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<div>{{About|the television series|the textbook|Gray's Anatomy}}<br />
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{{short description|US medical drama television series}}<br />
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{{Infobox television<br />
| name = Grey's Anatomy<br />
| image = Grey's Anatomy Logo.svg<br />
| caption = ''Grey's Anatomy'' logo<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| genre = {{Plainlist |<br />
* [[Medical drama]]<br />
* [[Romantic drama]]<br />
* [[Dramatic comedy]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
| based_on = <br />
| developer = <br />
| writer = <br />
| director = <br />
| creative_director = <br />
| presenter = <br />
| starring = {{Plainlist |<br />
* [[Ellen Pompeo]]<br />
* [[Sandra Oh]]<br />
* [[Katherine Heigl]]<br />
* [[Justin Chambers]]<br />
* [[T. R. Knight]]<br />
* [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
* [[James Pickens Jr.]]<br />
* [[Isaiah Washington]]<br />
* [[Patrick Dempsey]]<br />
* [[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]]<br />
* [[Sara Ramirez]]<br />
* [[Eric Dane]]<br />
* [[Chyler Leigh]]<br />
* [[Brooke Smith (actress)|Brooke Smith]]<br />
* [[Kevin McKidd]]<br />
* [[Jessica Capshaw]]<br />
* [[Kim Raver]]<br />
* [[Sarah Drew]]<br />
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]<br />
* [[Camilla Luddington]]<br />
* [[Gaius Charles]]<br />
* [[Jerrika Hinton]]<br />
* [[Tessa Ferrer]]<br />
* [[Caterina Scorsone]]<br />
* [[Kelly McCreary]] <br />
* [[Jason George]]<br />
* [[Martin Henderson]]<br />
* [[Giacomo Gianniotti]]<br />
* [[Greg Germann]]<br />
* [[Jake Borelli]]<br />
* [[Chris Carmack]]<br />
}}<br />
| judges = <br />
| voices = <br />
| narrated = [[Ellen Pompeo]] and various other [[List of Grey's Anatomy cast members|cast members]]<br />
| theme_music_composer = [[Psapp]]<br />
| opentheme = "[[Cosy in the Rocket]]"<br />(seasons 1–3, 7, 14)<br />
| endtheme = "Cosy in the Rocket" (instrumental)<br />
| composer = [[Danny Lux]]<br />
| country = United States<br />
| language = English<br />
| num_seasons = 16 <!-- number of seasons aired --><br />
| num_episodes = 363 <!-- number of episodes aired --><br />
| list_episodes = List of Grey's Anatomy episodes<br />
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist |<br />
* Shonda Rhimes<br />
* [[Allan Heinberg]]<br />
* [[Betsy Beers]]<br />
* [[Debbie Allen]]<br />
* [[James D. Parriott]]<br />
* Jeannine Renshaw<br />
* Jeff Rafner<br />
* [[Joan Rater]]<br />
* Kent Hodder<br />
* [[Krista Vernoff]]<br />
* [[Mark Gordon]]<br />
* [[Mark Wilding]]<br />
* [[Marti Noxon]]<br />
* Nancy Bordson<br />
* [[Peter Horton]]<br />
* [[Rob Corn]]<br />
* Stacy McKee<br />
* Steve Mulholland<br />
* [[Tony Phelan]]<br />
* William Harper<br />
* [[Zoanne Clack]]<br />
}}<br />
| producer = {{Plainlist |<br />
* Ann Kindberg<br />
* Austin Guzman<br />
* Ellen Pompeo<br />
* Elisabeth R. Finch<br />
* [[Gabrielle Stanton|Gabrielle G. Stanton]]<br />
* [[Harry Werksman]]<br />
* Jeff Rafner<br />
* Linda Klein<br />
* Lisa Taylor<br />
* Mark Foreman<br />
* Meg Marinis<br />
* [[Mimi Schmir]]<br />
* [[Peter Nowalk]]<br />
* Sara E. White<br />
* Stacy McKee<br />
* Tammy Ann Casper<br />
* Tia Napolitano<br />
* William Harper<br />
* [[Zoanne Clack]]<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = Herbert Davis<br />
| editor = {{Plainlist |<br />
* Susan Vaill<br />
* David Greenspan<br />
* Edward Ornelas<br />
* Justin Chinn<br />
* Briana London<br />
* Sarah Boyd<br />
* Stacy Katzman<br />
* Brandi Bradburn<br />
* Bjorn Myrholt<br />
}}<br />
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]<br />
| runtime = 43-44 minutes<br />
| company = {{Plainlist |<br />
* [[Shondaland|Shondaland Productions]]<br />(2005–present)<br />
* [[Mark Gordon|The Mark Gordon Company]]<br />(2005–2018; seasons 1–14)<br />
* [[Entertainment One|Entertainment One Television]]<br />(2018–present; season 15–present)<br />
* [[ABC Studios|Touchstone Television]]<br />(2005–2007; seasons 1–3)<br />
* [[ABC Studios]]<br />(2007–present; season 4–present)<br />
}}<br />
| distributor = {{Plainlist| * [[Buena Vista Television]] (2005–2007)<br />
* [[Disney–ABC Domestic Television]] (2007–present)<br />
}}<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| picture_format = {{Plainlist |<br />
* [[1080i]] ([[16:9]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]])<br />
}}<br />
| audio_format = {{Plainlist |<br />
* [[Stereophonic|Stereo]]<br />
* [[Dolby Digital]] 5.1<br />
}}<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2005|3|27}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| related = {{Plainlist |<br />
* ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]''<br />
* ''[[Station 19]]''<br />
}}<br />
| website = http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy<br />
| website_title = Official website<br />
| production_website = <br />
}}<br />
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'''''Grey's Anatomy''''' is an American [[medical drama]] television series that premiered on March 27, 2005, on the [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) as a [[mid-season replacement]]. The fictional series focuses on the lives of surgical [[internship (medicine)|interns]], [[residency (medicine)|residents]], and [[attending physician|attending doctor]]s as they develop into seasoned doctors while balancing personal and professional relationships. The title is an allusion to ''[[Gray's Anatomy]]'', a classic human anatomy textbook first published in 1858 in London and written by [[Henry Gray]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gray’s Anatomy: an iconic medical textbook|url=https://www.medicographia.com/2017/11/grays-anatomy-an-iconic-medical-textbook/|date=2017-11-08|website=Medicographia|access-date=2020-05-19}}</ref> [[Shonda Rhimes]] developed the pilot and continues to write for the series. She is also one of the executive producers alongside [[Betsy Beers]], [[Mark Gordon]], [[Krista Vernoff]], [[Rob Corn]], [[Mark Wilding]], and [[Allan Heinberg]]. Although the series is set in [[Seattle]] (at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital), it is filmed primarily in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<br />
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This series is designed to be racially diverse and uses [[color-blind casting]]. It revolves around the title character, Dr. [[Meredith Grey]], played by [[Ellen Pompeo]], who is first featured as an intern. The original cast consisted of nine star-billed actors: Ellen Pompeo, [[Sandra Oh]], [[Katherine Heigl]], [[Justin Chambers]], [[T. R. Knight]], [[Chandra Wilson]], [[James Pickens Jr.]], [[Isaiah Washington]] and [[Patrick Dempsey]]. The cast has undergone major changes through the series' run with many members leaving and being replaced by [[List of Grey's Anatomy characters|others]]. At the start of the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 16)|sixteenth season]], the show had a large ensemble of fourteen actors—including four characters from the original cast (Meredith Grey, Alex Karev, Miranda Bailey, and Richard Webber). Justin Chambers left the show during this season.<br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' was renewed for a [[Grey's Anatomy (season 16)|sixteenth season]] which premiered on September 26, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hypable.com/greys-anatomy-season-16-release-date-trailer-episodes/|title='Grey's Anatomy' season 16 premiere date, trailer, episode guide and more|date=October 11, 2019|website=Hypable|language=en-US|access-date=October 14, 2019}}</ref> The series' success catapulted such long-running cast members as Pompeo, Dempsey and Oh to worldwide recognition; they were among the top five highest-earning television actors in 2013.<ref name="bustle2013">{{cite web|title=How Much Does The 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast Make? Being A TV Doctor Has Its Benefits|url=https://www.bustle.com/articles/82936-how-much-does-the-greys-anatomy-cast-make-being-a-tv-doctor-has-its-benefits|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|last=Pomarico|first=Nicole|date=May 14, 2015|accessdate=June 24, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170802002943/https://www.bustle.com/articles/82936-how-much-does-the-greys-anatomy-cast-make-being-a-tv-doctor-has-its-benefits|archivedate=August 2, 2017}}</ref><ref name="time2013">{{cite web|title=Which TV Stars Pull in the Most Dollars Per Episode?|url=http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/21/which-tv-stars-pull-in-the-most-dollars-per-episode/|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|last=Newcomb|first=Tim|date=September 21, 2013|accessdate=June 24, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808160521/http://entertainment.time.com/2013/09/21/which-tv-stars-pull-in-the-most-dollars-per-episode/|archivedate=August 8, 2017}}</ref> While the show's ratings have fallen over the course of its run (it was once among the overall top 10 shows in the [[United States]]), it is still one of the highest-rated shows among the [[Nielsen ratings|18–49 demographic]], and the No. 3 drama on all of broadcast television in the USA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-scandal-how-get-away-murder-renewed-974386|title='Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' 'How to Get Away with Murder' Renewed|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170314214630/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-scandal-how-get-away-murder-renewed-974386|archivedate=March 14, 2017}}</ref> The series was the highest revenue-earning show on television, in terms of advertising, in the 2007–08 season; in 2017, it was ranked tenth on the list. In its fifteenth season ''Grey's Anatomy'' ranked as ABC's highest-rated drama.<br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' has been well received by critics throughout much of its run, and has been included in various critics' year-end top ten lists. Since its inception, the show has been described by the media outlets as a television "phenomenon" or a "juggernaut", owing to its longevity and dominant ratings. It is considered to have had a significant effect on [[popular culture]] and has received [[List of awards and nominations received by Grey's Anatomy|numerous awards]], including the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama]] and a total of thirty-eight [[Primetime Emmy Award]] nominations, including two for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]. The cast members have also received several accolades for their respective performances. ''Grey's Anatomy'' is the [[List of longest-running scripted U.S. primetime television series|longest-running scripted primetime show]] currently airing on ABC, and the longest scripted primetime series carried by ABC in general. As of February 28, 2019, it is the longest running American primetime medical drama series.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tvs-top-5-podcast-oscars-preview-marvel-cancellations-decoded-1188818|title='TV's Top 5' Podcast: Oscars Preview, Marvel Cancellations Decoded|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=February 22, 2019|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=February 25, 2019}}</ref> On May 10, 2019 ''Grey's Anatomy'' was renewed for seasons 16 and 17, with Ellen Pompeo extending her contract through these two seasons.<br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The series follows the life of [[Meredith Grey]] ([[Ellen Pompeo]]), the daughter of esteemed [[General surgery|general surgeon]] Ellis Grey, starting from her acceptance into the surgical [[Residency (medicine)|residency]] program at the fictional Seattle Grace [[Hospital]], (later named Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital). During her time as a resident, Grey works alongside fellow physicians [[Cristina Yang]] ([[Sandra Oh]]), [[Izzie Stevens]] ([[Katherine Heigl]]), [[Alex Karev]] ([[Justin Chambers]]), and [[George O'Malley]] ([[T. R. Knight]])—who each struggle to balance their personal lives with hectic schedules and stressful residency requirements. During their [[Internship (medicine)|internship]], they are overseen by [[Miranda Bailey]] ([[Chandra Wilson]]), a senior resident, who works with [[Attending physician|attending]] physicians [[Derek Shepherd]] ([[Patrick Dempsey]]), head of [[neurosurgery]], and [[Preston Burke]] ([[Isaiah Washington]]), head of [[cardiothoracic surgery]], who becomes Yang's fiancé. [[Richard Webber]] ([[James Pickens Jr.]]), Chief of Surgery and attending general surgeon, is the previous lover of Ellis Grey. During the first six seasons, Burke, O'Malley, and Stevens all depart the series.<br />
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The show also shows emotions and drama through Meredith's life. <br />
In addition to Webber, Burke, and Shepherd, the surgical wing is primarily supervised by [[Addison Montgomery]] ([[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]]), Shepherd's ex-wife and the head of [[Obstetrics and gynaecology|OB/GYN]], [[Neonatology|neonatal]], and fetal surgery who [[Private Practice (TV series)|leaves for Los Angeles]] after the third season; [[Callie Torres]] ([[Sara Ramirez]]), a resident who later becomes head of [[orthopedic surgery]] and leaves Seattle at the end of the twelfth season; [[Mark Sloan (Grey's Anatomy)|Mark Sloan]] ([[Eric Dane]]), as head of [[plastic surgery]]; [[Owen Hunt]] ([[Kevin McKidd]]), as head of [[Trauma team|trauma]] who later marries Yang; [[Arizona Robbins]] ([[Jessica Capshaw]]), as head of [[pediatric surgery]], and later head of maternal/fetal surgery who marries Torres; [[Erica Hahn]] ([[Brooke Smith (actress)|Brooke Smith]]), as head of cardiology; [[Teddy Altman]] ([[Kim Raver]]), as head of cardiology who departs at the end of season eight but returns in season fourteen; and [[Amelia Shepherd]] ([[Caterina Scorsone]]), Derek's sister, who is hired to replace him as head of neurosurgery.<br />
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[[Lexie Grey]] ([[Chyler Leigh]]), Meredith's paternal half-sister, joins the residency program in the fourth season until her death with her love interest Mark Sloan in the season eight finale's plane crash, after which Seattle Grace is renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in their memory. Former Mercy-West residents [[Jackson Avery]] ([[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]) and [[April Kepner]] ([[Sarah Drew]]) join Seattle Grace following an administrative merger in season six. Other additions include Leah Murphy ([[Tessa Ferrer]]), who departs at the end of the tenth season but returns during the thirteenth; Shane Ross ([[Gaius Charles]]), who leaves with Yang in the tenth-season finale; Stephanie Edwards ([[Jerrika Hinton]]), who resigns during season thirteen; [[Jo Karev|Jo Wilson]] ([[Camilla Luddington]]), who marries Karev; Andrew DeLuca ([[Giacomo Gianniotti]]), the former love-interest of Meredith's maternal half-sister Maggie Pierce ([[Kelly McCreary]]), who also serves as head of cardiology; and Benjamin Warren ([[Jason George]]), an [[anesthesiologist]]-turned-resident-[[Station 19|turned-firefighter]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy|title=Watch Grey's Anatomy TV Show|website=ABC|access-date=April 20, 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419202421/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy|archivedate=April 19, 2016}}</ref> who marries Miranda Bailey. Season eleven sees the death of Derek Shepherd, and in season twelve, attending [[Cardiac surgery|cardiovascular surgeon]] Nathan Riggs ([[Martin Henderson]]) joins the show. In the early episodes of season fourteen, Riggs leaves the series to start a life with Owen's long-lost sister; by the season finale, Kepner and Robbins also depart the show. Midway through the sixteenth season, Karev made his final appearance on the series.<br />
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==Series synopsis==<br />
[[File:Greys Anatomy title.svg|left|thumb|upright=1.25|Title card|alt= The title card of ''Grey{{'s}} Anatomy'']]<br />
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''Grey{{'}}s Anatomy'' follows the lives of [[Internship (medicine)|surgical interns]], residents, and attendings at the fictional Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital (formerly Seattle Grace Hospital, Season 1–6, Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, Season 6–9, and then Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital, Season 9–present), as the interns gradually develop into seasoned doctors through the mentoring of their residents, attendings, and chiefs of surgery. Each installment typically begins with a voice-over narrative from Meredith Grey or a season regular, foreshadowing the [[Theme (literature)|theme]] of the episode.<ref name=GAMS>{{cite web|last=Santucci |first=Pieracarla |title=Grey's Anatomy Made Simple |url=http://voices.yahoo.com/greys-anatomy-made-simple-4979.html?cat=39 |work=[[Associated Content|Yahoo! Voices]] |publisher=[[Yahoo! Inc.|Yahoo Inc]] |accessdate=May 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020055738/http://voices.yahoo.com/greys-anatomy-made-simple-4979.html?cat=39 |archivedate=October 20, 2012 }}</ref><ref name="karanovic.org">[http://www.karanovic.org/courses/mca008/archives/1190 Grey's Anatomy of the Narrative Analysis | Media and Cultural Analysis, Spring 2014] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222164558/http://www.karanovic.org/courses/mca008/archives/1190 |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Karanovic.org (March 5, 2014). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref> Each season tends to represent the physicians' academic year, with each completed year qualifying the residents at a level higher in the surgical field.<ref>Each season, with the exception of one and two, show the doctors' residency year (first year, second year, etc.) being one older than the previous season.</ref> The season will always end with a finale, typically related to a dramatic event such as a death or character departure.<ref name=LexieD/> Most installments revolve around the doctors' everyday lives as surgeons, but the show also emphasizes their personal, as well as their professional, lives.<ref name=GAMS/> The series often sets aside medical ethics concerns in order to foreground character development and relationships. While the physicians treat the illnesses of their patients, often through complex surgeries, they also display competitive spirit and seek praise.<ref name=AntHit>{{cite news|last=Gilbert |first=Matthew |title='Anatomy' of a hit |url=http://articles.boston.com/2006-05-07/ae/29241170_1_shonda-rhimes-political-drama-meredith-grey |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130118100437/http://articles.boston.com/2006-05-07/ae/29241170_1_shonda-rhimes-political-drama-meredith-grey |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 18, 2013 |publisher=Boston Globe Electronic Publishing Inc |work=[[Boston.com]] |date=May 7, 2006 |accessdate=May 27, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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After arriving at the hospital each morning, residents may argue over who gets the challenge of a certain patient who has arrived that day.<ref name=WABLTW>{{cite episode|title=Winning a Battle, Losing the War|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Goldwyn, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 10, 2005|season=1|number=3}}</ref> A hospital superior assigns cases, often generating tension between the residents and their superiors.<ref name=WAH>{{cite episode|title=[[Wishin' and Hopin' (Grey's Anatomy)|Wishin' and Hopin']]|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony, and Rater, Joan. Director: Robinson, Julie Ann|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 1, 2007|season=3|number=14}}</ref> Within each episode are shifts from the doctors interacting with their patients, to scenes with their co-workers. Once assigned a case, each doctor [[diagnosis|diagnoses]] the patient, with the help of his or her attending physician, which usually leads to surgery.<ref>Each episode typically features scenes of a surgery, towards the center of the episode.</ref> The surgeons tend to form personal connections with their patients, with a patient often conveying a message to his or her doctor, which unintentionally relates to the doctor's private life.<ref name=ILYS>{{cite episode|title=[[I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked (Grey's Anatomy)|I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked]]|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony, and Rater, Joan. Director: Deitch, Donna|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 21, 2010|season=6|number=12}}</ref> The show displays the growth of relationships between the doctors, either friendly or sexual, which may produce conflicts between their personal and professional lives. Emotional scenes are often accompanied by an [[indie rock]] background song, something that has become a hallmark of the series.<ref name="Lawson"/> At the conclusion of each episode, one of the characters delivers another voiceover, typically contrasting or following up on the initial one.<ref name="karanovic.org"/><br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
{{main|List of Grey's Anatomy cast members|List of Grey's Anatomy characters|l1 = Cast|l2 = characters}}<br />
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===Main===<br />
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Actor<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Character<br />
! scope="col" colspan="17"| Seasons<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|1]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|2]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|3]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|4]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|5]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|6]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|7]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 8)|8]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|9]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 10)|10]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|11]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 12)|12]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 13)|13]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 14)|14]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 15)|15]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 16)|16]]<br />
! scope="col" style="width:4%;"| [[Grey's Anatomy (season 17)|17]]<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Ellen Pompeo]]<br />
| [[Meredith Grey]]<br />
| colspan="17" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Sandra Oh]]<br />
| [[Cristina Yang]]<br />
| colspan="10" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Katherine Heigl]]<br />
| [[Izzie Stevens]]<br />
| colspan="6" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Katherine Heigl is credited as a series regular from 1x01 through 6x18.}}<br />
| colspan="11" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Justin Chambers]]<br />
| [[Alex Karev]]<br />
| colspan="16" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Justin Chambers is credited as a series regular from 1x01 through 16x16.}}<br />
| {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[T. R. Knight]]<br />
| [[George O'Malley]]<br />
| colspan="5" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="12" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
| [[Miranda Bailey]]<br />
| colspan="17" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[James Pickens Jr.]]<br />
| [[Richard Webber]]<br />
| colspan="17" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Isaiah Washington]]<br />
| [[Preston Burke]]<br />
| colspan="3" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="6" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Patrick Dempsey]]<br />
| [[Derek Shepherd]]<br />
| colspan="11" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="6" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]]<br />
| [[Addison Montgomery]]<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Kate Walsh is credited as a series regular from 2x07 through 3x25. From 2x01 through 2x06 she is credited as a special guest star.}}<br />
| colspan="5" {{cGuest|{{abbr|S.G|Special Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="9" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Sara Ramirez]]<br />
| [[Callie Torres]]<br />
| {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="10" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Eric Dane]]<br />
| [[Mark Sloan (Grey's Anatomy)|Mark Sloan]]<br />
| {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Eric Dane is credited as a series regular from 3x03 through 9x02. In 3x02 he is uncredited.}}<br />
| colspan="8" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Chyler Leigh]]<br />
| [[Lexie Grey]]<br />
| colspan="2" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="5" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="9" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Brooke Smith (actress)|Brooke Smith]]<br />
| [[Erica Hahn]]<br />
| {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Brooke Smith is credited as a series regular from 4x05 through 5x07.}}<br />
| colspan="12" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Kevin McKidd]]<br />
| [[Owen Hunt]]<br />
| colspan="4" {{cNone}}<br />
| colspan="13" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Kevin McKidd is credited as a series regular from 5x14 onwards. From 5x01 through 5x13 he is credited as a recurring guest star.}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Jessica Capshaw]]<br />
| [[Arizona Robbins]]<br />
| colspan="4" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="9" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Kim Raver]]<br />
| [[Teddy Altman]]<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Kim Raver is credited as a series regular from 6x19 through 8x24. From 6x09 through 6x18 she is credited as a recurring guest star.}}<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Sarah Drew]]<br />
| [[April Kepner]]<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="8" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]<br />
| [[Jackson Avery]]<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="11" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Camilla Luddington]]<br />
| [[Jo Karev|Jo Wilson]]<br />
| colspan="8" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="8" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Gaius Charles]]<br />
| Shane Ross<br />
| colspan="8" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="1" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Jerrika Hinton]]<br />
| [[Stephanie Edwards (Grey's Anatomy)|Stephanie Edwards]]<br />
| colspan="8" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="4" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="4" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Tessa Ferrer]]<br />
| Leah Murphy<br />
| colspan="8" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="1" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="4" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Caterina Scorsone]]<br />
| [[Amelia Shepherd]]<br />
| colspan="6" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|S.G|Special Guest}}}}<br />
| {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Kelly McCreary]] <br />
| [[Maggie Pierce (Grey's Anatomy)|Maggie Pierce]]<br />
| colspan="9" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="7" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Kelly McCreary is credited as a series regular from 11x11 onwards. From 11x01 through 11x10 she is credited as a recurring guest star.}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Jason George]]<br />
| Benjamin Warren<br />
| colspan="5" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="4" {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Martin Henderson]]<br />
| [[Nathan Riggs]]<br />
| colspan="11" {{cNone}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Martin Henderson is credited as a series regular from 12x06 through 14x05.}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{cNone}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Giacomo Gianniotti]]<br />
| [[Andrew DeLuca]]<br />
| colspan="10" {{cNone}}<br />
| {{cGuest|{{abbr|G|Guest}}}}<br />
| colspan="6" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}{{efn|Giacomo Gianniotti is credited as a series regular from 12x10 onwards. From 12x01 through 12x09 he is credited as a recurring guest star.}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Jake Borelli]]<br />
| Levi Schmitt<br />
| colspan="13" {{CNone}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Greg Germann]]<br />
| Thomas Koracick<br />
| colspan="13" {{CNone}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row"| [[Chris Carmack]]<br />
| Atticus Lincoln<br />
| colspan="14" {{CNone}}<br />
| {{cRecurring|{{abbr|R|Recurring}}}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{cMain|{{abbr|M|Main}}}}<br />
|}<br />
;Cast notes:<br />
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The five characters who are first introduced in the series premiere, as surgical interns, are Grey, Karev, O'Malley, Stevens, and Yang.<ref name=AHDN>{{cite episode|title=[[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|A Hard Day's Night]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 27, 2005|season=1|number=1}}</ref> They are initially mentored by Bailey, a senior resident who becomes the hospital's Chief Resident,<ref>{{cite episode|title=Forever Young|credits=Writer: Wilding, Mark. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 15, 2007|season=4|number=8}}</ref> and later an attending [[general surgery|general surgeon]], in season six.<ref name=Good>{{cite episode|title=[[Good Mourning (Grey's Anatomy)|Good Mourning]]|credits=Writer: Vernoff, Krista. Director: Ornelas, Ed|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 24, 2009|season=6|number=1}}</ref> The surgical program is initially headed by Richard Webber, the Chief of Surgery, who has a pre-existing personal relationship with Meredith, having had an affair with her mother when Meredith was a child. In Webber's employ are attending neurosurgeon Derek Shepherd, dubbed 'McDreamy' by the residents, and attending cardiothoracic surgeon Preston Burke. Shepherd is introduced as Meredith's love interest, while Burke begins a relationship with Yang.<ref name=shake>{{cite episode|title=Shake Your Groove Thing|credits=Writer: Hamilton, Ann. Director: Coles, John David|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 24, 2006|season=1|number=5}}</ref><br />
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Introduced in the show's second season are [[Obstetrics and gynecology|obstetrician-gynecologist]] and [[Neonatology|neonatal surgeon]], Addison Montgomery,<ref name=WZW>{{cite episode|title=Who's Zoomin' Who?|credits=Writers: Stanton, Gabrielle and Werksman, Harry. Director: Stanzler, Wendey|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 22, 2005|season=1|number=9}}</ref> [[plastic surgery|plastic surgeon]] Mark Sloan (nicknamed 'McSteamy' by the interns), from New York,<ref name=Yesterday>{{cite episode|title=Yesterday|credits=Writer: Schmir, Mimi. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 19, 2006|season=2|number=18}}</ref> and [[orthopedic surgery|orthopedic surgeon]] Callie Torres.<ref name="What Have I Done to Deserve This?">{{cite episode|title=What Have I Done to Deserve This?|credits=Writer: McKee, Stacy. Director: Stanzler, Wendey|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 26, 2006|season=2|number=19}}</ref> Montgomery is Shepherd's estranged wife who arrives in Seattle seeking reconciliation with him,<ref name="Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head">{{cite episode|title=Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head|credits=Writer: McKee, Stacy. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 25, 2005|season=2|number=1}}</ref> Sloan is Shepherd's former best friend, who aided the breakdown of his marriage by having an affair with Montgomery,<ref name="Make Me Lose Control">{{cite episode|title=Make Me Lose Control|credits=Writer: Vernoff, Krisa. Director: Davidson, Adam|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 9, 2005|season=2|number=3}}</ref> while Torres is introduced as a love-interest, and eventual wife for O'Malley. The penultimate episode of season three introduces Lexie Grey, Meredith's half-sister who unexpectedly decides to pursue her internship at Seattle Grace Hospital after her mother's sudden death, and begins an on-again, off-again relationship with Sloan.<ref name=Testing>{{cite episode|title=Testing 1–2–3|credits=Writer: Heinberg, Allan. Director: Misiano, Christopher|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 10, 2007|season=3|number=24}}</ref> Burke and Yang, having been engaged,<ref name=Greatex>{{cite episode|title=[[Great Expectations (Grey's Anatomy)|Great Expectations]]|credits=Writer: Buchman, Eric. Director: Grossman, Michael|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 25, 2007|season=3|number=13}}</ref> endeavor to plan their wedding, while Montgomery departs the show at the conclusion of the third season, relocating to California, seeking a new life. The season three finale shows Burke's exit from the show, after leaving Yang at the altar on their [[wedding]] day.<ref name=DWAHIA>{{cite episode|title=[[Didn't We Almost Have It All?]]|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony and Rater, Joan. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 10, 2007|season=3|number=25}}</ref><br />
[[File:GreysAnatomysSeason1Cast.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.25|The original lead characters of ''Grey's Anatomy''|alt= A photo displaying the original core cast members, of ''Grey{{'s}} Anatomy'']]<br />
Grey, Yang, Karev, and Stevens are all promoted to residents, in the season four premiere,<ref name=ChangeG>{{cite episode|title=A Change Is Gonna Come|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 27, 2007|season=4|number=1}}</ref> while O'Malley is forced to repeat his internship year, following his failing of the intern exam.<ref name=DWAHIA/> Subsequently, Torres and O'Malley divorce one another, due to him having a sexual affair with Stevens, initially concealing it from Torres.<ref name=Scars>{{cite episode|title=Scars and Souvenirs|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Frawley, James|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 15, 2007|season=3|number=18}}</ref><ref name=Crash1>{{cite episode|title=Crash Into Me (Part 1)|credits=Writers: Rhimes, Shonda and Vernoff, Krista. Directors: Grossman, Michael and Yu, Jessica|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 22, 2007|season=4|number=9}}</ref> Early in the fourth season, cardiothoracic surgeon Erica Hahn becomes Torres's love interest.<ref name=Freedom2>{{cite episode|title=Freedom (Part 2)|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 22, 2008|season=4|number=17}}</ref> During the fifth season, Hahn departs from the series after a disagreement with Torres,<ref name=Rise>{{cite episode|title=Rise Up|credits=Writer: Harper, William. Director: Kerns, Joanna|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 6, 2008|season=5|number=7}}</ref> and O'Malley retakes his intern exam, passing, joining his fellow physicians as a resident.<ref name=Pass>{{cite episode|title=Brave New World|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Stoltz, Eric|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 16, 2008|season=5|number=4}}</ref> Two new characters are introduced, former United States Army [[trauma surgery|trauma surgeon]] Dr. Owen Hunt,<ref name=OwenN>{{cite episode|title=Dream a Little Dream of Me (Part 1)|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 25, 2008|season=5|number=1}}</ref> and [[pediatric surgery|pediatric surgeon]] Dr. Arizona Robbins.<ref name=Arizona>{{cite episode|title=Wish You Were Here|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 8, 2009|season=5|number=11}}</ref> Hunt becomes a love-interest for Yang,<ref name=Dream2>{{cite episode|title=Dream a Little Dream of Me (Part 2)|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 25, 2008|season=5|number=2}}</ref> while Robbins becomes a love-interest for Torres.<ref name=Mistake>{{cite episode|title=An Honest Mistake|credits=Writer: Nowalk, Peter. Director: Zisk, Randy|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 19, 2009|season=5|number=16}}</ref> When Stevens is diagnosed with stage four [[metastatic]] [[melanoma]],<ref name=Cancer>{{cite episode|title=I Will Follow You Into the Dark|credits=Writer: Bans, Jenna. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 12, 2009|season=5|number=17}}</ref> she and Karev get married at the conclusion of the fifth season.<ref name=Izix>{{cite episode|title=What a Difference a Day Makes|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 7, 2009|season=5|number=22}}</ref> In addition, Meredith and Shepherd marry, with their vows written on a blue post-it note.<ref name=NON>{{cite episode|title=Now or Never|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 14, 2009|season=5|number=24}}</ref><br />
