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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety prior to the inauguration in the first half of this combined episode.

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

When the Royals visit the White House, President Fitz uses the opportunity to discuss foreign policy. But when a fatal accident causes a rift in the negotiations, it may cause a rift within Fitz and Olivia as well.

A new case takes Olivia out of D.C. and away from Fitz; Abby receives unexpected guidance.

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.

A familiar face returns to help Huck and Quinn deal with the media uproar Olivia is facing. Meanwhile, Jake comes across someone he never expected to see again; and Fitz learns the true value of mercy.

Olivia knows she can't 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.

An outrageous plan is presented to Fitz and Olivia, but it could solve their problems. Meanwhile, Mellie's put on the hot seat when she's asked about her strained marriage; Olivia's team continue to defend her; and Susan Ross seeks advice from David.

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.

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 Huck's help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes he's been shut out of the inner circle,

Olivia is feeling more and more frustrated as she takes on "First Lady" type responsibilities at the White House. Meanwhile, Mellie proves just how powerful she can be and Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan on the winter finale of "Scandal,"

It's 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..

Mellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what that entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency. Meanwhile, Abby and Cyrus are at odds when a profile piece on Fitz comes into question.

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.

Some Secret Service agents get into trouble and seek help from Olivia's team. Meanwhile, Abby struggles to keep Fitz in line; and Jake starts to divulge a few of his secrets.

Olivia continues to spy on Jake while the gladiators have to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Susan and Mellie are feeling the pressure as their campaigns heat up; Abby begins to question Cyrus' motives; and a blast from the past surprises everyone.

When Mellie makes a very public faux pas, Olivia must decide how far she'll go to fix it. Meanwhile, the Gladiators learn valuable intel about Jake's new love interest, and David Rosen seeks advice about his love triangle with Liz North and 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.

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 ...

As Olivia deals with the aftermath of what she's 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 Jake's past and how he first got involved with B6-13.

As Mellie, Susan and Hollis prepare to meet with Florida's 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.

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.

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.

Fitz begins his second term with a plan to make positive changes for the nation. Meanwhile, Mellie has trouble dealing with her son's death; and Olivia's absence leaves a void on her team.

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, Mellie's personal struggle gets national attention.

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...

Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family's reputation. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn realize there is more than they originally thought when it comes to ...

Jake doesn't return Olivia's calls, which distracts her from Catherine's case. Elsewhere, Cyrus continues to get tangled up with Michael; David gets a taste of victory; and Fitz wants answers about Jerry's demise.

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. ...

Unable to believe Jake is guilty, Olivia seeks out Tom for more information; Huck plays with fire.

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 ...

Quinn and Huck uncover West Angola conspiracy, Jake goes after Rowan, Cyrus's explicit photos hit the internet and the President underestimated Andrew.

Olivia is kidnapped and held hostage in an unknown location.

Olivia is still missing and the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her.

Olivia officially goes up for bidding.

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.

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

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 and Associates.

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

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.

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.

Rowan's return raises the stakes for those targeting B613; Fitz needs an important bill passed.

Those trying to take down B613 must take drastic measures to ensure their safety; the nation turns against Mellie, forcing Cyrus to come to her defense.

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 ...

Everything comes to a head in the shocking season finale when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mellie's fate is sealed as the election results are announced.

Olivia learns what her father is capable of.

Flashbacks reveal more about Olivia's relationship with her father.

Mellie and Fitz confess their true feelings.

Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator.

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.

Olivia faces a decision that will affect her White House relationships; Harrison's loyalty is tested; Cyrus and Mellie scheme against Josie Marcus while the team works with her.

In hope of recovering from public backlash, Mellie does a hard-hitting news interview; as Huck pushes Quinn away, her bloodlust threatens to put her in danger.

Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally.

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.

Everyone struggles to face the consequences of their actions now that the truth has been revealed.

James tries to gather information about Sally murdering her husband, meanwhile rumors are going around about Fitz and Olivia having an affair.

Fitz faces a harsh reality when old feelings and jealousy arise at an event; Quinn wants to prove herself; Leo arranges a meeting between Sally and an old friend.

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 ...

Sally arranges a meeting with the NRA, sending the White House into a tailspin; Huck and Olivia come to startling realizations; a surprising person asks Pope and Associates for help.

Fitz and Mellie's children prepare for an interview; Adnan seeks Harrison's help; Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.

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.

The team must spring into action following a security breach; when Fitz's campaign stalls, he thinks about going against Olivia's suggestion; Maya and Adnan plan their next move.

After Cyrus learns of Maya Pope's latest plan to kill President Grant, his hesitance turns the tide of the election.

Information about Quinn's real identity and past is revealed.

Olivia and her team must do some heavy lifting -- literally.

A government employee shocks Olivia by revealing how high the scandal goes.

Olivia is asked by Senator Davis to help locate a missing girl because her parents are his constituents. They find her, she appears to have been the victim of a hit and run. They find the ...

A governor takes the law into his own hands when his wife is raped.

Olivia receives a coded warning that could expose Huck's past.

The team manages a billionaire who seems to have lost his sanity.

The President's shot upon arriving at what is suppose to be his birthday party. Olivia who's there, goes to the hospital. And she recalls moments from her days in the White House. The Vice ...

Olivia helps the vice president.

Olivia and Cyrus gets word that Fitz is awake. So they go to the hospital and see he's still in a coma. Mellie was the one who spread the word that Fitz is awake to stop Hollis and Langston...

Fitz calls a press conference to show that he is able to return to his duties. And we take a look at when during his campaign, when everyone (Cyrus, Mellie and Olivia) were concerned that ...

David after arresting Hollis is prepared to charge him with attempt on the President. Hollis goes to Olivia asking her to handle it. But Olivia doesn't want and goes home and crawls into ...

David learns the truth about the Cytron case.

Cyrus is going to christen his baby and asks Olivia and Fitz to be god parents. David wakes up and finds himself with a woman he met, who is dead. so he calls Olivia and they first try to ...

Olivia is tasked with finding a woman for a Goburnatorial candidate who is rumored to be gay by his family. Fitz wants to rescue the hostages but he has to find out who the leak is. Cyrus ...

When the press learns that a man, whom the White House is considering supporting for the Supreme court, had an affair with one of his students years ago, who is now the CEO of a corporation...

Osbourne, upon learning that Olivia's people are following him, goes to Olivia to find out why. Eventually Fitz learns that he's the mole but he denies it. Hollis Doyle goes to Olivia and ...

After Osborne's suicide everyone thinks it was out of guilt that he was going to be outed as a traitor. The President then goes on TV to say that. But his wife goes to Olivia saying he ...

While Olivia is unconscious in the hospital, Fitz goes and stands by her bedside. Huck has a breakdown after being locked up. He then recalls how he became who he is and how he met Liv.

Mellie has secretly moved into the Blair House and is threatening to reveal his infidelities unless he promises to be loyal to her. And he thinks she's bluffing while Cyrus says they should...

Cyrus is at the center of a big scandal at the White House

As they get closer to uncovering the mole's identity, Olivia and her team find themselves in an increasingly dangerous situation.

A young lawyer starts a new job at a crisis management firm.

Olivia must protect a new client who is under investigation.

The team tries to help a millionaire's son who has been accused of rape.

Olivia and Cyrus get into a heated argument about the Amanda Tanner case.

Olivia and her team help defend the pilot of a plane that crashed.

As Gideon looks into Amanda's past Olivia and Fitz's campaign is revisited.

Olivia and the team rally when Quinn finds herself in a tragic situation.