Scandal - Season 6 -

Season 6 of the political drama premiered on January 26, 2017, on ABC . This season was shortened from the standard 22 episodes to 16 due to lead actress Kerry Washington's pregnancy. Core Plot & Major Events

Head of the NSA; works with Olivia to dismantle conspiracies. Darby Stanchfield Outgoing White House Chief of Staff; later joins OPA again. Huck Guillermo Díaz Scandal - Season 6

: OPA's investigation puts one of their own in extreme danger. Season 6 of the political drama premiered on

: Initial suspicion falls on Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry), who is eventually arrested for the crime. However, it is later revealed that the true mastermind was Frankie’s wife, Luna Vargas , who sought power for herself. Cyrus is ultimately revealed as the "puppet master" who influenced Luna's actions. Darby Stanchfield Outgoing White House Chief of Staff;

Former First Lady turned first female President of the U.S.. Jeff Perry