Scandal
Thwack!
Season 5, Episode 17 · Aired 2016-04-07
Synopsis
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 keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves.
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