Broken Lens

With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House and Pope & Associates face their biggest scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled. Meanwhile, Olivia's father, Rowan, will stop at nothing to carry out his orders and no one, including Olivia, can stand in his way.

Written By

Tom Verica, Shonda Rhimes

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Samantha Sloyan

Jeannine Locke

Erin Chambers

Mara

Stoney Westmoreland

Hal Rimbeau

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Jennifer Peo

Vanessa Chandler

Vanya Asher

Ethan

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Brian Letscher

Tom Larsen

Eben Ham

Tanner Shaw

Jay Jackson

Mike Waters

Diahnna Nicole Baxter

News Anchor

Tara Platt

Navy Servicewoman

Nicole Shalhoub

Flight Attendant

Heather Ayers

Smug Cable Newswoman

Through flashbacks we learn more about Olivia's estranged relationship with her father. Meanwhile, both the White House and Pope & Associates are still in the middle of cleaning up the very big and very public mess they created.

Director

Allison Liddi-Brown

Written By

Heather Mitchell

A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other.

Director

Jeannot Szwarc

Written By

Matt Byrne

With Pope & Associates still struggling to find clients, the team decides to take on a philandering senator who enjoys taking photos of his not so public areas. Meanwhile, Mellie gets involved in her own scandal with Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus.

Director

Oliver Bokelberg

Written By

Mark Fish

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, which could lead to devastating results.

Director

Randall Zisk

Written By

Jenna Bans

Olivia must make a very important decision that will affect all of her relationships in the White House, and Harrison's allegiance to the Gladiators is tested. Meanwhile, the team continues to prep Josie Marcus while Cyrus and Mellie plot against her.

Director

Julie Anne Robinson

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Teri Reeves

Kate

Lisa Kudrow

Congresswoman Josephine Marcus

Sally Pressman

Candace Marcus

Jack Coleman

Daniel Douglas Langston

Yara Shahidi

Young Olivia

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Sharmila Devar

Lauren Wellman

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Barry W. Levy

Secret Service Agent Jim

Cameron Watson

Reverend Coles

Sal Landi

Mike

Kelli Kirkland

Female Host

Cory Blevins

Don Watson

Merrick McCartha

Defense Lobbyist

Jordana Oberman

Producer

Mellie is still trying to recover from the public backlash of the last year so she decides to do a hard-hitting news interview. Meanwhile, as Cyrus continues to plot against Sally Langston, we learn how Fitz, Mellie and Cyrus became a team. Back at OPA, Huck continues to push Quinn away, but Quinn's bloodlust could get her into some dangerous situations.

Director

Michael Katleman

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Barry Bostwick

Jerry Grant

Jack Coleman

Daniel Douglas Langston

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Lauren Stamile

Carla

Sharmila Devar

Lauren Wellman

Molly Baker

Rachel Moss

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Sal Landi

Mike

Gigi Bermingham

Donna Rowe

Meg Cionni

Amber

Leonard Kelly-Young

Security Guard

Javier Calderon

Marine

Jason Medwin

Guard

Olivia and the team try to handle both uncovering the truth behind Operation Remington, while also managing a potential crisis with the Josie Marcus campaign. Meanwhile, Quinn falls further down the rabbit hole with Charlie, and Cyrus creates a plan to take down Sally, but doesn't think of the possible harm he could inflict on himself.

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Lisa Kudrow

Congresswoman Josephine Marcus

Sally Pressman

Candace Marcus

Jack Coleman

Daniel Douglas Langston

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Sharmila Devar

Lauren Wellman

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Brian Letscher

Tom Larsen

Ivar Brogger

Doctor

Roy Vongtama

Reporter

Eric Newnham

Reporter

Ray Mirabal

Roger

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.

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Jack Coleman

Daniel Douglas Langston

Yara Shahidi

Young Olivia

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Kelly McCreary

Clare Tucker

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Now that the truth is out there, things will never be the same and everyone will have to face the consequences of their actions.

Director

Tom Verica

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Kimrie Lewis

Ashley Davidson

Erica Shaffer

Reporter Julia

Jack Coleman

Daniel Douglas Langston

Julia Cho

Shelby Moss

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Aaron Scotti

B613 Agent

Brandon Morales

Secret Service Agent

Stewart Skelton

White House Doctor

The White House deals with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Meanwhile, Olivia finds herself in a challenging new role.

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Kimrie Lewis

Ashley Davidson

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Rebecca Lowman

Linda Sullivan

Jennifer Peo

Vanessa Chandler

Sharmila Devar

Lauren Wellman

Nazanin Boniadi

Adnan Salif

Vanya Asher

Ethan

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Jon Tenney

Andrew Nichols

Eben Ham

Tanner Shaw

Reece Rios

Reporter Peter

Michelle Wong

Reporter

John O'Leary

Terry

Morgan Gingerich

Billy Sullivan

Paul Latham

Producer

Kathryn Couillard

Female PA

Old feelings and jealousies arise at a Presidential event causing Fitz to face a harsh reality. Meanwhile, Quinn tries to prove herself to B613 and Leo Bergen sets up a meeting between Sally and an old friend.

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Gregg Henry

Hollis Doyle

Jennifer Peo

Vanessa Chandler

Lauren Stamile

Carla

Nazanin Boniadi

Adnan Salif

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Brian Letscher

Tom Larsen

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Jon Tenney

Andrew Nichols

Aaron Scotti

B613 Agent

Christopher Murray

Dr. Murray Levine

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.

Written By

Matt Byrne

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Julia Cho

Shelby Moss

Dan Bucatinsky

James Novak

Jennifer Peo

Vanessa Chandler

Lauren Stamile

Carla

Brent Briscoe

Reverend Dale

Tom Amandes

Samuel Reston

Kate Burton

Sally Langston

Brian Letscher

Tom Larsen

Paul Adelstein

Leo Bergen

Jon Tenney

Andrew Nichols

Greta Jung

Producer

Sally sets a meeting with the NRA which sends the White House into a tailspin. Olivia and Huck come to shocking realizations and a surprising person asks for help from Pope and Associates.

The Grant children prepare for a live sit down television interview with Fitz and Mellie at the White House. Meanwhile, Adnan looks to Harrison for help and Rowan warns Olivia to stop investigating B613.

Director

Tony Goldwyn

Written By

Zahir McGhee

Guest Stars

George Newbern

Charlie

Joe Morton

Eli 'Rowan' Pope

Dylan Minnette

Jerry Grant Jr.

Mackenzie Astin

Noah Baker

Sharmila Devar

Lauren Wellman

Troy Winbush

Morris Elcott

Molly Baker

Rachel Moss

Nazanin Boniadi

Adnan Salif

Khandi Alexander

Maya Lewis

Jon Tenney

Andrew Nichols

Madeline Carroll

Karen Grant

Eben Ham

Tanner Shaw

Aaron Scotti

B613 Agent

Ilia Volok

Dmitri Belenko

Carlo Rota

Ivan

Mark Totty

CIA Director

Nefetari Spencer

TV Reporter

Sasha A. Ali

Producer

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.

A security breach calls for an all hands on deck situation at OPA. Fitz's re-election campaign becomes stalled and he considers going against Olivia's advice. Meanwhile, Adnan and Maya continue to plot their next move.

Election Day has arrived and nothing is off limits as the candidates try to capture votes. Meanwhile, Olivia tries to understand Maya's motives and Charlie makes a very surprising move.