Ep 15. The Testimony of Diego Munoz

Scandal season 4 episode 15, titled "The Testimony of Diego Munoz," follows Olivia Pope and her team as they work to prevent a potential political scandal. The episode begins with a congressional committee hearing where Diego Munoz, a former member of the president's security detail, is set to testify about a controversial mission in Sudan. As Munoz's testimony could implicate the president in a war crime, Olivia is brought in to handle the crisis.

Olivia's team begins by unearthing information about the committee members. They discover that one of the members, Senator Vaughn, is being targeted by a foreign government. Olivia uses this information to her advantage and convinces Senator Vaughn to postpone the hearing until a later date with the promise of assistance in clearing her name.

Olivia and her team then begin a race against time to locate and retrieve a witness pivotal to the case. As they race across the city, they encounter several roadblocks and frustratingly slow progress. The witness, a pilot, is being held by a dangerous cartel. Olivia and her team manage to rescue the witness in a thrilling and tense scene.

Meanwhile, the president is forced to address a delicate matter of his own as the prime minister of Israel threatens to withdraw from a peace treaty. He seeks Olivia's guidance and counsel, highlighting their growing relationship.

As the committee hearing proceeds, Munoz's testimony implicates the White House in unlawful activities. However, thanks to Olivia's efforts, the committee is unable to proceed with any official investigation. Olivia and her team manage to salvage the situation from what could have become a catastrophic scandal.

In the final moments of the episode, Olivia's father shows up at her doorstep after Olivia accuses him of being involved in the coup that took down the president of West Angola. He informs Olivia of scandalous information that could forever change her life.

"The Testimony of Diego Munoz" is yet another thrilling addition to Scandal's already exciting plotline. The episode showcases the tenacity and determination of Olivia and her team as they navigate through dangerous territory to ensure their clients' safety. It also continues to build the growing relationship between Olivia and the president, a central theme throughout the series. With a dramatic cliffhanger in the final moments, this episode sets the stage for even more intrigue in the episodes to come.