Scandal: A Shocking and Wrongful Incident Season 5 Episode 11 The Candidate
- TV-14
- February 18, 2016
- 43 min
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7.8 (361)
The Candidate is the 11th episode of the fifth season of Scandal. The show revolves around Olivia Pope, a former White House Communications Director, who starts her own crisis management firm and her dealings with the White House and high-profile clients.
In this episode, Mellie Grant, former First Lady and current Senator, decides to run for President. Olivia and her team join Mellie's campaign, and Olivia assures Mellie of a victory. However, Mellie's campaign hits a bump when an old video surfaces, which shows her husband, former President Fitzgerald Grant, in a compromising position with a White House aide.
As the campaign faces a media frenzy, Olivia and her team work to create damage control. However, Mellie's opponent, Francisco Vargas, uses the video to his advantage and gains popularity in the polls. Olivia and her team have to come up with a plan to turn the situation in Mellie's favour and secure her win.
Meanwhile, Huck, a former CIA agent and member of Olivia's team, is dealing with his ex-wife and their son. He is struggling to balance his work and family life, and his ex-wife threatens to take their son away, which adds to his stress.
The episode is a rollercoaster ride of political drama, scandals and the team's efforts to save Mellie's campaign. The audience is kept on their toes with twists and turns, and the episode ends on a cliffhanger that leaves them wanting more. The show continues to deliver compelling storylines and gripping performances by the cast, which is why it has a loyal fan following.