season 3 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Scandal Season 3 trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. Olivia and her crew at Pope and Associates continue to guide White House staff through damage control even as suspicion falls on a member of her team. Kerry Washington and Columbus Short lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2013. The performances in Scandal Season 3 do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Viewers drawn to character-driven storytelling will find plenty to sit with in Scandal Season 3. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Kerry Washington is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.

🎬 Scandal Season 3 — Episode Guide

It's Handled

2013-10-03

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, inc...

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

2013-10-10

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.

Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington

2013-10-17

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.

Say Hello to My Little Friend

2013-10-24

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.

More Cattle, Less Bull

2013-10-31

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.

Icarus

2013-11-07

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.

Everything's Coming up Mellie

2013-11-14

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...

Vermont is for Lovers, Too

2013-11-21

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 possi...

YOLO

2013-12-05

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.

E10

A Door Marked Exit

2013-12-12

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

E11

Ride, Sally, Ride

2014-02-27

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

E12

We Do Not Touch the First Ladies

2014-03-06

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.

E13

No Sun on the Horizon

2014-03-13

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...

E14

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

2014-03-20

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.

E15

Mama Said Knock You Out

2014-03-27

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.

E16

The Fluffer

2014-04-03

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.

E17

Flesh and Blood

2014-04-10

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.

E18

The Price of Free and Fair Elections

2014-04-17

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.

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