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Olivia lets Fitz know that 23 people cant leave the White House whenever he works late at the Oval Office. They go home when he does. Actually, the leader of the free world is only half-working. Sure hes mulling over the situation in East Sudan, but hes really just there to make his nightly call to Olivia. She wants him to stop doing this. At least, thats what she says when the phone rings again. Only its not Fitz on the line. Its Nancy Drake, the wife of Americas Pastor, Marvin Drake. Shes calling because her husband is missing.
Olivia assembles the team. They track Pastor Drake to a hotel where hes found dead on a bed. But wait, theres more! The muffled sound of the handcuffed woman trapped under his oversized, naked body lets us know that the good pastor was into some fairly kinky stuff. The ladys name is Anna and she has no interest in the hush money Harrison offers her. Huck details the items he needs to dispose of the pastors body. Olivia lets him know that they only need to move the big guy, not dismember him. Soooo much easier.
After Pastor Drake is secretly transported back home, Olivia learns that Anna was the pastors mistress for 15 years. By all indications, shes a saint of a woman who just happened to be in love with a married man. Anna wants six million dollars to keep quiet. A stunned Olivia isnt about to ask Nancy Drake for such an outrageous amount of cash until Anna summons her son. The boy is the spitting image of his pastor dad. Let the negotiations begin!
Abby handles Pastor Drakes funeral arrangements while Harrison pays off all the hotel employees. The goal is to keep the mans legacy intact. Thats why a financial deal is also reached with Anna. The only problem is that the government wants to perform an autopsy. Theyll likely learn that Drake didnt die at home. U.S. Attorney David isnt about to grant Olivia the favor of calling the whole thing off. So, our favorite fixer asks Fitz for help. Actually, she demands that he help her. She also wants him to let her go.
A disturbing photo of a mass grave filled with young bodies has Fitz asking for military options regarding East Sudan. Something about this doesnt smell right to Cyrus. He notices a pensive look on the face of a junior analyst named Matt Turner. The kid is stunned when the President of the United States steps into his broom closet of an office. Matt explains that the crops seen in the background of the mass grave photo prove that this is not a shot that was taken three days ago in East Sudan. Fitz knows the CIA director is behind this. Thats why he asks for his immediate resignation as the photo is deemed to be a fraud.
Things have been particularly icy between Fitz and Mellie lately. Speaking of the First Lady, she pays her respects to Nancy Drake who whispers that her husband had a mistress. Mellie asks for some alone time with the grieving widow. She understands how this woman feels. She also knows that even though her husband cheated on her, they are still partners. She needs to bury the man she married. Everything seems to be on track for a smooth funeral until Olivia learns that Anna now wants more money. In truth, what she really wants is a chance to say goodbye to the man she loved.
As Pastor Drakes funeral is about to begin, Olivia lets Nancy know that Anna would like to attend the service with her son. Fitz gives a stirring eulogy for a man whose legacy will remain unblemished. After the mass, Nancy invites Anna and her son to walk out of the church by her side. As for Fitz, he softens a bit with Mellie when she asks for his forgiveness on the car ride back to the White House. Its a very tender moment that ends as fast as it began. Fitz gets back to work on his side of the presidential limo after having entered into an uneasy truce with his wife.
Quinn secretly skips out of Washington to head back home to Oakland. She meets with her father, who is only mildly supportive of her plight. Quinn was obviously hoping for more from him. She visits the rundown hotel where she was abducted two years ago. Shes not alone. Huck is there to sympathize with her situation, as he is battling his own demons at the moment. He convinces Quinn to come home to DC.
David is livid when he learns the autopsy on Pastor Drake was called off. He knows Olivia is behind it. The hits just keep on coming for our favorite U.S. Attorney when Davids boss sends him on a mandatory leave of absence. Thats not going to stop him from trying to figure out just what went down with the whole Quinn Perkins fiasco.
In random news, James wants a baby, but Cyrus doesnt have it in him to care for another child. Hes way too busy taking care of the United States of America. In Hucks world, hes been attending AA meetings even though the thing he has a thirst for isnt booze or drugs. As for Olivia, she stares at the phone when another late night call comes in. She knows who it is. Thats why she doesnt answer.
Olivia preps Supreme Court Justice Verna Thornton for a TV interview. Once they get some alone time, they share an update on the Quinn situation. Verna admits that part of her wishes they would have let her hang in court. Its clear that the Supreme Court Justice and Olivia Pope share a secret. Its apparently a big one, as Verna believes Quinn Perkins could bring down their entire government.
