Guess Who's Coming To Dinner | [s3e2]

"" is the second episode of the third season of the political thriller series Scandal . It first aired on October 10, 2013 , and is notable for delving into the origin of the fractured relationship between the protagonist, Olivia Pope, and her father, Rowan Pope. Key Plot Features

: In the present timeline, Huck realizes Rowan is the head of B613 (Command) after seeing him at Olivia's office, leading to a tense confrontation where he nearly chokes Olivia.

: Samantha Sloyan was upgraded from a co-star to a guest star in this episode. [S3E2] Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

: To save Jake, Olivia offers to resume Sunday dinners with Rowan. The episode ends with a bloodied Jake Ballard appearing at Olivia's door before collapsing. Trivia & Goofs

: Fans often identify flashback sequences in this season by looking for Olivia's bangs , which she only has in the past. "" is the second episode of the third

: The episode heavily uses flashbacks to five years prior, showing Olivia having mandatory Sunday dinners with her father in exchange for him paying her law school loans.

: It reveals how Olivia first met Huck —who was then a homeless man—and the deal she eventually made with her father to secure Huck's freedom from the secret organization B613 . : Samantha Sloyan was upgraded from a co-star

: Olivia mentions that Jeannine graduated Summa cum laude from UC Berkeley, but the university actually uses its own distinction system (e.g., "with highest distinction") rather than Latin honors.