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Scandal S2E12 — Truth or Consequences
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Scandal•Season 2•Episode 12

Truth or Consequences

8.3/10 · 725 votesJan 31, 201344 min

Ranked #9 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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After discovering the truth about the rigged White House election, the "Gladiators in Suits" realize that a quickly unraveling Olivia may not always wear the white hat. Meanwhile, Mellie is forced to take extreme measures to try and reel Fitz in.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Olivia Pope

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Harrison Wright

Darby Stanchfield

Darby Stanchfield

Abby Whelan

Katie Lowes

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Quinn Perkins

Guillermo Díaz

Guillermo Díaz

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Jeff Perry

Jeff Perry

Cyrus Beene

Tony Goldwyn

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Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

David Rosen

Bellamy Young

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Mellie Grant

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Episode Summary

"Truth or Consequences" is episode 12 of Scandal season 2. It scored 8.3/10 from 725 votes, ranking #9 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). It aired on January 31, 2013.

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