Olivia Pope dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation;;;s elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter, both professionally and personally, but she can;;;t seem to completely cut ties with her past, specifically her secret relationship with the President. Meanwhile, as the presidential election gets underway, Cyrus and Mellie work on Fitz;;;s reelection campaign, Olivia tries to help Congresswoman Josephine Marcus and Cyrus attempts to plot the downfall of Vice President Sally Langston.