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O'Malley dies in the premiere of the sixth season, due to injuries sustained from saving a woman and being hit by a bus,<ref name=Good/> and Stevens later departs Seattle following a lack of communication between her then husband Karev following the Seattle Grace merger with Mercy West.<ref name=ILYS/> Several new characters are introduced as Seattle Grace Hospital merges with Mercy West.<ref name=Merge>{{cite episode|title=[[I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watchin' Me]]|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony and Rater, Joan. Director: Pressman, Michael|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 1, 2009|season=6|number=3}}</ref> Residents Charles Percy, Reed Adamson, April Kepner and Jackson Avery all transfer to Seattle Grace Hospital from Mercy West, and the latter entertains a brief relationship with Lexie Grey, until she reunites with Mark Sloan.<ref name=Transfer>{{cite episode|title=[[Invasion (Grey's Anatomy)|Invasion]]|credits=Writer: Wilding, Mark. Director: Phelan, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 15, 2009|season=6|number=5}}</ref> Subsequently, Teddy Altman is introduced as the new Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery.<ref name=RaverH>{{cite episode|title=New History|credits=Writer: Heinberg, Allan. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 12, 2009|season=6|number=9}}</ref> In the [[Sanctuary (Grey's Anatomy)|season six finale]], a deceased patient's grieving husband embarks on a shooting spree at the hospital, injuring Karev, Shepherd, and Hunt, and killing residents Percy and Adamson.<ref name=Shoot>{{cite episode|title=[[Sanctuary (Grey's Anatomy)|Sanctuary]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Cragg, Stephen|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 20, 2010|season=6|number=23}}</ref><ref name=Death>{{cite episode|title=Death and All His Friends|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 20, 2012|season=6|number=24}}</ref> In the shooting's emotional reverberations, Hunt and Yang abruptly marry, not wanting to risk separation.<ref name=Owina>{{cite episode|title=With You I'm Born Again|credits=Writer: Vernoff, Krista. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 23, 2010|season=7|number=1}}</ref> Torres and Robbins eventually wed, officiated by Bailey.<ref name=WW/> In season eight, Webber steps down and allocates his job to Hunt.<ref name=ChiefD>{{cite episode|title=Take the Lead|credits=Writer: Harper, William. Director: Wilson, Chandra|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=September 29, 2011|season=8|number=3}}</ref> As the final year of residency for Meredith, Yang, Karev, Avery, and Kepner is coming to a close, the doctors are all planning to relocate to different hospitals to pursue their specialty careers.<ref name=LeaveSG>{{cite episode|title=Migration|credits=Writers: Wilding, Mark and Bans, Jenna. Director: Cragg, Stephen|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 10, 2012|season=8|number=23}}</ref> However, all plans are put on hold when several doctors from Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital are engaged in a plane crash, which kills Lexie and endangers Meredith, Shepherd, Yang, Robbins, and Sloan.<ref name=LexieD>{{cite episode|title=[[Flight (Grey's Anatomy)|Flight]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 17, 2012|season=8|number=24}}</ref> At the conclusion of the eighth season, Altman is courteously fired by Hunt as she struggles to decide whether or not to take the job as Chief at the [[United States Army Medical Command]] (MEDCOM).<ref name=LexieD/> In the season nine premiere, Sloan dies due to sustained injuries from the plane crash following a brief relapse of temporary health (the surge) and the remaining characters work through their post traumatic stress and Arizona Robbins's loss of limb by way of suing Seattle Grace Mercy West as the hospital was responsible for putting the surgeons on the plane. The season continues with the struggle of the lawsuit and the animosity that it creates within the hospital, Yang and Hunt eventually divorce in order to help the lawsuit.<ref>[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-recap-nothing-sa-48585.aspx 'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Nothing Says 'I Love You' Like Asking for a Divorce] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222141800/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-recap-nothing-sa-48585.aspx |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Buddytv.com (November 29, 2012). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-shonda-rhimes-cristina-owen-532838 'Grey's Anatomy's' Shonda Rhimes: 'There's Something Great' About Cristina and Owen's Struggle] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222101702/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-shonda-rhimes-cristina-owen-532838 |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Hollywood Reporter (May 23, 2013). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref> The doctors who were on the plane won the lawsuit, but the pay out bankrupts the hospital. They all club together and buy Seattle Grace Mercy West, with the help of the Harper Avery Foundation, and they become the Board of Directors, once being called the "Grey-Sloan 7".<ref>[http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-recap-how-to-buy-49235.aspx 'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: How to Buy a Hospital] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222102455/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-recap-how-to-buy-49235.aspx |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Buddytv.com (February 15, 2013). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/02/21/greys-anatomy-recap-avery-owns-hospital-season-9-episode-16/ ‘Grey's Anatomy’ Recap: Avery's In Charge Now — Season 9 Episode 16] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222143836/http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/02/21/greys-anatomy-recap-avery-owns-hospital-season-9-episode-16/ |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Hollywood Life (February 21, 2013). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>Patrick, Andy. (March 14, 2013) [http://tvline.com/2013/03/14/greys-anatomy-recap-season-9-grey-sloan-memorial/ ‘Grey's Anatomy’ Season 9 Recap — Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160216204647/http://tvline.com/2013/03/14/greys-anatomy-recap-season-9-grey-sloan-memorial/ |date=February 16, 2016 }}. TVLine. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref> One of the changes they implement is renaming the hospital to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Robbins cheats on Torres with a visiting facial reconstruction surgeon. ''Grey's Anatomy'' then concluded its 10th season and saw the departure of one of its major players, Cristina Yang, played by Sandra Oh. The eleventh season also saw the introduction of the new Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maggie Pearce, Richard's secret daughter with Ellis Grey. Towards the end of the eleventh season, Derek Shepherd witnesses a car accident and pulls over to help the injured, but his car is hit by a truck with him inside as he attempts to leave the scene. He later dies at another hospital following the doctors' mishandling of his injuries. The season 12 finale saw the departure of one of the show's longest running characters, Callie Torres, played by Sara Ramirez. Altman returns to Seattle at the beginning of the 14th season while Robbins and Kepner depart at the season's end to pursue other career opportunities. Season 16 was the last feature to Alex Karev, who moved to Kansas to reunite with Izzie Stevens, leaving Grey as last remaining intern from the original cast.<br />
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===Recurring===<br />
With the drama's setting being a hospital, numerous medical personnel appear regularly on the show, as well as several other recurring characters. Joe ([[Steven W. Bailey]]), is first shown as the owner of the Emerald City Bar and Grill, across the street from the hospital, which is a common relaxation area for the physicians.<ref name=WZW/> Also introduced in the pilot, is the legendary former surgeon, Dr. Ellis Grey ([[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]]), Meredith's [[Alzheimer's disease|Alzheimer's]]-stricken mother, who appeared on the show until her death in season three.<ref name=AHDN/> In the first season, Olivia Harper ([[Sarah Utterback]]), a nurse who appeared on the show occasionally until getting laid off in the merger with Mercy West,<ref name=Merge/> engages in sexual activity with O'Malley, giving him [[syphilis]].<ref name=WZW/> Serving as an assistant and secretary to the Chief of Surgery, former nurse Patricia (Robin Pearson Rose), has appeared on the show since its debut.<ref name=AHDN/> Tyler Christian ([[Moe Irvin]]), a hospital nurse, makes occasional appearances throughout the series.<ref name=AHDN/> Within the second season, Bailey becomes pregnant by her husband, Tucker Jones ([[Cress Williams]]),<ref name=LetBe>{{cite episode|title=Let It Be|credits=Writer: Schmir, Mimi. Director: Glatter, Lesli Linka|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 13, 2005|season=2|number=8}}</ref> who makes frequent appearances on ''Grey's Anatomy'', until their divorce in season five.<ref name=NON/> While Bailey takes a sabbatical, due to her pregnancy, the cheerful Dr. Sydney Heron ([[Kali Rocha]]), fills her position as the resident supervising Grey, Yang, Karev, O'Malley, and Stevens,<ref name=Heron>{{cite episode|title=Break on Through|credits=Writer: Clack, Zoanne. Director: Paymer, David|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 29, 2006|season=2|number=15}}</ref> and makes occasional appearances until the fifth season.<ref name=Crash1/><br />
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Thatcher and Susan Grey ([[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] and [[Mare Winningham]]), Meredith's estranged father and step-mother, are introduced in season two,<ref name=NameG>{{cite episode|title=The Name of the Game|credits=Writer: Robe, Blythe. Director: Mann, Seith|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 2, 2006|season=2|number=22}}</ref> with Susan making appearances until her death in season three,<ref name=ByeSusan>{{cite episode|title=The Other Side of This Life (Part 2)|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Grossman, Michael|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 3, 2007|season=3|number=23}}</ref> and Thatcher continuing to appear in the series until his death in season fifteen.<ref name=PYT>{{cite episode|title=P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)|credits=Writer: Guzman, Austin. Director: Robin, Steve|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 10, 2011|season=7|number=14}}</ref> Adele Webber ([[Loretta Devine]]), is introduced as Richard's wife,<ref name=DennDie>{{cite episode|title=[[Losing My Religion (Grey's Anatomy)|Losing My Religion]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Tinker, Mark|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 15, 2006|season=2|number=27}}</ref> who eventually acquires Alzheimer's, in the seventh season,<ref name=Adele>{{cite episode|title=This Is How We Do It|credits=Writer: Nowalk, Peter. Director: Ornelas, Edward|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 24, 2011|season=7|number=17}}</ref> and continued to make appearances until her death in season nine.<ref name=Deter>{{cite episode|title=The Girl With No Name|credits=Writer: Nowalk, Peter. Director: Underwood, Ron|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 19, 2012|season=8|number=20}}</ref> Introduced as Preston's mother, Jane Burke ([[Diahann Carroll]]) makes occasional appearances until the fourth season. [[Denny Duquette]] ([[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]]), a patient with [[congestive heart failure]], originates as one of Burke's patients,<ref name=Begin>{{cite episode|title=Begin the Begin|credits=Writer: Koenig, Kip. Director: Yu, Jessica|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 15, 2006|season=2|number=13}}</ref> who goes on to propose to Stevens, after weeks of bonding between the two.<ref name=SFS2>{{cite episode|title=Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony and Rater, Joan. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 15, 2006|season=2|number=26}}</ref> Facing death, Stevens cuts Duquette's [[Ventricular assist device|left ventricular assist device]] (LVAD), to elevate his position on the [[United Network for Organ Sharing]] (UNOS) transplant list.<ref name=SevSec>{{cite episode|title=17 Seconds|credits=Writer: Wilding, Mark. Director: Minahan, Dan|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 14, 2006|season=2|number=25}}</ref> This ultimately ends in his death, marking his initial departure from the show,<ref name=DennDie/> and placing Stevens on disciplinary probation.<ref name=Angels>{{cite episode|title=Let the Angels Commit|credits=Writer: McKee, Stacy. Director: Yu, Jessica|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 2, 2006|season=3|number=6}}</ref> Initially conceived as a veterinarian hired for Shepherd's dog, Doc,<ref name=NameG/> Dr. Finn Dandridge ([[Chris O'Donnell]]) soon becomes a love interest for Meredith, while Shepherd is with Montgomery.<ref name=FinLove>{{cite episode|title=Damage Control|credits=Writer: Schmir, Mimi. Director: Goldwyn, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 7, 2006|season=2|number=24}}</ref> Dandridge is included in a multi-episode story arc, consisting of nine episodes, ending when Meredith reunites with Shepherd.<ref name=ByeFin>{{cite episode|title=What I Am|credits=Writer: Heinberg, Allan. Director: Lerner, Dan|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 12, 2006|season=3|number=4}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Chyler leigh in 2006.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|left|[[Chyler Leigh]]'s character was introduced in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|third]] season and was promoted to series regular in [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|season four]].|alt= A photo of Chyler Leigh]]<br />
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In season three, George's father, Harold O'Malley ([[George Dzundza]]), is diagnosed with cancer and dies, with his wife Louise ([[Debra Monk]]) and George's brothers Jerry ([[Greg Pitts]]) and Ronny ([[Tim Griffin (actor)|Tim Griffin]]) by his side.<ref name=6DP2>{{cite episode|title=Six Days (Part 2)|credits=Writer: Vernoff, Krista. Director: Yaitaines, Greg|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 18, 2007|season=3|number=12}}</ref> Louise goes on to appear occasionally, and was last seen in season eight.<ref name=HeartBox>{{cite episode|title=Heart-Shaped Box|credits=Writer: Guzman, Austin. Director: Yu, Jessica|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 3, 2011|season=8|number=8}}</ref> A ferryboat accident brings along Rebecca Pope ([[Elizabeth Reaser]]), who is initially introduced as a pregnant [[Jane Doe (pseudonym)|Jane Doe]] patient, who has [[amnesia]].<ref name=WOW>{{cite episode|title=Walk on Water|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 8, 2007|season=3|number=15}}</ref> Pope eventually embarks on a relationship with Karev, until she is diagnosed with a personality disorder in season four, and makes her final departure.<ref name=Freedom2/> Amidst the crisis of the ferryboat crash, Meredith falls into the water at the disaster site.<ref name=WOW/> Although rescued, she goes into cardiac arrest, waking up in what appears to be limbo.<ref name=DODL>{{cite episode|title=Drowning on Dry Land|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 15, 2007|season=3|number=16}}</ref> Within the limbo, Meredith is entertained by deceased acquaintances Duquette and Dylan Young ([[Kyle Chandler]]), who was killed during a bomb crisis in the second season,<ref name=AWKO>{{cite episode|title=[[As We Know It]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 12, 2006|season=2|number=17}}</ref> until eventually being resuscitated.<ref name=SKOM>{{cite episode|title=Some Kind of Miracle|credits=Writers: Rhimes, Shonda and Noxon, Marti. Director: Arkin, Adam|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 22, 2007|season=3|number=17}}</ref> Seeking a cure to her depression, Meredith undergoes therapy sessions with the hospital psychiatrist, Dr. Katharine Wyatt ([[Amy Madigan]]),<ref name=WTWTA>{{cite episode|title=Where the Wild Things Are|credits=Writer: Clack, Zoanne. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 24, 2008|season=4|number=12}}</ref> who in addition, serves as a psychiatrist to Hunt.<ref name=HTFD>{{cite episode|title=Here's to Future Days|credits=Writer: Heinberg, Allan. Director: D'Elia, Bill|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 14, 2009|season=5|number=23}}</ref><br />
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The season four premiere introduces several new interns, to be trained under Meredith, Yang, Karev, Stevens, and eventually O'Malley.{{Ref label|B|b|b}} Among them are Dr. Steve Mostow ([[Mark Saul (actor)|Mark Saul]]) who continues to make appearances,<ref name=ChangeG/> and [[Sadie Harris|Dr. Sadie Harris]] ([[Melissa George]]) who formed a friendship with Meredith while the two were in college.<ref name=TTTB>{{cite episode|title=These Ties That Bind|credits=Writer: McKee, Stacy. Director: Stoltz, Eric|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 13, 2008|season=5|number=8}}</ref> Harris is fired in the fifth season, due to not actually having a [[medical degree]], and departs the show immediately after.<ref name=Mistake/> Meredith and Shepherd's relationship reaches a crisis, and the two separate, leaving Shepherd to entertain a relationship with Rose ([[Lauren Stamile]]), a nurse.<ref name=Crash1/> Rose appears frequently until season five, when Derek and Meredith decide to rekindle their flame.<ref name=OwenN/> Throughout the fifth season, Stevens experiences full-out [[hallucination]]s of Duquette,<ref name=Arizona/> signaling that she is ill,<ref name=STH>{{cite episode|title=Stairway to Heaven|credits=Writer: Wilding, Mark. Director: Liddi Brown, Allison|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 22, 2009|season=5|number=13}}</ref> and once she is [[lucid dreaming|lucid]], he departs, marking his final appearance.<ref name=HTFD/> Following the announcement of her relationship with Robbins ([[Jessica Capshaw]]), Callie's father Carlos Torres ([[Hector Elizondo]]) initially contests his daughter's concurrence in homosexuality,<ref name=SS>{{cite episode|title=Sweet Surrender|credits=Writer: Washington, Sonay. Director: Phelan, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 23, 2009|season=5|number=20}}</ref> but eventually accepts it,<ref name=Transfer/> and he reappears several times throughout the series.<ref name=WW>{{cite episode|title=White Wedding|credits=Writer: McKee, Stacy. Director: Wilson, Chandra|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 5, 2011|season=7|number=20}}</ref><br />
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The hospital's merging with Mercy West introduces new residents: Dr. Reed Adamson ([[Nora Zehetner]]) and Dr. Charles Percy ([[Robert Baker (actor)|Robert Baker]]),<ref name=Transfer/> but the two are both murdered in the season six finale.<ref name=Shoot/><ref name=Death/> Also introduced in the sixth season is Dr. Ben Warren ([[Jason George]]), an [[anesthesiologist]]<ref name=Push>{{cite episode|title=Push|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Wilson, Chandra|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 11, 2012|season=6|number=17}}</ref> and eventual husband to Dr. Miranda Bailey,<ref name=LexieD/> as well as Sloan Riley ([[Leven Rambin]]), Dr. Mark Sloan's estranged daughter who seeks kinship with him.<ref name=RaverH/> Dr. Lucy Fields ([[Rachael Taylor]]), an obstetrician-gynecologist, is introduced in the seventh season, and serves as a love interest for Dr. Alex Karev,<ref name=SBTS>{{cite episode|title=[[Song Beneath the Song]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Phelan, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 31, 2011|season7=|number=18}}</ref> until eventually relocating to pursue a career in Africa.<ref name=UM>{{cite episode|title=Unaccompanied Minor|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Corn, Rob|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=May 19, 2011|season=7|number=22}}</ref> Robbins receives a grant to aid children in [[Malawi]], which leads to a falling out between her and Torres.<ref name=TMT>{{cite episode|title=That's Me Trying|credits=Writer: Guzman, Austin. Director: Phelan, Tony|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 4, 2010|season=7|number=7}}</ref> While in Malawi, Robbins is replaced by Dr. Robert Stark ([[Peter MacNicol]]),<ref name=SGG>{{cite episode|title=Something's Gotta Give|credits=Writer: Harper, William. Director: Szwarc, Jeannot|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 11, 2010|season=7|number=8}}</ref> a pediatric surgeon with an interest in Dr. April Kepner,<ref name=NR>{{cite episode|title=Not Responsible|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Allen, Debbie|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 24, 2011|season=7|number=16}}</ref> who appears occasionally until season eight. Following the breakdown of Dr. Torres's relationship with Dr. Robbins, Dr. Sloan and Dr. Torres unite, and she becomes pregnant.<ref name=SMU>{{cite episode|title=Start Me Up|credits=Writer: Krinsky, Natalie. Director: Jackson, Mark|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=January 13, 2011|season=7|number=12}}</ref> Torres's relationship with Robbins is subsequently mended,<ref name=DDMPDG>{{cite episode|title=Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)|credits=Writer: Wilding, Mark. Director: McKidd, Kevin|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=February 3, 2011|season=7|number=13}}</ref> and the couple endeavors to raise their new daughter, Sofia Robbin Sloan Torres, with the help of Dr. Sloan.<ref name=IALWB>{{cite episode|title=It's a Long Way Back|credits=Writer: Harper, William. Director: Robin, Steve|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=April 28, 2011|season=7|number=19}}</ref> Shepherd and Meredith also become new parents, with their adoption of Zola, a baby girl from Malawi.{{Ref label|C|c|c}}<ref name=UM/> Conceived as a patient with a tumor condition who later develops [[diabetes]], Henry Burton ([[Scott Foley]]) befriends Dr. Altman and eventually joins her in marriage only to get treated using her medical insurance,<ref name=AAAP>{{cite episode|title=Adrift and at Peace|credits=Writers: Phelan, Tony and Rater, Joan. Director: Liddi-Brown, Allison|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=December 2, 2010|season=7|number=10}}</ref> until he dies while undergoing heart surgery.<ref name=DWTN>{{cite episode|title=Dark Was the Night|credits=Writer: Cahn, Debora. Director: Liddi-Brown, Allison|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=November 10, 2011|season=8|number=9}}</ref><br />
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In the season nine premiere, interns Dr. Jo Wilson ([[Camilla Luddington]]), Dr. Heather Brooks ([[Tina Majorino]]), Dr. Shane Ross ([[Gaius Charles]]), Dr. Stephanie Edwards ([[Jerrika Hinton]]), and Dr. Leah Murphy ([[Tessa Ferrer]]) are introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Greys-Anatomy-Tina-Majorino-1052050.aspx|title=Exclusive: ''True Blood'', ''Veronica Mars'' Alum Tina Majorino Lands a ''Grey's'' Gig|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|work=TV Guide|date=August 16, 2012|accessdate=September 28, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010043126/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Greys-Anatomy-Tina-Majorino-1052050.aspx|archivedate=October 10, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|title=Matt's Inside Line: Exclusive Fringe First Look! Plus Scoop on Grey's, Glee, Covert and More|url=http://tvline.com/2012/09/07/fringe-season-5-premiere-photo-greys-anatomy-glee-spoilers/|work=[[TVLine]]|accessdate=September 28, 2012|date=September 7, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926171807/http://tvline.com/2012/09/07/fringe-season-5-premiere-photo-greys-anatomy-glee-spoilers/|archivedate=September 26, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Grey-Anatomy-Tessa-Ferrer-1052287.aspx|title=''Grey's Anatomy'' Admits Newcomer Tessa Ferrer for Recurring Role|last=Stanhope|first=Kate|work=TV Guide|date=August 23, 2012|accessdate=September 28, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926135305/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Grey-Anatomy-Tessa-Ferrer-1052287.aspx|archivedate=September 26, 2012}}</ref> [[Steven Culp]] and [[William Daniels]] play Dr. Parker and Dr. Craig Thomas, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2012/08/31/greys-anatomy-season-9-steven-culp|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': ''Desperate Housewives''{{'}} Steven Culp to Play Doctor|last=Mitovich|first=Matt|work=TV Line|date=August 31, 2012|accessdate=September 28, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012165113/http://tvline.com/2012/08/31/greys-anatomy-season-9-steven-culp/|archivedate=October 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/10/the-doctors-must-pick-up-the-pieces-after-a-tragic-plane-crash-on-the-season-9-premiere-of-greys-anatomy/148103|title=The Doctors Must Pick Up The Pieces After a Tragic Plane Crash on The Season 9 Premiere of 'Grey's Anatomy'|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 10, 2012|accessdate=August 16, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123180515/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/10/the-doctors-must-pick-up-the-pieces-after-a-tragic-plane-crash-on-the-season-9-premiere-of-greys-anatomy/148103/|archivedate=January 23, 2013}}</ref> Dr. Parker is Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Dr. Craig Thomas ([[William Daniels]]) is an [[attending]] [[cardiothoracic surgery|cardiothoracic surgeon]] at [[Mayo Clinic]], where Cristina worked temporarily. Dr. Alana Cahill ([[Constance Zimmer]])<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/07/greys-anatomy-dr-alana-cahill-seattle-grace-constance-zimmer_n_2641966.html | work=Huffington Post | title=Constance Zimmer Talks Shaking Up 'Grey's,' Playing The Bitch & More | date=February 7, 2013 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708134128/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/07/greys-anatomy-dr-alana-cahill-seattle-grace-constance-zimmer_n_2641966.html | archivedate=July 8, 2015 }}</ref> introduced in the ninth season is appointed to cut costs at the hospital and she eventually decides the best course of action would be to seek out a new buyer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/grey-anatomy-constance-zimmer-1056417/|title=Grey's Anatomy Scoop: Entourage's Constance Zimmer Checks In to Seattle Grace|author=Natalie Abrams|date=November 16, 2012|work=TVGuide.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708121032/http://www.tvguide.com/news/grey-anatomy-constance-zimmer-1056417/|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref> until the four crash survivors and Torres on the behalf of Sloan to pool their money together in a bid to purchase the hospital themselves. Kepner starts dating a paramedic named Matthew ([[Justin Bruening]])<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-spoilers-justin-bruening-397469 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title='Grey's Anatomy' Spoilers Justin Bruening for Recurring Role | date=December 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317154527/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-spoilers-justin-bruening-397469 | archivedate=March 17, 2014 }}</ref> and they form a deep relationship over the course of the ninth and tenth seasons and she eventually agreed to marry before reconciling with Avery in the middle of her wedding to Matthew.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-wedding-season10-1071442/|title=A Grey's Anatomy Wedding and More Scoop on Season 10|author=Natalie Abrams|date=September 29, 2013|work=TVGuide.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708152257/http://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-wedding-season10-1071442/|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref> Lauren Boswell ([[Hilarie Burton]]) is introduced as a craniofacial surgeon consulting on a case at Grey Sloan Memorial<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2013/05/08/greys-anatomy-season-9-preview-hilarie-burton-arizona-lauren/|title='Grey's Anatomy' Season 9 Preview — Hilarie Burton on Arizona, Lauren, Callie – TVLine|author=Matt Webb Mitovich|work=TVLine|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710235429/http://tvline.com/2013/05/08/greys-anatomy-season-9-preview-hilarie-burton-arizona-lauren/|archivedate=July 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/20210/20130621/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-hilarie-burton-returns-ruin-callie-arizona-marriage.htm|title='Grey's Anatomy' Season 10 Spoilers: Hilarie Burton Returns to Ruin Callie & Arizona's Marriage?|work=ENSTARZ|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708133354/http://www.enstarz.com/articles/20210/20130621/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-hilarie-burton-returns-ruin-callie-arizona-marriage.htm|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref> who showed romantic interested in Arizona and eventually ended up having a one-night stand with her.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-spoilers-arizona-hilarie-burton-519551 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title='Grey's Anatomy's' Hilarie Burton on Lauren and Arizona's Growing Flirtation | date=May 8, 2013 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710060411/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-spoilers-arizona-hilarie-burton-519551 | archivedate=July 10, 2015 }}</ref><br />
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Dr. Heather Brooks dies in the premier of season ten. She goes to search for Dr. Webber and finds him lying in the basement of the hospital. Trying to save Dr. Webber, she accidentally steps into a puddle and electrocutes herself while hitting her head as she falls.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2013/09/26/greys-anatomy-heather-brooks-dies-season-10-premiere-recap-tina-majorino/|title='Grey's Anatomy': Heather Brooks Dies In Season 10 Premiere — Recap – TVLine|author=Andy Patrick|work=TVLine|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709131503/http://tvline.com/2013/09/26/greys-anatomy-heather-brooks-dies-season-10-premiere-recap-tina-majorino/|archivedate=July 9, 2015}}</ref> Bailey moves a cancer patient in Webber's room to force some perspective and make him take the treatment. Also introduced in the tenth season was Dr. Karev's estranged father Jimmy Evans ([[James Remar]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hypable.com/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoiler-james-remar-to-play-a-surgeons-father/|title='Grey's Anatomy' season 10: James Remar to play a surgeon's father|work=Hypable|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708091438/http://www.hypable.com/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoiler-james-remar-to-play-a-surgeons-father/|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref> who tries to form a relationship with his son but fails repeatedly. He dies in a botched surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/greys_anatomy_season_10_james_remar_reveals_his_top-secret_character-2013-09|title=&apos;Grey&apos;s Anatomy&apos; Season 10: James Remar reveals his top-secret character|work=Zap2It|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708072738/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/greys_anatomy_season_10_james_remar_reveals_his_top-secret_character-2013-09|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/18/greys-anatomy-james-remar_n_3776042.html | work=Huffington Post | title=Dexter' Star Joins 'Grey's Anatomy | date=August 18, 2013 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708123426/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/18/greys-anatomy-james-remar_n_3776042.html | archivedate=July 8, 2015 }}</ref> The conclusion of season 10 has Cristina leaving Grey Sloan for Dr. Burke's job as head of a hospital in Zurich, while Dr. Ross makes a last-minute decision to follow her in order to study under her. Dr. Maggie Pierce ([[Kelly McCreary]])<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/18/this-weeks-greys-anatomy-kelly-mccreary-gets-sucker-punched-and-she-enjoys-it | work=Entertainment Weekly | first=Natalie | last=Abrams | title=On this week's 'Grey's Anatomy,' Kelly McCreary gets sucker punched – and she enjoys it! | date=March 18, 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714234221/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/03/18/this-weeks-greys-anatomy-kelly-mccreary-gets-sucker-punched-and-she-enjoys-it | archivedate=July 14, 2015 }}</ref> unknowingly drops a bombshell that she is the child of Dr. Webber and the late Dr. Grey, and given up at birth for adoption. Dr. Meredith Grey has to accommodate another half-sister.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/10/kelly-mccreary-promoted-regular-greys-anatomy-858466/|title=Kelly McCreary Upped To Regular On 'Grey's Anatomy'|author=Nellie Andreeva|work=Deadline|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822084515/http://deadline.com/2014/10/kelly-mccreary-promoted-regular-greys-anatomy-858466/|archivedate=August 22, 2015}}</ref> Also, Dr. Yang privately gives her shares in the hospital to Dr. Karev, also giving him her seat on the board. But Dr. Webber all but promises the seat to Dr. Bailey, so the board has to decide between them. Season 11 begins with new surgical residents coming to the hospital. Introduced in season eleven is Dr. Nicole Herman ([[Geena Davis]]),<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-geena-davis-joins-724340 | work=The Hollywood Reporter | title='Grey's Anatomy': Geena Davis Joins Season 11 | date=August 8, 2014 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810212357/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-geena-davis-joins-724340 | archivedate=August 10, 2014 }}</ref> who is Chief of Fetal Surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial. Dr. Herman selects Arizona Robbins in a fetal surgery fellowship and becomes her mentor. Herman features in a twelve-episode arc before departing after episode fourteen.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-recap-dr-herman-operation-amelia/|title=Grey's Anatomy: Was Dr. Herman's Operation a Success?|author=Liz Raftery|date=March 6, 2015|work=TVGuide.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708124701/http://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-recap-dr-herman-operation-amelia/|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/03/05/greys-anatomy-amelia-saves-dr-herman-surgery-season-11-episode-14-review/|title='Grey's Anatomy': Amelia Saves Dr. Herman In Surgery — Season 11, Episode 14 – Hollywood Life|author=Lauren Cox|work=Hollywood Life|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708172237/http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/03/05/greys-anatomy-amelia-saves-dr-herman-surgery-season-11-episode-14-review/|archivedate=July 8, 2015}}</ref><br />
