Scandal
“Dirty little secrets always come out.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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7 Seasons • 124 Episodes
2012 – 2018
Premiered: Thu, Apr 5, 2012
Shonda RhimesLatest Aired Episode
Season 7, Episode 18: “Over a Cliff”
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?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Scandal (ABC) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-12
Cast & Creators
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Kerry Washington
Olivia Pope
Darby Stanchfield
Abby Whelan
Katie Lowes
Quinn Perkins
Guillermo Díaz
Huck
Jeff Perry
Cyrus Beene
Tony Goldwyn
President Fitzgerald Grant
Joshua Malina
David Rosen
Bellamy Young
Mellie Grant
George Newbern
Charlie
Scott Foley
Jake Ballard
Cornelius Smith, Jr.
Marcus Walker
Joe Morton
Eli 'Rowan' Pope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes
Department Leadership Roster
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scandal
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What is Scandal about?
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.
How many seasons does Scandal have?
Scandal comprises 7 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Scandal?
Key cast members in Scandal include Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Díaz, Jeff Perry.
Who created or directed Scandal?
Scandal was developed and directed by Shonda Rhimes.