Ep 19. I'm Just a Bill

Scandal season 4 episode 19 titled "I'm Just a Bill" follows the scandalous drama that ensues as Olivia and her team work to help Fitz get a controversial bill passed through Congress.

The episode starts with Mellie, who is now the senator for Virginia, going to meet with Senator Gibson to discuss Fitz's bill, the "Equal Pay for Women Act," which aims to close the wage gap between men and women. Senator Gibson is the one who introduced the bill and Mellie is trying to get him on board as he has already shown signs of wavering. Meanwhile, Olivia and her team are working to secure enough votes in the Senate to pass the bill.

As the episode progresses, we see flashbacks of Fitz and Mellie's early days in the White House, reminding viewers of their rocky and complicated relationship. We see how Mellie strugged with her role as First Lady and how Fitz's extramarital affair with Olivia added to her problems. These flashbacks provide insight into why Mellie is so invested in getting the bill passed.

During a meeting with Senator Gibson, Mellie realizes that he plans on speaking out against the bill and with the votes being close, this could be disastrous. With a little help from Olivia and her team, Mellie is able to convince Senator Gibson to flip his vote and support the bill.

Meanwhile, Huck is trying to uncover more information about Jake's whereabouts. We learn that Jake has been working with Rowan, who has been using him to gather intel on B613. Huck tries to warn Olivia but doesn't want to compromise Jake's position.

The episode also explores the dynamics between Abby and David Rosen, who are on opposite sides of the bill. Abby is working with Olivia to pass the bill while David is opposed to it. Their opposing views put a strain on their relationship, which had just started to blossom.

As the bill reaches the Senate floor, tensions reach new heights when they realize that one of the Senators who was in favor of the bill has switched sides. Olivia and her team work to figure out who could have possibly convinced the Senator to switch sides and what they discover about the Senator's relationship with his wife is shocking.

As the episode comes to a close, the fate of the bill remains uncertain. Olivia, Mellie, and their team are left wondering if their efforts were enough to secure the votes needed to pass the bill. Meanwhile, Jake's loyalty to Rowan and his whereabouts continue to be a mystery.

Overall, "I'm Just a Bill" is an intense and intriguing episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they watch the scandalous and political drama unfold.