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==Production and development==<br />
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===Conception===<br />
[[Shonda Rhimes]] wanted to make a show that she would enjoy watching,<ref name=chicagotribune>{{cite news|title=Shonda Rhimes, creator of 'Grey's Anatomy' and a Chicagoan of the Year|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2005/12/shonda_rhimes_a.html|work=Chicago Tribune|accessdate=May 24, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090621165401/http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2005/12/shonda_rhimes_a.html|archivedate=June 21, 2009 |last=Ryan|first=Maureen|date=December 21, 2005}}</ref> and thought it would be interesting to create a show about "smart women competing against one another".<ref name="NYT" /><br />
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When asked how she decided to develop a [[medical drama]], Rhimes responded: {{cquote|I was obsessed with the surgery channels... My sisters and I would call each other up and talk about operations we'd seen on the [[Discovery Channel]]. There's something fascinating about the medical world{{emdash}}you see things you'd never imagine, like the fact that doctors talk about their boyfriends or their day while they're cutting somebody open. So when ABC asked me to write another pilot, the [operating room] seemed like the natural setting.<ref name=oprah>{{cite web|last=Winfrey|first=Oprah|title=Oprah Talks to Shonda Rhimes|url=http://www.oprah.com/magazine/Oprah-Interviews-Greys-Anatomy-Creator-Shonda-Rhimes/1|work=[[O: The Oprah Magazine|O, The Oprah Magazine]]|publisher=[[Harpo Productions|Harpo Productions, Inc]]|accessdate=May 24, 2012|date=December 2006|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702135932/http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Oprah-Interviews-Greys-Anatomy-Creator-Shonda-Rhimes/1|archivedate=July 2, 2013}}</ref>}}<br />
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The series was pitched to [[ABC Entertainment]], who gave the [[Green-light|green light]]. The show was picked up as a [[mid-season replacement]] for ''[[Boston Legal]]'' in the [[2004–05 United States network television schedule|2005 television season]].<ref name="business library">{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_12_60/ai_n15632370/ |title=Shonda Rhimes: the force behind Grey's Anatomy |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |work=Business Library |date=October 2005 |accessdate=May 24, 2012 |author=Collier, Aldore |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602112859/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1077/is_12_60/ai_n15632370/ |archivedate=June 2, 2012 }}</ref> [[Francie Calfo]], executive vice president of development at ABC Entertainment, commented that ABC was looking for a medical show that was unlike the others airing at the time. She pointed out: {{cquote|Medical shows are hard, and it was hard trying to figure out where ours could be different. But where everybody else is speeding up their medical shows, [Rhimes] found a way to slow it down, so you get to know the characters. There's definitely a strong female appeal to it.<ref name="NYT" />}}<br />
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{{quote box|quote=''ER'' is high-speed medicine. The camera flies around, adrenaline is rushing. My show is more personal. The idea for the series began when a doctor told me it was incredibly hard to shave her legs in the hospital shower. At first, that seemed like a silly detail. But then I thought about the fact that it was the only time and place this woman might have to shave her legs. That's how hard they work is.|source=—Rhimes on the creation of ''Grey's Anatomy''<ref name=oprah/>|align=right|width=25em}}<br />
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Rhimes initially conceived ''Grey's Anatomy'' as a statement against racism. She worked to create a show featuring a racially diverse cast that allowed viewers to relate to characters regardless of race.<ref name=inamerica>{{cite news|last=Springer|first=Sarah|title='Grey's Anatomy' creator, actress discuss media diversity|url=http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/22/greys-anatomy-creator-and-actress-discuss-media-diversity/|publisher=[[Cable News Network]]|work=InAmerica|accessdate=May 24, 2012|date=May 22, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130129012158/http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/22/greys-anatomy-creator-and-actress-discuss-media-diversity/|archivedate=January 29, 2013}}</ref> While creating characters, as well as writing the first script, the series' writers had no character descriptions in mind, and hoped to cast the best actor available for each part. Rhimes has said that if the network had not allowed her to create characters this way, she would have been hesitant about moving forward with the series.<ref name=oprah/> Female roles, in particular, were developed as multi-faceted characters.<br />
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Rhimes offered her insight: {{cquote|I wanted to create a world in which you felt as if you were watching very real women. Most of the women I saw on TV didn't seem like people I actually knew. They felt like ideas of what women are. They never got to be nasty or competitive or hungry or angry. They were often just the loving wife or the nice friend. But who gets to be the bitch? Who gets to be the three-dimensional woman?<ref name=oprah/>}}<br />
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[[File: Gray's Anatomy 20th edition (1918)- Title page.png|thumb|left|upright|The cover of the book after which ''Grey's Anatomy'' was named.]]<br />
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The show's title, ''Grey's Anatomy'', was devised as a play on words: a reference to both [[Henry Gray]]'s classic English medical textbook, ''[[Gray's Anatomy]]'' (first published in 1858 and still in print), and the title character Dr. [[Meredith Grey]] ([[Ellen Pompeo]]).<ref>Roschke, Ryan (November 30, 2017). [https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Does-Grey-Anatomy-Mean-44214116 "In Case You Didn't Know, This Is How Grey's Anatomy Got Its Title"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116135316/https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Does-Grey-Anatomy-Mean-44214116 |date=January 16, 2018 }}. [[PopSugar]].</ref><ref>Standring, Susan (November 2005). [http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/10/2703 "Gray's Anatomy, 39th Edition: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081401/http://www.ajnr.org/content/26/10/2703 |date=January 16, 2018 }}. ''[[American Journal of Neuroradiology]]''. 26 (10) 2703-2704.</ref><ref>Holtz, Andrew (January 5, 2010). [https://books.google.com/books?id=eVIRz3n5uPMC&pg=PT15&lpg=PT15&dq=Grey's+Anatomy,+meredith+grey,+Henry+Gray,+anatomy,+1858#v=onepage&q=Grey'sAnatomy%2Cmeredithgrey%2CHenryGray%2Canatomy%2C1858 ''The Real Grey's Anatomy: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Real Lives of Surgical Residents''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130145155/https://books.google.com/books?id=eVIRz3n5uPMC&pg=PT15&lpg=PT15&dq=Grey's+Anatomy,+meredith+grey,+Henry+Gray,+anatomy,+1858 |date=January 30, 2018 }}. "Introduction". Penguin. Google Books. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref><ref>Horbury, Alison (July 28, 2015). [https://books.google.com/books?id=vJdMCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT172&lpg=PT172&dq=Henry+Gray,+Gray's+Anatomy,+Meredith+grey#v=onepage&q=HenryGray%2CGray'sAnatomy%2CMeredithgrey ''Post-feminist Impasses in Popular Heroine Television: The Persephone Complex''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130145155/https://books.google.com/books?id=vJdMCgAAQBAJ&pg=PT172&lpg=PT172&dq=Henry+Gray,+Gray's+Anatomy,+Meredith+grey |date=January 30, 2018 }}. Palgrave Macmillan. [[Google Books]]. Retrieved January 15, 2018.</ref> Before the series debuted on March 27, 2005, a few early releases were shown to close friends and family of the producers and actors. The show was scheduled to run in the ''Boston Legal'' time slot for four weeks.<ref name="NYT"/><br />
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The show's high ratings and viewership resulted in ABC keeping it in that slot for the remainder of the season.<ref name="NYT">{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DA133EF937A25757C0A9639C8B63|title=Thriving Ratings for a New Patient on ABC|last=Rhodes|first=Joe|date=April 14, 2005|work=[[The New York Times]]|publisher=[[The New York Times Company]]|accessdate=July 1, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107211442/http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DA133EF937A25757C0A9639C8B63|archivedate=November 7, 2012}}</ref> ABC Entertainment President, Steve McPherson, commented on the scheduling change: "Ultimately we decided that, without having adequate lead time or marketing dollars to devote to moving either show so late in the season, we'd continue to let [''Grey's Anatomy''] build on its tremendous momentum through May."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,153085,00.html|title='Grey's Anatomy' Keeps Sunday Time Slot|date=April 11, 2005|work=[[Fox News]]|publisher=[[News Corporation (1980–2013)|News Corporation]]|accessdate=July 1, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022200539/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,153085,00.html|archivedate=October 22, 2012}}</ref> Prior to broadcast, it was announced that the show's title would be changed from ''Grey's Anatomy'' to ''Complications'', although this did not take place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=02/04/05&id=6822|title=Breaking News&nbsp;– Development Updates: February 4|date=February 4, 2005|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=July 1, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120523234539/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?date=02/04/05&id=6822|archivedate=May 23, 2012}}</ref><br />
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===Production team===<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' is produced by [[ShondaLand]], in association with [[The Mark Gordon Company]], and [[ABC Studios]] (formerly Touchstone Television).<ref name=UM/> Rhimes, [[Betsy Beers]], [[Krista Vernoff]], [[Mark Gordon]], [[Rob Corn]], and [[Mark Wilding]] have all served as executive producers throughout the course of the series.<ref name=Credits>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/greys-anatomy/cast/191535#aCredits | title=Grey's Anatomy Cast and Details | work=[[TV Guide]] | accessdate=July 5, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320145113/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/greys-anatomy/cast/191535#aCredits | archivedate=March 20, 2013 }}</ref> In subsequent seasons, Steve Mulholland, Kent Hodder, Nancy Bordson, [[James D. Parriott]], and [[Peter Horton]] have also been executive producers, with [[Allan Heinberg]] joining the show in 2006 in this role.<ref name=Credits/> As of season eight, the executive producers were Rhimes, Beers, Gordon, Vernoff, Corn, Wilding, and Heinberg.<ref name=ATS>{{cite web|title=About the Show|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/about-the-show|work=Grey's Anatomy|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|accessdate=May 26, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120615183950/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/about-the-show|archivedate=June 15, 2012}}</ref><br />
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Rhimes is the series [[head writer]], or its most prolific writer. She often promotes the show by answering fan questions on her [[Twitter]] account.<ref name="srtwitter">{{cite web | url=https://twitter.com/#!/shondarhimes/ | title=Shonda Rhimes on Twitter | publisher=[[Twitter]] | accessdate=July 1, 2012 | author=Rhimes, Shonda | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103181657/https://twitter.com/notch/status/192755231275229185#!/shondarhimes/ | archivedate=November 3, 2016 }}</ref> Other members of the writing staff are Vernoff, Wilding, [[Peter Nowalk]], Stacy McKee, William Harper, [[Zoanne Clack]], [[Tony Phelan]], [[Joan Rater]], and [[Debora Cahn]].<ref name=Credits/> From the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|second]] through [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|seventh]] seasons, the writers maintained a blog entitled ''Grey Matter'', where the writer of an episode discussed background of the writing.<ref name="Grey Matter Intro">{{cite web | url=http://www.greyswriters.com/ | title=Grey Matter: From the Writers of Grey's Anatomy | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey Matter | accessdate=July 1, 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008004304/http://www.greyswriters.com/ | archivedate=October 8, 2014 }} It was later moved to [http://blogs.abc.com/ blogs.abc.com].</ref> <!-- incorrect or outdated url - now connects to financial site --><br />
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Directors vary by episode, with Rob Corn directing most frequently, followed by [[Tom Verica]]. Horton, Edward Ornelas, and [[Jessica Yu]] have also directed a substantial number of episodes.<ref name=Credits/> Cast members [[Chandra Wilson]], [[Debbie Allen]], and [[Kevin McKidd]] have each directed multiple episodes.<ref name=WMD>{{cite news|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|title='Grey's Anatomy's' Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson to Direct Again (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/grey-anatomys-kevin-mckidd-chandra-wilson-directing-298161|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=March 9, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430133324/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/grey-anatomys-kevin-mckidd-chandra-wilson-directing-298161|archivedate=April 30, 2012}}</ref><br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' has been edited by Susan Vaill since the show's inception,<ref name=MOH/> and David Greenspan was named an editor in 2006.<ref name="Linked">{{cite web | url=http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-greenspan/3/980/847 | title=David Greenspan | publisher=[[LinkedIn]] | accessdate=July 5, 2012 | author=Greenspan, David}}</ref> Casting directors Linda Lowy and John Brace have been a part of the production team since 2005. The production design is led by Donald Lee Harris, assisted by art director Brian Harms, and costume design is led by Mimi Melgaard. Working alongside Melgaard, Thomas Houchins supervises costumes, Ellen Vieira is the makeup artist, and Jerilynn Stevens serves as a hairstylist. The Director of Photography is Herbert Davis. The music coordinator is [[Danny Lux]].<ref name=MOH>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/seattle-grace-message-of-hope/ |title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Seattle Grace: Message of Hope |publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]] |work=Grey's Anatomy |accessdate=July 5, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120201094037/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/seattle-grace-message-of-hope/ |archivedate=February 1, 2012 }}</ref><br />
Karen Lisa Pike, M.D. is the on-set medical consultant, alongside Linda Klein, an RN.<ref name=KLP>{{cite web|last=Marsi|first=Steve|title=How Grey's Anatomy Keeps it Real|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2006/02/how-greys-anatomy-keeps-it-real.html|work=TV Fanatic|publisher=SheKnows Entertainment|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=February 28, 2006|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223134910/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2006/02/how-greys-anatomy-keeps-it-real.html|archivedate=December 23, 2012}}</ref> In an interview, [[Meredith Grey]] ([[Ellen Pompeo]]) stated "We always ask Linda, you know, what is this procedure, what is this surgery, when is this performed, what happens"- various members of the cast spoke of the importance of having real surgeons around especially in learning how to properly hold instruments, how to accurately use medical language and develop their characters in an authentic way; most of the cast members observed real surgery in real life as preparation for their roles. The production staff is part of a ''Grey's Anatomy'' softball team that competes against other television shows, such as ''[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]''.<ref name="mattersoftball">{{cite web|url=http://www.greyswriters.com/2009/09/krista-vernoff-on-good-mourning-and-goodbye.html |title=Krista Vernoff on 'Good Mourning' and 'Goodbye' ...|publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Grey Matter |date=September 25, 2009 |accessdate=June 30, 2012 |author=Vernoff, Krista |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022173856/http://www.greyswriters.com/2009/09/krista-vernoff-on-good-mourning-and-goodbye.html |archivedate=October 22, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
{{quote box|quote=She brought this energy that felt very fresh. From the beginning, I've been shaping Cristina around Sandra a little bit. One of my favorite things to do is take as much of her dialogue out of a scene as possible because she does so much nonverbally. Then I just watch what she manages to do without having a word to say.|source=—Rhimes on Oh's audition<ref name=OhAud>{{cite web|last=Oakley|first=Colleen|title=Interview with Shonda Rhimes|url=http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/greys-anatomy|publisher=[[Hearst Corporation|Hearst Communication, Inc]]|work=[[Marie Claire]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=April 9, 2007|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120419193336/http://www.marieclaire.com/celebrity-lifestyle/celebrities/greys-anatomy|archivedate=April 19, 2012}}</ref>|align=left|width=25em}}<br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' used a [[colour-blind casting|color-blind casting]] technique, resulting in a racially diverse ensemble. Each role was cast without the character's race being pre-determined, keeping Rhimes's vision of diversity.<ref name=CBCT>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/08foge.html|title='Grey's Anatomy' Goes Colorblind|work=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company|date=May 8, 2005|first=Matthew|last=Fogel|accessdate=June 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130728113749/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/08foge.html|archivedate=July 28, 2013}}</ref> The production staff began casting with the program's title character, Meredith Grey,<ref name=oprah/> which Rhimes said was a challenging role to cast.<ref name=LAT1>{{cite news|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2005/09/the_windy_citys.html|title=Chicago as a 'Grey' area?|last=Ryan|first=Maureen|date=September 30, 2005|work=Chicago Tribune|publisher=Tribune Company|accessdate=January 23, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080609053002/http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2005/09/the_windy_citys.html|archivedate=June 9, 2008 }}</ref> "I kept saying we need a girl like that girl from [[Moonlight Mile (film)|''Moonlight Mile'']]{{Ref label|A|a|a}}," said Rhimes, "and after a while, they were like, 'We think we can get that girl from ''Moonlight Mile''."<ref name=LAT1/> The next to be cast, [[Sandra Oh]] ([[Cristina Yang|Dr. Cristina Yang]]), was initially invited to audition for the character of Bailey, but pressed to read for the role of Cristina instead.<ref>{{cite video|people=Sandra Oh|year=2007|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Sandra Oh Audition|publisher=[[Paley Center for Media|Paley Center]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012|time=0:05–0:15|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ8avIEuD9I|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104161126/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ8avIEuD9I|archivedate=November 4, 2014}}</ref> Many actors read for the role of [[Derek Shepherd|Dr. Derek Shepherd]], such as [[Rob Lowe]] but he turned down the role. When [[Patrick Dempsey]] read for the part, "he was just perfect," according to Rhimes.<ref name=LAT1/><br />
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The only character developed with a racial description in mind was [[Miranda Bailey|Dr. Miranda Bailey]], who is portrayed by Chandra Wilson. Her character was first described as a tiny blonde with curly hair, but when Wilson began speaking, Rhimes reported: "[Wilson] is exactly who Miranda is."<ref name=oprah/> [[James Pickens Jr.]] was selected to appear as [[Richard Webber|Dr. Richard Webber]] in the series' [[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|pilot]] and [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|first season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) Bio|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/bio/richard-webber/94912|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|work=Grey's Anatomy|accessdate=May 26, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303231552/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/bio/richard-webber/94912|archivedate=March 3, 2011 }}</ref> [[Katherine Heigl]] wanted to portray [[Izzie Stevens|Dr. Izzie Stevens]] as a brunette but was requested to retain her natural blonde for the part.<ref name="Cosmo">{{cite web|url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/celebrity/exclusive/Katherine-Heigl-Gives-Us-Fever|title=Katherine Heigl Gives Us Fever|last=Bardin|first=Brantley|date=November 2006|work=[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]|publisher=Hearst Corporation|accessdate=May 9, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312095332/http://www.cosmopolitan.com/celebrity/exclusive/Katherine-Heigl-Gives-Us-Fever|archivedate=March 12, 2013}}</ref> [[Isaiah Washington]], who portrayed [[Preston Burke|Dr. Preston Burke]], initially read for the role of Shepherd but was cast as Burke, because the original actor to play Burke had to withdraw.<ref name=CBCT/> [[T. R. Knight]] signed on for the pilot as [[George O'Malley|Dr. George O'Malley]], expecting that the role might be short-lived, because he liked that the character was multi-faceted.<ref name="dual">{{cite video|people=T.R. Knight|year=2007|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– T.R. Knight On Auditioning|publisher=Paley Center|accessdate=May 26, 2012|time=0:30–1:20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjbdKWt8LdE|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141029222518/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjbdKWt8LdE|archivedate=October 29, 2014}}</ref> Rounding out the season one cast was [[Justin Chambers]] as [[Alex Karev|Dr. Alex Karev]].<ref name="Alex">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/bio/alex-karev/94911 | title=Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) Bio | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=July 5, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110303231517/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/bio/alex-karev/94911|archivedate=March 3, 2011 }}</ref><br />
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[[File: Eric Dane March 2015.jpg|thumb|upright|left|[[Eric Dane]] originally auditioned for the [[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|pilot episode]] of ''Grey's Anatomy'', but did not receive a role.]]<br />
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The second season marked the introduction of attending doctors [[Mark Sloan (Grey's Anatomy)|Mark Sloan]] ([[Eric Dane]]) and [[Callie Torres]] ([[Sara Ramirez]]). They were initially cast as recurring characters, but both were given star billing at the opening of the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|third season]].<ref name=1SR>{{cite web|last=Yuan|first=Jada|title=Belle Curves: Sara Ramirez|url=https://nymag.com/arts/tv/reviews/21334/|publisher=New York Media|work=[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=September 18, 2006|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810151248/http://nymag.com/arts/tv/reviews/21334/|archivedate=August 10, 2011}}</ref><ref name=1ED>{{cite web|last=Marsi|first=Steve|title=Q & A With Eric Dane|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2007/02/eric-dane-a-preview-of-the-official-greys-anatomy-magazine-interview.html|work=TV Fanatic|publisher=SheKnows Entertainment|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=February 22, 2007|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330201805/http://www.tvfanatic.com/2007/02/eric-dane-a-preview-of-the-official-greys-anatomy-magazine-interview.html|archivedate=March 30, 2014}}</ref> Ramirez was cast after ABC executives offered her a role in the network show of her choice;<ref name="rams">{{cite episode | title=On Location: Oprah on the Set of 'Grey's Anatomy' | series=[[The Oprah Winfrey Show]] | airdate=November 17, 2006 | season=21 | number=45}}</ref> Dane had previously auditioned unsuccessfully for a role in the pilot episode.<ref name=1ED/> [[Dr. Addison Montgomery]] [[Kate Walsh (actress)|(Kate Walsh]]) also joined the show in season two, after making a guest appearance in season one.<ref>{{cite web|title=Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) Bio|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/private-practice/bio/addison-montgomery/24676|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|work=[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]|accessdate=June 26, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606000050/http://abc.go.com/shows/private-practice/bio/addison-montgomery/24676|archivedate=June 6, 2011 }}</ref><br />
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In October 2006, Washington allegedly insulted Knight with a homophobic slur, during an on-set altercation with Dempsey, and ABC terminated Washington's contract at the end of the third season.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/tv/story/2007/06/08/abc-greys-washington.html | title=ABC drops Washington from Grey's Anatomy | publisher=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] | work=[[CBC News]] | date=June 8, 2007 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106023330/http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/tv/story/2007/06/08/abc-greys-washington.html | archivedate=November 6, 2012 }}</ref> Washington returned for a guest appearance in season 10. At the conclusion of the third season, Walsh departed the show to pursue the ''Grey's Anatomy'' spin-off, ''[[#Private Practice|Private Practice]]'', but continues to make guest appearances.<ref name="WSJ spinoff article">{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/28/arts/television/28grey.html | title=Well-Known Secret: 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff for ABC | publisher=The New York Times Company | work=The New York Times | date=April 28, 2007 | accessdate=August 26, 2012 | author=Wyatt, Edward | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130130121656/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/28/arts/television/28grey.html | archivedate=January 30, 2013 }}</ref><br />
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[[Chyler Leigh]] joined the cast as a main character in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|fourth season]] as [[Lexie Grey|Dr. Lexie Grey]], Meredith's half-sister. Leigh had appeared as a guest star in the final two episodes of the third season.<ref name=HiLex>{{cite web|title=Production Begins On New Season Of 'Grey's Anatomy;' Chyler Leigh Joins The Cast|url=http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/12/production_begins_on_new_season_of_grey_|work=StarPulse|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=July 12, 2007|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708232041/http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/07/12/production_begins_on_new_season_of_grey_|archivedate=July 8, 2014}}</ref> On the selection of Leigh for the role of Lexie, Rhimes said: "Chyler stood out ... It felt like she could be Meredith's sister, but she had a depth that was very interesting."<ref>{{cite web|title=Nine Things You Don't Know about Grey's Chyler Leigh |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/grey%27s-anatomy-chyler-42038.aspx |work=TV Guide |accessdate=June 19, 2012 |last=Keeps |first=David A. |date=September 27, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726151647/http://www.tvguide.com/news/grey%27s-anatomy-chyler-42038.aspx |archivedate=July 26, 2013 }}</ref><br />
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[[Erica Hahn|Dr. Erica Hahn]] [[Brooke Smith (actress)|(Brooke Smith]]), who first appeared on ''Grey's Anatomy'' in the second season, returned as a series regular in the fourth season.<ref name="daily news">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/during-the-third-season-of-14718.aspx|title=Smith 'Didn't Really Think' Grey's Anatomy Stint Would 'Work Out'|publisher=[[BuddyTV]]|first=Lisa|last=Claustro|date=December 13, 2007|accessdate=June 30, 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905073403/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/during-the-third-season-of-14718.aspx|archivedate=September 5, 2008}}</ref> Shortly after the announcement that Smith would be a regular member of the cast, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'s}} [[Michael Ausiello]], reported that her character, Hahn, would depart from ''Grey's Anatomy'' on November 6, 2008.<ref name="EW">{{cite web | url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/11/03/brooke-smith-le/ | title=Grey's Anatomy Discharges Dr. Hahn | work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | publisher=[[Time Inc.|Time Inc]] | date=November 2, 2008 | accessdate=November 3, 2008 | last=Ausiello | first=Michael | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201224502/http://insidetv.ew.com/2008/11/03/brooke-smith-le/ | archivedate=February 1, 2014 }}</ref> ''[[E! Online]]''{{'s}} [[Kristin Dos Santos]] asserted that Smith's dismissal from the show had been forced by the ABC network, as part of an attempt to "de-gay" ''Grey's Anatomy''.<ref name="gay">{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b66996_greys_de-gayed_brooke_smith_axed.html |title=Grey's De-Gayed: Brooke Smith Axed; Melissa George's Role Rewritten |work=[[E! Online]] |publisher=[[NBCUniversal]] |first=Kristin |last=Dos Santos |date=November 3, 2008 |accessdate=November 3, 2008 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081107153945/http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b66996_greys_de-gayed_brooke_smith_axed.html |archivedate=November 7, 2008 }}</ref> Rhimes countered these claims, saying that "we did not find that the magic and chemistry with Brooke's character would sustain in the long run".<ref name="EW"/><br />
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[[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|Season five]] introduced actor [[Kevin McKidd]] ([[Owen Hunt|Dr. Owen Hunt]]), who was signed as a series regular after originally being cast for a specific story arc.<ref name=maincast1>{{cite web|title=Kevin McKidd Joins 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast As Series Regular|url=http://www.accesshollywood.com/kevin-mckidd-joins-greys-anatomy-cast-as-series-regular_article_12136|work=[[Access Hollywood]]|publisher=NBCUniversal|accessdate=May 15, 2012|date=November 12, 2008|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141030081006/http://www.accesshollywood.com/kevin-mckidd-joins-greys-anatomy-cast-as-series-regular_article_12136|archivedate=October 30, 2014}}</ref> In addition, [[Jessica Capshaw]] ([[Arizona Robbins|Dr. Arizona Robbins]]) was originally introduced for a three-episode arc, but received a contract extension until the end of the season; and then was made a series regular in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|sixth season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/17/exclusive-greys-anatomy-promotes-jessica-capshaw/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090806051802/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/17/exclusive-greys-anatomy-promotes-jessica-capshaw/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 6, 2009 |title=Exclusive: 'Grey's Anatomy' promotes Jessica Capshaw |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=June 17, 2009 |work=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Time Inc |accessdate=August 19, 2009 }}</ref><br />
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Knight departed the show at the conclusion of season five, citing an unhappiness with the development and lack of screen time for his character.<ref name=Deve>{{cite web|last=Malkin|first=Marc|title=T.R. Knight: A Grey's Anatomy Goner|work=E! Online|publisher=NBCUniversal|date=May 27, 2009|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b125996_tr_knight_greys_anatomy_goner.html|accessdate=May 28, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090529185907/http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b125996_tr_knight_greys_anatomy_goner.html|archivedate=May 29, 2009}}</ref> Directly following Knight's departure, ''Entertainment Weekly'' reported that Heigl had not returned to the set as scheduled after her maternity leave.<ref name=heigl>{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/11/greys-anatomy-katherine-heigl-leaving |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100313093442/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/03/11/greys-anatomy-katherine-heigl-leaving/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 13, 2010 |title="Grey's Anatomy" Exclusive: Katherine Heigl is (Almost) Outta There! |work=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Time Inc |date=March 11, 2010 |accessdate=June 27, 2012 }}</ref> It was later confirmed that Heigl would not return to the show at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b171689_sources_confirm_katherine_heigl_leaving.html|title=Sources Confirm: Katherine Heigl is Leaving "Grey's Anatomy"|work=E! Online|publisher=NBCUniversal|date=March 15, 2010|accessdate=June 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321120216/http://www.eonline.com/news/watch_with_kristin/sources_confirm_katherine_heigl_leaving/171689|archivedate=March 21, 2012}}</ref><br />
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[[Kim Raver]], who was cast as recurring character [[Teddy Altman|Dr. Teddy Altman]] in the sixth season, was given star billing later in the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/01/04/kim-raver-joins-greys-anatomy/|title=Kim Raver becomes series regular on 'Grey's Anatomy'|last=Vary|first=Adam B.|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=October 23, 2009|accessdate=September 18, 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301134129/http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/01/04/kim-raver-joins-greys-anatomy/|archivedate=March 1, 2012}}</ref> [[Sarah Drew]] ([[April Kepner|Dr. April Kepner]]) and [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] ([[Jackson Avery|Dr. Jackson Avery]]), who both made their series debuts as recurring characters in the sixth season, and received star billing in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|seventh]].<ref name=JWSB>{{cite web|last=Ausiello |first=Michael |title='Grey's Anatomy' exclusive: Jesse Williams gets full-time upgrade |url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/06/08/greys-anatomy-jesse-williams-series-regular |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100609123029/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/06/08/greys-anatomy-jesse-williams-series-regular/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 9, 2010 |work=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Time Inc |date=June 8, 2010 |accessdate=May 26, 2012 }}</ref><ref name=SDSB1>{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=Exclusive: 'Grey's Anatomy' promotes Sarah Drew|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/06/09/greys-anatomy-promotes-sarah-drew/|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=June 9, 2010|accessdate=May 26, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515214706/http://insidetv.ew.com/2010/06/09/greys-anatomy-promotes-sarah-drew/|archivedate=May 15, 2012}}</ref><br />
