Actor performances were all well done; especially Kerry Washington and Kinear. Thomas was guilty then; still guilty today of grossness.

It's troubling how despite how awfully bad the writing is ppl are still hooked on this show, including myself until this episode. The impact of S1, 2A was so strong, it's taken this level of trash to expel it from our system. I'm hoping this does it for me. I'm better than this. I'm stronger than this. I pray.

Watching a woman murder a defenseless man isn't a "gift" to most people. In this instance, It ruined Olivia's character irredeemably.

SHONDA RHIMES is responsible for this doo doo. Tony Goldwyn only directed what was given him. All blame falls on Shonda. And she completely destroyed Scandal Thursday night by making her lead charac a murderer. I held on for 5 seasons, but I'm done now. This show is beyond redeemable. Scandal R.I.P.

Absolutely. S5, so far, is very gratifying. Makes you laugh and cry happiness.

Regardless of Fitz haters, Scandal would be cancelled without him. Millions love him and he is a major pull for the show. The love relationship between Fitz/Liv; and Fitz/Cyrus rules. Fitz will beat an impeachment. This episode was best ever. S5 is taking off speeding into epic TV.

Because she is heartless and write crap soap opera drivel. I will never watch anything else even remotely associated with her.

SR writes what's in her heart. Cold. She builds romance, gets fans involved with loving the couple she's created … then BAM! She destroys them because "life is not a fairytale." What kind of heart does that? Therapy might be in order. No more SR shows for me. I'm done.