: The flirtatious tension between Jake Ballard and Olivia escalates, adding a new layer of complication as Jake continues to spy on her for the President.
: Olivia Pope and her team are hired by the morally bankrupt Hollis Doyle after his daughter, Maybelle, is kidnapped and held for a $20 million ransom. The episode explores complex family dynamics, as Hollis initially believes his daughter is faking the ordeal for money. [S2E17] Snake in the Garden
: Forced to seek shelter at Pope & Associates after his apartment is ransacked, David’s integration into the "Gladiator" team begins in earnest here. Critical Reception There's a Snake in the Garden: Scandal Episode 217 Recap : The flirtatious tension between Jake Ballard and