Ep 4. The Bleep

Olivia Pope and Associates are on the case once again in the fourth season of ABC's Scandal. In episode 4, titled "The Bleep," the team faces a new challenge as they work to solve a high-profile case that involves the White House.

The episode begins with Olivia getting a call from David Rosen, the U.S. Attorney General. David informs Olivia that there is a situation at the White House, but he cannot provide any details over the phone. Olivia rushes to the White House only to discover that the President's daughter, Karen, has been caught in a compromising situation involving alcohol and drugs at a party.

As Olivia tries to mitigate the situation and keep the news from spreading to the media, she realizes that there is a bigger problem at hand. Karen's behavior is a symptom of a larger issue: the President is losing control of his family and his administration. Despite the efforts of Olivia and her team, the story of Karen's incident eventually breaks to the press, putting the White House and the President's reputation in jeopardy.

While Olivia is dealing with the crisis at the White House, another problem arises with her personal life. Fitz is still in love with her and wants to be with her, but Olivia is not ready to give up her professional career and life for love. She tells him that she needs to focus on her work and that she cannot be with him. Despite this, Fitz continues to pursue her.

Elsewhere, Abby takes on a new case involving a senator who has been caught in a scandal about an extramarital affair. Abby must choose whether to reveal the truth and potentially ruin the senator's career, or protect him and his family by keeping the affair a secret. Meanwhile, Huck continues to deal with the aftermath of his break-up with his girlfriend, who is now dating someone else.

As the episode comes to a close, Olivia is faced with a difficult decision. In order to protect the President and his administration, she must make a deal with a powerful senator who has information that could damage the First Family. The episode ends with Olivia contemplating the price of her own integrity as she decides whether or not to make the deal.

"The Bleep" is a tense and thought-provoking episode, filled with political intrigue and personal drama. As always, the performances by the talented cast bring the story to life, highlighting the complex relationships and moral dilemmas that Olivia and her team face on a daily basis. Viewers are sure to be on the edge of their seats as they watch the events of the episode unfold and await the consequences that are sure to follow.