Did Olivia get an abortion?

Critical reception. The episode was well received by television critics, with many praising show creator Shonda Rhimes for the way in which she integrated Olivia Pope’s decision to have an abortion into the episode.

Does Fitz find out about the abortion?

In the Season 5 finale, after stumbling upon Olivia’s medical file, Fitz finds out about her decision — and, after whining about it, he ultimately respects it.

Was Olivia Pope pregnant in season 5?

So Thursday night’s “Scandal” stunned quite a few viewers when D.C. fixer Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) had an abortion, a storyline that came out of nowhere. The audience had no idea that Olivia, finally together with President Fitz (Tony Goldwyn), was pregnant. Fitz didn’t even know she was pregnant.

Was Olivia Pope pregnant in season 6?

It was incredibly moving on so many levels, and it was a very emotional experience.” And though star Washington has been pregnant twice while filming the show, her character, Olivia Pope, has never gone past the first trimester of pregnancy.

When did Benson have an abortion?

The show finally addressed the question of Olivia’s possible abortion in Season 21, Episode 4, “The Burden of Our Choices,” but the deleted scene never made it to the air. In the cut scene, which SVU has posted on their official YouTube page, Benson and Rollins are wrapping up a conversation in Benson’s office.

Did Olivia get pregnant?

On the Sept. 7, 2021 episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, John confirmed Olivia’s pregnancy. “We are having a baby, together,” he said.

Does Fitz find out about Mellie being raped?

Fitz learns that his father, Big Jerry, raped Mellie while he was campaigning for governor of California, and Mellie tells him that she took a paternity test.

Was Olivia ever pregnant on Scandal?

gave birth.” “Our crew is amazing,” the actress added. “They did such a good job of, of taking care of Olivia. Because even though I was pregnant, Olivia was not,” she said of her character in the show.

Does Mellie get pregnant?

Theodore Wallace “Teddy” Grant is the youngest child of Fitz Grant and Mellie Grant.

What episodes of scandal was Kerry Washington pregnant?

While ABC has not commented on the episode order for “Scandal” Season 6, the show cut the episode order from 22 to 18 when Washington was pregnant with her first child during Season 3.

How many times was Kerry Washington pregnant?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes didn’t know that star Kerry Washington had another baby on the way when a less-is-more plan was put in place for season six of the political thriller. The ABC series will have just 16 episodes next season.