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scandal (2012)

Created by Shonda Rhimes, Scandal follows Olivia Pope, the head of a crisis management firm in Washington D.C., and her team of associates as they work to mitigate public relations fallouts for some of the biggest names in politics, including the President of the United States. The show stars Kerry Washington as Oliva Pope, with a further ensemble cast that includes Katie Lowes, Darby Stanchfield, Tony Goldwyn, and Bellamy Young. 

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Scandal
Drama

Cast
Kerry Washington , Tony Goldwyn , Scott Foley
Release Date
May 4, 2012
Seasons
7
Network
ABC
Writers
Shonda Rhimes
Directors
Scott Foley
Showrunner
Shonda Rhimes
Story By
Shonda Rhimes

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