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The six original actors' contracts expired after season eight, but in May 2012, Pompeo, Oh, Dempsey, Chambers, Wilson, and Pickens renewed their contracts with the show for another two years.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title='Grey's Anatomy' Stars Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh And Justin Chambers Close Deals To Return|url=https://www.deadline.com/2012/05/greys-anatomy-stars-patrick-dempsey-ellen-pompeo-sandra-oh-and-justin-chambers-close-deals-to-return/|work=Deadline|publisher=PMC|accessdate=May 11, 2012|date=May 9, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510235456/http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/greys-anatomy-stars-patrick-dempsey-ellen-pompeo-sandra-oh-and-justin-chambers-close-deals-to-return/|archivedate=May 10, 2012}}</ref> At the conclusion of the eighth season, Leigh's character Lexie Grey departed from the show at Leigh's request, and with Rhimes's agreement.<ref name=leighstatement>{{cite web|last=Mitovich|first=Matt|title=Grey's Anatomy Exclusive: Chyler Leigh Breaks Her Silence About Shocking Departure|url=http://tvline.com/2012/06/01/greys-anatomy-chyler-leigh-explains-exit/|work=[[TVLine]]|publisher=PMC|accessdate=June 12, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501091850/http://tvline.com/2012/06/01/greys-anatomy-chyler-leigh-explains-exit/|archivedate=May 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name=chylerexit>{{cite web|last=Wieselman |first=Jarett |title='Grey's' Creator Defends Finale Death |url=http://www.theinsider.com/tv/52435_Lexi_Dies_on_Greys_Anatomy_Shonda_Rhimes_Defends_Finale/index.html |publisher=CBS |work=The Insider |accessdate=June 19, 2012 |date=May 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523052819/http://www.theinsider.com/tv/52435_Lexi_Dies_on_Greys_Anatomy_Shonda_Rhimes_Defends_Finale/index.html |archivedate=May 23, 2012 }}</ref> Raver's character Teddy Altman was also written out of the show during the season eight finale. Rhimes said that Raver had been offered a contract renewal, but declined.<ref name=raverexit>{{cite web|last=Gonzalez|first=Sandra|title='Grey's Anatomy' season finale: Boss explains two shocking exits|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/18/greys-anatomy-season-finale-boss-explains-two-shocking-exits/|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|date=May 18, 2012|accessdate=May 18, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519110842/http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/05/18/greys-anatomy-season-finale-boss-explains-two-shocking-exits/|archivedate=May 19, 2012}}</ref><br />
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In July 2012, Dane (Sloan) confirmed that he was departing the show to pursue other projects; he made his final appearances in the first two episodes of the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|ninth season]].<ref name="DaneDepart">{{cite web | url=http://tvline.com/2012/07/26/grey-anatomy-eric-dane-leaving/ | title=Grey's Anatomy Exclusive: Eric Dane Checks Out! | publisher=PMC | work=TVLine | date=July 26, 2012 | accessdate=July 26, 2012 | author=Ausiello, Michael | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728013516/http://tvline.com/2012/07/26/grey-anatomy-eric-dane-leaving/ | archivedate=July 28, 2012 }}</ref> With the start of season 10, Camilla Luddington, Jerrika Hinton, Gaius Charles and Tessa Ferrer were introduced to the show as series regulars. They were first introduced to the show in season 9 as new interns. On August 13, 2013, Oh (Cristina) announced that the show's tenth season would be her final one.<ref name="OhDepart">{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/sandra-departing-greys-anatomy-season-594134|title=Sandra Oh to Exit 'Grey's Anatomy' (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 13, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815194052/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/sandra-departing-greys-anatomy-season-594134|archivedate=August 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/13/sandra-oh-will-leave-greys-anatomy-at-the-end-of-the-tenth-season/197468/|title=Sandra Oh Will Leave 'Grey's Anatomy' at the End of the Tenth Season|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=August 13, 2013|accessdate=August 16, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817082026/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/08/13/sandra-oh-will-leave-greys-anatomy-at-the-end-of-the-tenth-season/197468/|archivedate=August 17, 2013}}</ref> In March 2014 it was announced that Isaiah Washington, who portrayed Preston Burke in the first three seasons of the show, would make a guest appearance to coincide with the departure of series regular Sandra Oh, his former on-screen love interest.<ref>{{cite news|title=Isaiah Washington set for Grey's Anatomy return|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26479733|publisher=BBC|date=March 7, 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307192230/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26479733|archivedate=March 7, 2014}}</ref> Neither Charles's nor Ferrer's contracts were renewed for season 11.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enstarz.com/articles/35373/20140326/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-leah-and-shane-to-leave-hospital-along-with-cristina-video.htm|title='Grey's Anatomy' Season 10 Spoilers: Leah And Shane To Leave Hospital Along With Cristina? [VIDEO]|work=ENSTARZ|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409133646/http://www.enstarz.com/articles/35373/20140326/greys-anatomy-season-10-spoilers-leah-and-shane-to-leave-hospital-along-with-cristina-video.htm|archivedate=April 9, 2014}}</ref><br />
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On May 2, 2014, it was announced that, in addition to Pompeo and Dempsey, all original remaining cast members—aside from Sandra Oh—signed two-year deals, extending their contracts through seasons 11 and 12. Despite joining the series in its second season, Sara Ramirez is on the same negotiation schedule as the first-season cast and also signed a new two-year deal.<ref>Gonzalez, Sandra. (August 13, 2013) [https://www.ew.com/article/2014/01/23/greys-anatomy-ellen-pompeo-and-patrick-dempsey-season-11 'Grey's Anatomy': Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey renew contracts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310064431/http://www.ew.com/article/2014/01/23/greys-anatomy-ellen-pompeo-and-patrick-dempsey-season-11 |date=March 10, 2016 }}. EW.com. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>Ausiello, Michael. (May 2, 2014) [http://tvline.com/2014/05/02/greys-anatomy-season-11-justin-chambers-sara-ramirez-staying-new-contracts/ ‘Grey's Anatomy’ Season 11: Justin Chambers, Sara Ramirez Sign New Contracts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140503031657/http://tvline.com/2014/05/02/greys-anatomy-season-11-justin-chambers-sara-ramirez-staying-new-contracts/ |date=May 3, 2014 }}. TVLine. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>[http://www.wetpaint.com/sara-ramirez-expiring-contract-departure-793856/ Grey's Anatomy Star Sara Ramirez Talks Expiring Contract and Potential Departure] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222123624/http://www.wetpaint.com/sara-Ramirez-expiring-contract-departure-793856/ |date=December 22, 2015 }}. ''Wetpaint.com'' (November 13, 2013). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref> On April 23, 2015, Dempsey departed the show during the show's eleventh season, despite the fact that he still had a year left in his contract.<ref>{{cite news|title='Grey's Anatomy' Shocker: Star Patrick Dempsey Exits|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-patrick-dempsey-exits-789395|date=April 23, 2015}}</ref> On the night of the season twelve finale, May 19, 2016, Sara Ramirez announced that she would be leaving the show following the decision to not renew her contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sara Ramirez Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' After More Than 10 Years|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/sara-ramirez-callie-torres-leaving-greys-anatomy-shonda-rhimes-reaction-1201779222/|date=May 19, 2016}}</ref><br />
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On January 17, 2018, it was announced by ABC that Ellen Pompeo's contract had been renewed through season 16. Not only does the contract renewal insure that Pompeo will return as Meredith Grey, but it makes her a producer of ''Grey's Anatomy'' and a co-executive producer of [[Station 19]]. The deal will make Pompeo the highest-paid actress currently on a dramatic TV series, with her making $575,000 per episode and over $20 million yearly.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ellen-pompeo-tvs-20-million-woman-reveals-her-behind-scenes-fight-what-i-deserve-1074978 |title=Ellen Pompeo, TV's $20 Million Woman, Reveals Her Behind-the-Scenes Fight for "What I Deserve" |first=Lacey |last=Rose | date=January 17, 2018 |url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180117231421/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/ellen-pompeo-tvs-20-million-woman-reveals-her-behind-scenes-fight-what-i-deserve-1074978|archivedate=January 17, 2018}}</ref> On March 8, 2018, it was announced that series regulars Jessica Capshaw and Sarah Drew would not be returning for the fifteenth season after executive producers decided to let them go.<ref>{{cite news|title='Grey's Anatomy' Shocker: Jessica Capshaw & Sarah Drew To Exit ABC Medical Drama After Season 14|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/greys-anatomy-jessica-capshaw-sarah-drew-exit-abc-medical-drama-1202316987/|date=March 8, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, it was confirmed that Kim Raver, who made returning guest appearances in season fourteen, would once again become a series regular, beginning with its fifteenth season.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|title=Grey's Anatomy promotes Kim Raver to series regular again|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/05/21/greys-anatomy-kim-raver-series-regular-season-15/|work=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=May 21, 2018}}</ref> In January 2020, Justin Chambers announced that he had departed the series and that his final episode had aired on November 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|title=Justin Chambers Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' After 15 Years|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/justin-chambers-leaving-greys-anatomy-exit-15-years-16-seasons-alex-karev-abc-1202826876/|work=Deadlien Hollywood|accessdate=January 10, 2020}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Seattle Space Needle Crop.jpg|right|thumb|upright|alt=The space needle in Seattle, Washington.|The [[Space Needle]], in Seattle, is the background to many exterior shots.]]<br />
Rhimes considered setting the medical drama in her hometown, [[Chicago]], but eventually decided to go with Seattle, to distinguish ''Grey's Anatomy'' from the Chicago–based series ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]''.<ref name=LAT1/><br />
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Fisher Plaza, which is the headquarters building of the former [[Fisher Communications]] (since merged into [[Sinclair Broadcasting Group]]) and SBG's ABC affiliated [[KOMO-TV|KOMO]] radio and television stations in [[Seattle]], is used for some exterior shots of Grey-Sloan Memorial Hospital. In particular, [[air ambulance]]s land on the [[KOMO-TV]] news copter's helipad. This suggests the hospital is close to the [[Space Needle]] (which is directly across the street from Fisher Plaza), the [[Seattle Monorail]], and other local landmarks.<br />
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But, the hospital used for most other exterior and a few interior shots is not in Seattle; these scenes are shot at the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center in [[North Hills, Los Angeles, California|North Hills]], California, and occasional shots from an interior walkway above the lobby show dry California mountains in the distance.<ref>{{cite video|year=2005|title=Grey's Anatomy Season One DVD: Commentary Feature|publisher=[[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment|Buena Vista Home Entertainment]]|accessdate=}}</ref> The exterior of Meredith Grey's house, also known as the Intern House, is real. In the show, the address of Grey's home is 613 Harper Lane, but this is not an actual address. The physical house is located at 303 W. Comstock St., on Queen Anne Hill, Seattle, Washington. Most scenes are taped at Prospect Studios in [[Los Feliz, Los Angeles|Los Feliz]], just east of [[Hollywood]], where the ''Grey's Anatomy'' set occupies six sound stages. Some outside scenes are shot at the [[Magnuson Park|Warren G. Magnuson Park]] in Seattle. Several props used are working medical equipment, including the [[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI machine]].<ref name=filmed>{{cite web|last=Clarendon|first=Dan|title=Where Is Grey's Anatomy Filmed, Anyway?|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/articles/where-is-greys-anatomy-filmed-anyway|publisher=The Cambio Network|work=Wetpaint|accessdate=May 24, 2012|date=December 20, 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017095547/http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/articles/where-is-greys-anatomy-filmed-anyway|archivedate=October 17, 2014}}</ref><br />
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When asked about operating room scenes, Sarah Drew offered this:<br />
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{{quote|We work with [[bovine]] organs, which is cow's organs, The smell is repulsive and makes us all gag. And we use an actual soldering tool to solder the organs. It smells like burning flesh. There's also a lot of silicone and blood matter, red [[jello]] mixed with blood and chicken fat. It's pretty gross.<ref name=bovineorgans>{{cite news|title=Grey's Anatomy star signals more laughs |url=http://www.rte.ie/ten/2010/0920/greysanatomy.html |publisher=RTÉ ten |date=September 20, 2010 |accessdate=May 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101220064944/http://www.rte.ie/ten/2010/0920/greysanatomy.html |archivedate=December 20, 2010 }}</ref>}}<br />
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Costumes are used to differentiate between [[attending physician|attending surgeons]], who wear navy blue [[Scrubs (clothing)|scrubs]], and [[Residency (medicine)|residents]], who wear light blue scrubs.<ref name="AG">{{cite episode|title=Almost Grown|credits=Writer: Tanen, Brian. Director: Wilson, Chandra|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 21, 2010|season=7|number=5}}</ref> The series is filmed with a [[single-camera setup]], as are many dramas.<ref name="all">{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy|url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/greys-anatomy|work=[[Emmy Awards]]|publisher=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]]|accessdate=May 24, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505021432/http://www.emmys.com/shows/greys-anatomy|archivedate=May 5, 2012}}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' is often filmed using the "[[walk and talk]]" filming technique,<ref>{{cite video|people=Eric Dane and Patrick Dempsey|year=2008|title=Grey's Anatomy Season Four DVD: On Set With Patrick and Eric Additional Feature|publisher=Buena Vista Home Entertainment|accessdate=}}</ref> popularized on television by series such as ''[[St. Elsewhere]]'', ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'', and ''[[The West Wing]]''.<ref name=bordwell>{{cite web|url=http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/?p=382|title=Walk the Talk|publisher=[[David Bordwell|David Bordwell's Website on Cinema]]"|last=Bordwell|first=David|date=February 9, 2007|accessdate=January 6, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070821185011/http://www.davidbordwell.net/blog/?p=382|archivedate=August 21, 2007}}</ref><br />
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==Broadcast history==<br />
{{Main|List of Grey's Anatomy episodes|l1 = Episodes}}<br />
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[[File:Sara Ramírez3.jpg|upright=0.75|thumb|[[Sara Ramirez]] served as the lead vocalist for the [[Song Beneath the Song|musical episode]].|alt=Sara Ramirez posing for the camera in a red dress]]<br />
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''Grey's Anatomy''{{'s}} first season commenced airing as a mid-season replacement to ''Boston Legal'' on March 27, 2005 and concluded on May 22, 2005. The nine-episode season aired on Sundays in the 10:00pm EST time slot, following ''Desperate Housewives''.<ref name="NYT"/> The show was renewed by ABC for a second season,<ref name="two renewal">{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/01/business/media/01adco.html | title=ABC's Sales for the Fall Nearly Done | publisher=The New York Times Company | work=The New York Times | date=June 1, 2005 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Elliott, Stuart | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114120353/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/01/business/media/01adco.html | archivedate=January 14, 2015 }}</ref> that aired in the same time slot as season one. Premiering on September 25, 2005 and concluding on May 15, 2006, the season consisted of 27 episodes.<ref name="27eps">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-2 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 2) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020232511/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-2 | archivedate=October 20, 2012 }}</ref> The first five episodes of the second season were originally scheduled to air during the first, but the network decided to close the first season of ''Grey's Anatomy'' on the same night as ''Desperate Housewives''{{'}} finale.<ref name=BTPSt>{{cite web|last=Rhimes |first=Shonda |title=From Shonda Rhimes, creator, Executive Producer and writer of 'Bring the Pain' |url=http://www.greyswriters.com/2005/11/from_shonda_rhi.html |work=Grey Matter |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |accessdate=May 11, 2012 |date=November 9, 2005 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090515034229/http://www.greyswriters.com/2005/11/from_shonda_rhi.html |archivedate=May 15, 2009 }}</ref> During the second season, ''Grey's Anatomy'' produced two specials recapping the events of recent episodes, narrated by Bailey, entitled "Straight to the Heart" and "Under Pressure". The show was renewed for a third season, which was relocated to the coveted Thursday 9:00pm EST time slot—a slot that the series has held onto since then.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.today.com/popculture/can-greys-rise-challenge-thursdays-wbna14893769 | title=Can 'Grey's' rise to challenge of Thursdays? | publisher=Today.com | work=Today | date=September 24, 2006 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Berman, Craig}}</ref> Commencing on September 21, 2006 and ending on May 17, 2007, season three consisted of 25 episodes.<ref name="25eps">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-3 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 3) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085038/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-3 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> Two more specials were produced during the show's third season, entitled "Complications of the Heart" and "Every Moment Counts", which were narrated by Bailey and Morgan, respectively.<br />
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ABC renewed ''Grey's Anatomy'' for a fourth season, which aired from September 27, 2007 to May 22, 2008, and ultimately consisted of 17 episodes.<ref name="pp lineup"/><ref name="17eps">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-4 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 4) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085030/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-4 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> The fourth season had a reduced number of episodes, due to the [[2007–08 Writers Guild of America strike]], which caused production to cease from February to April, leaving the show with no writing staff during that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21251689/ns/today-entertainment/t/writers-strike-could-pull-plug-tv-favorites/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716211634/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21251689/ns/today-entertainment/t/writers-strike-could-pull-plug-tv-favorites/|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 16, 2012|publisher=MSNBC|work=Today|last=Levine|first=Stuart|date=October 18, 2007|title=Writers strike could pull plug on TV favorites|accessdate=August 4, 2012}}</ref> At the beginning of the fourth season, the show aired its final special entitled "Come Rain or Shine", created to transition viewers from ''Grey's Anatomy'' to ''Private Practice'', which was narrated by the editors of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' magazine.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} The show received a renewal for a fifth season,<ref name="EarlyR">{{cite web | url=http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=ebc18369-d19f-4390-8845-299d884deba0&entry=index | title=ABC Reups Nine for '09 | publisher=NBCUniversal | work=E! Online | last=Serpe | first=Gina | date=February 11, 2008 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617043312/http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=ebc18369-d19f-4390-8845-299d884deba0&entry=index | archivedate=June 17, 2008}}</ref> which premiered on September 25, 2008 and concluded on May 14, 2009, consisting of 24 episodes.<ref name="24eps">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-5 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 5) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085211/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-5 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> The series was renewed for a sixth season consisting of 24 episodes,<ref name=24s6>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/articles/ugly-betty-leads-a-dozen-abc-renewals|title='Ugly Betty' leads a dozen ABC renewals|date=April 23, 2009|accessdate=August 4, 2012|last=Fienberg|first=Daniel|publisher=HitFix|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206042557/http://www.hitfix.com/articles/ugly-betty-leads-a-dozen-abc-renewals|archivedate=December 6, 2013}}</ref> which commenced on September 24, 2009 and ended on May 20, 2010.<ref name="24ep61">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-6 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 6) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085133/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-6 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> During its sixth season, ''Grey's Anatomy'' aired a series of webisodes entitled ''Seattle Grace: On Call'' at ABC.com.<ref name=SGOC>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20091119abc02|title=ABC.com to Premiere 'Seattle Grace: On Call', a New Original Webisode Series Featuring Characters from 'Grey's Anatomy'|date=November 19, 2009|accessdate=August 4, 2012|publisher=The Futon Critic}}</ref> ABC renewed the show for a seventh season,<ref name=SSRN>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2010/05/18/abc-unveils-2010-11-primetime-schedule/20100518abc01/|title=ABC Unveils 2010–11 Primetime Schedule|date=May 18, 2010|accessdate=August 4, 2012|publisher=The Futon Critic}}</ref> which premiered on September 23, 2010 and concluded on May 19, 2011, consisting of 22 episodes.<ref name="22eps">{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-7 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 7) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085109/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-7 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> This was followed up with ''Seattle Grace: On Call'', ''[[Grey's Anatomy (Seattle Grace: Message of Hope)|Seattle Grace: Message of Hope]]'', aired during the beginning of the seventh season.<ref name=MOH/> Also during the seventh season, the series produced a musical episode entitled "[[Song Beneath the Song]]", featuring songs that became famous through their use in ''Grey's Anatomy''.<ref name="GM">{{cite web|url=http://www.greyswriters.com/2011/03/shonda-rhimes-on-song-beneath-the-song.html |title=Shonda Rhimes on "Song Beneath The Song".. |last=Rhimes |first=Shonda |date=March 31, 2011 |work=Grey Matter |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |accessdate=April 12, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407230011/http://www.greyswriters.com/2011/03/shonda-rhimes-on-song-beneath-the-song.html |archivedate=April 7, 2011 }}</ref> The show received a 24-episode eighth season renewal,<ref name=grays>{{cite web|last=Hibberd|first=James|title='Grey's Anatomy', 'Modern Family', 'Castle' Plus Three More ABC Shows Get Early Renewals|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/01/10/greys-modern-family-castle-abc-renewal|publisher=Time Inc|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 10, 2011|accessdate=March 14, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110317120617/http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/01/10/greys-modern-family-castle-abc-renewal/|archivedate=March 17, 2011}}</ref> which commenced on September 22, 2011 with a two-hour episode, and ended on May 17, 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-8 | title=Grey's Anatomy: Episode Recap Guide (Season 8) | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=Grey's Anatomy | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023085059/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-guide?season=season-8 | archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' was renewed for a ninth season,<ref name=GAS9R>{{cite news|title='Once Upon A Time' Renewed Along With 'Revenge,' 'Grey's Anatomy' And More By ABC|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/once-revenge-greys-renewals_n_1508131.html|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|publisher=[[AOL|AOL Inc]]|date=May 11, 2012|accessdate=May 28, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120528190831/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/once-revenge-greys-renewals_n_1508131.html|archivedate=May 28, 2012}}</ref> which premiered on September 27, 2012 and ended on May 16, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |first=Matt |last=Webb Mitovich |url=http://tvline.com/2012/07/26/fall-tv-abc-announces-premiere-dates/ |title=Fall TV: ABC Announces Premiere Dates&nbsp;— Which Launches Are Being Held for October? |work=TVLine |publisher=PMC |date=July 26, 2012 |accessdate=July 27, 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728013510/http://tvline.com/2012/07/26/fall-tv-abc-announces-premiere-dates/ |archivedate=July 28, 2012 }}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' was renewed for a tenth season on May 10, 2013<ref>{{cite web |author=Michael Ausiello |url=http://tvline.com/2013/05/10/abc-renewed-shows-list-2013-revenge-scandal-nashville/ |title=ABC Renewed Shows 2013&nbsp;— Scandal, Grey's, Nashville and More! |publisher=TVLine |date=May 10, 2013 |accessdate=January 24, 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607144248/http://tvline.com/2013/05/10/abc-renewed-shows-list-2013-revenge-scandal-nashville/ |archivedate=June 7, 2013 }}</ref> and premiered on September 27, 2013 with a two-hour episode, and ended on May 15, 2014.<br />
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On May 8, 2014, ABC renewed the series for an eleventh season that aired from September 2014 to May 2015.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|last=Bricker|first=Tierney|title=ABC Renews Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Revenge and 2 More Shows|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/527221/abc-renews-scandal-grey-s-anatomy-revenge-and-2-more-shows|work=E! Online|date=May 8, 2014|accessdate=May 8, 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511015801/http://www.eonline.com/news/527221/abc-renews-scandal-grey-s-anatomy-revenge-and-2-more-shows|archivedate=May 11, 2014}}</ref> In addition, the show was relocated to the Thursday 8:00pm EST time slot. After four seasons outside the top 25 rated shows, ''Grey's Anatomy'' was the number 15 show in the 2013–2014 season, the show's tenth. The show also re-entered the top five shows in the 18–49 viewer demographic. On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed the series for a twelfth season that premiered on September 24, 2015 and concluded on May 19, 2016.<ref name="twelve">{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=ABC Renews Castle, Secrets and Lies, Nashville, Galavant, S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter and 16 Other Series|url=http://tvline.com/2015/05/07/abc-renewals-2015-castle-nashville/|work=TVLine|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=May 7, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509022701/http://tvline.com/2015/05/07/abc-renewals-2015-castle-nashville/|archivedate=May 9, 2015}}</ref> The thirteenth season aired from 2016 to 2017.<ref name="thirteen">{{cite web|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|title=Grey's Anatomy, Quantico, and more renewed at ABC|url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/03/greys-anatomy-quantico-abc-renewals-2016|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=March 3, 2016|accessdate=March 3, 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063457/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/03/greys-anatomy-quantico-abc-renewals-2016|archivedate=March 4, 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Distribution==<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' episodes appear regularly on ABC in the United States. All episodes are approximately forty-three minutes, and are broadcast in both [[high-definition television|high-definition]] and [[standard-definition television|standard]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman|first=Robert|title='Grey's Anatomy' Full Season 8 Available Online at ABC.com/GreysAnatomy Through October 6|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/24/greys-anatomy-full-season-8-available-online-at-abc-comgreysanatomy-through-october-6/150055/|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|accessdate=September 26, 2012|date=September 24, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004012323/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/24/greys-anatomy-full-season-8-available-online-at-abc-comgreysanatomy-through-october-6/150055/|archivedate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The series' episodes are also available for download at the [[iTunes Store]] in standard and high-definition qualities,<ref name=ITHSD>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy, Season 8|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/greys-anatomy-season-8/id460131426|publisher=[[Apple, Inc.|Apple]]|work=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524100211/http://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/greys-anatomy-season-8/id460131426|archivedate=May 24, 2012}}</ref> and [[Amazon Video]].<ref name=AIV>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7, Ep. 3 'Superfreak'|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046FA6EU|work=[[Amazon Video]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110185033/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046FA6EU|archivedate=January 10, 2016}}</ref> ABC [[Video on demand]] also releases recent episodes of the show for temporary viewing.<ref name="on demand">{{cite web | url=http://adage.com/article/media/watch-grey-s-anatomy-skip-ads/125354/ | title=Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' When You Want, Just Don't Skip Ads | publisher=[[Crain Communications Inc|Crain Communications, Inc]] | work=[[Advertising Age]] | date=February 26, 2008 | accessdate=June 29, 2012 | author=Steinberg, Brian | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110185033/http://adage.com/article/media/watch-grey-s-anatomy-skip-ads/125354/ | archivedate=January 10, 2016 }}</ref> Recent episodes are also available at ABC's official ''Grey's Anatomy'' website,<ref name=GAVFE>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Video and Full Episodes|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/video|work=Grey's Anatomy|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213173236/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/video|archivedate=February 13, 2012}}</ref> and on [[Hulu]] and [[Xfinity TV|Xfinity]].<ref name=HGAA>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Full Episodes and Clips streaming online|url=http://www.hulu.com/greys-anatomy|work=[[Hulu]]|publisher=NBCUniversal|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529032510/http://www.hulu.com/greys-anatomy|archivedate=May 29, 2012}}</ref> In 2009, ABC signed a deal allowing ''Grey's Anatomy'' episodes to be streamed on [[Netflix]].<ref name=GANFX>{{cite news|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|title=Netflix Adds More ABC, Disney Shows For Instant Streaming|url=http://techland.time.com/2010/12/08/netflix-adds-more-abc-disney-shows-for-instant-streaming/|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|publisher=[[Time Warner Inc]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|date=December 8, 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415131853/http://techland.time.com/2010/12/08/netflix-adds-more-abc-disney-shows-for-instant-streaming/|archivedate=April 15, 2012}}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' is syndicated on [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]], with one hour blocks weekdays at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm EST.<ref>{{cite web|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=AOL Inc|date=July 24, 2006|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2006/07/24/and-the-greys-anatomy-reruns-go-to/|title=And the Grey's Anatomy reruns go to..|last=Johns|first=Anna|accessdate=September 2, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120803083157/http://www.aoltv.com/2006/07/24/and-the-greys-anatomy-reruns-go-to/|archivedate=August 3, 2012}}</ref> Reruns have also started to air on Lifetime Movies.<br />
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==Home media==<br />
[[File:Justin Cambers 2014 (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|An interview with [[Justin Chambers]] is on the season four DVD.]]<br />
Since its debut, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has released the first eight seasons on DVD to regions 1, 2, and 4.<ref name=S8DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Eighth Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00684J49U|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> The first season's DVD, released on February 14, 2006, features an alternate title sequence, bloopers, behind-the-scenes footage, audio commentaries, and an extended edition of the pilot episode.<ref name=S1DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete First Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005JO9J|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> Season two's DVD, released on September 12, 2006, which includes extended episodes, an interview with Wilson, deleted scenes, a set tour, a "Q&A" with the cast, and a segment on the creating of special effects.<ref name=S2DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Second Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIMG5Y|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029005240/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FIMG5Y|archivedate=October 29, 2006}}</ref> The DVD for the third season was released on September 11, 2007, with bonus features including extended episodes, an interview with star Dempsey, audio commentaries, and bloopers.<ref name=S3DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Third Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000P6YNSO|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref><br />
