How many seasons and episodes does Scandal have?

Scandal has 7 seasons and 124 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 5, 2012 to April 19, 2018.

Is Scandal renewed, ended, or canceled?

Scandal has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Scandal?

It takes 67h 25m (4045 minutes) to watch the complete run of Scandal. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 34 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 67.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 34 days.

Where can you stream or watch Scandal?

Scandal is available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Scandal?

Scandal has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in Scandal?

The primary ensemble cast includes Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope (age 49), Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan (age 55), Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins (age 44), Guillermo Díaz as Huck (age 51).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Scandal?

2012 · 5 Seasons · 90 Episodes · Total Runtime: 67h 25m (4,045 mins)

Total Watch Time

67h 25m

4,045 minutes of non-stop content across all 90 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 67.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 34 days.

Average Episode Length

45 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

34 days

Finish by approximately Oct 29, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

68 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 2, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

34 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 29, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

17 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 12, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

9 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 4, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 67h 25m 1.25× Speed: 53h 56m (saves 13.5h) 1.50× Speed: 44h 57m (saves 22.5h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Shortest Season	7 episodes	5h 10m (310 mins)	44 mins/ep	7.7%
Season 2 Longest Season	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	24.5%
Season 3	18 episodes	13h 30m (810 mins)	45 mins/ep	20%
Season 4	22 episodes	16h 30m (990 mins)	45 mins/ep	24.5%
Season 5	21 episodes	15h 45m (945 mins)	45 mins/ep	23.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Scandal

Can I binge-watch Scandal in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 67.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 34 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Scandal contains 67h 25m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Scandal at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 34 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 29, 2026.

Which season of Scandal is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 16h 30m across 22 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Scandal?

The series consists of 90 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 67h 25m (4,045 minutes) of screen time.