David Rosen is obsessed with Quinn's case. (from ABC.com)
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The moment Olivia Pope steps into her car in a dark parking garage, she know shes not alone. Someone is in the backseat. Olivia screams for the intruder to get out. He does as she wishes, but not before begging for help regarding a government conspiracy. Olivia guns her car up the garage ramp. She screeches to a halt when the panicked man screams that they know about the late night calls shes been getting from the West Wing. Alarms are suddenly blaring in Olivias head.
Artie Hornbacher is a low-level data entry specialist for the NSA. He stole a program called Thorngate to prove that the government is spying on American citizens. Theres a good chance Artie is cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, but Olivia digs into his story just to be sure. As it turns out, the guy is legit. The team assembles in a safe house while Huck hacks into Thorngate. The program self-destructs moments after they see an unaware Cyrus chatting inside the White House. Big Brother really is watching. Everyone!
Harrison and Abby head off to track down a woman named Monica who was on the Thorngate development team. They need this lady to corroborate Arties story until Huck can hack into the NSA to get the program back. Too bad Monica is dead in her apartment from what looks to be a suicide. The black sedan parked outside suggests that maybe Artie isnt paranoid enough. In other news, Olivia meets with a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Edison Davis. These two have obviously known each other for many years. Edison warns Olivia to stay away from the NSA.
As Mellie folds some new baby clothes sent to her by the Queen of England (yes, they are some really fancy baby clothes), she lets her husband know that its nice how the two of them are getting along now. Cyrus has also noticed that Fitz has been happy lately. At least, hes been acting happy. Fitzs exterior mood takes a dark turn once he learns that the NSA may have a whistleblower regarding Thorngate. He gets even more upset upon seeing a photo of Edison Davis meeting with Olivia. Cyrus knows his boss is a ticking time bomb.
Fitz is not the greatest shot when it comes to duck hunting. Still, its an activity he must engage in from time to time for political reasons. This particular hunting trip gets personal as two secret service agents deliver Olivia to the woods. Fitz must first fit her with some proper footwear before they have a private chat. Its the most stimulating, fervor-filled, uncomfortably silent shoe-fitting ever. The Cinderella moment ends when Fitzs fury over the Thorngate situation and Olivias meeting with her ex-boyfriend, Senator Davis, boils over. Rage turns to passion as the two of them kiss hard under a tree. Olivia ultimately pushes Fitz away telling him that its over. Talk about a scene that leaves you emotionally spent.
Mellie notices the difference in Fitz after his return from the hunting trip. She debriefs a couple of Secret Service agents in her own special way to learn that the cause of her hubbys mood swing was another secret meeting with Olivia Pope. Mellie screams at Fitz to get over her now. If he sees her again, she'll blow him away politically. We believe shell do just that. After all, shes a much better shot than Fitz. The hits have come rapidly for the president as he also knows that Cyrus used Thorngate during his late night chats with Olivia.
Olivia believes the only way to keep Artie alive is to go on national TV to expose what the government is doing to its citizens. Fitz wants to launch a legal tsunami to quash the interview. The network is about to buckle to the pressure until Olivia gives its boss a personal sneak peek at what Thorngate is all about once Huck gets everything back online. Too bad the man of the hour isnt ready for his close-up. Artie skips out of the safe house after swiping the Thorngate drive. He hops into the black sedan thats waiting for him outside.
Artie Hornbacher scammed Olivia in order to get her team to decrypt Thorngate. He killed Monica to help with the ruse. Huck tracks down Artie. He turns the guy over to the proper authorities after only hurting him a little. Abby knows Huck saved them on this one. She also knows that she cant keep hurling digs at Quinn after her colleague/former murder suspect tells her to go to hell. In other news, Edison Davis wants Olivia to take him on as a client now that the president has removed him from the Intelligence Committee. Our favorite fixer assures the senator that she no longer has any ties to the White House.