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The fourth season's DVD released on September 9, 2008, features an interview with Heigl and Chambers, extended episodes, bloopers, and deleted scenes.<ref name=S4DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Fourth Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018CWEXK|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> Season five's DVD was released on September 15, 2009, and includes unaired scenes, bloopers, and extended episodes.<ref name=S5DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Fifth Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VPJZ0O|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> The DVD for season six, released on September 14, 2010, features deleted scenes, an extended finale, and bloopers.<ref name=S6DVD>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Sixth Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003F3NE1Q|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> The seventh season's DVD, released on September 13, 2011, includes an extended edition of and a behind-the-scenes featurette on the musical episode, bloopers, as well as deleted scenes.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': The Complete Seventh Season|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003F3NE1Q|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> In addition, the eighth season's DVD was released on September 4, 2012 with several bonus features and deleted scenes.<ref name=S8DVD/><br />
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The ninth season's DVD released on August 27, 2013 with several bonus features and deleted scenes. The tenth season's DVD was released on September 2, 2014 with new several bonus features and deleted scenes. The season was officially released on DVD as a six-disc boxset under the title of Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Tenth Season – Live For The Moments on September 2, 2014. In view of the departure of the character of Cristina Yang in the season finale, the DVD set featured an extended episode ''Do You Know?'' and a special feature from [[Sandra Oh]] titled "An Immeasurable Gift".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|title=Buy Grey's Anatomy: Season 10 on DVD-Video from EzyDVD.com.au|work=ezydvd.com.au|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085225/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|archivedate=August 19, 2014}}</ref> The eleventh released on DVD as a six-disc box set on August 18, 2015 with interviews with new series regular [[Caterina Scorsone]] and a special feature for Dempsey's departure, "How To Say Goodbye [[Derek Shepherd|Dr. Derek Shepherd]]". The twelfth released on DVD as a six-disc box set on August 30, 2016.<br />
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DVD Releases<br />
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!Region 4<br />
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|Complete First Season<br />
|July 10, 2006<br />
|April 26, 2006<br />
|2<br />
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|Complete Second Season<br />
|May 28, 2007<br />
|January 25, 2007<br />
|8<br />
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|Complete Third Season<br />
|September 15, 2008<br />
|October 31, 2007<br />
|6<br />
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|Complete Fourth Season<br />
|November 23, 2009<br />
|November 5, 2008<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Fifth Season<br />
|August 23, 2010<br />
|November 4, 2009<br />
|7<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Sixth Season<br />
|December 5, 2011<br />
|November 3, 2010<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Seventh Season<br />
|May 28, 2012<br />
|November 2, 2011<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Eighth Season<br />
|December 3, 2012<br />
|October 17, 2012<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Ninth Season<br />
|November 4, 2013<br />
|October 2, 2013<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Tenth Season<br />
|November 3, 2014<br />
|October 8, 2014<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Eleventh Season<br />
|October 5, 2015<br />
|October 7, 2015<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Twelfth Season<br />
|October 3, 2016<br />
|November 2, 2016<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Thirteenth Season<br />
|October 23, 2017<br />
|November 8, 2017<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Fourteenth Season<br />
|October 22, 2018<br />
|November 7, 2018<br />
|6<br />
|-<br />
|Complete Fifteenth Season<br />
|November 25, 2019<br />
|November 13, 2019<br />
|7<br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
{{quote box|quote=''Grey's Anatomy'' offers a different and perhaps more valuable idea of what it means to be strong: the capacity to suffer terribly, break down completely, and then get up again, confident that you're bigger than the sum of the tragedies you've suffered—because everyone else is, too. The layers of history have grown pretty dense and rich, and the friendships that form around them as the characters suffer and survive is the glue of the series, and what—despite a few inevitable hit-or-miss patches—elevates it to something special.|source=—Laura Hudson of ''[[Wired (website)|Wired]]''<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.wired.com/2015/06/binge-guide-greys-anatomy/ | work=Wired | first=Laura | last=Hudson | title=WIRED Binge-Watching Guide: Grey's Anatomy | date=June 24, 2015 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321171604/https://www.wired.com/2015/06/binge-guide-greys-anatomy/ | archivedate=March 21, 2017 }}</ref>|align=right|width=30em}}<br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' has been well received among critics. The show holds an average score of 83% on [[Rotten Tomatoes]].<ref>[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/grey_s_anatomy "Grey's Anatomy (2005 - )"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127153156/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/grey_s_anatomy/ |date=November 27, 2017 }}. [[Rotten Tomatoes]]. Retrieved April 13, 2020.</ref> Emily VanDerWerff of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' gave an insight on the series' overwhelming success and the lows, writing that the quality arc is "all over the place". She noted the steady build-up in the first season; the series skyrocketing into a phenomenon in the second season; the gradual dip in season three; and "some seriously bumpy moments" in the fourth and the fifth season, which was interrupted by the writers' strike. VanDerWerff felt that the "climb begins again in season six".<ref name="VanDerWerff">{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/article/sure-igreys-anatomyi-was-a-big-hit-but-was-it-good-99320|title=Sure, Grey's Anatomy was a big hit, but was it good TV?|last=VanDerWerff|first=Emily|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=June 24, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622114355/http://www.avclub.com/article/sure-igreys-anatomyi-was-a-big-hit-but-was-it-good-99320|archivedate=June 22, 2015}}</ref> Samantha Highfill of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' in a review wrote, "I believe the show's best season to date is [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|season 2]]. Let me make it clear that I'm not saying seasons 3 through 9 were bad. In my opinion, there have only been a few lulls in the show's history, and most of them didn't last a full season." adding, "I still enjoy the show, and I'll honestly never stop watching. By any standards, ''Grey's Anatomy'' has been successful television, ranking highly in the ratings for nine seasons and entering the cultural lexicon via phrases as cloying yet catchy as 'McDreamy', the show has had its periods of being intensely irritating, and it has had its periods when it seems as if [[Shonda Rhimes]] has taken leave of her faculties, but it's also got an amazingly high batting average, particularly with every solid season that passes along in this second act of its run." The site lauded the show saying, "On average, it's been very good TV, filled with interesting, driven characters who run the gamut of professions within the show's hospital setting. It's been, by turns, a good [[Soap opera|soap]], a good [[List of romantic comedy television series|romantic comedy]], a good [[medical drama]], and a good interpersonal show about an unexpected workplace family."<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ew.com/article/2014/02/28/greys-anatomy-season-10 | work=Entertainment Weekly | first=Samantha | last=Highfill | title='Grey's Anatomy': What season 10 could learn from season 2 | date=February 28, 2014 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622112501/http://www.ew.com/article/2014/02/28/greys-anatomy-season-10 | archivedate=June 22, 2015 }}</ref><br />
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The first season received positive reviews which steadily built up, with Gary Levin of ''[[USA Today]]'' calling ''Grey's Anatomy'' one of the top shows on television.<ref name="top show">{{cite news | url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2005-05-16-abc-schedule_x.htm | title=ABC seeks to build on momentum | publisher=Gannett Company | work=USA Today | date=May 17, 2005 | accessdate=August 16, 2012 | author=Levin, Gary | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060823074316/http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2005-05-16-abc-schedule_x.htm | archivedate=August 23, 2006 }}</ref> The [[Daily News (New York)|New York ''Daily News'']] named Grey's Anatomy a "winner", whereas ''[[Newsday]]'' expressed a positive opinion by stating "You simply can't stop watching." ''[[The Washington Post]]''{{'s}} Tom Shales was critical of season one, finding it reminiscent of ''ER'' and commenting that: "The show is much more a matter of commercial calculation than an honest attempt to try something fresh and different."<ref name="WP01">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2302-2005Mar25.html|title='Grey's Anatomy': No Heart, No Brain|last=Shales|first=Tom|date=March 26, 2005|work=[[The Washington Post]] |accessdate=July 1, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108091025/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2302-2005Mar25.html|archivedate=November 8, 2012}}</ref> Shortly after its initial airing, the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]''{{'s}} Maureen Ryan called ''Grey's Anatomy'' the new ''[[Friends]]'' (a concluded [[National Broadcasting Company]] (NBC) sitcom following the lives of a group of young adults, that for all of its ten-year run was in the top-five for viewer ratings).<ref name=chicagotribune/> The second season received critical acclaim: top critics like Emily VanDerWerff of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' called the show a "phenomenon", adding the show was, "one of the best TV shows around", while Samantha Highfill of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' later during the tenth season called the second "the show's best season to date". However, Kevin Carr of ''7M Pictures'' opined that ''Grey's Anatomy'' is a mere combination of ''[[Scrubs (TV series)|Scrubs]]'', ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'', ''[[Sex and the City]]'', and ''[[The Love Boat]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://megaseries.me/streaming-series/greys-anatomy-saison-2-streaming-vf/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103133801/http://megaseries.me/streaming-series/greys-anatomy-saison-2-streaming-vf/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 (2006) |work=Rotten Tomatoes |publisher=Flixster, Inc |accessdate=September 3, 2011 }}</ref> It further garnered positive reviews: Christopher Monfette of ''[[IGN|IGN Entertainment]]'' added "The second season of this medical drama expertly wove its signature elements of complex relationships, whimsical banter and challenging life-lessons; all to a montage-fetish, indie-rock soundtrack."<ref name=ignga3>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/817/817635p1.html|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 3 Review|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=News Corporation|date=June 15, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120612144625/http://tv.ign.com/articles/817/817635p1.html|archivedate=June 12, 2012}}</ref> Todd Gilchrist, also from ''IGN'', called the season "terrific" adding, "Indeed, one of the best currently on television. While it remains to be seen what the creators do with it, now that it's become an outright event program, the season demonstrates that Rhimes and co. know what to do with the opportunities presented them. whether you're male or female, this is the kind of entertainment that small-screen devotees and folks fed up with television need to see."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/14/greys-anatomy-season-2-uncut|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 2 Uncut|work=IGN|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617124255/http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/09/14/greys-anatomy-season-2-uncut|archivedate=June 17, 2015}}</ref><br />
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[[File:Ellen Pompeo LF.JPG|thumb|left|upright=0.75|Critics have highlighted [[Ellen Pompeo]]'s due for an [[Emmy Award]] on multiple occasions.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.com/emmy-awards-2015-snubs-outlander-jane-virgin-daredevil-more-overlooked-nominations-2012205 Emmy Awards 2015 Snubs: 'Outlander,' 'Jane the Virgin,' 'Daredevil' And More Overlooked For Nominations] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222014/http://www.ibtimes.com/emmy-awards-2015-snubs-outlander-jane-virgin-daredevil-more-overlooked-nominations-2012205 |date=September 23, 2015 }}. Ibtimes.com (July 16, 2015). Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref>|alt= A photo of Ellen Pompeo]]<br />
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The title character of ''Grey's Anatomy'', Meredith, has received both overwhelmingly positive and weary feedback by critics along the course of the show, with the development of the character garnering praise from majority critics. Earlier reactions for Meredith were mixed; in a 2006 review, Alessandra Stanley of ''[[The New York Times]]'' dubbed to her as "the heroine of ''Grey's Anatomy''".<ref name=heroine>{{cite news|last=Stanley|first=Alessandra|title=TV Review: Men In Trees|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/12/arts/television/12tree.html|date=September 12, 2006|work=The New York Times|accessdate=May 10, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151024031030/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/12/arts/television/12tree.html|archivedate=October 24, 2015}}</ref> A reviewer for ''[[BuddyTV]]'' praised the distinct uniqueness in the character calling Meredith an "unconventional heroine" adding that the character was, "Neither black nor white but always ... wait for it ... many shades of grey. The reviewer and to add that even in her lighter moments, she has still been "dark and twisty."<ref name="buddytv.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-season-finale-re-56553.aspx|title='Grey's Anatomy' Season 11 Finale Recap: Shiny, Happy People|work=buddytv.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150727202317/http://www.buddytv.com/articles/greys-anatomy/greys-anatomy-season-finale-re-56553.aspx|archivedate=July 27, 2015|access-date=June 24, 2015}}</ref> The sentiment was shared by Glenn Diaz who remarked, "You gotta love Mer when she's gloomy." When Pompeo did not receive a nomination [[61st Primetime Emmy Awards]], for her work as Meredith. Mary McNamara of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' suggested that Pompeo, "has worked very hard ... to make Meredith Grey an interesting character", and should have received a nomination.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/env-et-emmy-overview17-2009jul17,0,1458112.story|title=Seven Emmy nods a good fit|last=McNamara|first=Mary|date=July 17, 2009|work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=January 22, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413055451/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/env-et-emmy-overview17-2009jul17%2C0%2C1458112.story|archivedate=April 13, 2013}}</ref> ''IGN''{{'s}} Monfette, less impressed by the character, criticized her storyline as "some bizarrely under-developed sub-plot about depression and giving Derek a season's worth of reconsidering to do."<ref name=ignga3/> Robert Rorke of the ''[[New York Post]]'' was critical of Meredith's relationship with [[Derek Shepherd]], writing: "She used to be the queen of the romantic dilemmas, but lately, she's been a little dopey, what with the endless 'McDreamy' soliloquies."<ref name=nypgreys>{{cite news|url=http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/heart_throb_grey_anatomy_katherine_gYfGt4Bm2UM72hIRc8P7SJ|title=Heart Throb&nbsp;– Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl on Sex Love, and Cupcakes|work=[[New York Post]] |date=November 12, 2006|accessdate=May 19, 2012|first=Robert|last=Rorke|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024061235/http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/heart_throb_grey_anatomy_katherine_gYfGt4Bm2UM72hIRc8P7SJ|archivedate=October 24, 2012}}</ref> The development of the character has received praise from critics. Reviewing the first part of the eighth season, TV Fanatic wrote: "this season belongs to Meredith Grey. She is the ''heart and soul'' of the show and has been outstanding. This is a character that used to be so dark and twisty and has now grown into a more mature woman. Ellen Pompeo has been at the top of her game this season." Rick Porter reviewing the episode "[[How to Save a Life (Grey's Anatomy)|How to Save a Life]]" from the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|eleventh season]] for [[Zap2it]] wrote, "Without Meredith, and without one of Pompeo's strongest performances in her long time on the show, "How to Save a Life" would have run the risk of coming across as a baldly manipulative death episode, the likes of which the show has done several times before. He added {{"'}}How to Save a Life" may not be the ideal [[Emmy Award|Emmy-submission]] episode for Ellen Pompeo, considering Meredith is off screen for more than half of it. But it's among the best work she's ever done on the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/greys_anatomy_ellen_pompeo_saved_how_to_save_a_life-2015-04|title='Grey's Anatomy': Ellen Pompeo totally saved 'How to Save a Life'|work=Zap2It|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427184726/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/greys_anatomy_ellen_pompeo_saved_how_to_save_a_life-2015-04|archivedate=April 27, 2015}}</ref> Janalen Samson of ''[[BuddyTV]]'' lauded the Meredith's development throughout the series saying, "When one considers how this character has grown over eleven seasons, it really is amazing. Kudos to Ellen Pompeo for her fine work. She's actually done the impossible, because I actually care what happens to Meredith Grey."<ref name="buddytv.com"/> Reviewing the season 12 premiere, "[[Sledgehammer (Grey's Anatomy)|Sledgehammer]]", critics including Alex Hawkins of the ''[[Western Gazette]]'' again highlighted Pompeo's being due for an [[Emmy Award]].<br />
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The majority of the supporting cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' have been well received as well, with the ''New York Post''{{'s}} Rorke deeming Stevens to be "the heart and soul" of ''Grey's Anatomy'', whereas Eyder Peralta of the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]'' was critical of her character development, stating: "[She's] the reason I don't watch ''Grey's Anatomy'' anymore."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.chron.com/tmi/2007/02/tsk-tsk-ethics-these-days/|title=Tsk. Tsk. Ethics these days.|last=Peralta|first=Eyder|date=February 16, 2007|work=[[Houston Chronicle]]|access-date=July 21, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012173716/http://blog.chron.com/tmi/2007/02/tsk-tsk-ethics-these-days/|archivedate=October 12, 2012}}</ref> Kelli Catana of ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' named Yang "the best damn character" and deemed "the Meredith/Yang relationship the most true friendship on network television."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelli-catana/greys-anatomy_b_1526861.html|title=The Grey's Anatomy Season Finale Sucks Me in Again|first=Kelli|last=Catana|work=The Huffington Post|date=May 18, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522021559/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelli-catana/greys-anatomy_b_1526861.html|archivedate=May 22, 2012}}</ref> ''[[Television Without Pity]]'' writer Lauren Shotwell claimed Yang is "the only one of these five [residents] that regularly acts like an actual doctor". Analyzing [[Alex Karev]], Rachel Simon called him "underrated", and she pointed out that his personal growth never seems to get acknowledged, as "Alex has evolved, slowly and realistically, into a genuinely good person whose faults don't miraculously disappear, but take a backseat to much better qualities."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/6825-greys-anatomys-alex-karev-is-totally-underrated|title=y's Anatomy's Alex Karev Is Totally Underrated|last=Simon|first=Rachel|publisher=Bustle|date=October 17, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210062657/http://www.bustle.com/articles/6825-greys-anatomys-alex-karev-is-totally-underrated|archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> Robert Bianco of ''[[USA Today]]'' said Dempsey has a "seemingly effortless way of humanizing Derek's 'dreamy' appeal with ego and vanity".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2006-05-14-greys-house_x.htm|title=The cure for bromidic TV: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'House'|last=Bianco|first=Robert|work=USA Today|date=May 15, 2013}}</ref> His friendship with [[Mark Sloan (Grey's Anatomy)|Mark Sloan]] has been well received. Victor Balta said "they've demonstrated an easy chemistry that makes for some of the great comic relief around Seattle Grace Hospital."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/id/27687479/ns/today-entertainment/t/how-adorable-tvs-best-bromances/ |title=How adorable! TV's best bromances|last=Balta|first=Victor|work=Today Entertainment|year=2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210054012/http://www.today.com/id/27687479/ns/today-entertainment/t/how-adorable-tvs-best-bromances/ |archivedate=February 10, 2015}}</ref> [[Addison Montgomery]] was deemed "sassy and bright and interesting."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2013/01/greys-anatomy-needs-addison-private-practice.html|title=Why Grey's Anatomy Needs Addison Back – Vulture|work=Vulture|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130127165958/http://www.vulture.com/2013/01/greys-anatomy-needs-addison-private-practice.html|archivedate=January 27, 2013}}</ref> ''[[TV Guide]]'' said of Walsh's stint on ''Grey's Anatomy'' that she "adds spice to an already hot show."<ref>{{cite web|title=I would like first to clarify ...|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/like-clarify-59783.aspx|work=TV Guide|accessdate=February 2, 2013|date=September 26, 2005|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429145011/http://www.tvguide.com/news/like-clarify-59783.aspx|archivedate=April 29, 2010}}</ref> [[Callie Torres]], after having previously received mixed views, was praised for her [[bisexual]] storyline. Critics added that the character was anchored by stellar performances by [[Sara Ramirez]]. [[Lexie Grey]], having initially been criticized, became a critics' favorite in the series. Alex Keen of ''The Trades'' wrote that Lexie's "presence and confidence have increased quite a bit ... and actress, [[Chyler Leigh]], does a fantastic job of making this progression feel seamless. Since the series has defused the tension between Little Grey and Big Grey (aka Meredith), Lexie has clear sailing through the season and steals the show as one of the best current characters on the series."<ref>{{cite web|last=Keen |first=Alex |title=DVD Review: Grey's Anatomy: The Complete Fifth Season |url=http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=11383 |work=The Trades |publisher=Burlee LLC |accessdate=April 13, 2018 |date=September 21, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210052423/http://www.the-trades.com/article.php?id=11383 |archivedate=February 10, 2015 }}</ref><br />
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With the departure of several cast members throughout the seasons, many new characters have been added to the drama's ensemble. McKidd and Capshaw were referred to as "fresh additions" to the series, by Monfette of ''[[IGN]]''.<ref name="IGN3">{{cite web|url=http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/988/988165p1.html|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 5 Review|last=Monfette|first=Chris|work=IGN|publisher=News Corporation|date=May 29, 2009|accessdate=August 19, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090624214909/http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/988/988165p1.html|archivedate=June 24, 2009}}</ref> Matt Roush of ''[[TV Guide]]'' commented: "Hunt/McKidd is the most encouraging thing to happen to ''Grey's Anatomy'' in quite a while."<ref name=TVGMR>{{cite web|last=Roush |first=Matt |title=Ask Matt: Will Big Bang Make an Emmy Splash? What's Next for Ghost Whisperer and More! |url=https://www.tvguide.com/Roush/Big-Bang-Theory-66993.aspx |work=TV Guide |date=November 14, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120308063405/http://www.tvguide.com/Roush/Big-Bang-Theory-66993.aspx |archivedate=March 8, 2012 }}</ref> Matt Mitovich of ''TV Guide'' noted that Robbins "quickly established herself as a fan favorite",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/News/Knight-Exits-Greys-1007001.aspx|title=Grey's Anatomy Status Report: Knight's Fate Revealed, and More|author=Matt Mitovich|date=June 17, 2009|work=TVGuide.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013083626/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Knight-Exits-Greys-1007001.aspx|archivedate=October 13, 2012}}</ref> describing her as "a breath of fresh air in the often angsty halls of Seattle Grace.<ref>"{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-heigl-staying-1007116/ |title=ABC Makes It Official: Heigl Is Staying on Grey's |accessdate=May 16, 2016 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625145756/http://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-heigl-staying-1007116/ |archivedate=June 25, 2016 }}</ref> On [[April Kepner]] and [[Jackson Avery]] Courtney Morrison of ''TVFanatic'' wrote, "April has grown since her character was introduced ... she's honest. A girl with principles is a girl you want to do well." He described her and Avery as "a couple for whom viewers can root". Speaking of the new cast members, in addition to the remaining original ones, Robert Bianco from ''[[USA Today]]'' called them the show's "best ensemble in years".<ref name=BEIY>{{cite news|last=Bianco|first=Robert|title=These TV series are back, but are they better than ever?|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-10-06-returnees06_ST_N.htm|date=October 6, 2010|work=USA Today |accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120420013117/http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-10-06-returnees06_ST_N.htm|archivedate=April 20, 2012}}</ref><br />
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Regarding season three, Bill Carter of ''[[The New York Times]]'' called ''Grey's Anatomy'' "television's hottest show", adding: "[No show] is expected to challenge ''Grey's Anatomy'' for prime-time pre-eminence."<ref name="hottest">{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/09/business/media/09network.html | title=In TV Land This Season, a Few Happy Surprises but No Breakthrough Hits | work=The New York Times | date=October 9, 2006 | accessdate=August 16, 2012 | author=Carter, Bill | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114120317/http://www.nytimes.com/2006/10/09/business/media/09network.html | archivedate=January 14, 2015 }}</ref> Contrasting with Carter's view, Monfette of ''[[IGN]]'' said that it speedily found itself "mired in the annoying and absurd", adding: "This third season may very well represent a case of over-writing a concept that has, perhaps tragically, run bone-dry on narrative fuel."<ref name="ignga3"/> At the conclusion of season three, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'s}} Gregory Kirschling said "the show lacked a defining happy, warm-gooseflesh moment", adding that the season "didn't leave you dying for the [next] season premiere".<ref name="yacha">{{cite news | url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039420,00.html | title=Yanging Our Chain Recap | work=Entertainment Weekly | date=May 20, 2007 | accessdate=August 16, 2012 | author=Kirschling, Gregory | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730182824/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20039420,00.html | archivedate=July 30, 2012 }}</ref> Speaking of the fourth season, Laura Burrows of ''[[IGN]]'' said the series became "a little more than mediocre, but less than fantastic", adding: "This season proved that even strong chemistry and good acting cannot save a show that suffers from the inevitable recycled plot."<ref name=ignga4>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/876/876534p1.html|publisher=News Corporation|work=IGN|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 4 Review|date=May 27, 2008|accessdate=May 26, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618001051/http://tv.ign.com/articles/876/876534p1.html|archivedate=June 18, 2009}}</ref><br />
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In contrast to the moderately negative feedback the third and fourth seasons received, [[Alan Sepinwall]] of ''[[The Star-Ledger]]'' said of the fifth season: "Overall, it feels more like the good old days than ''Grey's Anatomy'' has in a long time." Misha Davenport from the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' said season five "hits on all the things the show does so well", adding: "There is romance, heartbreak, humor and a few moments that will move fans to tears."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-5/critic-reviews|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 5 Critic Reviews|work=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=September 3, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110203050218/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-5/critic-reviews|archivedate=February 3, 2011}}</ref> Brian Lowry of ''Variety'', less impressed, opinionated that the season five displayed the show running out of storylines.<ref name=varbri>{{cite news|last=Lowry|first=Brian|title=Grey's Anatomy|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938491?refCatId=31|work=Variety|publisher=Reed Business Information|date=September 24, 2008|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114180724/http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938491?refCatId=31|archivedate=November 14, 2012}}</ref> Speaking of the sixth season, Bianco of ''USA Today'' wrote: "''Grey's'' has always loved grand gestures. You like them or you don't; the only real question is whether the show pulls them off or it doesn't. This year, it did."<ref name="bang">{{cite news | url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-05-20-greys-anatomy_N.htm | title='Grey's Anatomy' ends season with a bang | publisher=Gannett Company | work=USA Today | date=May 21, 2010 | accessdate=August 16, 2012 | author=Bianco, Robert | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120627092347/http://www.usatoday.com/life/television/reviews/2010-05-20-greys-anatomy_N.htm | archivedate=June 27, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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The series has a score of 66 out of 100 on [[Metacritic]], based on five reviews for season seven.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-7|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=September 3, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926153603/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-7|archivedate=September 26, 2011}}</ref> In response to the season, Bianco from ''[[USA Today]]'' commented: "Happily, it now seems to have landed on solid ground." Also of the seventh season, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'}}s Jennifer Armstrong said: "It's in the shooting's emotional reverberations that the show is regenerating after the past few hit-and-miss seasons," whereas Verne Gay of ''[[Newsday]]'' commented: "Unfortunately, they've settled on far-too-easy and facile answers for the most part."<ref name=7CritR>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-7/critic-reviews|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Critic Reviews|work=Metacritic|publisher=CBS Interactive|accessdate=September 3, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110122080029/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/greys-anatomy/season-7/critic-reviews|archivedate=January 22, 2011}}</ref> ''[[HitFix]]'' gave a positive review saying that, "season 7 overall has been one of the show's strongest ever." and added, "There was a time when ''Grey's Anatomy'' was this show where I suffered through a lot of stuff that made me cringe to get to those genius melodrama moments it could do so well. Over the last couple of years, it's evolved into a show that's much more consistent in tone, where it may not move me as often as it did in the early years but also very rarely makes me question my reasons for watching." <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/greys-anatomy-unaccompanied-minor-all-come-crashing-down|title=Season finale review: Greys Anatomy – Unaccompanied Minor: All come crashing down|work=HitFix|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524214453/http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/greys-anatomy-unaccompanied-minor-all-come-crashing-down|archivedate=May 24, 2015}}</ref> Speaking of season eight, ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'s}} Mandi Bierly called it a "so-so season",<ref name=soso>{{cite news|last=Bierley|first=Mandi|title=Grey's Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo, ... {{!}} TV Season Finale Awards: YOUR 2012 Winners! {{!}} Photo 16 of 20|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20593459_20599320,00.html|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|accessdate=June 18, 2012|date=May 29, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601190509/http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20593459_20599320,00.html|archivedate=June 1, 2012}}</ref> and Lesley Goldberg of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' called it "emotional".<ref name="emotionals">{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-season-8-finale-recap-shonda-rhimes-326296 | title='Grey's Anatomy' Recap: Who Met Their Maker in the Deadly Season Finale? | publisher=Prometheus Global Media | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=May 17, 2012 | accessdate=August 16, 2012 | author=Goldberg, Lesley | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815045038/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-season-8-finale-recap-shonda-rhimes-326296 | archivedate=August 15, 2012 }}</ref> Also acknowledging the fan base Verne Gay of ''[[Newsday]]'' wrote "Grey's has had a good season and has an intensely loyal fan base to prove it." regarding the 8th season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/grey-s-anatomy-season-finale-review-1.3719837|title='Grey's Anatomy' season finale review|author=Gay, Verne|work=Newsday|date=May 16, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150128112914/http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/grey-s-anatomy-season-finale-review-1.3719837|archivedate=January 28, 2015}}</ref><br />
