Scandal Baby, It's Cold Outside (Season 5, Episode 9)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

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Scandal

Baby, It's Cold Outside (Season 5, Episode 9)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Olivia feels more frustrated taking on "First Lady" type responsibilities; Mellie proves just how powerful she can be; Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan.

Showrunner

Shonda Rhimes

Director

Tom Verica

Writers

Shonda Rhimes (created by) | Mark Wilding (written by) | Severiano Canales (story editor) (as Seve Canales) | Raamla Mohamed (executive story editor) | Paul William Davies (executive story editor)

Composer

Chad Fischer

Cinematographer

Oliver Bokelberg

Editor

Christal Khatib (as Christal A. Khatib)

Casting Directors

Linda Lowy | Will Stewart

Production Designer

Corey Kaplan

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 19, 2015

Release date

Nov 19, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 34 wins & 71 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
35 cast members

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