Scandal: A Shocking and Wrongful Incident Season 5 Episode 12 Wild Card
- TV-14
- February 25, 2016
- 43 min
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7.3 (338)
Olivia and her team are back in action in season 5, episode 12 of Scandal, titled "Wild Card." This episode sees the return of Jake Ballard as he and Olivia team up to take down a common enemy. Meanwhile, Mellie Grant continues to campaign for president and struggles with the pressures of the campaign trail.
The episode opens with Olivia meeting with Jake in a parking garage. Jake explains that he's been working on a case involving a wealthy and powerful man named Peus, who has managed to keep himself in the shadows for years. Peus has been meddling in political affairs and is responsible for the recent deaths of several political figures. He has his sights set on Mellie, and Jake believes that Olivia is the only one who can help stop him.
Olivia's first move is to take down a judge who is in Peus's pocket. She blackmails him into ruling in her favor in a case involving a powerful senator. With this win, Olivia gains more information on Peus and his operation. She learns that Peus has been blackmailing people in power for years, keeping his secrets hidden and his power unchecked.
Meanwhile, Mellie is struggling with the campaign trail. She's tired, stressed, and beginning to feel the weight of the presidency on her shoulders. She confides in Olivia, who offers her some much-needed advice and support.
As Olivia and Jake dig deeper into Peus's operation, they discover that he's been using a powerful and dangerous technology to manipulate events to his advantage. This technology has been keeping him in power for years, and Olivia realizes that if they're going to take him down, they'll need to find a way to hack into it.
With the help of Huck and Quinn, Olivia and Jake set a trap for Peus. They lure him out of hiding and confront him face to face. Peus reveals that he's been working with a mysterious woman named Samantha, who has been helping him manipulate events to his advantage.
As they prepare to take down Peus and Samantha, Olivia and her team face a shocking betrayal that puts their entire plan in jeopardy. They're forced to improvise, and the result is a thrilling and action-packed finale that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, "Wild Card" is a gripping and exciting episode of Scandal. It's full of twists and turns, and it's great to see Jake back in action alongside Olivia. The scenes with Mellie add depth and emotion to the episode, and the final showdown between Olivia's team and Peus is a highlight. Fans of the show won't want to miss this one.