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Now that Olivia Pope is the White House Chief of Staff, what crises will she encounter? Has the Scandal TV show been cancelled or renewed for an eighth season on ABC? The television vulture is watching for the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page has is the place to track the status of Scandal, season eight. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, Scandal stars Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Guillermo Diaz, Jeff Perry, Tony Goldwyn, Joshua Malina, Bellamy Young, Scott Foley, Portia de Rossi, Cornelius Smith Jr., and Joe Morton. The series centers on former White House Communications Director, Olivia Pope (Washington). Upon exiting that job, Olivia opened a premier crisis management firm, to handle erupting political scandals.
The seventh and final season of Scandal kicks off with Mellie Grant (Young) serving as the first female President of the United States, with Cyrus Beane (Perry) as her VP. Olivia is now both Mellie’s chief of staff and the head of the reinstated top secret government agency, B6-13, where she works closely with Jake Ballard (Foley). Quinn Perkins, who is pregnant, now heads up the crisis management firm, QPA (Quinn Perkins and Associates). Her team includes Abby Whelan (Stanchfield), Huck (Diaz), and Charlie (Newbern). Elsewhere, former President Grant (Goldwyn) is building his Presidential library, and David Rosen (Malina) remains on the job as Attorney General. Meanwhile, expect Rowan Pope (Morton) to still have some tricks up his sleeve.
Season Seven Ratings
The seventh season of Scandal averaged a 1.14 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 4.84 million viewers. Compared to season six, that’s down by 20% and down by 14%, respectively. Find out how Scandal stacks up against other ABC TV shows we’re tracking.
In May of 2017, ABC confirmed Scandal was ending with season seven. The finale aired April 19, 2018. Could it be revived some day? Stay tuned for further updates.
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Is the seventh season the right time to end the Scandal TV show? Were it renewed for season eight on ABC, would you tune in? Would you like to see a spin-off? Tell us what you think, in the comments, below.
I would enjoy watching an 8th season of Scandal. Melle Grants character has so much to offer. It would be nice to see how she would introduce legislation and what particular issues she would tackle. Both the people and leaders need an example to follow because all have lost their way.
I feel that the major story-lines were tied up in series 7 and it would be difficult to create an 8th season. Although I love the show, there just isn’t that much else for the characters to go through that would make a new season worthwhile. It’s time.
Loved seasons 1 to 3.
Season 4, so and so.
Then… 5 and 6 I was not impressed, almost bored.
Season 7 is enough.
Not really following. Time to move on.
Meh.
I absolutely love the show Scandal!! Please do not cancel the show. I get excited to watch each season. Power to Scandal!!!
I Love scandal not for the sex but for the intrigue. I desire the show to continue on throughout all seasons. I have script ideas for the show to thrive more. Please don’t cancel scandal.
I don’t want to see this show end. I’m totally addicted to it! Many other shows on t.v. have up to 19 seasons now, so why cancel a show that is basically still new at season 7? Yeah some things may be a little hard to believe but a lot of it makes you wonder if stuff like that really happens and the general public don’t know. Please don’t let Scandal end!!
Please continue with this show. It is awesome and my life will not be the same if it ends why are you keep ending good series? Are the viewing numbers more important then making a great show for the people who invested their time into it? Really unbelieveble, what a shame.. … regards from a scandal lover in the netherlands
ARE U SERIOUS???? ABC HAS TO CONTINUE WIT THIS. MY FIANCE IS A WRITER AND AUTHOR AND THIS IS ONE OF FAVORITE OF OUR THOUSANDS OF SERIES THAT WE STAY TUNE IN TO.THIS SHOW HAS WOKE ME IN WAYS I NEVER WUD HAVE SEEN AND IN NOT EVEN A POLITIC TYPE OF PERSON AT ALL.I REALLY ENJOY THIS SERIES AND I WOULD LOOK AT ABC THE SAME IF THEY LET IT GO #TEAMSCANDAL
I would like for Scandel to keep going.why does a good show only last 6 or 7 seasons.Law and Order was on forever.
I would like to see this show continue, Every time we get into a show it only last for 6or7 seasons.
I LOVE WATCHING SCANDAL PLEASE CONTINUE KEEPING IT ON.THE BEST SHOW ON TV.. GREAT JOB SHONDA WITH SCANDAL.IT’S WORTH CONTINUING PLEASE..LOVE YOUR WONDERFUL TALENT.
It is one of the beat if not the beat show on!!! I’d like to watch more!
I’d like the series to continue! It is one of the beat if not the beat show on!
Spinoff possibilities? Have you not heard about how Shonda has left for Netflix? No new Shondaland shows for ABC.
Sad to see it go but with all the conspiracy nonsense, it was just too silly any more. You should have stuck to what worked in the first year without all the noise with the dad and mom nonsense. I watch occasionally when I remember it.