Having induced her labor prematurely to gain public sympathy, Mellie is finally forced to face a husband who knows the depths of her ruthlessness.
On her deathbed, Supreme Court Justice Verna Thornton reveals to President Fitz that his election was rigged. This revelation shatters Fitz’s sense of legitimacy and his trust in Olivia. Scandal_2x13
Olivia faces the moral consequence of her actions, realizing that "fixing" the election has destroyed the man she loves. Having induced her labor prematurely to gain public
This episode marks a dark transformation for Fitz, as he moves from a victim of a conspiracy to an active, murderous participant in the cover-up. Episode Details Director: Tom Verica Writer: Mark Wilding Original Air Date: January 31, 2013 Olivia faces the moral consequence of her actions,
The conspirators successfully frame Hollis Doyle for the Cytron bombing. David Rosen is manipulated into believing he has won, while the truth remains buried. Key Character Moments
David possesses a memory card with evidence that can bring down the presidency. Olivia Pope and the "Defiance Five" (Mellie, Cyrus, Verna, and Hollis) are pushed to the brink of desperation to protect their secret.