[s2e12] Truth — Or Consequences

The episode focuses on the fallout of the Defiance election rigging and Fitz’s decision to divorce Mellie. Core Plot Points to Track

Mellie makes it clear she will not let Olivia "reap the benefits" of the work she put into making Fitz president.

This episode is the first time the entire team at OPA is forced to air everything they know about each other's secrets. "Scandal" Truth or Consequences (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb [S2E12] Truth or Consequences

Keep track of the five people who know about the rigged voting machines: Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis, and Verna Thornton.

Olivia is portrayed as catatonic with guilt over her role in the election rigging while dealing with a marriage proposal from Senator Edison Davis. Preparation Checklist for Viewers The episode focuses on the fallout of the

Essential for understanding the immediate lead-up to the Hollis Doyle confrontation.

The team finally learns the full truth about Quinn's past as Lindsay Dwyer—how her boyfriend was involved in the election rigging, how he was killed, and how she was framed for the blast. "Scandal" Truth or Consequences (TV Episode 2013) -

Pay close attention to how Quinn’s identity as Lindsay Dwyer changes her relationship with the rest of the gladiators at Olivia Pope & Associates . Critical Character Dynamics