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Scandal S5E11 — The Candidate
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Scandal•Season 5•Episode 11

The Candidate

7.5/10 · 401 votesFeb 18, 201644 min

Ranked #15 of 21 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

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Mellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what that entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency. Meanwhile, Abby and Cyrus are at odds when a profile piece on Fitz comes into question.

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

Olivia Pope

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

Scott Foley

Scott Foley

Jake Ballard

Portia De Rossi

Portia De Rossi

Elizabeth North

Cornelius Smith, Jr.

Cornelius Smith, Jr.

Marcus Walker

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Episode Summary

"The Candidate" is episode 11 of Scandal season 5. It scored 7.5/10 from 401 votes, ranking #15 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 18, 2016.

Next: E12 · Wild CardBest of Season 5