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Scandal

2012·Show
124Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic667.3Rotten Tomatoes94%71%

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A , drama series: .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

Dirty little secrets always come out.

Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.
Political Thriller DramaWashington Power GamesElite Crisis ManagementMelodramatic RomanceFast-Paced ProceduralCharismatic Lead PerformanceSecrets and ScandalsMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Verica, Tony Goldwyn, Allison Liddi-Brown
Written by:
Paul William Davies, Severiano Canales, Johanna Lee
Produced by:
Betsy Beers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scandal?

NetflixHuluThe Roku

In the United States, Scandal streams on Netflix and Hulu, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Scandal worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 66).

Which season of Scandal is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is White Hat's Back On (season 2, episode 22) at 8.8, and the lowest is The Decision (season 6, episode 10) at 6.1.

Is Scandal okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Scandal?

89 h

About 89 hours: 124 episodes in 7 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2018.

Is Scandal good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Scandal use?

Category TraitorNever Heard That One BeforeWhole Episode FlashbackStar-Crossed LoversBittersweet EndingFate Drives Us TogetherAmbiguously JewishTeen PregnancyPapa WolfMeaningful NameBlackmailSlut-Shamingand 484 more

TV Tropes lists 496 tropes for it, including Category Traitor, Never Heard That One Before, and Whole Episode Flashback.