Episode
Scandal: Baby, It's Cold Outside
Overview
Olivia feels more frustrated taking on "First Lady" type responsibilities; Mellie proves just how powerful she can be; Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan.
Details
- Series
- Scandal
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2015-11-19
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Baby, It's Cold Outside is Episode 9 in Season 5 of Scandal. It aired on 2015-11-19. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 8: Rasputin
In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel. Meanwhile, Jake uses Huck's help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes he's been shut out of the inner circle.
Episode 10: It's Hard Out Here for a General
It's been six months since Olivia and Fitz have broken up, and they are both handling their newfound freedom in very different ways. Meanwhile, the Pope and Associates team take on a case that could lead to a national crisis.
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