Scandal - Season 6 May 2026

The season consists of 16 episodes, with the 100th series episode occurring halfway through.

: By the season finale, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) takes a darker path. She moves government funds to secretly reinstate the black-ops group B613 and names herself "Command," declaring herself the most powerful person in the world. Scandal - Season 6

The season's primary arc revolves around the shocking assassination of President-elect Francisco Vargas, who is shot while delivering his victory speech. The season consists of 16 episodes, with the

: Following the chaos of the assassination and investigations, Mellie Grant (Bellamy Young) is eventually sworn in as the first female President of the United States. The season's primary arc revolves around the shocking

: A new threat to the White House forces a shift in strategy.

: OPA's investigation puts one of their own in extreme danger.

: Election results are announced, followed by Francisco Vargas' assassination.