Ep 13. Air Force Two

As Olivia Pope and her team approach the end of their time in the White House, tensions are high as they undertake one of their biggest challenges yet in Scandal season 7 episode 13, entitled "Air Force Two."

The episode revolves around a nerve-wracking crisis that hits the administration as Vice President Mellie Grant (played by Bellamy Young) finds herself trapped aboard a plane that has been hijacked by terrorists. The stakes are high as Mellie, who was on her way to a diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, is now stuck on Air Force Two in midair with her staff, other passengers, and the hijackers.

As the clock ticks down and the media frenzy builds up, Olivia Pope (played by Kerry Washington) and her team of gladiators must quickly come up with a plan to rescue the Vice President and the other passengers before it's too late. However, it soon becomes clear that this is no ordinary hijacking, and that the motives and identities of the terrorists are not what they seem.

Meanwhile, the episode also sees a personal crisis brewing between Olivia and her father Rowan (played by Joe Morton), as she confronts him about his involvement with the hijackers. There are also tensions between Mellie and her chief of staff, as they grapple with the fallout of the crisis and the political implications of the Vice President being held hostage.

Throughout the episode, viewers are kept on the edge of their seats as the gladiators work feverishly to uncover the plot behind the hijacking, navigate the politics of the situation, and ultimately bring Mellie and the other passengers to safety. As always, the episode also features plenty of dramatic twists and turns, with several unexpected developments that will leave fans of the show gasping in shock.

Overall, Scandal season 7 episode 13 is a tense and thrilling installment of the hit series, with high stakes, heart-pumping action, and plenty of juicy political intrigue to keep viewers hooked until the very end. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or a newcomer, this episode is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat and craving more.