Scandal - Season 6 -

: OPA's investigation puts one of their own in extreme danger.

: Cyrus' future is jeopardized as he faces fallout from the shooting.

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 Scandal - Season 6

: Cyrus is arrested; OPA uncovers new evidence from the night of the shooting.

: The team works to take down the mysterious Theodore Peus. : OPA's investigation puts one of their own

: The 100th episode ; an alternate-reality scenario showing what would have happened if the election hadn't been rigged in Season 2.

Outgoing President; leaves D.C. for his foundation in Vermont. Bellamy Young This season was shortened from the standard 22

: Season finale; Mellie is sworn in, and Olivia takes over as "Command".