David possesses a memory card with evidence that can bring down the presidency. Olivia Pope and the "Defiance Five" (Mellie, Cyrus, Verna, and Hollis) are pushed to the brink of desperation to protect their secret.
Olivia faces the moral consequence of her actions, realizing that "fixing" the election has destroyed the man she loves. Scandal_2x13
The 13th episode of Scandal 's second season, titled is widely considered one of the series' most pivotal hours. It concludes the "Defiance" election-rigging arc and features the high-stakes confrontation between the conspirators and David Rosen. Plot Summary David possesses a memory card with evidence that
The episode follows the fallout as David Rosen uncovers the truth about the Cytron explosion and the rigged presidential election in Defiance, Ohio. The 13th episode of Scandal 's second season,
The conspirators successfully frame Hollis Doyle for the Cytron bombing. David Rosen is manipulated into believing he has won, while the truth remains buried. Key Character Moments
On her deathbed, Supreme Court Justice Verna Thornton reveals to President Fitz that his election was rigged. This revelation shatters Fitz’s sense of legitimacy and his trust in Olivia.
Having induced her labor prematurely to gain public sympathy, Mellie is finally forced to face a husband who knows the depths of her ruthlessness.