During an argument in the oval, when she says she will take the blame for her father's activities. He tells her she is always the smartest person in the room, but not this time. I think it was last week's episode.

What a message for aspiring women: to make it to the top, you have to be without scruples and be totally ruthless and in the case of Olivia Pope have severe daddy issues. Two weeks ago Fitz said, "I earned you forever; now, he leaves for Vermont alone. Strange.