Scandal Season 6

Right now you can watch Scandal Season 6 on and — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 611 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Kerry Washington's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Scandal Season 6 earns its spot. Scandal Season 6 trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. The work of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm continues in Season 6 as Fitz leaves office and a new president steps in. Kerry Washington and Darby Stanchfield lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. Scandal Season 6 resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Scandal Season 6 delivers. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Kerry Washington's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

🎬 Scandal Season 6 — Episode Guide

Survival of the Fittest

2017-01-26

The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.

Hardball

2017-02-02

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.

Fates Worse than Death

2017-02-09

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.

The Belt

2017-02-16

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.

They All Bow Down

2017-03-09

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.

Extinction

2017-03-16

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.

A Traitor Among Us

2017-03-23

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.

A Stomach for Blood

2017-03-30

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.

Dead in the Water

2017-04-06

It's a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.

E10

The Decision

2017-04-13

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.

E11

Trojan Horse

2017-04-20

Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.

E12

Mercy

2017-04-27

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.

E13

The Box

2017-05-04

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.

E14

Head Games

2017-05-11

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.

E15

Tick Tock

2017-05-18

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.

E16

Transfer of Power

2017-05-18

In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.