Episode
Scandal: Mercy
Overview
Just when Peus' iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.
Details
- Series
- Scandal
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2017-04-27
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Mercy is Episode 12 in Season 6 of Scandal. It aired on 2017-04-27. The runtime is 44 min.
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Episode 11: Trojan Horse
Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.
Episode 13: The Box
As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan, and Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.
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Episode 15: Tick Tock
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Episode 16: Transfer of Power
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Episode 5: They All Bow Down
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Episode 4: The Belt
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