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As Mellie's presidency reaches the 100-day mark, Olivia Pope demonstrates her ability to manage global affairs, but faces a difficult decision to prevent an international crisis. At the same time, Quinn Perkins & Associates face challenges in securing their first client.

President Mellie Grant organizes a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran to advance diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. Olivia arranges for Jake to attend discreetly, providing a contingency strategy should diplomacy require additional support. Meanwhile, the Quinn Perkins & Associates team attends the event in an effort to attract prominent new clients.

In the first 100 days of her presidency, Mellie Griffith operates in the public eye while former President Fitzgerald Grant III lives a quiet life in Vermont, attempting to adjust to civilian life. Former White House Communications Director Marcus Whitman joins Fitz to help establish the Fitzgerald Grant III Presidential Library.

With Liv focused on global affairs, the QPA team takes on a high-stakes case involving an unexpected client. Meanwhile, Mellie works on diplomatic preparations for a crucial Nuclear Summit involving President Rashad and Prime Minister Nazari.

Olivia and Mellie take more direct control in the White House, showcasing their growing influence. Meanwhile, Cyrus focuses on securing congressional support for a potential war in Bashran. Attention also turns to the niece of President Rashad as she becomes a subject of surveillance.

The Gladiators come together for Quinn and Charlie's wedding, while Cyrus, Mellie, and Jake confront a developing crisis in the Middle East.

The first half of the final season concludes with major twists and unexpected developments that significantly impact the characters and the overall storyline.

Rowan's impulsive decision leads to consequences that ripple through Quinn's personal life, deeply impacting those close to him, particularly Olivia, who struggles with feelings of guilt.

The episode delves into the traumatic events that occurred in Rowan's basement, detailing Quinn's kidnapping and culminating in a shocking gunshot that deeply affects Olivia.

Olivia travels to Vermont with Fitz for what she believes is a quiet retreat, only to discover her friends have arranged an intervention. Meanwhile, in Washington, Cyrus confronts Mellie with his suspicions about Olivia and Jake's secret activities.

Olivia becomes determined to prevent Jake from being named Mellie's chief of staff, leading her to take decisive action. Quinn grows uneasy at Papa Pope's house as she questions how long Rowan plans to keep her and Robin isolated. At QPA, Abby, Huck, and Charlie begin taking on new clients, and their first case yields unexpected information.

Olivia, adjusting to life after leaving the White House, is approached by Annalise Keating, a criminal defense attorney, who asks for her assistance in accelerating a judicial reform case to the Supreme Court. With Olivia's political standing weakened following a recent scandal, securing the necessary support proves difficult.

Cyrus and David travel to Lisbon for a digital piracy summit, but when their plane is hacked, those left behind must act quickly to rescue them.

Following the successful emergency landing of Air Force Two, Cyrus celebrates his rise as a national hero, while First Lady Mellie insists on pursuing justice with unwavering determination. In the meantime, Olivia attempts to reconcile with the Gladiators by sharing her suspicions about the hijacking and Cyrus's hidden motives.

Charlie is arrested for the hijacking of Air Force Two, forcing Quinn to make a difficult decision. At the same time, Cyrus works behind the scenes to secure Jake's support in his political ambitions.

Olivia faces a new personal challenge when Mellie insists that she sever ties with Cyrus permanently, testing Olivia's resolve to change.

Cyrus and Jake escalate their efforts to gain control of the White House through increasingly underhanded tactics as Liv is drawn into the political fray by being subpoenaed to testify against First Lady Mellie.

As the secret of B613 is revealed, the Gladiators confront Cyrus and Jake, willing to make great sacrifices to achieve justice.