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SCANDAL: THE SECRET IS OUT {RECAP SPECIAL} (TV)

Summary

One in this drama/political thriller about the Pope & Associates crisis management firm in Washington D.C.

This episode presents a recap of the first two seasons of the show, accompanied by clips thereof. Plot points covered include: individual profiles of the show’s major characters; the show’s first major plotline involving President Grant’s series of affairs; his tumultuous presidential campaign and the beginning of his affair with Olivia; the conspiracy to enact an election rigging scheme to get Grant elected; Olivia’s decision to break away from President Grant and pursue her own agenda; the bombing meant to cover up the election rigging and how it caused Quinn to come to work for Olivia; Huck’s backstory as a CIA agent; the developing conspiracy surrounding Quinn, Hollis, David, Cyrus, and James; further developments in President Grant’s relationship with Olivia and the assassination attempt against him, as well as the ensuing political fallout; his recovery and the search to uncover the identity of his assailants; President Grant’s attempts to divorce Mellie and marry Olivia; the revelation of the conspiracy and its resolution; President Grant’s attempts to spy on Olivia and the relationship between her and Jake; her near-death experience and how it affects her relationship with President Grant; Mellie’s ultimatum and her effort to tell the public about President Grant’s affair; and the public backlash following this revelation and dangers Olivia encountered. Includes commercials.

Details

  • NETWORK: ABC
  • DATE: October 3, 2013 9:00 PM
  • RUNNING TIME: 0:59:47
  • COLOR/B&W: Color
  • CATALOG ID: 114945
  • GENRE: Specials
  • SUBJECT HEADING: African-American Collection - Drama; Specials
  • SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 2012-2018
  • COMMERCIALS:
    • TV – Commercials – AT&T phone service
    • TV – Commercials – Allegra-D decongestant
    • TV – Commercials – Ashley furniture
    • TV – Commercials – Cadillac automobiles
    • TV – Commercials – Dyson appliances
    • TV – Commercials – Fruit of the Loom underwear
    • TV – Commercials – GE appliances
    • TV – Commercials – Gatorade sports drink
    • TV – Commercials – Glade air fresheners
    • TV – Commercials – Humira anti-inflammatory drug
    • TV – Commercials – Kohl’s department stores
    • TV – Commercials – Lexus automobiles
    • TV – Commercials – Lowe’s home improvement stores
    • TV – Commercials – McDonald’s restaurants
    • TV – Commercials – Microsoft smartphones
    • TV – Commercials – Moto smartphones
    • TV – Commercials – Payless shoe stores
    • TV – Commercials – PetSmart pet supply stores
    • TV – Commercials – Progresso soup
    • TV – Commercials – Rolaids heartburn relief
    • TV – Commercials – Toyota automobiles
    • TV – Commercials – Volkswagen automobiles
    • TV – Commercials – Wal-Mart department stores
    • TV – Commercials – Welch’s grape juice
    • TV – Commercials – “Gravity” motion picture
    • TV – Commercials – “The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition” home video release
    • TV – Promos – “Agents of SHIELD”
    • TV – Promos – “Betrayal”
    • TV – Promos – “Grey’s Anatomy”
    • TV – Promos – “Last Man Standing”
    • TV – Promos – “Modern Family”
    • TV – Promos – “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”
    • TV – Promos – “Once Upon a Time”
    • TV – Promos – “Revenge”
    • TV – Promos – “Scandal”
    • TV – Promos – “Super Fun Night”
    • TV – Promos – “The Goldbergs”

CREDITS

  • Kent Hodder … Executive Producer
  • Nancy Bordson … Executive Producer
  • Steve Mulholland … Executive Producer
  • Mary O'Brien … Producer, Writer
  • Chad Fischer … Music by
  • Joshua Malina … Narrator