Scandal Trivia

100+ Best Scandal Trivia Questions & Answers

Mike Oberman

Updated: August 3rd, 2023

Test your knowledge on the scandalous world of 'Scandal' with over 100 trivia questions and answers. From political intrigue to forbidden romances, see if you have what it takes to be a gladiator in suits!

Scandal Real-Life Inspirations and Production Trivia

Question: Scandal is partially based on the life of what Washington D.C. 'fixer'?

Answer: Judy Smith

Question: What is the name of the talk show hosted by Curtis Pryce on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: The Pryce of Power

Question: According to Nielsen ratings, what season of Scandal had the most viewers?

Answer: Season 4

Question: Scandal was nominated for favorite ensemble by what magazine in 2013?

Answer: TV Guide

Question: What Emmy category did Scandal win in both 2013 and 2014?

Answer: Outstanding Guest Actor

Question: In what year did Scandal premiere?

Answer: 2012

Question: Throughout its run, Scandal was primarily aired on what day of the week?

Answer: Thursday

Question: What network was Scandal broadcast on?

Answer: ABC

Scandal Storylines and Events Trivia

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what Ohio city has its voting results investigated during season 2?

Answer: Defiance

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which season has an episode titled 'First Lady Sings the Blues'?

Answer: 4

Question: In the closing montage of the final episode, Mellie signs a bill concerning what on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Gun Control

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is the name of the covert government agency formerly run by Rowan and Jake Ballard?

Answer: B613

Question: In season 3, it's revealed that Maya Lewis is actually which character's mother on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Olivia Pope

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which branch of the military did Huck join after college?

Answer: Marines

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which NSA agent accuses the government of using a technology called Thorngate to spy on its citizens?

Answer: Artie Hornbacher

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is the topic of Fitzgerald's State of the Union address in a season 4 episode?

Answer: Gun Control

Question: Season 6 revolves around the murder of what character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Frankie Vargas

Question: Olivia and her team refer to themselves as '_______ in suits' on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Gladiators

Question: Edward Snowden inspired a Scandal episode about what topic?

Answer: Leaking information

Question: What type of business does Olivia Pope run on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Crisis management

Question: Scandal's editing style sometimes includes bursts of photos before what?

Answer: Commercials

Question: What is the name given to the mole in season 2 of the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Albatross

Question: What series did Scandal have a crossover episode with in March 2018?

Answer: How to Get Away With Murder

Question: What genre best describes Scandal?

Answer: Political Thriller

Question: What is the defining feature of Olivia Pope's wine glasses on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Long stem

Question: What did Theodore Peus continually send to Rowan on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Bricks

Question: Olivia tries to help her mother hideout by sending her in a plane to what place on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Hong Kong

Question: How does Fitzgerald kill Verna Thornton on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Suffocate

Question: During which war did Fitzgerald meet Jake on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Gulf War

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is Quinn Perkins' birth name?

Answer: Lindsay Dwyer

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what does Quinn pull out of Gideon's neck before he dies?

Answer: Scissors

Scandal Music and Taglines Trivia

Question: What is the title of the final song played in the last episode on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Future Sunny Days

Question: What is the name of the song that plays when Olivia and Fitzgerald have one of their 'moments' on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: The Light

Question: What is the tagline for The Liberty Report on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Lovers of Liberty

Question: What is the name of the network that the political show Battleground is broadcast on, on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: BNC

Question: What is the title of the first episode and also the pet name that Fitzgerald has called Olivia and Amanda on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Sweet Baby

Scandal Season Details and Episodes Trivia

Question: Season 1 was the shortest season of Scandal. How many episodes was it?

Answer: 7

Question: How long was the crossover event between 'Scandal' and 'How to Get Away with Murder'?

Answer: 2 hours

Question: What city is the investigation of voter fraud during season 2 on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Defiance, Ohio

Question: What is the name of the Operation in which Fitzgerald shot down a plane over Iceland on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Remington

Question: In season 6 of 'Scandal', Theodore Peus sets off bombs in which U.S. cities?

Answer: Dallas and Philadelphia

Question: How many episodes aired during Scandal's 7 season run?

