Fair rating?Scandal· Season 5 · Episode 15
Pencils Down
When Mellie makes a very public faux pas, Olivia must decide how far she'll go to fix it. Meanwhile, the Gladiators learn valuable intel about Jake's new love interest, and David Rosen seeks advice about his love triangle with Liz North and Susan Ross.
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#4In Season 5of 21 rated episodes
#46All-timeof 124 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 5 averages 6.8
2016First airedMarch 24, 2016
Guest stars
Joe Mortonas Eli Pope
Kate Burtonas Sally Langston
Brian Letscheras Tom Larsen
Gregg Henryas Hollis Doyle
Artemis Pebdanias Susan Ross
Norm Lewisas Senator Edison Davis
Ricardo Antonio Chaviraas Governor Francisco Vargas
Joelle Carteras Vanessa Moss
Danny Pinoas Alex Vargas
Chris Butleras TV Producer
Vanya Asheras Ethan
Kristin Careyas Brooke Foster
Doug Simpsonas Male Pundit
Samantha Cutaranas Reporter StacyCrew
Regina KingDirector
Chris Van DusenWriterShows like Scandal
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