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Scandal S2E1 — White Hat's Off
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Scandal•Season 2•Episode 1

White Hat's Off

8.1/10 · 917 votesSep 27, 201244 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Quinn's identity is finally revealed, and the more the Pope & Associates team learn about her past, the more they realize she could be their biggest scandal yet. Meanwhile, a senator seeks Olivia's help when his personal life is about to become a public disgrace,

Directed byTom Verica
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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Olivia Pope

Columbus Short

Columbus Short

Harrison Wright

Darby Stanchfield

Darby Stanchfield

Abby Whelan

Katie Lowes

Katie Lowes

Quinn Perkins

Guillermo Díaz

Guillermo Díaz

Huck

Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry

Cyrus Beene

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

President Fitzgerald Grant

Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

David Rosen

Bellamy Young

Bellamy Young

Mellie Grant

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Tom Verica

Tom Verica

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Episode Summary

"White Hat's Off" is episode 1 of Scandal season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 917 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Tom Verica, it aired on September 27, 2012.

Next: E2 · The Other WomanBest of Season 2