Scandal Rasputin (Season 5, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Scandal

Rasputin (Season 5, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful intel.

Showrunner

Shonda Rhimes

Director

John Terlesky

Writers

Shonda Rhimes (created by) | Paul William Davies (written by)

Composer

Chad Fischer

Cinematographer

Daryn Okada

Editor

Gregory T. Evans

Casting Directors

Linda Lowy | Will Stewart

Production Designer

Corey Kaplan

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 12, 2015

Release date

Nov 12, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 33 wins & 72 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
33 cast members

Name	Known for
Kerry Washington Olivia Pope Olivia Pope See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Scott Foley Jake Ballard Jake Ballard See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Darby Stanchfield Abby Whelan Abby Whelan See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Katie Lowes Quinn Perkins Quinn Perkins See fewer	Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Guillermo Diaz Huck (as Guillermo Díaz) Huck (as Guillermo Díaz) See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Jeff Perry Cyrus Beene Cyrus Beene See fewer	Wild Things (1998)
Joshua Malina David Rosen David Rosen See fewer	A Few Good Men (1992)
Bellamy Young Mellie Grant Mellie Grant See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Portia de Rossi Elizabeth North Elizabeth North See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Cornelius Smith Jr. Marcus Walker Marcus Walker See fewer	Scandal (2012)
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Melody Zara Olivia's Translator Olivia's Translator See fewer	Crossing Over (2009)
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