Shonda Rhimes
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Shonda Lynn Rhimes is an American television producer and screenwriter, and founder of the production company Shondaland. Rhimes became known as the first showrunner—creator, head writer and executive
Rhimes in 2026
Rhimes was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to UK/US Relations in 2024
Scandal (TV series)
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Scandal is an American political thriller television series starring Kerry Washington. Created by Shonda Rhimes, it aired on ABC from April 5, 2012, to April 19, 2018, for 124 episodes over seven seas
Shonda Rhimes
…writer and executive producer—of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy (2005–present), its spin-off Private Practice (2007–2013) and the political thriller Scandal (2012–2018), becoming the first African American female showrunner to create three television dramas that have achieved the 100 episode milestone…
Shonda Rhimes is the creator, writer and executive producer of Scandal.
The series focuses on the story of Olivia Pope, portrayed by Kerry Washington.
Henry Ian Cusick did not return for the second season. In Season 4 he made a guest appearance as Stephen Finch.
Ellen DeGeneres (right) announced on Twitter that her wife Portia de Rossi (left) had been cast on the show.