Scandal - Season 6 -

: Events leading to election night are retold from Abby's perspective.

: A new threat to the White House forces a shift in strategy. Scandal - Season 6

Former First Lady turned first female President of the U.S.. Jeff Perry : Events leading to election night are retold

Head of the NSA; works with Olivia to dismantle conspiracies. Darby Stanchfield Outgoing White House Chief of Staff; later joins OPA again. Huck Guillermo Díaz Scandal - Season 6

: Preparations begin for Mellie's historic inauguration.

Season 6 of the political drama premiered on January 26, 2017, on ABC . This season was shortened from the standard 22 episodes to 16 due to lead actress Kerry Washington's pregnancy. Core Plot & Major Events