How to watch

Scandal, created by Shonda Rhimes, stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, a professional 'fixer' who runs a crisis-management firm handling the scandals of the political elite. Fast-paced and twist-filled, the series dives deep into power, corruption, and a turbulent romance at the heart of the White House.

A cornerstone of ABC's 'TGIT' lineup, Scandal helped redefine event television with its jaw-dropping cliffhangers and live-tweeting fanbase. Kerry Washington's fierce, vulnerable performance as Olivia Pope drove a series that grew increasingly bold, tackling political conspiracy, espionage, and moral compromise at a breakneck pace that demands to be followed in order.

🕐 Release Order

Release order follows Olivia Pope's high-stakes cases and the show's escalating political conspiracies.

1. Scandal: Seasons 1-2 (2012-2013)
2. Scandal: Seasons 3-4 (2013-2015)
3. Scandal: Seasons 5-6 (2015-2017)
4. Scandal: Season 7 (2017-2018)

Scandal is heavily serialized, so its story chronology lines up exactly with the seasonal release order.

📖 Story Chronology

Story chronology matches release order, with every season building directly on the political fallout of the last.

1. Scandal: Seasons 1-2 (2012-2013)
2. Scandal: Seasons 3-4 (2013-2015)
3. Scandal: Seasons 5-6 (2015-2017)
4. Scandal: Season 7 (2017-2018)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch Scandal in order from Season 1. Its rapid-fire twists and evolving alliances make sequence essential — this is not a show to watch out of order.

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