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The ninth season received more positive reviews, Rob Salem of ''[[Toronto Star]]'' called it "a solid return to form."<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/tvreviews/2012/09/28/greys_anatomy_elementary_and_last_resort_thursday_night_tv_reviews.html | location=Toronto | work=The Star | title='Grey's Anatomy', 'Elementary' and 'Last Resort': Thursday night TV reviews | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171006011817/https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/tvreviews/2012/09/28/greys_anatomy_elementary_and_last_resort_thursday_night_tv_reviews.html | archivedate=October 6, 2017 }}</ref> Brad Williams writing for ''What Culture'' praised the show's development over the season saying, "Grey's Anatomy has developed into a fine example of how a TV show can mature beyond its initial purpose." calling it "something almost anyone can watch and enjoy."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://whatculture.com/tv/the-muted-genius-of-greys-anatomy.php |title=The Muted Genius of Grey's Anatomy |work=WhatCulture.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708170940/http://whatculture.com/tv/the-muted-genius-of-greys-anatomy.php |archivedate=July 8, 2015 }}</ref> Praising the friendship between Cristina and Meredith of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' wrote, "There's still one good reason to keep watching: Where else can you find such deep friendships between female co-workers".<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20651680,00.html | work=Entertainment Weekly | first=Melissa | last=Maerz | title=Grey's Anatomy | date=December 4, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416000938/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20651680,00.html | archivedate=April 16, 2013 }}</ref> The tenth season was also marked with praise, Annie Barrett for ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' wrote "There's true sorrow here along with the passion, which keeps their dynamic so intriguing to me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/greys-anatomy-season-10-premiere/|title=Grey's Anatomy season premiere recap: After the Storm|work=Entertainment Weekly's EW.com}}</ref> Caroline Siede from ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' wrote in her review for the 10th season "At its best, Grey's Anatomy is about everyday bravery, sacrifice, and courage. At its worst, it's a melodramatic, moralizing soap opera. Both sides are on display as the show heads confidently into its 10th season."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/articles/seal-our-fate,103411/|first=Caroline|last=Siede|date=September 27, 2013|title=''Grey's Anatomy'': "Seal Our Fate"|work=The A.V. Club|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930080924/http://www.avclub.com/articles/seal-our-fate%2C103411/|archivedate=September 30, 2013}}</ref> Many sources, including Rachel Simon of ''[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]'' and Nicole Pomarico of ''[[Wetpaint]]'', claimed that [[Sandra Oh]]'s performance during her final season on Grey's Anatomy is worthy of an [[Emmy Award|Emmy nomination]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/27044-greys-anatomys-sandra-oh-deserves-an-emmy-nomination-heres-why|title=Bustle|work=bustle.com|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140703110237/http://www.bustle.com/articles/27044-greys-anatomys-sandra-oh-deserves-an-emmy-nomination-heres-why|archivedate=July 3, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/articles/2014-06-18-season-10-sandra-oh-emmy|title=Could Grey's Anatomy Season 10 Earn Sandra Oh an Emmy?|work=Wetpaint, Inc.|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714115307/http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/articles/2014-06-18-season-10-sandra-oh-emmy|archivedate=July 14, 2014}}</ref><br />
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Bryce Olin of ''[[Netflix]]'' ranked Grey's 9th among the ''50 Best TV Shows on Netflix'' stating, "It's a tough call, but based on Grey's casting choices and revolutionary portrayals of female doctors in the series, I'm willing to argue that Grey's Anatomy is the best medical drama of all time. Obviously, [[Shonda Rhimes]] didn't reinvent the wheel with the series, but there's no denying its popularity." adding, "I understand its significance in the pop culture sphere." He also stated that the show could go higher in the ranks with the upcoming season stating, "Apparently, Grey's Anatomy fans are passionate about their show, although it seems like they've been closeted for the last few years. I'd love to move Grey's Anatomy even higher on the ranking, but I'll have wait until the 11th season comes to Netflix."<ref>[http://netflixlife.com/tvshows/43/ 50 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222080200/http://netflixlife.com/tvshows/43/ |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Netflixlife.com. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><ref>Schmidt, Patrick. (April 24, 2015) [http://netflixlife.com/2015/04/24/50-best-tv-shows-on-netflix-greys-anatomy-moves-up/ 50 Best TV Shows on Netflix: Grey's Anatomy Moves Up] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222101441/http://netflixlife.com/2015/04/24/50-best-tv-shows-on-netflix-greys-anatomy-moves-up/ |date=December 22, 2015 }}. Netflixlife.com. Retrieved on December 3, 2016.</ref><br />
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The show was criticized for its handling of a controversy: The Grey's Anatomy scandal revolved around actor Isaiah Washington using a homophobic slur on set. Mainstream media coverage scapegoated this scandal as “black masculinity for perpetrating homophobia, thus containing both sexual and racial difference in the name of tolerance.”<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Courtney W. Bailey|date=March 2011|title=Coming Out as Homophobic: Isaiah Washington and the Grey's Anatomy Scandal|url=|journal=Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies|volume= 8| issue = 1|pages=|via=}}</ref> The show was further condemned for its critical reaction to Washington, while ignoring America's larger heteronormative and heterosexist culture.<br />
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====Critics' top ten lists====<br />
Critics included ''Grey's Anatomy'' in top ten lists for five of its fourteen seasons; these are listed below in order of rank.<br />
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* No.&nbsp;6 ''[[The New York Times]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;7 ''[[The Boston Globe]]''<br />
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===Impact===<br />
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''Grey{{'s}} Anatomy'' has been considered an impact on culture by ''Entertainment Weekly''{{'s}} executive editor, [[Lori Majewski]], with her writing: "''Grey's Anatomy'' isn't just a show, it's a phenomenon. When [the] final shows air, every place in New York City is empty. You could get a table at the best restaurants."<ref name="impact">{{cite web | url=http://www.kltv.com/story/5841024/greys-anatomy-tops-entertainment-weekly-year-end-list?clienttype=printable | title='Grey's Anatomy' Tops Entertainment Weekly Year-End List | publisher=WorldNow | work=[[KLTV]] | date=December 20, 2006 | accessdate=June 27, 2012 | last=Majewski | first=Lori | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150114135629/http://www.kltv.com/story/5841024/greys-anatomy-tops-entertainment-weekly-year-end-list?clienttype=printable | archivedate=January 14, 2015 }}</ref> ''[[The Daily Beast]]''{{'s}} Jace Lacob also considered the show an impact, comparing its success to that of ''Friends'', and calling it a "cultural phenomenon".<ref name="impact2">{{cite web | url=http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/11/03/greys-anatomy-private-practice-shonda-rhimes-speaks-out.html | title=Grey's Anatomy's 7th Year Surge | publisher=[[The Newsweek Daily Beast Company]] | work=[[The Daily Beast]] | date=November 3, 2010 | accessdate=July 30, 2012 | author=Lacob, Jace | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602145801/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2010/11/03/greys-anatomy-private-practice-shonda-rhimes-speaks-out.html | archivedate=June 2, 2012 }}</ref> Steve Sternberg, a media analyst with Magna Global USA explained that the show appeals to a broad audience, writing: "Roughly 80 percent of households during prime time only have one TV set on. People are looking for shows they can watch with other household members."<ref name="NYT"/> ''Grey's Anatomy'' introduced a "mc-labeling" surge, ever since it dubbed Dempsey's character "McDreamy". Canadian newspaper the ''[[National Post]]'' considers this trend a "phenomenon".<ref name="mclabel">{{cite web|url=https://nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=0c4ef60c-ffb9-470e-9960-407e6afeaef5 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129134920/http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=0c4ef60c-ffb9-470e-9960-407e6afeaef5 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 29, 2013 |title=The McDreamy phenomenon |publisher=[[Postmedia Network]] |work=[[National Post]] |accessdate=August 4, 2012 }}</ref> Analyzing the show's impact on culture, Dessylyn Arnold of [[Yahoo! Voices]] noted that the "mc-labeling" trend has been parodied on other shows including ''ER'' and ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]''.<ref name="mclabel1">{{cite web|url=http://voices.yahoo.com/a-look-pop-culture-behind-greys-anatomy-362632.html |title=A Look at the Pop Culture Behind Grey's Anatomy |publisher=[[Yahoo! Voices]] |date=May 30, 2007 |accessdate=August 4, 2012 |author=Arnold, Dessylyn |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729014820/http://voices.yahoo.com/a-look-pop-culture-behind-greys-anatomy-362632.html |archivedate=July 29, 2014 }}</ref> [[Mark Lawson]] of ''[[The Guardian]]'' has credited ''Grey's Anatomy'' with popularizing the "songtage", or musical montage segments.<ref name="Lawson">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/feb/09/television-popandrock|title=Top of the docs|last=Lawson|first=Mark|date=February 8, 2009|work=[[The Guardian]]|publisher=[[Guardian Media Group]]|accessdate=May 18, 2010|location=London|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911021225/http://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/feb/09/television-popandrock|archivedate=September 11, 2014}}</ref> Parodying this, ''[[MADtv]]'' created a spoof on the show in 2006, making fun of the series' emotional scenes including those accompanied by a musical montage.<ref name="parodymad">{{cite web | url=http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/video/hilarious-madtv-greys-anatomy-preview | title=Hilarious MADtv Grey's Anatomy Parody! | publisher=The Cambio Network | work=Wetpaint | date=December 23, 2010 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Martin, Rebecca | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106015105/http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/video/hilarious-madtv-greys-anatomy-preview | archivedate=November 6, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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Grey's has also been credited to helping redefine "good" television; ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' writes, "Since ''[[The Sopranos]]'' burst onto the scene, we've too often classified a show as "good" based on how closely it adhered to the dark, violent, male-centric template set out by that particular show. It's time for that to end. At its best, Grey's has been among the very best shows on TV, and at its worst, it's been at least fascinating to watch. To write it off is to unnecessarily narrow the definition of what good TV can be, to limit what the medium is capable of. TV is at its best when it emotionally connects, and even when it seems to be otherwise merrily hurtling off a cliff, Grey's Anatomy is nothing but emotional connection, which is more than other, more consistently better shows can say."<ref name="VanDerWerff"/> The series placed at No. 66 on ''Entertainment Weekly''{{'s}} "New TV Classics" list,<ref>{{cite news|title=The New Classics: TV|url=https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20207339,00.html|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time Inc|accessdate=February 5, 2012|date=June 18, 2007|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716041112/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0%2C%2C20207339%2C00.html|archivedate=July 16, 2014}}</ref> and was declared the third highest rated show for the first ten years of the [[Internet Movie Database]] (2002–2012).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brad-pitt-johnny-depp-dark-knight-lost-imdb-top-10-284912|title=Johnny Depp, 'The Dark Knight,' 'Lost' Named to IMDb's Top 10 of the Last Decade|accessdate=February 10, 2012|date=January 25, 2012|work=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie A.|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140422190007/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brad-pitt-johnny-depp-dark-knight-lost-imdb-top-10-284912|archivedate=April 22, 2014}}</ref> The show's premise has inspired the creation of ''[[A corazón abierto (Colombian TV series)|A Corazón Abierto]]'', a Colombian adaptation of ''Grey's Anatomy'',<ref name="columbian adaption">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/27/greys-anatomy-adaptation-a-corazon-abierto-premieres-to-huge-ratings-in-colombia/49914 |title=ABC Press Release: "Grey's Anatomy" Adaptation "A Corazón Abierto" Premieres to Huge Ratings In Colombia |date=April 27, 2010 |last=Seidman |first=Robert |work=[[TV by the Numbers]] |publisher=Zap2it |accessdate=April 27, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100429183357/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/27/greys-anatomy-adaptation-a-corazon-abierto-premieres-to-huge-ratings-in-colombia/49914 |archivedate=April 29, 2010 }}</ref> which in turn spawned a [[A Corazón Abierto (Mexico)|Mexican version of the same name]].<ref name="mexicancora">{{cite web|url=http://www.ttvmedianews.com/scripts/templates/estilo_nota.asp?nota=eng%2FTV+Abierta%2FContenidos%2F2011%2F11_noviembre%2F11_estreno_A_Corazon_Abierto_Mexico |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912115337/http://www.ttvmedianews.com/scripts/templates/estilo_nota.asp?nota=eng%2FTV+Abierta%2FContenidos%2F2011%2F11_noviembre%2F11_estreno_A_Corazon_Abierto_Mexico |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2014 |title=A Corazón Abierto Premieres in Mexico |publisher=Print.Division |work=ttvMediaNews |accessdate=August 4, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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An additional study conducted by Brian Quick of the [[University of Illinois]] indicated that the show's portrayal of doctors being "smart, good looking, capable, and interesting", leads viewers to associating real-world doctors to be that way.<ref name="realworldoc">{{cite web | url=http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=7980614 | title=The effects of Grey's Anatomy | publisher=American Broadcasting Company | work=[[WABC-TV]] | date=February 25, 2011 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Adlersberg, Jay | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130124071621/http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=7980614 | archivedate=January 24, 2013 }}</ref> Surgical resident Karen Zink, M.D., deemed the show's portrayal of interns inaccurate, adding: "None of [the characters] have bags under their eyes. They all leave the hospital dressed cute, with their hair done and makeup on. That is so far away from the reality of interns. You are just dragging your butt, trying to stay alive. You don't have time to do your hair. You don't have time to put on makeup. Every surgical intern has bags under their eyes."<ref name="Bags">{{cite book | title=The Real Grey's Anatomy: A Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Real Lives of Surgical Residents | url=https://books.google.com/?id=eVIRz3n5uPMC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage | publisher=Penguin | author=Holtz, Andrew | year=2010 | page=2 | isbn=978-0425232118 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130145155/https://books.google.com/books?id=eVIRz3n5uPMC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=makeup | archivedate=January 30, 2018 }}</ref><br />
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In 2011, a woman residing in [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin]] became unresponsive due to an [[asthma attack]]. Unable to wait for an ambulance, her daughter and a friend performed [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation]] (CPR) on her, which they learned from ''Grey's Anatomy''.<ref name="cprsave">{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-cpr-saves-life-269675 | title='Grey's Anatomy' Credited for Saving Life | publisher=Prometheus Global Media | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=December 5, 2011 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Ford, Rebecca | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203191721/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-cpr-saves-life-269675 | archivedate=February 3, 2012 }}</ref> In 2017, an Israeli woman saved her husband by performing cardiac massage she learned from ''Grey's Anatomy'',<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nrg.co.il/online/1/ART2/895/338.html?hp=1&cat=402&loc=22|title=saved her husband by what she have learned from Gray's Anatomy|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918202612/http://www.nrg.co.il/online/1/ART2/895/338.html?hp=1&cat=402&loc=22|archivedate=September 18, 2017}}</ref> The woman performed cardiac massage for 20 minutes before medical personal arrived and transferred the husband to [[Shaare Zedek Medical Center]]. The mid-season premiere of the fourteenth season was entitled "1-800-799-7233", the National Domestic Violence Hotline; upon release on January 18, 2018, the move was received favourably and viewers variously changed their [[Twitter]] usernames to the same and used the platform to bring awareness to both the [[hotline]] and the issue of [[domestic abuse]].<ref name="hotline">{{cite web|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/greys-anatomy-fans-are-changing-their-twitter-names-to-the-domestic-violence-hotline-to-raise-awareness-7956212|title='Grey's Anatomy' Fans Are Changing Their Twitter Names To The Domestic Violence Hotline To Raise Awareness|work=[[Bustle (magazine)|Bustle]]|accessdate=January 19, 2018|date=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119044919/https://www.bustle.com/p/greys-anatomy-fans-are-changing-their-twitter-names-to-the-domestic-violence-hotline-to-raise-awareness-7956212|archivedate=January 19, 2018}}</ref><br />
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===U.S. television ratings===<br />
''Grey{{'}}s Anatomy'' has received high viewership and ratings since its debut. The first four seasons of the program each ranked in the top ten among all viewers, reaching its peak [[Nielsen ratings]] in the second season, attracting an average of 19.44 million viewers per episode, and ranking at fifth place overall. Following the show's time-slot being relocated, overall rankings steadily declined, dropping below the top ten in its fifth season. ''Grey's Anatomy'' made its greatest fall from its sixth to seventh season, slipping from seventeenth place to thirty-first. The series is on a steady decline in terms of overall viewership and rankings, yet ''Grey's Anatomy'' still holds value in charts when numbers are pulled from the [[digital video recorder]] (DVR). It was the most recorded show between 2007 and 2011, based on cumulative totals, and has been for several years in a row.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.co/ref>m/2011/09/01/top-10-most-tivoed-shows/|title=The most Tivo'ed show on TV is ...|accessdate=September 2, 2011|date=September 1, 2011|work=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Time, Inc|last=Rice|first=Lynette}}{{dead link|date=May 2014}}</ref><br />
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The most-watched episode of the series is "[[It's the End of the World]]", with 37.88 million viewers, aided by a lead-in from [[Super Bowl XL]].<ref name="abcmedianet.com">{{cite web|work=Medianet|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|date=February 7, 2006|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=020706_05|title=Weekly Program Rankings: 1/30/06-2/05/06|accessdate=May 26, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707092114/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=020706_05|archivedate=July 7, 2011}}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' was the most expensive program on television in the 2007–08 season measured by advertising revenue, with earnings of US$400,000 per thirty seconds.<ref name=2007Rev>{{cite web|title=TV Ad Pricing Chart: A Show in Its 13th Season Returns to the Top 10 Most Expensive Buys|url=http://adage.com/article/news/tv-ad-pricing-chart/305899/|work=[[Advertisement Age]]|accessdate=June 24, 2017|first=Jeanine|last=Poggi|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170616190923/http://adage.com/article/news/tv-ad-pricing-chart/305899/|archivedate=June 16, 2017}}</ref> The show was named the fourth (behind ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'', ''[[Two and a Half Men]]'', and ''[[American Idol]]''),<ref name=2011Rev>{{cite news|title=In Pictures: TV's Biggest Moneymakers|url=https://www.forbes.com/2011/03/16/american-idol-desperate-housewives-sheen-business-entertainment-tv-money-makers_slide_5.html|work=[[Forbes]]|accessdate=April 15, 2013|date=March 16, 2011|first=Dorothy|last=Pomerantz|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427045958/http://www.forbes.com/2011/03/16/american-idol-desperate-housewives-sheen-business-entertainment-tv-money-makers_slide_5.html|archivedate=April 27, 2013}}</ref> and the fifth-highest (behind ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', ''Two and a Half Men'', ''[[The X Factor (U.S.)]]'' and ''American Idol'') revenue earning show, with the earnings of US$2.67 million and US$2.75 million per half hour in 2011 and 2012 respectively.<ref>{{cite news|last=Pomerantz|first=Dorothy|title=TV's Biggest Moneymakers|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2012/04/10/tvs-biggest-moneymakers-2/|work=Forbes|accessdate=April 14, 2013|date=April 10, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419231835/http://www.forbes.com/sites/dorothypomerantz/2012/04/10/tvs-biggest-moneymakers-2/|archivedate=April 19, 2013}}</ref> While ''Grey's Anatomy'' is no longer ranked in the top numbers for overall ratings, the show's ranking in the key 18–49 demographic has remained high. As of season eight, the series is the highest-rated drama on television in the target demographic.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tvline.com/2012/05/25/tv-season-rankings-2011-2012-sunday-night-football-american-idol/ | title=TV Season Rankings: Sunday Night Football Ends Idol's Streak; Once, POI and Rob Score Wins | publisher=PMC | work=TVLine | date=May 25, 2012 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | author=Mitovich, Matt Webb | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905025221/http://tvline.com/2012/05/25/tv-season-rankings-2011-2012-sunday-night-football-american-idol/ | archivedate=September 5, 2012 }}</ref> In 2016, a ''[[New York Times]]'' study of the 50 TV shows with the most [[Facebook Like]]s found that ''Grey's Anatomy'' was "most popular in a swath of the middle of the country, particularly in areas with a lower percentage of college graduates".<ref name="katz20161227">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html |title='Duck Dynasty' vs. 'Modern Family': 50 Maps of the U.S. Cultural Divide |last=Katz |first=Josh |date=December 27, 2016 |newspaper=The New York Times |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170329083111/http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html |archivedate=March 29, 2017 }}</ref><br />
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Below is a table of ''Grey's Anatomy''{{'}}s seasonal rankings in the U.S. television market, based on average total viewers per episode. Each U.S. network television season starts in September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps.<br />
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"<br />
|+ U.S. television ratings for ''Grey's Anatomy''<br />
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! scope="col" style="width:5%;" rowspan="2"| Season<br />
! scope="col" style="width:17%;" rowspan="2"| Timeslot ([[Eastern Time Zone#United States|EST]])<br />
! scope="col" style="width:5%;" rowspan="2"| No. of<br/>episodes<br />
! scope="col" colspan=2| Premiere<br />
! scope="col" colspan=2| Finale<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| TV season<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall rank<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| 18–49 rank<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall viewership<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Date<br />
! scope="col" span style="width:8%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"| Viewers<br />(millions)<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Date<br />
! scope="col" span style="width:8%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"| Viewers<br />(millions)<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|1]]<br />
| rowspan="2" | <div style="text-align: center;">Sunday 10:00&nbsp;p.m.</div><br />
! 9<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">March 27, 2005</div><br />
! 16.25<ref name="bare_url">{{cite web|work=Medianet|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|date=March 29, 2005|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032905_05|title=Weekly Program Rankings: 3/21/05-3/27/05|accessdate=July 1, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402152845/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=032905_05|archivedate=April 2, 2012}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 22, 2005</div><br />
! 22.22<ref name="bare_url_a">{{cite web|work=Medianet |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |date=May 24, 2005 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052405_04 |title=Weekly Program Rankings: 5/16/05-5/22/05 |accessdate=July 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090516042311/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052405_04 |archivedate=May 16, 2009 }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2004–05 United States network television schedule|2004–05]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;9<ref name="season1"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;5<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000937471 | title=Primetime series | publisher=Prometheus Global Media | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=May 27, 2005 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011090232/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000937471 | archivedate=October 11, 2007}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 18.46<ref name="season1">{{cite web|work=Medianet|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|date=May 24, 2005|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052405_05|title=Season Program Rankings: 9/20/04-5/22/05|accessdate=May 19, 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329105021/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052405_05|archivedate=March 29, 2012}}</ref><br />
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! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|2]]<br />
! 27<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 25, 2005</div><br />
! 18.98<ref>{{cite web|work=Medianet |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |date=September 27, 2005 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=092705_03 |title=Weekly Program Rankings: 9/19/05-9/25/05 |accessdate=July 3, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090601190247/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=092705_03 |archivedate=June 1, 2009 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 15, 2006</div><br />
! 22.50<ref>{{cite web|work=Medianet|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|date=May 23, 2006|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052306_05|title=Weekly Program Rankings: 5/15/06-5/21/06|accessdate=July 3, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229224016/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052306_05|archivedate=February 29, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2005–06 United States network television schedule|2005–06]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;5<ref name="season2"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;4<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002576393 | title=Series | publisher=Prometheus Global Media | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=May 26, 2006 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070519102731/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002576393 | archivedate=May 19, 2007}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 19.44<ref name="season2">{{cite web|work=Medianet |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |date=May 28, 2006 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053106_05 |title=Season Program Rankings: 9/19/05-5/28/06 |accessdate=May 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011060406/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053106_05 |archivedate=October 11, 2014 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|3]]<br />
| rowspan="8" | <div style="text-align: center;">Thursday 9:00&nbsp;p.m.</div><br />
! 25<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 21, 2006</div><br />
! 25.41<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=092606_07 |title=Weekly Program Rankings: 9/18/06-9/24/06 |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Medianet |accessdate=May 17, 2012 |date=September 26, 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329105628/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=092606_07 |archivedate=March 29, 2012 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 17, 2007</div><br />
! 22.57<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052207_06 |title=Weekly Program Rankings: 5/14/07-5/20/07 |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Medianet |accessdate=May 17, 2012 |date=May 22, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528010145/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052207_06 |archivedate=May 28, 2010 }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2006–07 United States network television schedule|2006–07]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;8<ref name="season3"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;3<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2006-07-primetime-wrap-137223 | title=2006–07 primetime wrap | publisher=Prometheus Global Media | work=The Hollywood Reporter | date=May 25, 2007 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111223230538/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2006-07-primetime-wrap-137223 | archivedate=December 23, 2011 }}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 19.17<ref name="season3">{{cite web|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_08 |title=Season Program Rankings: 9/18/06-5/27/07 |work=Medianet |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |accessdate=May 31, 2011 |date=May 30, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323004317/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=053007_08 |archivedate=March 23, 2012 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|4]]<br />
! 17<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 27, 2007</div><br />
! 20.93<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=100207_05 |title=Weekly Program Rankings: 9/24/07-9/30/07 |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Medianet |accessdate=May 26, 2012 |date=October 2, 2007 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501042023/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=100207_05 |archivedate=May 1, 2011 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 22, 2008</div><br />
! 18.09<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_05|title=Weekly Program Rankings: 5/19/08-5/25/08|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|work=Medianet|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=May 28, 2008|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329105209/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_05|archivedate=March 29, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2007–08 United States network television schedule|2007–08]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;10<ref name="season4"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;3<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2008/05/20/abc-primetime-performance-2008-may-sweep-2007-08-tv-season-27625/20080520abc02/ | title=ABC Primetime Performance – 2008 May Sweep/2007–08 TV Season | publisher=The Futon Critic | date=May 20, 2008 | accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 15.92<ref name="season4">{{cite web|publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Medianet |date=May 28, 2008 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_06 |title=Season Program Rankings: 9/24/07-5/25/08 |accessdate=May 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100413172935/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=052808_06 |archivedate=April 13, 2010 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|5]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 25, 2008</div><br />
! 18.29<ref name="premiere double">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/26/thursday-september-25-greys-anatomy-boosts-abc/5332 |title=Thursday, September 25: A Paler Shade of Grey's Boosts ABC |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=September 26, 2008 |accessdate=September 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090219011916/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/26/thursday-september-25-greys-anatomy-boosts-abc/5332 |archivedate=February 19, 2009 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 14, 2009</div><br />
! 17.12<ref name="finale double">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/15/ratings-abc-greys-anatomy-win-finale-thursday-but-declines-continue/18685 |title=Ratings: ABC, Grey's Anatomy Win "Finale Thursday"; But Decline Continues |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=May 15, 2009 |accessdate=September 12, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923191748/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/05/15/ratings-abc-greys-anatomy-win-finale-thursday-but-declines-continue/18685/ |archivedate=September 23, 2012 }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2008–09 United States network television schedule|2008–09]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;12<ref name="season5"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;3<ref>{{cite web|publisher=TheFutonCritic|work=Medianet|date=May 21, 2009|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2009/05/21/abc-2009-may-sweep-tv-season-ratings-31450/20090521abc01/|title=ABC 2009 May Sweep / TV Season Ratings|accessdate=December 11, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 14.52<ref name="season5">{{cite web|publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Medianet |date=May 19, 2009 |url=http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05 |title=Season Program Rankings: 9/22/08-5/17/09 |accessdate=May 19, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623063544/http://abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05 |archivedate=June 23, 2009 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|6]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 24, 2009</div><br />
