In the second half, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes in the final days of his presidency.

Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety prior to the inauguration in the first half of this combined episode.

President Fitz considers his legacy. Meanwhile, the Gladiators question what's next for their team; and Jake finally discovers the motivation behind Peus and the mystery woman's reign of terror.

As the future of the country hangs in the balance, Olivia and Fitz are at odds with Rowan. Meanwhile, Jake employs surprising tactics to manipulate the Mystery Woman.

Peus' iron grip seems inescapable to Olivia and everyone she holds dear, but then a shocking threat to the White House turns everything on its head.

Olivia and the team are determined to bring down Peus, but as the Electoral College vote nears, the fight for power claims another victim.

With the ugly truth behind Frankie's assassination revealed, a torn Olivia wonders how different her life – and the country – would be if she, Mellie and Cyrus had never rigged Fitz's election.

It's a race against time when OPA's investigation into the conspiracy puts one of their own in grave danger.

The events from election night are retold from Abby's perspective, revealing a formidable thirst for power and an explosive secret she's been keeping.

Olivia makes a shocking decision and asks Huck to complete one of the most difficult tasks yet.

Rowan is caught off guard by someone from his past. Meanwhile, Olivia faces a momentous decision regarding the campaign; and flashbacks spotlight the details of Francisco Vargas' assassination.

Jake and Vanessa's messy relationship poses a threat to the campaign, forcing Olivia to take action. Meanwhile, a game-changing revelation about the conspiracy surrounding Francisco Vargas's assassination is revealed.

Cyrus faces a big challenge, but that does not deter him from trying to prove he's not guilty. Meanwhile, Olivia and her team unearth surprising new evidence relating to the evening Frankie got shot.

In the midst of a national crisis, Cyrus's fate is sealed. Meanwhile, Olivia and the gladiators will stop at nothing to get to the truth.

After a tight race and shocking conclusion to the election, flashbacks reveal what happened on the campaign trail and just how far Olivia was willing to go to win. Meanwhile, Fitz and Abby are faced with an unprecedented national crisis, and the gladiators are determined to get answers.

The election results for the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas are announced, and the shocking results lead to an explosive outcome.