U.S. Attorney David Rosen has some explaining to do when his assistant, Alissa, catches sight of his Beautiful Mind-like research wall regarding the Quinn Perkins trial. So he explains. David knows that Olivia wouldnt have gone to such extremes to manipulate the justice system without good reason. He now believes that someone else may have wanted Quinns boyfriend and his coworkers dead. Someone else may have had a more sinister motive for the murders. Quinn may not be a killer, but someone in her office must know something about a possible cover up. Perhaps David can get the scoop now that hes sleeping with Abby. (from ABC.com)
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The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus, while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington. |
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Olivia faces a decision that will affect her White House relationships; Harrison's loyalty is tested; Cyrus and Mellie scheme against Josie Marcus while the team works with her. |
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In hope of recovering from public backlash, Mellie does a hard-hitting news interview; as Huck pushes Quinn away, her bloodlust threatens to put her in danger. |
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Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally. |
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As the team gets closer to the truth, loyalties are tested and relationships are pushed to the limit. Meanwhile, Cyrus has to deal with his own crisis and he realizes that he may have gone too far. |
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James tries to gather information about Sally murdering her husband, meanwhile rumors are going around about Fitz and Olivia having an affair. |
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Fitz faces a harsh reality when old feelings and jealousy arise at an event; Quinn wants to prove herself; Leo arranges a meeting between Sally and an old friend. |
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A well prepared Fitz gets thrown a curve ball during the first presidential debate, Olivia receives shocking news and is forced to make an extremely difficult decision, and the gladiators work with a powerful CEO accused of murder. Meanwhile, one dirty little secret could lead to deadly consequences.
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Sally arranges a meeting with the NRA, sending the White House into a tailspin; Huck and Olivia come to startling realizations; a surprising person asks Pope and Associates for help.
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Abby steps in as Olivia's proxy and takes on duties at the White House. Meanwhile, the team continues to investigate B613, and someone throws a wrench in Reston's presidential campaign. |
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The team must spring into action following a security breach; when Fitz's campaign stalls, he thinks about going against Olivia's suggestion; Maya and Adnan plan their next move. |
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Olivia is enjoying her life away from Washington. But she learns about Harrison so she goes back to bury him. She learns that OPA is closed, Quinn is on her own, Abby's now working at the White House, and Huck is working as computer serviceman. She's about to leave when a Senator calls her. It seems she fears that she killed another whom she went to, to get support on a Bill Grant is working on. But when Olivia arrives she sees the man is still alive. She learns from the Senator that the man made a move on her and she resisted which is how he got hurt. Grant upon learning Olivia's back wonders if she's staying.
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Cyrus wants Olivia to help make sure that a couple, who were suppose to be the President's guests at the State of the Union address, shows up. When she goes to them, she discovers that they are at each other's throats. But she manages to get them to Washington but the antagonism doesn't stop. Olivia has Huck and Quinn keeping an eye on them but the tension between them makes it difficult. The President wants his wife at the event but she's still despondent over her son's death and someone takes a photo of her in her state and it appears in the papers. So they try to get her to snap out of it long enough to appear but she's not being cooperative.
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In order for Fitz to make the biggest impact with his State of the Union address on gun control, Cyrus sets out to recruit a power couple who are influential on the issue. Meanwhile, Mellie's personal struggle gets national attention. |
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Jake doesn't return Olivia's calls, which distracts her from Catherine's case. Elsewhere, Cyrus continues to get tangled up with Michael; David gets a taste of victory; and Fitz wants answers about Jerry's demise. |
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Abby's ex, the one who abused her, is being considered to fill a vacant Senate post. So Olivia tries to help his opponent win. Olivia tries to get to the truth about the President's son's death by talking to Tom, who maintains it was Jake. Cyrus tests Michael to see if he's leaking information. But he sees through it.
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Fitz and Jake continue to fight over Olivia, but Olivia needs them to focus on the real prize, taking down command...
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Media turns to the White House as Cyrus faces a scandal and decisions must be made by Fitz regarding the recent bombing! Meanwhile, Olivia faces her father head on and Jake, Quinn and Huck deal with the consequences of having been apart of B613.
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As the bidding for Olivia Pope continues, the gladiators fight to save her but The White House fears that they may lose her for good. |
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David Rosen is caught off guard when a surprise visitor reveals insider information about B613 that could take down the White House and destroy Pope and Associates. |
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Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC's most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie's sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations. |
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When Michael gets himself in a bad situation, the Gladiators launch into damage control and put pressure on Cyrus to move up the wedding. Meanwhile, David takes the first step in executing his plan to take down B613. |
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David tries to recruit former B613 agents to strengthen his case. Meanwhile, a congressman asks Olivia to help his father escape his looming death penalty. |
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Those trying to take down B613 must take drastic measures to ensure their safety; the nation turns against Mellie, forcing Cyrus to come to her defense. |
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Vice President Ross continues to defy the Grant administration when she hires Olivia Pope to defend a woman in the Navy...
