Scandal
The Candidate
Season 5, Episode 11 · Aired 2016-02-18
Synopsis
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.
In the series
This episode is part of Scandal (2012–2018) on ABC.
Olivia Pope’s gladiators — Shondaland live-tweeting as national sport.
Key cast
- Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope
- Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant
- Columbus Short as Harrison Wright
- Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan
- Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins
- Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene