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Scandal S5E12 — Wild Card
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Scandal•Season 5•Episode 12

Wild Card

7.3/10 · 409 votesFeb 25, 201645 min

Ranked #19 of 21 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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While Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to mastermind a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Olivia continues to question what exactly Jake is planning in his new role as head of

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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

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Mellie Grant

Scott Foley

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Jake Ballard

Portia De Rossi

Portia De Rossi

Elizabeth North

Cornelius Smith, Jr.

Cornelius Smith, Jr.

Marcus Walker

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Episode Summary

"Wild Card" is episode 12 of Scandal season 5. It scored 7.3/10 from 409 votes, ranking #19 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 25, 2016.

Next: E13 · The Fish Rots from the HeadBest of Season 5