TV series
Dirty little secrets always come out.
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
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Episode 1
One hundred days into Mellie's presidency, Olivia Pope is proving she can run the world; but to avoid an international incident, she may have to make her toughest call yet. Meanwhile, Quinn Perkins & Associates struggle to find their first client.
Directed by Jann TurnerWritten by Shonda RhimesGuest stars Jay Hernandez, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Molly Baker, Nancy Stafford, Caroline Day, Juanita DeSilva, Shaun Toub
Episode 2
President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran in a first step toward peace in the Middle East, and in case Mellie's charm alone doesn't work, Olivia secretly puts Jake to work so that they are armed with a back-up plan. Meanwhile, the team at Quinn Perkins & Associates attends the party in hopes to gain more high-profile clientele.
Directed by Tony GoldwynWritten by Matt ByrneGuest stars Annabelle Borke, Jay Hernandez, Ron Ostrow, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Luis Alberto Aracena, Dean Norris, Jared Farid Ward
Episode 3
During the first 100 days of Mellie's presidency, Fitz stays out of the limelight in Vermont where he takes up life as an ordinary citizen for the first time in years. Marcus joins the former POTUS to begin important work on the Fitzgerald Grant III Presidential Library.
Directed by Scott FoleyWritten by Zahir McGheeGuest stars Jay Hernandez, Kimrie Lewis, Andy Dubick, Erica Shaffer, Jay Jackson, Luis Alberto Aracena, Katina Forte, Samantha Cutaran
Episode 4
While Liv is busy running the free world, the team at QPA works with an unexpected client to solve an important case. At the White House, Mellie prepares for the upcoming Nuclear Summit with President Rashad and Prime Minister Nazari.
Directed by Nicole Cummins-RubioWritten by Ameni Rozsa, Austin GuzmanGuest stars Jay Hernandez, Kimrie Lewis, Ali Olomi, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Molly Baker, Luis Alberto Aracena, Amol Shah
Episode 5
Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before; Cyrus works on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran; a close watch is kept on President Rashad's niece.
Directed by Oliver BokelbergWritten by Severiano Canales, Tia NapolitanoGuest stars Jay Hernandez, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Dean Norris, Faran Tahir, Medalion Rahimi, Chase Kim, Doreen Calderon
Episode 6
The Gladiators gather to celebrate Quinn and Charlie's wedding day; Cyrus, Mellie, and Jake deal with a new crisis in the Middle East.
Guest stars Jay Hernandez, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Dean Norris, Caroline Day, Shaun Toub, Michael Daruler, Shaan Sharma
Episode 7
The first half of the epic final season ends with shocking revelations and jaw-dropping events that will leave everyone reeling.
Guest stars Jay Hernandez, Erica Shaffer, Molly Baker, Khandi Alexander, Jay Jackson, Caroline Day, Ayumi Iizuka, Michelle Murphy
Episode 8
The fallout from Rowan's desperate action affects Quinn's loved ones, including a guilt-ridden Olivia.
Guest stars Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Dean Norris, Casey Thomas Brown, Sara Boutine, Jon Walburg
Episode 9
The harrowing events that transpired in Rowan's basement are revealed, from the moment Quinn was kidnapped to the earth-shattering gunshot that rocked Olivia to her core.
Directed by Nzingha StewartWritten by Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell, Nicholas NardiniGuest stars Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Luis Alberto Aracena, Tim True
Episode 10
When Olivia agrees to join Fitz in Vermont for what she thinks will be a relaxing getaway, she is shocked to find that her closest friends have orchestrated a relentless intervention. Back in Washington, Cyrus finally reveals his suspicions to Mellie about Olivia and Jake's extracurricular activities.
