'Scandal' finds new streaming home: Here's where to watch
It's time for gladiators to put on their suits, because Olivia Pope & Associates are heading to Netflix.
Shonda Rhimes' hit political melodrama series "Scandal" will join the streaming giant in the U.S. this week.
The series, which ran for seven seasons, starred Kerry Washington as political fixer Olivia Pope and Tony Goldwyn as fictional U.S. President Fitzgerald Grant but followed an ensemble of characters. The show is set in DC and alternates between the daily turmoil within the White House and Pope's legal public relations firm.
Debuting in 2012, the series came after the success of Rhimes' long running medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." The Chicago native and Dartmouth alum has gone on to create other beloved series including "Investing Anna" and "Bridgerton."
Here's what to know about the new streaming home for "Scandal."
When does 'Scandal' come to Netflix?
"Scandal" will be available to stream on Netflix starting June 17, 2025.
How to watch 'Scandal'
All seven seasons of "Scandal" are available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ and will join Netflix starting June 17, 2025.
The series is also available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ with Hulu.
What is the main plot of Scandal?
"Scandal" follows the chaotic life of political fixer Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), who runs a Washington D.C. firm dedicated to resolving the controversies of the most powerful politicians.
However, her professional and work life become disarranged by her romantic affair with the fictional U.S. President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) and unraveling a secret organization corrupting the nation known as B613.
When did 'Scandal' air?
"Scandal" premiered on April 5, 2012 on ABC.
The series finale aired on April 19, 2018.
How many seasons of 'Scandal' are there?
"Scandal" ran for seven seasons on ABC airing from 2012 to 2018.
Who's in the 'Scandal' cast?
Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope
as Olivia Pope Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant
as Mellie Grant Tony Goldwyn as Fitzgerald Grant
as Fitzgerald Grant Jeff Perry as Cyrus Benne
as Cyrus Benne Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan
as Abby Whelan Scott Foley as Jake Ballard
as Jake Ballard Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins
as Quinn Perkins Guillermo Diaz as Huck
as Huck Joshua Malina as David Rosen
as David Rosen Joe Morton as Rowan Pope
as Rowan Pope Cornelius Smith Jr. as Marcus Walker
as Marcus Walker George Newbern as Charlie
as Charlie Columbus Short as Harrison Wright
as Harrison Wright Kate Burton as Sally Langston
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