! 17.03<ref name="premiere6">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/09/25/thursday-broadcast-finals-plus-quarter-hour-detail-for-flashforward/28439 |title=Thursday broadcast finals, plus quarter hour detail for FlashForward |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=September 25, 2009 |accessdate=September 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928071929/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/09/25/thursday-broadcast-finals-plus-quarter-hour-detail-for-flashforward/28439 |archivedate=September 28, 2009 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 20, 2010</div><br />
! 16.13<ref name="6ratings">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/21/tv-ratings-greys-anatomy-rules-finale-thursday-bones-flashforward-csi-parks-30-rock-ref-all-rise/52027 |title=Grey's Anatomy Rules Finale Thursday; Bones, FlashForward, CSI, Parks, 30 Rock, Ref Rise |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=May 21, 2010 |accessdate=May 22, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101227171302/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/21/tv-ratings-greys-anatomy-rules-finale-thursday-bones-flashforward-csi-parks-30-rock-ref-all-rise/52027 |archivedate=December 27, 2010 }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2009–10 United States network television schedule|2009–10]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;16<ref name="season6"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | No.&nbsp;6<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings/54330/ | title=Final 2009–10 Broadcast Primetime Show 18–49 Ratings | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=June 16, 2010 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | author=Gorman, Bill | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013193844/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings/54330/ | archivedate=October 13, 2012 }}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 13.55<ref name="season6">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season-44277/|title=Full Series Rankings For The 2009–10 Broadcast Season|work=Deadline|publisher=Zap2it|date=May 27, 2010|accessdate=August 6, 2010|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140816184749/http://deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season-44277/|archivedate=August 16, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|7]]<br />
! 22<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 23, 2010</div><br />
! 14.32<ref>{{cite web|last=Seidman |first=Robert |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/09/24/thursday-finals-big-bang-theory-my-dad-says-the-office-the-mentalist-and-outsourced-all-rise/65100 |title=Thursday Finals: 'Big Bang Theory,' '$#*! My Dad Says,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'The Office,' 'The Mentalist,' and 'Outsourced' All Rise; Private Practice Falls |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |date=September 24, 2010 |accessdate=September 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926103740/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/09/24/thursday-finals-big-bang-theory-my-dad-says-the-office-the-mentalist-and-outsourced-all-rise/65100 |archivedate=September 26, 2010 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 19, 2011</div><br />
! 9.89<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/20/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-the-office-greys-mentalist-adjusted-up/93470/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol,' 'Big Bang,' 'The Office,' 'Grey's,' 'Mentalist' Adjusted Up|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 20, 2011|accessdate=May 21, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527000359/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/20/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-big-bang-the-office-greys-mentalist-adjusted-up/93470/|archivedate=May 27, 2011}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2010–11 United States network television schedule|2010–11]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;31<ref name="season7"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;9<ref>{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/ | title=2010–11 Season Broadcast Primetime Show 18–49 Ratings Averages | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=June 1, 2011 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | author=Gorman, Bill | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141021011456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-18-49-ratings-averages/94402/ | archivedate=October 21, 2014 }}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 11.41<ref name="season7">{{cite web|last=Gorman |first=Bill |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-viewership-averages/94407/ |title=2010–11 Season Broadcast Primetime Show Viewership Averages |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |date=June 1, 2011 |accessdate=July 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604160109/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/06/01/2010-11-season-broadcast-primetime-show-viewership-averages/94407/ |archivedate=June 4, 2011 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 8)|8]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 22, 2011</div><br />
! 10.38<ref name="Grey's S8 premiere">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/23/thursday-finals-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-parks-recreation-and-whitney-adjusted-up/104707/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'The X Factor,' 'Parks & Recreation' and 'Whitney' Adjusted Up|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=September 23, 2011|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|accessdate=September 23, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120531130637/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/23/thursday-finals-big-bang-theory-the-x-factor-parks-recreation-and-whitney-adjusted-up/104707/|archivedate=May 31, 2012}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 17, 2012</div><br />
! 11.44<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-greys-anatomy-30-rock-adjusted-up-touch-scandal-adjusted-down/134984/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy', '30 Rock' Adjusted Up; 'Touch', 'Scandal' Adjusted Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=May 18, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|publisher=Zap2it|accessdate=May 18, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522001613/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-greys-anatomy-30-rock-adjusted-up-touch-scandal-adjusted-down/134984/|archivedate=May 22, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2011–12 United States network television schedule|2011–12]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;32<ref name="season8"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;10<ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2012/05/full-2011-2012-tv-season-series-rankings-277941/ | title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Ratings: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops, Followed By 'American Idol,' 'The Voice' & 'Modern Family' | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=May 24, 2012 | accessdate=September 14, 2012 | author=Gorman, Bill | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907060022/http://deadline.com/2012/05/full-2011-2012-tv-season-series-rankings-277941/ | archivedate=September 7, 2014 }}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 10.92<ref name="season8">{{cite web |last=Gorman |first=Bill |url=https://deadline.com/2012/05/full-2011-2012-tv-season-series-rankings-277941/ |title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Viewership: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops, Followed By 'American Idol,' 'NCIS' & 'Dancing With The Stars' |work=TV by the Numbers |publisher=Zap2it |date=May 24, 2012 |accessdate=May 25, 2012 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140907060022/http://deadline.com/2012/05/full-2011-2012-tv-season-series-rankings-277941/ |archivedate=September 7, 2014 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|9]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 27, 2012</div><br />
! 11.73<ref name="s9e1">{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/28/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-parks-rec-up-all-night-snl-weekend-update-the-office-glee-scandal-rock-center-adjust/150556/ | title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy', Adjusted Up; 'Parks & Rec', 'Up All Night', 'SNL: Weekend Update', 'The Office', 'Glee', 'Scandal', 'Rock Center' Adjusted Down | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=September 28, 2012 | accessdate=September 28, 2012 | author=Kondolojy, Amanda | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001015313/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/09/28/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up-parks-rec-up-all-night-snl-weekend-update-the-office-glee-scandal-rock-center-adjust/150556/ | archivedate=October 1, 2012 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 16, 2013</div><br />
! 8.99<ref name="29ep24">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/17/thursday-final-ratings-hannibal-the-big-bang-theory-the-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-office-retrospective-adjusted-up/183116|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Hannibal', 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Vampire Diaries', 'Grey's Anatomy' & 'Office' Retrospective Adjusted Up|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 17, 2013|accessdate=May 17, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607112700/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/17/thursday-final-ratings-hannibal-the-big-bang-theory-the-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-office-retrospective-adjusted-up/183116/|archivedate=June 7, 2013}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2012–13 United States network television schedule|2012–13]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;26<ref name="Patten">{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list/|title=Full 2012–2013 TV Season Series Rankings|work=Deadline|last=Patten|first=Dominic|date=May 23, 2013|accessdate=May 24, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130822205028/http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list/|archivedate=August 22, 2013}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;10<ref name="Patten"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 11.07<ref name="Patten"/><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 10)|10]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 26, 2013<br />
</div><br />
! 9.27<ref name="s10e1">{{cite web | url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/27/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-michael-j-fox-show-the-crazy-ones-adjusted-down/205200/ | title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The Michael J Fox Show' & 'The X Factor' Adjusted Up; 'The Crazy Ones' Adjusted Down | publisher=Zap2it | work=TV by the Numbers | date=September 27, 2013 | accessdate=September 27, 2012 | author=Kondolojy, Amanda | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016182345/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/09/27/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-michael-j-fox-show-the-crazy-ones-adjusted-down/205200/ | archivedate=October 16, 2013 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 15, 2014</div><br />
! 8.92<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/16/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-reign-the-millers-adjusted-down/265025/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' & 'The Millers' Adjusted Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 16, 2014|accessdate=May 16, 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517115708/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/16/thursday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-reign-the-millers-adjusted-down/265025/|archivedate=May 17, 2014}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2013–14 United States network television schedule|2013–14]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;15<ref name="GAS10">{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2/|title=Full 2013–2014 TV Season Series Rankings|work=Deadline|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=May 22, 2014|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523035709/http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2/|archivedate=May 23, 2014}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;5<ref name="GAS10"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 12.12<ref name="GAS10"/><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|11]]<br />
| rowspan="5" | <div style="text-align: center;">Thursday 8:00&nbsp;p.m.</div><br />
! 25<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 25, 2014<br />
</div><br />
! 9.81<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/26/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-adjusted-up-final-football-numbers/307278/ |title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Scandal' & 'How to Get Away With Murder' Adjusted Up + Final Football Numbers |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 12, 2014 |accessdate=October 13, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927105636/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/26/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-adjusted-up-final-football-numbers/307278/ |archivedate=September 27, 2014 }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 14, 2015</div><br />
! 8.33<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/05/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-blacklist-adjusted-up-reign-adjusted-down-no-adjustment-to-scandal/404642/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Blacklist' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' Adjusted Down; No Adjustment to 'Scandal'|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 15, 2015|accessdate=May 15, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517195449/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/05/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-blacklist-adjusted-up-reign-adjusted-down-no-adjustment-to-scandal/404642/|archivedate=May 17, 2015}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2014–15 United States network television schedule|2014–15]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;31<ref name="ranking11">{{cite web|title=Top 50 TV shows 2014–2015 Highest Rated Winners and Losers|url=http://www.tvinsider.com/article/1989/top-50-tv-shows-2014-2015-highest-rated-winners-and-losers/|work=TV Insider|last=de Moraes|first=Lisa|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=May 24, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607035634/http://www.tvinsider.com/article/1989/top-50-tv-shows-2014-2015-highest-rated-winners-and-losers/|archivedate=June 7, 2015}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No.&nbsp;13<ref name="ranking11" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 11.57<ref name="ranking11" /><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 12)|12]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 24, 2015<br />
</div><br />
! 9.55<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Heroes Reborn' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up + Final Football Ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=September 25, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926042942/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/|archivedate=September 26, 2015}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 19, 2016</div><br />
! 8.19<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/20/thursday-final-ratings-may-19-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Bones' adjusts up, 'The Catch' finale and 'Game of Silence' adjust down|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 20, 2016|accessdate=May 20, 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160522114538/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/20/thursday-final-ratings-may-19-2016/|archivedate=May 22, 2016}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2015–16 United States network television schedule|2015–16]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 21<ref name="entertainment2016"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 8<ref name="entertainment2016"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 11.20<ref name="entertainment2016">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/tv-season-2015-2016-series-rankings-shows-full-list-1201763189/|title=Full 2015–16 TV Season Series Rankings|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 26, 2015|accessdate=May 26, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528121101/http://deadline.com/2016/05/tv-season-2015-2016-series-rankings-shows-full-list-1201763189/|archivedate=May 28, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 13)|13]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 22, 2016</div><br />
! 8.75<ref name="13.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/23/thursday-final-ratings-sept-22-16/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Superstore' and 'Good Place' adjust up, 'Notorious' adjusts down|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 23, 2016|accessdate=September 23, 2016|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924112305/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/23/thursday-final-ratings-sept-22-16/|archivedate=September 24, 2016}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 18, 2017</div><br />
! 7.92<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-18-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and 'Masterchef Junior' finales, 'Amazing Race' adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 19, 2017|accessdate=May 19, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519234826/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-18-2017/|archivedate=May 19, 2017}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2016–17 United States network television schedule|2016–17]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 19<ref name="entertainment2017"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 9<ref name="entertainment2017"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 10.88<ref name="entertainment2017">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/2016-2017-tv-season-ratings-series-rankings-list-1202102340/|title=Final 2016-17 TV Rankings: 'Sunday Night Football' Winning Streak Continues|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 26, 2017|accessdate=May 26, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170530115026/http://deadline.com/2017/05/2016-2017-tv-season-ratings-series-rankings-list-1202102340/|archivedate=May 30, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 14)|14]]<br />
! 24<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 28, 2017</div><br />
! 8.07<ref name="14.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/|title='Will & Grace,' 'Superstore,' 'Good Place,' 'Gotham' adjust up; 'How to Get Away' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=September 29, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110060749/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/|archivedate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 17, 2018</div><br />
! 7.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-17-2018/|title='SWAT' and 'Arrow' finales adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 18, 2018|accessdate=May 18, 2018}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2017–18 United States network television schedule|2017–18]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 20<ref name="deadline.com">[http://deadline.com/2018/05/2017-2018-tv-series-ratings-rankings-full-list-of-shows-1202395851/ 2017-2018 TV Series Ratings Rankings — Full List Of Shows – Deadline<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 11<ref name="deadline.com"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 10.83<ref name="deadline.com"/><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 15)|15]]<br />
! 25<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 27, 2018</div><br />
! 6.81<ref name="15.01-15.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-sept-27-2018/|title='Grey's Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up: Thursday final ratings |last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">May 16, 2019</div><br />
! 5.99<ref name="15.25">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-16-2019/|title='Paradise Hotel,' 'The Big Bang Theory' finale adjust up, 'Young Sheldon' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 17, 2019|accessdate=May 17, 2019}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2018–19 United States network television schedule|2018–19]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 27<ref name="season 15">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/tv-ratings-2018-2019-season-totals-viewers-demo-cbs-nbc-1202620062/|title=2018-19 TV Season Ratings: CBS Wraps 11th Season At No. 1 In Total Viewers, NBC Tops Demo; 'Big Bang Theory' Most Watched Series|last=de Moraes|first=Lisa|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 21, 2019|accessdate=May 22, 2019}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| No. 8<ref name="season 15" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 9.87<ref name="season 15" /><br />
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|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 16)|16]]<br />
| <div style="text-align: center;">Thursday 8:00&nbsp;p.m. <small>(1–9)</small><br>Thursday 9:00&nbsp;p.m. <small>(10–21)</small></div><br />
! 21<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">September 26, 2019</div><br />
! 6.51<ref name="16.01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-september-26-2019/|title='Young Sheldon' adjusts up, 'A Million Little Things' and 'Evil' adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 27, 2019|accessdate=September 27, 2019}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">April 9, 2020</div><br />
! 7.33<ref name="16.21">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-9-2020.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.9.2020|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 10, 2020|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 10, 2020}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2019–20 United States network television schedule|2019–20]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"|No.22<ref name="season 16-rtg">{{cite web |last1=Porter |first1=Rick |title=TV Ratings: 7-Day Season Averages for Every 2019-20 Broadcast Series |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-7-day-season-averages-2019-20-broadcast-series-1297228 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605234104/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-7-day-season-averages-2019-20-broadcast-series-1297228 |archivedate=5 June 2020 |date=4 June 2020}}</ref><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"|No.6<ref name="season 16-rtg" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"|9.39<ref name="season 16-rtg" /><br />
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|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Grey's Anatomy (season 17)|17]]<br />
| <div style="text-align: center;">Thursday 9:00&nbsp;p.m.</div><br />
! <br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">Fall 2020</div><br />
! <br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<div style="text-align: center;">Spring 2021</div><br />
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===Awards and accolades===<br />
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Grey's Anatomy|l1 = Awards and nominations}}<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' has won a number of awards. {{As of|July 2012}}, the show has been nominated for 25 [[Primetime Emmy Awards]], having been nominated for at least one every year, except in 2010.<ref name="all"/> At the [[57th Primetime Emmy Awards]] in 2005, Oh was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]], which she went on to be nominated for every year until 2009, and Horton was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series]].<ref name="all"/> The following year, at the [[58th Primetime Emmy Awards]], the series received a nomination for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]], which they were nominated for again in 2007.<ref name="all"/> Also in 2006, Wilson was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]] , which she went on to be nominated for every year until 2009, and [[Kyle Chandler]] was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series]].<ref name="all"/> The 58th Ceremony also honored Rhimes and Vernoff, who were both nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series]].<ref name="all"/> Rhimes, whose career kicked off in 1995, has since produced yet another ABC series, ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'', which began on air in 2012 and is continuing into the third season. Beginning in 2005, Rhimes has been continually nominated for numerous awards, including three Emmy Awards: first in 2006 for a dramatic series and a separate nomination for writing a dramatic series, followed by a third nomination in 2007 for a dramatic series.<ref name="all"/><br />
<br />
[[File:Katherine Heigl LF adjust.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.75|[[Katherine Heigl]] is the only star-billed cast member to have received a [[Primetime Emmy Award]]|alt= A photo of Katherine Heigl in 2008.]]<br />
In 2007, at the [[59th Primetime Emmy Awards]], Heigl won the award for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]], while Knight was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]].<ref name="all"/> Numerous guest actresses have been nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]], including Burton in 2006 and 2007, [[Christina Ricci]] in 2006, Reaser in 2007, [[Diahann Carroll]] in 2008, and [[Sharon Lawrence]] in 2009, but the only actress to have won the award is Devine in 2011, who was nominated again in 2012.<ref name="all"/> The show has also been nominated for thirteen [[Creative Arts Emmy Awards]], having won three of them: [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series|Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series]], Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic), and Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie or a Special.<ref name="all"/><br />
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The show has received ten [[Golden Globe Award]] nominations since its premiere. At the [[63rd Golden Globe Awards]], in 2006, the series was nominated for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series&nbsp;– Drama|Best Drama Series]],<ref name=2005ggnoms>{{cite web|title=63rd Golden Globe Awards Nominations |url=http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2005/12/63rd-golden-globe-awards-nominations/ |work=[[Golden Globe Awards]] |publisher=[[Hollywood Foreign Press Association]] |accessdate=May 23, 2012 |date=December 13, 2005 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527221853/http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2005/12/63rd-golden-globe-awards-nominations/ |archivedate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> Dempsey was nominated for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor&nbsp;– Television Series Drama|Best Actor in a Drama Series]],<ref name=2005ggnoms/> which he was nominated for again in 2007,<ref name=2006ggnoms>{{cite web|title=64th Golden Globe Awards Nominations |url=http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2006/12/64th-golden-globe-awards-nominations/ |work=Golden Globe Awards |publisher=Hollywood Foreign Press Association |accessdate=May 23, 2012 |date=December 14, 2006 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225044943/http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2006/12/64th-golden-globe-awards-nominations/ |archivedate=February 25, 2012}}</ref> and Oh won the award for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress&nbsp;– Series, Miniseries or Television Film|Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film]].<ref name=2005ggwins>{{cite web|title=63rd Golden Globe Award Winners |url=http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2006/01/63rd-golden-globe-award-winners/ |work=Golden Globe Awards |publisher=Hollywood Foreign Press Association |date=January 16, 2006 |accessdate=May 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415111657/http://www.goldenglobes.org/blog/2006/01/63rd-golden-globe-award-winners/ |archivedate=April 15, 2012}}</ref> The following year, at the [[64th Golden Globe Awards]], in 2007, Pompeo was nominated for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress&nbsp;– Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Drama Series]],<ref name=2006ggnoms/> and the show won the award for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series&nbsp;– Drama|Best Drama Series]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/GoldenGlobesList.html |title=List of Golden Globe Nominees and Winners |work=The New York Times |publisher=The New York Times Company |accessdate=August 21, 2012 |date=January 9, 2007 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616215851/http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/GoldenGlobesList.html |archivedate=June 16, 2013 }}</ref> At the [[65th Golden Globe Awards]], in 2008, Heigl was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film,<ref name=2007ggnomsandwins>{{cite news|title=List of Golden Globe Nominees and Winners|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/13/movies/awardsseason/14globlist.html|publisher=The New York Times Company|work=The New York Times|date=December 13, 2007|accessdate=May 23, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605051002/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/13/movies/awardsseason/14globlist.html|archivedate=June 5, 2015}}</ref> while the series in whole was nominated for Best Drama Series.<ref name=2007ggnomsandwins/><br />
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The series has won [[People's Choice Awards]] for Best Drama five times in 2007, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and has been nominated for several other [[People's Choice Awards]], with nominations received by Oh<ref name=ohpeoplechoice>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2011 |url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2011 |work=[[People's Choice Awards]] |publisher=[[Procter & Gamble]] |accessdate=May 23, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715063438/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2011 |archivedate=July 15, 2011 }}</ref> as well as multiple wins from Dempsey,<ref name=dempseypplwin>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2008|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2008|work=People's Choice Awards|publisher=Procter & Gamble|accessdate=May 23, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120911231249/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2008|archivedate=September 11, 2012}}</ref> Pompeo winning in recent years 2013 and 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/11/15/peoples-choice-awards-nominees-2013/?cnn=yes|title=The People's Choice Awards nominees|work=Entertainment Weekly|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120093211/http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/11/15/peoples-choice-awards-nominees-2013/?cnn=yes|archivedate=November 20, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2014/11/04/peoples-choice-awards-2015-nominees-full-list/|title=People's Choice Awards 2015: Full List Of Nominees – People's Choice|work=peopleschoice.com|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108093946/http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2014/11/04/peoples-choice-awards-2015-nominees-full-list/|archivedate=November 8, 2014|access-date=March 18, 2015}}</ref> Heigl,<ref name=dempseypplwin/> Wilson,<ref name=dempseypplwin/> [[Demi Lovato]],<ref name=ohpeoplechoice/> for guest starring, and the drama in whole for Favorite TV Drama.<ref name=seriespplchoice>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2007|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2007|work=People's Choice Awards|publisher=Procter & Gamble|accessdate=May 23, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516185556/http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2007|archivedate=May 16, 2012}}</ref> In 2007, Rhimes and the female cast were the recipient of the [[Women in Film Los Angeles|Women in Film]] [[Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards#Lucy award|Lucy Award]], in recognition of the excellence and innovation in the show as a creative work that has enhanced the perception of women through the medium of television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wif.org/past-recipients |title=Past Recipients |work=[[Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards]] |publisher=[[Women in Film and Television International]] |accessdate=July 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724120329/http://www.wif.org/past-recipients |archivedate=July 24, 2011 }}</ref> The series has been honored with numerous [[NAACP Image Award]] nominations, many having been won, including five awards for [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="odsn">{{cite web|url=http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |title=The 42nd NAACP Image Awards&nbsp;– Television |publisher=[[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] |work=[[NAACP Image Award]]s |accessdate=June 29, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625093121/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |archivedate=June 25, 2012 }}</ref> ''Grey's Anatomy'' has also received several [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]], with nominations received by Dempsey, as well as wins from Oh,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/12th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards | title=The 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | publisher=[[Screen Actors Guild]] | work=[[Screen Actors Guild Awards]] | accessdate=June 22, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930172653/http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/12th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards | archivedate=September 30, 2011 }}</ref> Wilson,<ref name="WilsonSAG">{{cite web | url=http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/13th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards | title=The 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | publisher=Screen Actors Guild | work=Screen Actors Guild Awards | accessdate=June 22, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121204191422/http://www.sagawards.org/awards/nominees-and-recipients/13th-annual-screen-actors-guild-awards | archivedate=December 4, 2012 }}</ref> and the main cast for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series]].<ref name=WilsonSAG/><br />
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== Spin-offs, etc. ==<br />
<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' has spawned several spin-offs and adaptations.<br />
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===''Private Practice''===<br />
{{Main|Private Practice (TV series)}}<br />
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[[File:Kate Walsh 2011 crop.jpg|upright=0.75|right|thumb|The cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' was displeased with the network's decision to center the spin-off on [[Kate Walsh (actress)|Kate Walsh]]'s character.|alt=Kate Walsh smiling at the camera in a blue dress]]<br />