Answer: 124

Question: In the closing montage of the final episode, Mellie signs a bill concerning what on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Gun Control

Question: In the first episode, who claims to be sleeping with the President on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Amanda Tanner

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which season has an episode titled 'Heavy is the Head?'

Answer: 5

Question: When aired on ABC, how long was each episode of the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: 1 hour

Question: What color does Olivia predominantly wear during the first three seasons on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: White

Question: What format did Scandal follow for most of Season 1?

Answer: Procedural

Question: What beverage does Olivia Pope drink during many episodes on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Wine

Question: Seasons 3 and 6 of Scandal were cut short to accommodate what star's real-life pregnancies?

Answer: Kerry Washington

Scandal Characters and Occupations Trivia

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what state is Edison Davis a senator for?

Answer: Florida

Question: On the show 'Scandal', Olivia Pope served as Chief of Staff for which President?

Answer: Mellie Grant

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which one of Fitzgerald's sons is poisoned at a campaign rally?

Answer: Jerry Jr.

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what Ivy League school did Mellie Grant go to?

Answer: Harvard

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which character was Olivia Pope engaged to at some point?

Answer: Edison Davis

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is the name of the political talk show that Sally Langston hosts?

Answer: The Liberty Report

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is the name of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm?

Answer: Olivia Pope and Associates

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what is the name of Olivia Pope's mother?

Answer: Maya Lewis

Question: When was Frankie Vargas murdered on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: During a victory speech

Question: What is the name of Columbus Short's character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer:

Question: What is the name of Darby Stanchfield's character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Abby Whelan

Question: What was Olivia Pope's occupation before starting her own firm on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: White House Communications Director

Question: What political party does Lisa Kudrow's character belong to on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Democrat

Question: What is the name of Kerry Washington's character?

Answer: Olivia Pope

Question: What is the name of Katie Lowes character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Quinn Perkins

Question: What name does Olivia Pope and Associates take on in later seasons on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Quinn Perkins and Associates

Question: What is the 1-word nickname of Diego Munoz on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Huck

Question: What U.S. city is the setting for Scandal?

Answer: Washington D.C.

Question: What character did Gabrielle Union and Taraji P. Henson both audition for on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Olivia Pope

Question: What season do we find out that Rowan is Olivia's father on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: 2

Question: What is the name of Henry Ian Cusick's character from season one of the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Stephen Finch

Question: What is the name of Olivia Pope's crisis management firm on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Olivia Pope and Associates

Scandal Relationships and Romances Trivia

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what color does Olivia start wearing more predominantly during seasons 5?

Answer: Red

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which season has an episode titled 'Trojan Horse'?

Answer: 6

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which character had a baby with Amanda before she killed herself?

Answer: Billy Chambers

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what former 'Friends' star had a role as a presidential candidate?

Answer: Lisa Kudrow

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which character is Attorney General under President Fitzgerald?

Answer: David Rosen

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which season has an episode titled 'Vermont is for Lovers, Too?'

Answer: 3

Question: In what season does Olivia Pope leave OPA to Grace on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: 6

Question: On the show 'Scandal', which character does David Rosen have a romantic relationship while trying to infiltrate OPA?

Answer: Abby Whelan

Question: At the end of season two it's leaked that President Fitzgerald was having an affair with what character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Olivia

Question: Throughout much of the series, Olivia Pope is in a romantic relationship with what character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Fitzgerald Grant III

Question: Olivia has a romantic relationship with Fitzgerald and what other character on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Jake

Question: Much of the series 'Scandal' revolves around Olivia Pope's romance with what politician?

Answer: President

Question: Frankie Vargas had what political position before he was murdered on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: President-Elect

Question: In a season 2 episode of 'Scandal', what does Olivia Pope criticize Edison Davis for wearing?

Answer: Pinstripes

Question: What is Olivia Pope's middle name on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Carolyn

Question: What is the name of Huck and Kim's son on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Javi

Question: What is David Rosen's occupation on the show 'Scandal'?

Answer: Attorney General

Question: On the show 'Scandal', what prosecution case does David Rosen lose, causing him to have a vendetta against Olivia Pope?

Answer: Lindsay Dwyer