Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance

Episode aired Nov 5, 2015
TV-14
42m

IMDb RATING

7.7/10

383

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Drama Thriller

Fitz works on his comeback with the American public and uncovers something shocking in the process. Meanwhile, Olivia focuses on hiding her personal secrets instead of tending to a new clien... Read allFitz works on his comeback with the American public and uncovers something shocking in the process. Meanwhile, Olivia focuses on hiding her personal secrets instead of tending to a new client; and Elizabeth North develops a new agenda.Fitz works on his comeback with the American public and uncovers something shocking in the process. Meanwhile, Olivia focuses on hiding her personal secrets instead of tending to a new client; and Elizabeth North develops a new agenda.

Director
- Oliver Bokelberg
Writers
- Shonda Rhimes
- Raamla Mohamed
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.7/10

383

YOUR RATING

Director
- Oliver Bokelberg
Writers
- Shonda Rhimes
- Raamla Mohamed
Stars

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Goofs
The fact that Abby so quickly heard rumors about the Senate Judiciary members being blackmailed shows the weakness of this plot. If the Senate suspended its impeachment proceedings immediately after Senators were, on television, handed envelopes, they would certainly be under suspicion and have their own actions investigated. And although the show writers are having pundits and news reporters stating that this was a win for the White House, Grant's statement that "Congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty, completing their fair and thorough investigation into my administration" would certainly bring down a firestorm of criticism given that the Senate didn't complete an investigation, but canceled it under suspicious circumstances right before important witnesses were called and right after the then-First Lady was discovered to be lying to Congress (about Jeannine Locke). In general, show writers simplify politics by downplaying partisan opposition.

Quotes
[first lines]
President Fitzgerald Grant: My fellow Americans, now that congress has fulfilled its constitutional duty, completing their fair and thorough investigation into my administration, I come before you to say how proud and humbled I am to be your president, and to say how sorry I am. To my family, to Mellie, to my children, to every American, most of all, to those parents out there. Over the last few weeks, the news coming into your homes raised questions from your children, uncomfortable questions related to my personal life, questions on topics you may have been forced to answer too soon. As your leader, as a father, I am truly sorry for that. I've asked the lord for forgiveness. I ask the same of you. And I will work tirelessly to be worthy of that forgiveness by focusing on making your schools better, your healthcare more affordable, and our country safer and more productive. Thank you.

Soundtracks
Scandal End Credits Theme
(uncredited)
Written by Chad Fischer

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Olivia is Rowan's greatest achievement.

So, this episode was similar to the Bill Cosby situation. A well- renowned author & feminist, Frank Holland was getting is a medal of honor, but he has a secret. He has raped countless women, but no one knows about it because no one believed the victims when they tried to tell someone about it. Then, one girl decides to ask Olivia for help so justice can be served. I have to say that the wife is disgusting in aiding & defending her husband. All of his good does not wipe out all of the terrible things he was doing.

Olivia straight up lying to Fitz about her father escaping is another reason why Olitz might not make it to the end. She just loves lying to him, but my Jake knows the truth.

I love when Jake goes alpha male on people, especially Olivia & it is just so sexy. Also, I am happy someone else told her about herself... well, Jake usually calls her out on her BS. He told her how she does not think of the consequences of her actions and other people end up getting hurt, which is so true. She helped release Rowan and did not even think about who he would hurt. Jake told Olivia what she is... Rowan's greatest achievement & she could not handle the truth. Then, Jake kissed her. Haha... that's my Jake.

Cyrus & Olivia are in a power struggle because even though she supposedly does not know (she has too), she loves the power like Jake said. I mean if Cyrus the Monster says you love the power then something is wrong.

David Rosen & Elizabeth North... Eew. I smell a love triangle with Susan Ross, which I am not here for.

Favorite moment

*Fitz made me laugh in the beginning with his sentimental speech to the American people and then, he went back to having a cheerful toast because of his victory.