Scandal

With the identity of the mole now closer than ever, Olivia and her team are in very real danger.

Cyrus is at the center of a big scandal at the White House; Olivia is betrayed by someone close to her.

After President Fitz picks a Supreme Court judge, he's caught up in an affair with Olivia's new client (guest star Lisa Edelstein). Olivia and Jake (recurring star Scott Foley) continue to see each other.

President Fitz is at odds over who he can trust. While the team at Pope & Associates works with David on a case, a handsome stranger sparks Olivia's interest.

David learns the truth about the Cytron case; Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis and Verna go to extremes to protect themselves.

Olivia unravels as her colleagues learn the truth about the rigged election; Mellie tries to reel Fitz in.

The White House is rocked by more allegations of wrong-doings and flashbacks signal a possible rigged election. Edison makes a shocking accusation in the process.

Huck is held under guard via the Patriot Act while Olivia and the team get assistance from an old friend in trying to free him. Mellie is faced with a compromising situation that could impact the president's future.

Olivia tries to help the vice president while the rest of the associates deal with an unexpected act of betrayal. Cyrus uncovers the truth about James' investigation and is shocked at the findings.

Harrison leads the group as they assist a billionaire whose mental state is questionable. Meanwhile, Olivia helps plan Fitz's 50th birthday party; and James stumbles onto something big as he looks into Cytron

Someone threatens to expose Huck's past, targeting Olivia via coded messages. Meanwhile, Harrison is ordered to take care of a secret that has been exposed. And Fitz and Cyrus are left to deal with James' latest front-page cover story.

After a governor takes the law into his own hands, the team is prepared to help him. James decides to return to his job as a journalist covering the White House, which piques Cyrus and the President's interest.

The parents of a missing college student seek help from Pope & Associates. David gets help on the Cytron case from an unexpected source. Meanwhile, Mellie proves her political prowess in some tense moments with President Fitzgerald.

Olivia is shocked to hear about a scandal from a government employee. Meanwhile, one of Olivia's old partners returns. Quinn's personal background begins to become a question for the team. Cyrus must reign in the president.

Olivia and her team must help a public figure in a compromising position. However, the team picks up the slack as Olivia deals with the ramifications of a jaw-dropping verdict. Cyrus and President Fitzgerald are left to deal with a foreign policy emergency.

Olivia helps a senator who is afraid of becoming a disgrace while Pope & Associates learn more about Quinn's identity.