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Premiered

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Ended: Thursday, May 18, 2017

When does Scandal Season 6 come out?

Scandal Season 6 premiered Thursday, January 26, 2017 on ABC and ended Thursday, May 18, 2017. The season has 16 episodes.

The work of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm continues in Season 6 as Fitz leaves office and a new president steps in.

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1. Survival of the Fittest

The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.

Thursday · 9 years ago

2. Hardball

After a tight race and shocking conclusion to the election, flashbacks reveal what happened on the campaign trail and just how far Olivia was willing to go to win. Meanwhile, Fitz and Abby are faced with an unprecedented national crisis, and the gladiators are determined to get answers.

Thursday · 9 years ago

3. Fates Worse than Death

In the midst of a national crisis, Cyrus's fate is sealed. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators will stop at nothing to get to the truth.

Thursday · 9 years ago

4. The Belt

Cyrus faces his ultimate challenge but continues to stop at nothing to prove his innocence. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators uncover shocking new evidence about the night Frankie was shot.

Thursday · 9 years ago

5. They All Bow Down

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.

Thursday · 9 years ago

6. Extinction

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.

Thursday · 9 years ago

7. A Traitor Among Us

After discovering new information about the assassination of Frankie Vargas, Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.

Thursday · 9 years ago

8. A Stomach for Blood

The events leading up to election night are retold from Abby's perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and the explosive secret she's been keeping.

Thursday · 9 years ago

9. Dead in the Water

It's a race against the clock when Olivia and OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.

Thursday · 9 years ago

10. The Decision

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.

Thursday · 9 years ago

11. Trojan Horse

Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.

Thursday · 9 years ago

12. Mercy

Just when Peus' iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.

Thursday · 9 years ago

13. The Box

As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.

Thursday · 9 years ago

14. Head Games

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.

Thursday · 9 years ago

15. Tick Tock

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.

Thursday · 9 years ago

16. Transfer of Power Finale

In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.

Thursday · 9 years ago

Scandal Season 6 guest stars

  • George Newbern

    George Newbern

    Charlie

  • Portia De Rossi

    Portia De Rossi

    Elizabeth North

  • Melanie Hill

    Melanie Hill

    Ruby

  • Qualiéma Green

    Qualiéma Green

    Special Ops Agent

  • Kimrie Lewis

    Kimrie Lewis

    Ashley Davidson

  • Erica Shaffer

    Erica Shaffer

    Reporter Julia

  • Asante Jones

    Asante Jones

    Reporter Martin

  • Jesse D. Goins

    Jesse D. Goins

    Supreme Court Chief Justice

  • Debra Mooney

    Debra Mooney

    Verna Thornton

  • Susan Pourfar

    Susan Pourfar

    Becky Flynn

  • Dan Bucatinsky

    Dan Bucatinsky

    James Novak

  • Gregg Henry

    Gregg Henry

    Hollis Doyle

  • Mackenzie Astin

    Mackenzie Astin

    Noah Baker

  • Molly Baker

    Molly Baker

    Rachel Moss

  • Kate Burton

    Kate Burton

    Sally Langston

  • Khandi Alexander

    Khandi Alexander

    Maya Lewis

Scandal Season 6 FAQ

When does Scandal Season 6 come out?

Scandal Season 6 premiered Thursday, January 26, 2017 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Scandal Season 6?

Scandal Season 6 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of Scandal Season 6 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Scandal Season 6 finale?

The Scandal Season 6 finale (Episode 16) aired Thursday, May 18, 2017.

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