Scandal — Season 3
Dirty little secrets always come out.
About this season
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.
Episodes (18)
1. It's Handled
8.1Aired 3 October 2013 • 44 min
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, including Olivia, can stand in his way.
2. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
8.2Aired 10 October 2013 • 44 min
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.
3. Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington
8.3Aired 17 October 2013 • 44 min
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.
4. Say Hello to My Little Friend
7.7Aired 24 October 2013 • 44 min
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.
5. More Cattle, Less Bull
8.0Aired 31 October 2013 • 44 min
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.
6. Icarus
8.0Aired 7 November 2013 • 44 min
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.
7. Everything's Coming up Mellie
8.1Aired 14 November 2013 • 44 min
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 bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.
8. Vermont is for Lovers, Too
8.4Aired 21 November 2013 • 44 min
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 possible harm he could inflict on himself.
9. YOLO
8.2Aired 5 December 2013 • 44 min
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.
10. A Door Marked Exit
7.9Aired 12 December 2013 • 44 min
Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.
11. Ride, Sally, Ride
7.2Aired 27 February 2014 • 44 min
The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.
12. We Do Not Touch the First Ladies
7.6Aired 6 March 2014 • 44 min
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.
13. No Sun on the Horizon
7.4Aired 13 March 2014 • 44 min
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.
14. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
7.7Aired 20 March 2014 • 44 min
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.
15. Mama Said Knock You Out
7.9Aired 27 March 2014 • 44 min
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.
16. The Fluffer
7.3Aired 3 April 2014 • 44 min
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.
17. Flesh and Blood
8.0Aired 10 April 2014 • 44 min
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.
18. The Price of Free and Fair Elections
8.3Aired 17 April 2014 • 44 min
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.