As they get closer to uncovering the mole’s identity, Olivia and her team find themselves in an increasingly dangerous situation; the latest White House scandal pushes Cyrus over the edge.
The mole investigation leads to a surprising finding. Meanwhile, Fitz wants Jake to keep safeguarding Olivia; and Mellie’s actions force Cyrus to deal with crisis management.
Information about Huck’s past is revealed; not realizing that someone could be watching, Fitz and Olivia have an emotionally charged conversation; Cyrus becomes increasingly suspicious of Jake.
The team realizes there may have been a mistake on an old case, possibly putting everyone in danger; Olivia and Jake’s relationship intensifies, while Fitz and Mellie’s relationship hits a low.
Hollis Doyle’s daughter is kidnapped; Jake and Olivia take their relationship to the next level; Cyrus is determined to get back into the president’s good graces; Mellie tells Fitz that he needs to make some changes.
Fitz’s pick for Supreme Court Justice is caught in an affair with Olivia’s new high-powered client (Lisa Edelstein); Olivia and Jake continue to flirt.
Fitz doesn’t know who he can trust; a handsome stranger (Scott Foley) sparks Olivia’s interest; the team at Pope & Associates work for David Rosen on a case.
David’s uncovering of the truth about the Cytron case makes things tough for Olivia, Mellie, Cyrus, Hollis and Verna, and the desperate conspirators pull out all stops to protect themselves and loved ones.
The “Gladiators in Suits” discover the truth about the rigged election, and learn a thing or two about Olivia, also. Meanwhile, Mellie goes to great lengths to reel in Fitz.