In Season 3 of Scandal, the political drama intensifies as Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) grapples with the fallout from her affair with President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn). The season delves deeper into the operations of the covert government agency B613, revealing shocking truths about Olivia's family and the nation's darkest secrets. As Olivia and her team navigate treacherous waters, they face betrayals, uncover hidden agendas, and confront personal demons, all while striving to maintain their professional integrity.
🎬 Series Details
- Genre: Political Thriller, Drama
- Creator: Shonda Rhimes
- Cast:
- Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope
- Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant
- Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant
- Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan
- Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins
- Guillermo Díaz as Huck
- Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene
- Joshua Malina as David Rosen
- Joe Morton as Rowan Pope
- Number of Episodes: 18
- Original Network: ABC
- Original Air Dates: October 3, 2013 – May 15, 2014
- Awards:
- Kerry Washington received nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at both the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
- The season finale garnered significant viewership, with 10.5 million total viewers, marking a 15% increase from the previous season's finale. Wikipedia
🌟 Critical Reception
- Rotten Tomatoes:
- Critics Consensus: "Scandal finds its footing in season three, allowing its characters to blossom and providing the kind of intrigue that makes serialized television so addictive." Rotten Tomatoes
- Audience Score: 84% based on over 250 ratings. Rotten Tomatoes
- IMDb:
- The season holds a rating of 8.2/10, reflecting positive audience feedback. IMDb
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