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Scandal Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Season 6 of the drama series opens with the results of the presidential election: Francisco Vargas (Ricardo Chavira) won, and Mellie (Bellamy Young) has to concede; when the President Elect is assassinated, it's up to Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) to appoint his successor. When Olivia (Kerry Washington) starts suspecting Cyrus (Jeff Perry) of being responsible for the assassination, she starts investigating and finds more secrets and lies that involve Jake (Scott Foley), which might put her in danger. As the season progresses, Rowan (Joe Morton) proves to be an ally to the firm when he reveals that they might have a traitor among them.
Episode 1
Survival of the Fittest
Thu, Jan 19, 2017 59 mins
In the sixth-season opener, the election results come in for the presidential race between Mellie and Francisco, and the outcome proves to be surprising.
Episode 2
Hardball
Thu, Jan 26, 2017 59 mins
Flashbacks from the campaign reveal Olivia's desire to win and the lengths she was willing to go to for a victory. Meanwhile, Fitz and Abby are confronted with an unparalleled national crisis.
Episode 3
Fates Worse Than Death
Thu, Feb 9, 2017 59 mins
Cyrus' fate is sealed in the middle of crisis affecting the entire nation. Meanwhile, Olivia and her team are fiercely determined to uncover the truth.
Episode 4
The Belt
Thu, Feb 16, 2017 59 mins
Cyrus faces a big challenge, but that does not deter him from trying to prove he's not guilty. Meanwhile, Olivia and her team unearth surprising new evidence relating to the evening Frankie got shot.
Episode 5
They All Bow Down
Thu, Mar 9, 2017 59 mins
The campaign is in jeopardy thanks to Jake and Vanessa and their chaotic relationship, so Olivia must take action. Meanwhile, a dramatic revelation concerning Francisco Vargas' assassination comes to light.
Episode 6
Extinction
Thu, Mar 16, 2017 59 mins
Rowan is caught off guard by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Olivia faces a momentous decision regarding the campaign; and flashbacks spotlight the details of Francisco Vargas' assassination.
Episode 7
A Traitor Among Us
Thu, Mar 23, 2017 59 mins
Huck proves his loyalty to Olivia when she asks him to complete a difficult task following the discovery of new information about Frankie Vargas' assassination.
Episode 8
A Stomach for Blood
Thu, Mar 30, 2017 59 mins
The events from election night are retold from Abby's perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and an explosive secret she's been keeping.
Episode 9
Dead in the Water
Thu, Apr 6, 2017 59 mins
It's a race against time when OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.
Episode 10
The Decision
Thu, Apr 13, 2017 59 mins
With the ugly truth of 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.
Episode 11
Trojan Horse
Thu, Apr 20, 2017 59 mins
Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the electoral college vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
Episode 12
Mercy
Thu, Apr 27, 2017 59 mins
Peus' iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, but then a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.
Episode 13
The Box
Thu, May 4, 2017 59 mins
As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan. Meanwhile, Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.
Episode 14
Head Games
Thu, May 11, 2017 59 mins
President Fitz considers his legacy. Meanwhile, the Gladiators question what's next for their team; and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus and the mystery woman's reign of terror.
Episode 15
Tick, Tock
Thu, May 18, 2017 59 mins
Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety prior to the inauguration.
Episode 16
Transfer of Power
Thu, May 18, 2017 59 mins
In the sixth-season finale, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes in the final days of his presidency.