Guest stars Sumalee Montano, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Molly Baker, Luis Alberto Aracena, Katina Forte, Graciella Evelina Martinez, Didem Erol
Episode 11
Mellie's plans to name Jake as her new chief of staff only propels Olivia to do whatever it takes to make sure that does not happen. Back at Papa Pope's house, Quinn becomes restless, wondering just how long Rowan intends to keep her and Robin hidden from the outside world. Meanwhile at QPA, Abby, Huck and Charlie decide that it's time to move forward with new clients when their first case leads to surprising intel.
Directed by Allison Liddi-BrownWritten by Austin GuzmanGuest stars Erica Shaffer, Molly Baker, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Amrapali Ambegaokar, Jessalyn Gilsig, Kandiss Edmundson, Garrett Morris, Mara Hall
Episode 12
Olivia, in the midst of moving on from the White House and gets an unexpected visitor — criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating, who seeks her help in fast-tracking a judicial reform class action to the United States Supreme Court. However, after Olivia’s recent fall from political grace, it’s going to be more challenging than ever to get the support they need. The crossover continues on How How to Get Away with Murder S04E12 Lahey v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (II).
Directed by Tony GoldwynWritten by Raamla MohamedGuest stars Jonah Aimz, Sumalee Montano, Erica Shaffer, Mike Dolphy, Jay Jackson, Julie Claire, Viola Davis, Tom Irwin
Episode 13
When Cyrus and David embark on a trip to Lisbon for the digital piracy summit, their plane is hacked, leaving their friends and colleagues on the ground little time to save them.
Directed by Valerie WeissWritten by Severiano CanalesGuest stars Julia Morizawa, Scott Hamm Duenas, Kimrie Lewis, Sumalee Montano, Brad Greenquist, Gayla Johnson, Erica Shaffer, Asante Jones
Episode 14
After Air Force Two's extraordinary safe landing, Cyrus takes his victory lap as America's newest hero, and Mellie demands that the Oval stop at nothing until justice is served. Meanwhile, Liv tries to bridge the gap with the Gladiators by disclosing her theory behind the hijack and Cyrus's true intentions.
Directed by Greg EvansWritten by Jess Brownell, Juan Carlos FernandezGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Erica Shaffer, Nancy Stafford, Solea Pfeiffer, Rolando Boyce, Santana Dempsey, Stephanie Hodge, Marquise Brown
Episode 15
When Charlie is taken into custody for the hijacking of Air Force Two, Quinn is faced with an important choice. Meanwhile, Cyrus is pulling the strings behind closed doors and sets out to recruit Jake to join him on his quest for the White House.
Directed by Darby StanchfieldWritten by Raamla Mohamed, Jeremy GordonGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Kimrie Lewis, Erica Shaffer, Molly Baker, Jay Jackson, Reece Rios, Amrapali Ambegaokar, Jessica Knight
Episode 16
On the heels of her commitment to turn over a new leaf, personal turmoil strikes Olivia once again when Mellie demands that she get rid of Cyrus once and for all.
Directed by Joe MortonWritten by Chris Van DusenGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Sumalee Montano, Erica Shaffer, Whitney Hice, Molly Baker, Reece Rios, Dinora Walcott, Jessalyn Gilsig
Episode 17
Cyrus and Jake's mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie.
Directed by Jann TurnerWritten by Mark Fish, Matt ByrneGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Erica Shaffer, Kate Burton, Jay Jackson, Abbi Snee, Rahnuma Panthaky, Kathryn Couillard, Janae Palmer
Episode 18
With the existence of B613 exposed to the world, the Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake – but how far will they go to get justice?
Directed by Tom VericaWritten by Shonda RhimesGuest stars Michael O'Neill, Erica Shaffer, Gregg Henry, Molly Baker, Tom Amandes, Kate Burton, Brian Letscher, Jay Jackson
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Kerry WashingtonOlivia Pope
Columbus ShortHarrison Wright
Darby StanchfieldAbby Whelan
Katie LowesQuinn Perkins
Guillermo DíazHuck
Jeff PerryCyrus Beene
Tony GoldwynPresident Fitzgerald Grant
Joshua MalinaDavid Rosen
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