A former White House Communications Director starts her own crisis management firm only to realize her clients are not the only ones with secrets.
Cast:Kerry Washington , Darby Stanchfield , Katie Lowes , Guillermo Diaz , Jeff Perry , Joshua Malina , Bellamy Young , Tony Goldwyn , Scott Foley , Joe Morton , George Newbern , Cornelius Smith Jr. , Portia de Rossi , Columbus Short , Kate Burton , Erica Shaffer , Brian Letscher , Dan Bucatinsky
Flashbacks reveal more about Olivia's relationship with her father.
Mellie and Fitz confess their true feelings. Olivia is caught in the White House as a hostage with a bomber.
Pope & Associates agree to work with a philandering senator.
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.
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.
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.
Olivia and the team must manage a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign while investigating Operation Remington; Cyrus tries to take down Sally.
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.
Everyone struggles to face the consequences of their actions now that the truth has been revealed.
James tries to gather information about Sally murdering her husband, meanwhile rumors are going around about Fitz and Olivia having an affair.
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.
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.
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.
Fitz and Mellie's children prepare for an interview; Adnan seeks Harrison's help; Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.
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.
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.
After Cyrus learns of Maya Pope's latest plan to kill President Grant, his hesitance turns the tide of the election.