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Everything comes to a head in the shocking season finale when Olivia and the team finally make some big moves to take down Command, and Mellie's fate is sealed as the election results are announced. |
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When the Royals visit the White House, President Fitz uses the opportunity to discuss foreign policy. But when a fatal accident causes a rift in the negotiations, it may cause a rift within Fitz and Olivia as well. |
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While the media storm around Olivia intensifies, Quinn & Huck bring in help to deal with it! Jake crosses paths with someone unexpected from his past. |
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Fitz works on his comeback with the American public and uncovers something shocking in the process. Meanwhile, Olivia focuses on hiding her personal secrets instead of tending to a new client; and Elizabeth North develops a new agenda. |
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In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel. |
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Olivia is feeling more and more frustrated as she takes on "First Lady" type responsibilities at the White House. Meanwhile, Mellie proves just how powerful she can be, and Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan on the winter finale. |
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Six months later from Fitz and Olivia's break-up they both try to handle their situation. Meanwhile, Pope and Associates take a new case that could lead to a national crisis. |
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Mellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what it 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. |
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Olivia called out the President, on the fallout of his new found cavalier lifestyle; with the secret service taking their cue from him. |
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Olivia continues to spy on Jake while the Gladiators have to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Susan and Mellie feel the pressure as their campaigns heat up, and Abby begins to question Cyrus' motives. |
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After Mellie makes a public gaffe, Olivia tries to fix it; the Gladiators learn about Jake's new romance; David Rosen looks for advice on handling his love triangle with Liz North and Susan Ross.
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As Olivia deals with the aftermath of what she's done, she finally finds out what exactly Jake and Rowan are plotting...
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Olivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may have made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind his campaign.
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As each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, Cyrus is presented with damaging information that could alter the presidential race entirely. |
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Vargas is declared the winner of the election and when he's about to make a speech, he's shot. That's when everyone goes crazy. Rosen tells Fitz that because Vargas wasn't sworn in, an unusual situation arises; Fitz must decide who will be the President. And all of his choices, Mellie and Cyrus will be controversial. Olivia suspects Cyrus was the one behind the shooting and tells Fitz not to endorse him. He gives Olivia some time to get proof.
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Cyrus seals his fate during a national crisis; Olivia and the gladiators do everything they can to find the truth. |
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Cyrus Beene has been convicted of the murder of President elect Frankie Vargas and is taken to jail. Huck has a new love interest. Abby & Fitz clash. Did Tom really shoot Frankie Vargas? Is Cyrus actually innocent? OPA investigate. |
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Jake and Vanessa's messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas's assassination is revealed. |
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Rowan is caught by surprise when someone from his past resurfaces, and Olivia has to make a life-changing decision about the campaign. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal exactly what happened the night of Francisco Vargas' assassination. |
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It's a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger. |
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With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life - and the country - would be if she, Mellie, and Cyrus had never rigged Fitz's election. |
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Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim. |
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Just when Peus' iron grip seem inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head. |
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As the future of the country hangs on the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman. |
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While outgoing President Fitz considers his legacy, the Gladiators question what's next for OPA, and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus's and the Mystery Woman's reign of terror. |
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As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety. |
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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. |
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Olivia and Mellie assert their power like never before. Meanwhile, Cyrus works on congressional approval to declare war in Bashran, and QPA keeps close watch on President Rashad's niece. |
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The Gladiators come together to celebrate Quinn and Charlie's big day. Back at the White House, Cyrus, Mellie, and Jake deal with a new crisis in the Middle East. |
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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.
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In the midst of moving on from the White House, Olivia gets an unexpected visitor in 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.
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When a hacker hijacks the Air Force Two plane with Cyrus and David on board, they must prepare for the worst in what might be the last minutes of their life.
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Liv goes to the team for help in finding out if Cyrus helped hijack Air Force 2. A young intern goes missing after her name appears on a list of women who will do things to get a job on the hill.
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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.
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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.
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Cyrus and Jake's mission to take the White House reaches a new level of deceit when Liv is called to testify against Mellie.
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With the existence of B613 exposed to the world, Olivia Pope and her Gladiators make the ultimate sacrifice in order to take down Cyrus and Jake-but how far will they go to get justice?
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