Scandal

Name: Scandal
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012-04-05
Cast: Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Díaz, Jeff Perry

2012 | 7 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Emmy and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The Night Agent, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 7 seasons and 124 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 7 seasons.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
66% critic score
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Award: Area of Excellence (Television). Also nominated for 2 more Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award. Plus 11 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 745K people sought it out in the past year