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On February 21, 2007, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' reported that ABC was pursuing a spin-off medical drama television series for ''Grey's Anatomy'' featuring Walsh's character, [[Addison Montgomery]].<ref name="WSJ spinoff article"/> Subsequent reports confirmed the decision, stating that an expanded two-hour broadcast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' would serve as a [[Backdoor pilots|backdoor pilot]] for the proposed spin-off. The cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' was reportedly unhappy about the decision, as all hoped the spin-off would have been given to them. Pompeo commented that she felt, as the star, she should have been consulted,<ref name=PPA>{{cite web|last=Walls|first=Jeannette|title='Grey's Anatomy' stars fuming over spinoff|url=http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/17031910/ns/today-entertainment/t/greys-anatomy-stars-fuming-over-spinoff/|work=[[Today (NBC program)|Today]]|publisher=[[MSNBC]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012|date=March 7, 2007|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130103223929/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/17031910/ns/today-entertainment/t/greys-anatomy-stars-fuming-over-spinoff/%23.UOYIi33LdRx|archivedate=January 3, 2013}}</ref> and Heigl disclosed that she had hoped for a spin-off for Stevens.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-05-20-katherine-heigl_N.htm|title=Katherine Heigl positively glows|last=Keck|first=William|author2=Wloszczyna, Susan|date=May 21, 2007|work=[[USA Today]]|publisher=[[Gannett Company]]|accessdate=May 9, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120914033129/http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-05-20-katherine-heigl_N.htm|archivedate=September 14, 2012}}</ref> The backdoor pilot that aired on May 3, 2007 sees Montgomery take a leave of absence from Seattle Grace Hospital, to visit her best friend from Los Angeles, [[Naomi Bennett]] ([[Merrin Dungey]], later [[Audra McDonald]]), a [[reproductive endocrinology and infertility]] specialist. While in Los Angeles, she meets Bennett's colleagues at the Oceanside Wellness Center.<ref name=ByeSusan/> The two-hour broadcast entitled "[[The Other Side of This Life]]" served as the twenty-second and twenty-third episodes of the third season, and was directed by [[Michael Grossman]], according to ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]''.<ref name="spinoff director">{{cite news |url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1117960151.html?categoryid=1300&cs=1 |title=Director set for 'Grey's' spinoff |accessdate=June 28, 2012 |last=Adalian |first=Josef |date=February 26, 2007 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Reed Business Information]] |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20121210101618/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117960151?refCatId=1300 |archivedate=December 10, 2012 }}</ref> The cast included [[Amy Brenneman]], [[Paul Adelstein]], [[Tim Daly]], [[Taye Diggs]], [[Chris Lowell]], and [[Merrin Dungey]].<ref name="OSOTL">{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-detail/the-other-side-of-this-life/89767 |title=Grey's Anatomy Season 3, Episode Recap: 'The Other Side of This Life' |publisher=American Broadcasting Company |work=Grey's Anatomy |accessdate=July 15, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023213020/http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/episode-detail/the-other-side-of-this-life/89767 |archivedate=October 23, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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[[KaDee Strickland]]'s character, [[Charlotte King]], who would be introduced in the spin-off's first-season premiere, did not appear in the backdoor pilot. Her addition to the main cast was announced on July 11, 2007, prior to the commencement of the first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/Breaking-GreysPrivate-Practice-8191.aspx|title=Breaking Grey's/Private Practice Casting News!|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=July 11, 2007|work=TV Guide|accessdate=August 24, 2008|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170119044824/http://www.tvguide.com/news/breaking-greysprivate-practice-8191/|archivedate=January 19, 2017}}</ref> She did not have to audition for the role, but was cast after a meeting with Rhimes.<ref name="TV">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/private-practice-strickland-37819.aspx|title=Private Practice Preview: Hail to the New Chief (of Staff)|last=Meltzer Zepeda|first=Dana|date=September 21, 2007|work=TV Guide|accessdate=August 24, 2008|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170119045240/http://www.tvguide.com/news/private-practice-strickland-37819/|archivedate=January 19, 2017}}</ref> Also not present in the backdoor pilot was McDonald, due to her character, Naomi Bennett, being portrayed by a different actress, [[Merrin Dungey]]. However, on June 29, 2007, ABC announced that Dungey would be replaced, with no reason given for the change.<ref name=recast>{{cite news|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2007/06/greys-spinoff-c.html|title='Private Practice' Recast: Merrin Dungey out, Audra McDonald in, on the 'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|publisher=Tribune Company|date=June 29, 2007|accessdate=May 17, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120205191541/http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2007/06/greys-spinoff-c.html|archivedate=February 5, 2012}}</ref> The drama was titled ''Private Practice'', and its premiere episode followed the second part of the season debut of ''[[Dancing with the Stars (U.S. TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]'', and provided a lead-in to fellow freshman series ''[[Dirty Sexy Money]]''. ''[[Pushing Daisies]]'', a third new series for the evening, rounded out the lineup as a lead-in to ''Private Practice''.<ref name="pp lineup">{{cite web|title=ABC 2007–08 Primetime Schedule|url=http://abcmedianet.com/specials/upfront07/docs/upfront07.pdf|work=[[ABC Studios|Medianet]]|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090324215811/http://abcmedianet.com/specials/upfront07/docs/upfront07.pdf|archivedate=March 24, 2009 |accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> The series ended its run in January 2013 after six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Private Practice Season 6 Catch Up |url=http://abc.go.com/shows/private-practice/private-practice-season-6-catch-up |work=Private Practice Show Page |publisher=ABC.com |accessdate=October 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927230318/http://abc.go.com/shows/private-practice/private-practice-season-6-catch-up |archivedate=September 27, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Hughes|first=Jason|title='Private Practice' Finale: Weddings, Books And Happy Endings For Everyone (VIDEO)|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/private-practice-finale-endings-video_n_2531358.html|work=The Huffington Post|publisher=Aol, Inc|accessdate=February 1, 2013|date=January 23, 2013|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126141238/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/23/private-practice-finale-endings-video_n_2531358.html|archivedate=January 26, 2013}}</ref><br />
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==== Crossovers ====<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' had five crossover storylines with ''Private Practice''.<br />
* "In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else", the series premiere, starts with Addison and Richard talking about her resignation at Seattle Grace Hospital.<br />
* "Before and After"/"Ex-Life"/"An Honest Mistake"&nbsp;— Addison's brother Archer is brought to Seattle Grace for surgery, after which Derek asks for help with a pregnant neuro patient.<br />
* "Invasion"/"Right Here, Right Now"&nbsp;— After Izzie makes a mistake, causing the patient to lose out on a kidney transplant, Bailey travels to Los Angeles with her patient for the transplant.<br />
* "Blink"/"Another Second Chance"&nbsp;— Addison helps Mark perform an operation on his pregnant daughter.<br />
* "Have You Seen Me Lately?"/"You Break My Heart"&nbsp;— Derek's sister Amelia asks him to perform a risky gliosarcoma surgery on Erica Warner, the mother of Cooper's son Mason.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/greys-anatomy-private-practice-derek-90-seconds-video_n_1283875|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’/’Private Practice’ Crossover: Derek Has 90 Seconds To Save A Life|last=|first=|date=April 17, 2012|website=HuffPost|url-status=live|archive-url=|archivedate=|accessdate=April 26, 2020}}</ref><br />
There have also been several instances where Addison or Amelia travel to Seattle without there being a storyline involving both shows. After [[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]] ended, Amelia Sheppard appeared even more frequently on Grey's Anatomy. She was later cast as a series regular.<br />
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===''Station 19''===<br />
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On May 16, 2017, [[Channing Dungey]] announced at the [[American Broadcast Company|ABC]] [[Upfront (advertising)|Upfronts]] that the network ordered another ''Grey's Anatomy'' spin-off, this one focusing on firefighters in Seattle. The series premiered mid-season in 2018. Stacy McKee, long-term Grey's writer and executive producer, serves as the spin-off's showrunner.<ref>{{cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|title='Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Lands Straight to Series Order From ABC|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/greys-anatomy-spinoff-abc-series-order-1202428886/|work=Variety|accessdate=May 17, 2017|date=May 16, 2017|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517162858/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/greys-anatomy-spinoff-abc-series-order-1202428886/|archivedate=May 17, 2017}}</ref> The new show was introduced [[Grey's Anatomy (season 14)#ep306|Season 14, Episode 13]], when a house fire brings the firefighters to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. In July 2017, it was announced that Jaina Lee Ortiz was the first actress cast in the spin-off series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/26/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jaina-lee-ortiz-cast/|title=Grey's Anatomy Spinoff Casts Rosewood's Jaina Lee Ortiz|first=Kimberly|last=Roots|date=July 26, 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016014716/http://tvline.com/2017/07/26/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jaina-lee-ortiz-cast/|archivedate=October 16, 2017}}</ref> In September 2017 it was announced that [[Jason Winston George|Jason George]], who has played Dr. Ben Warren since season 6, would be leaving Grey's Anatomy to move to the spin-off. He continued to be a series regular on Grey's Anatomy until the spin-off began production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/09/12/greys-anatomy-jason-george-firefighter-spinoff-abc-series-regular/|title=Grey's Anatomy: Jason George Jumps to Firefighter Spinoff as Series Regular|first=Dave|last=Nemetz|date=September 12, 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128111857/https://tvline.com/2017/09/12/greys-anatomy-jason-george-firefighter-spinoff-abc-series-regular/|archivedate=January 28, 2018}}</ref> In October 2017 it was announced that five new series regulars for the spin off had been cast being [[Grey Damon]], [[Jay Hayden]], [[Okieriete Onaodowan]], [[Danielle Savre]] and Barrett Doss. It was also announced that the spin-off had a 10 episode order for the first season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/10/06/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-cast-abc-firefighters/|title=Grey's Anatomy Spinoff: Grey Damon, The Catch Star Among Five New Hires|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=October 6, 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102014639/http://tvline.com/2017/10/06/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-cast-abc-firefighters/|archivedate=November 2, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-okieriete-onaodowan-danielle-savre-barrett-doss-cast-shondaland-series-1202183494/|title='Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff: Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss Cast In Shondaland Series|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=October 6, 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020022210/http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-okieriete-onaodowan-danielle-savre-barrett-doss-cast-shondaland-series-1202183494/|archivedate=October 20, 2017}}</ref> Later in October 2017, it was announced that Miguel Sandoval was cast as the Captain of the firehouse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/10/11/greys-anatomy-spinoff-miguel-sandoval-cast-captain-pruitt/|title=Grey's Spinoff: Miguel Sandoval Joins Firefighter Drama as Captain|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|date=October 11, 2017|publisher=|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070045/http://tvline.com/2017/10/11/greys-anatomy-spinoff-miguel-sandoval-cast-captain-pruitt/|archivedate=October 16, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===''Grey's Anatomy: B-Team''===<br />
On January 9, 2018, it was announced by Sarah Drew on her Instagram page that a six-episode spin-off series following the new interns of Grey Sloan Memorial would be released for streaming on the ABC app and abc.com on Thursday, January 11, 2018. ''Grey's Anatomy: B-Team'' stars Sophia Taylor Ali (Dahlia Qadri), Jake Borelli (Levi Schmitt), Alex Blue Davis (Casey Parker), Jaicy Elliot (Taryn Helm), Rushi Kota (Vik Roy) and Jeanine Mason (Samantha "Sam" Bello) with special guest appearances made by Justin Chambers (Alex Karev), Kelly McCreary (Maggie Pierce), Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt) and James Pickens Jr. (Richard Webber). The six episodes in this series were written by Barbra Kaye Friend with ''Grey's Anatomy'' series regular Sarah Drew (April Kepner) making her directorial debut directing each of them.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/tv/greys-anatomy-web-series-b-team/|title=''Grey's Anatomy'' Web Series Follows Latest Batch of Newbie Doctors: Meet the ''B-Team''|magazine=People|date=January 9, 2018|author=Corinthios, Aurelie|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180109194634/http://people.com/tv/greys-anatomy-web-series-b-team/|archivedate=January 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
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===International adaptation===<br />
An adaptation called ''Doktorlar'' ("Doctors") premiered on December 28, 2006, on Turkish network [[Show TV]]. It aired for four seasons.<br />
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In 2010, ''[[A corazón abierto (Colombian TV series)|A Corazón Abierto]]'', an adaptation of the series, was made by the Colombian network [[RCN TV]].<br />
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==Merchandise==<br />
The American Broadcasting Company has partnered with J Larson [[CafePress]] and Barco Uniforms to provide the series' branded merchandise through an online store. The products available include shirts, sweatshirts, kitchenware, homeware, and bags, with the ''Grey's Anatomy'' logo on it.{{Ref label|E|e|e}} Also available are custom unisex scrubs and lab coats in a variety of colors and sizes, designed by Barco.<ref name=GASNA>{{cite web|title='Grey's Anatomy' Scrubs Now Available Online Through a Strategic Collaboration Between ABC Entertainment Group, Barco Uniforms and CafePress|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2011/02/09/greys-anatomy-scrubs-now-available-online-through-a-strategic-collaboration-between-abc-entertainment-group-barco-uniforms-and-cafepress-301010/20110209abc02/|publisher=The Futon Critic|accessdate=May 27, 2012|date=February 9, 2011}}</ref> The merchandise released by the company is available for purchase at the ''Grey's Anatomy'' official website, and US$1 from every purchase is donated to Barco's Nightingales Foundation.<ref name="BNF">{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/09/idUS255635+09-Feb-2011+MW20110209 | title=Grey's Anatomy Scrubs Now Available Online Through a Strategic Collaboration Between ABC Entertainment Group, Barco | work=[[Reuters]] | publisher=[[Thomson Reuters Corporation]] | date=February 9, 2011 | accessdate=June 12, 2012 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021214700/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/09/idUS255635+09-Feb-2011+MW20110209 | archivedate=October 21, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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[[File:Sandra Oh 2016.jpg|upright=0.75|right|thumb|''[[Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game]]'' includes a plot focused around [[Sandra Oh]]'s character.|alt=Sandra Oh smiling at the camera wearing sunglasses]]<br />
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Five volumes of the ''[[Grey's Anatomy (soundtrack)|Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack]]'' have been released {{as of|2011|lc=y}}. For the first two seasons, the show's main title theme was an excerpt from "Cosy in the Rocket", by British duo [[Psapp]]; it is featured on the first soundtrack album released via ABC's corporate cousin, [[Hollywood Records]], on September 27, 2005. The second soundtrack, featuring songs from the series' second season, was released on September 12, 2006,<ref name="volume2 strack">{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack Volume 2|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013AWSYC|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> followed by a third soundtrack with music from the third season.<ref name="vol3 strack">{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack Volume 3|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013AV17M|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref> Following the seventh season musical episode "[[Song Beneath the Song]]", "''Grey's Anatomy'': The Music Event" soundtrack was released,<ref name="music event">{{cite web | url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/greys-anatomy-the-music-event/id427255124 | title=Grey's Anatomy: The Music Event | publisher=Apple | work=iTunes | date=March 31, 2011 | accessdate=July 17, 2012 | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430092628/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/greys-anatomy-the-music-event/id427255124 | archivedate=April 30, 2012 }}</ref> with volume four of the soundtrack released subsequently.<ref name="vol4 soundtrack">{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack Volume 4|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005JV51YA|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref><br />
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In January 2009, [[Ubisoft]] announced that it had signed a licensing agreement with ABC Studios to develop a video game based on ''Grey's Anatomy''.<ref name=GATVGA>{{cite web|last=Faylor|first=Chris|title=Ubisoft Announces Grey's Anatomy Video Game|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/56639/ubisoft-announces-greys-anatomy-video|work=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=[[GameFly|GameFly, Inc]]|accessdate=June 6, 2012|date=January 7, 2009|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209130240/http://www.shacknews.com/article/56639/ubisoft-announces-greys-anatomy-video|archivedate=December 9, 2012}}</ref> Designed for the [[Wii]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[Personal computer|PC]], ''Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game'' was released on March 10, 2009.<ref name=GATVGRD>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game|url=https://www.ign.com/games/greys-anatomy-the-video-game/pc-14302519|work=IGN|publisher=News Corporation|accessdate=June 6, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711042534/http://www.ign.com/games/greys-anatomy-the-video-game/pc-14302519|archivedate=July 11, 2012}}</ref> The game lets the player assume the role of one of the main characters, making decisions for the character's personal and professional life, and competing in a number of [[minigame]]s.<ref name="video game review"/> It has been criticized by reviewers because of the simplicity of the mini-games and voice actors who do not play the same characters on the series, with Jason Ocampo of ''IGN'' giving it a 6.0/10 overall rating.<ref name="video game review">{{cite web|last=Ocampo|first=Jason|title=Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game Review|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/961/961510p1.html|publisher=News Corporation|work=IGN|accessdate=December 5, 2011|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322041811/http://pc.ign.com/articles/961/961510p1.html|archivedate=March 22, 2012}}</ref> The [[Wii]] release received mixed reviews,<ref name=MCWII>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/greys-anatomy-the-video-game |title=Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for Wii Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=October 29, 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113074929/http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/greys-anatomy-the-video-game |archivedate=November 13, 2015 }}</ref> and the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] release received generally unfavorable reviews.<ref name=MCPC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/greys-anatomy-the-video-game |title=Grey's Anatomy: The Video Game for PC |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=October 29, 2014 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419183009/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/greys-anatomy-the-video-game |archivedate=April 19, 2014 }}</ref><br />
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ABC and [[Nielsen Company|Nielsen]] partnered in 2011 to create a ''Grey{{'s}} Anatomy'' application for [[Apple Inc|Apple]]'s [[iPad]]. The application was designed to allow viewers to participate in polls and learn trivial facts as they watch a live episode. It uses Nielsen's Media-Sync software to listen for the episode and to post features as the episode progresses.<ref name="cnn">{{cite news | url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/01/31/greys.anatomy.interactive/index.html | title='Grey's Anatomy' gets a real-time iPad app | publisher=Cable News Network | work=CNN Tech | date=February 1, 2011 | accessdate=June 27, 2012 | author=Gross, Doug | url-status=live | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916021905/http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/01/31/greys.anatomy.interactive/index.html | archivedate=September 16, 2012 }}</ref><br />
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The creators of the show set up a real online wedding registry to mark the wedding of Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd. Instead of buying gifts fans were encouraged to donate money to the American Academy of Neurology Foundation.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|year=2009|title=Grey's Anatomy|url=|journal=Nature Medicine|volume=15|page=590|doi=10.1038/nm0609-590}}</ref><br />
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==Footnotes==<br />
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* {{Note label|A|a|a}}Pompeo starred as the leading role in ''Moonlight Mile'', which explains the significance of her being cast as Meredith.<ref name=MMC1>{{cite web|title=Moonlight Mile: Cast & Details|url=http://movies.tvguide.com/moonlight-mile/cast/136260|work=TV Guide|accessdate=May 27, 2012|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121210202457/http://movies.tvguide.com/moonlight-mile/cast/136260|archivedate=December 10, 2012}}</ref><br />
* {{Note label|B|b|b}}The character of O'Malley failed his intern test, which is why he was not initially a resident along with Meredith, Yang, Karev, and Stevens.<ref name=DWAHIA/><br />
* {{Note label|C|c|c}}Shepherd and Meredith had decided to adopt, due to Meredith's [[infertility]], which was diagnosed in season seven.<ref name=CFB>{{cite episode|title=Can't Fight Biology|credits=Writer: Nowalk, Peter. Director: Ornelas, Edward|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=October 14, 2010|season=7|number=4}}</ref><br />
* {{Note label|D|d|d}}The ''Chicago Tribune'' list is not ranked—it consists of ten shows in alphabetical order.<br />
* {{Note label|E|e|e}}The ''Grey's Anatomy'' logo can be seen in the infobox, above.<br />
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==Further reading==<br />
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* {{cite book |last1 = Burkhead |first = Cynthia | last2 = Robson | first2=Hillary |year = 2008 |title = Grace under Pressure: Grey's Anatomy Uncovered |url = https://books.google.com/?id=z2ULAQAAMAAJ|publisher = Cambridge Scholars Publishing|isbn = 978-1847185341}}<br />
* {{cite book |last = Van Dusen |first = Chris |author2=McKee, Stacy |year = 2006 |title = Grey's Anatomy: Overheard at the Emerald City Bar |url = https://books.google.com/?id=DeJQ8IwuMYUC&q=grey's+anatomy&dq=grey's+anatomy|publisher= Hyperion Books |isbn=1401308821}}<br />
* {{cite book |last = Wilson |first = Leah |year = 2007 |title = Grey's Anatomy 101: Seattle Grace, Unauthorized |url = https://books.google.com/?id=8gSZiiX4Je0C&dq=grey's+anatomy|publisher = BenBella Books|isbn = 978-1933771144}}<br />
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* [http://www.hotstar.com/tv/greys-anatomy/14823 Grey's Anatomy] on [[Hotstar|Hotstar - Star India's Official Streaming Website]]<br />
* {{Yahoo! TV|36657|Grey's Anatomy}}<br />
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| genre = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Legal drama]]<br />
* [[Mystery fiction|Mystery]]<br />
* [[Thriller (genre)|Thriller]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = [[Peter Nowalk]]<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Viola Davis]]<br />
* [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]]<br />
* [[Alfred Enoch]]<br />
* [[Jack Falahee]]<br />
* [[Katie Findlay]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]]<br />
* [[Matt McGorry]]<br />
* [[Karla Souza]]<br />
* [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]]<br />
* [[Liza Weil]]<br />
* [[Conrad Ricamora]]<br />
* [[Rome Flynn]]<br />
* [[Amirah Vann]]<br />
* [[Timothy Hutton]]<br />
}}<br />
| theme_music_composer = [[Photek]]<br />
| country = United States<br />
| language = English<br />
| num_seasons = 6<!-- Number of seasons aired. Only update after a new season has been started. --><br />
| num_episodes = 89<!-- Number of episodes aired. Only update after a new episode has been broadcast. --><br />
| list_episodes = List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes<br />
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
* [[Betsy Beers]]<br />
* [[Bill D'Elia]]<br />
* Peter Nowalk<br />
}}<br />
| producer = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Scott Collins<br />
* Tracy Bellomo<br />
* Viola Davis<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Michael Price<br />
* Jeff Jur <br />
}}<br />
| editor = {{Plainlist|<br />
* David Greenspan<br />
* Philip Carr Neel<br />
* Julia Grove<br />
* Matthew Ramsey <br />
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| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]<br />
| runtime = 43 minutes<br />
| company = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Shondaland]]<br />
* NoWalk Entertainment<br />
* [[ABC Studios]]<br />
}}<br />
| distributor = [[Disney–ABC Domestic Television]]<br />
| channel = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
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| audio_format = [[5.1 surround sound]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2014|9|25}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|2020|5|14}}<br />
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| website = http://abc.go.com/shows/how-to-get-away-with-murder<br />
| website_title = Official website<br />
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'''''How to Get Away with Murder''''' is an American [[legal thriller]] television series that premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on September 25, 2014.<ref name="Premiere">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-sets-fall-premiere-dates-718576 |title=ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=July 15, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |first=Philiana |last=Ng |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718032950/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-sets-fall-premiere-dates-718576 |archive-date=July 18, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><!-- defined by transclusion from List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes --> The series was created by [[Peter Nowalk]], and produced by [[Shonda Rhimes]] and [[ABC Studios]]. The series airs on ABC as part of a night of programming, all under Rhimes's [[Shondaland]] [[production company]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Adalian |first=Josef |url=https://www.vulture.com/2014/05/abc-is-creating-an-all-shonda-rhimes-thursday.html |title=ABC Is Creating an All–Shonda Rhimes Thursday |work=Vulture |date=May 15, 2014 |accessdate=May 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514055621/https://www.vulture.com/2014/05/abc-is-creating-an-all-shonda-rhimes-thursday.html |archive-date=May 14, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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[[Viola Davis]] stars as [[Annalise Keating]], a law professor at a prestigious [[Philadelphia]] university who, with five of her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-orders-how-get-away-702523 |title=ABC Orders 'How to Get Away With Murder,' 'Black-ish,' 'American Crime,' 'Selfie,' 'Galavant,' More to Series |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 8, 2014 |accessdate=May 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509175159/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-orders-how-get-away-702523 |archive-date=May 9, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> The series features an ensemble cast with [[Alfred Enoch]], [[Jack Falahee]], [[Aja Naomi King]], [[Matt McGorry]], and [[Karla Souza]] as Keating's students, [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] and [[Liza Weil]] as her employees, and [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]] as a detective with the [[Philadelphia Police Department]], who is Annalise's lover. From the third season onward, [[Conrad Ricamora]] was promoted to the main cast after [[Recurring character|recurring]] heavily in the first two seasons.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/18/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-conrad-ricamora-series-regular-oliver/ |title=HTGAWM Promotes Conrad Ricamora to Series Regular in Season 3 |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |work=TVLine |date=March 18, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319211828/http://tvline.com/2016/03/18/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-conrad-ricamora-series-regular-oliver/ |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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For her performance, Davis has received critical acclaim; she became the first black woman to win the [[Primetime Emmy Award]] for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]], also winning two [[Screen Actors Guild Award]]s for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series]], and the [[NAACP Image Awards|Image Award]] for [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]. Davis has also received nominations from the [[Golden Globe Awards]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Television Series]], the [[Critics' Choice Television Awards|Critics' Choice Awards]] for [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series|Best Actress in a Drama Series]], and the [[Television Critics Association]] at the [[TCA Awards]] for [[TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama|Individual Achievement in Drama]]. Other cast members have also received recognition for their performances, with Enoch and King receiving nominations from the [[NAACP Image Awards]] for [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]] and [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]] at the [[46th NAACP Image Awards|2014 NAACP Image Awards ceremony]]. The series also received a [[GLAAD Media Award]] for Outstanding Drama Series.<br />
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The fifth season premiered on September 27, 2018. In May 2019, ABC renewed the series for a sixth and final season, which premiered on September 26, 2019.<ref name="S6FinalSeason"/><br />
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==Series overview==<br />
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===Season 1 (2014–15) ===<br />
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Annalise Keating is a prominent [[Criminal defense lawyer|criminal defense attorney]] and law professor at Middleton University in [[Philadelphia]]. She selects five of her first year students to intern at her firm: Wes Gibbins, [[Connor Walsh (character)|Connor Walsh]], Michaela Pratt, Asher Millstone, and [[Laurel Castillo]] (The Keating 5). They work with Annalise's employees, Frank Delfino and [[Bonnie Winterbottom]], an associate lawyer. As the first season introduces occasional clients for Keating, it explores two related murders through both [[flashback (continuity)|flashback]] and [[flashforward]] sequences: Lila Stangard, mistress of Annalise's husband and a student at Middleton, and then Sam Keating, Annalise's husband, who was killed by Annalise's interns.<br />
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The first nine episodes alternate between the present-day timeline [[in medias res]], depicting Wes, Connor, Michaela, and Laurel covering up Sam's murder by disposing of his body, and flashbacks detailing the course of events [[foreshadowing|leading up]] to Sam's death, including Annalise's becoming involved in the Lila Stangard investigation, at Wes's urging, leading her to discover Sam's affair and creating suspicion that he killed Lila. The final six episodes explore Annalise's attempt to help her interns cover up Sam's murder and legally implicate Sam in Lila's death, and flashbacks to Lila's final moments before her murder.<br />
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===Season 2 (2015–16)===<br />
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The first nine episodes focus on Annalise's defense of Caleb and Catherine Hapstall, who were accused of torturing and murdering their adoptive parents. Wes, in the meantime, teams up with Rebecca's foster brother to try and find Rebecca. Connor struggles with his relationship with Oliver, while Asher works with A.D.A. Emily Sinclair, in order to protect his secrets. In the mid-season finale, Sinclair is murdered, and Annalise helps cover it up, at the expense of her being shot in the stomach by Wes.<br />
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The second part of the season focuses on Wes's investigation of his mother's suicide 10 years ago; flashbacks reveal Annalise's involvement with Wes's mother's suicide. The season ends with Annalise's finding out that Frank was responsible for the car crash that killed her baby, and Annalise sending him away. Michaela and Asher hook up, and Wes meets with his biological father right before the latter is shot dead by an unknown shooter.<br />
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===Season 3 (2016–17) ===<br />
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In the aftermath of Wallace Mahoney's death, all five of the students attempt to move on. A new mystery arises around the burning down of Annalise's house and who was found dead inside. The events leading up to it involve Annalise's starting a free legal clinic and struggling with alcoholism. Oliver starts working for Annalise, and he leaves Connor when becoming disgusted with himself for rejecting Connor's [[Stanford]] acceptance. Michaela and Asher's romantic relationship starts to progress, as does Wes and Laurel's, and Frank starts working to atone for the death of Annalise's child. Ultimately, it is revealed that it was Wes who died, and that he was killed before the fire. Annalise is arrested for Wes's death. Frank attempts to help Annalise by confessing to killing Wes. It is further revealed that Wes's death was commissioned by Laurel's father, who disapproved of their relationship.<br />
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===Season 4 (2017-18)===<br />
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In the fourth season, Annalise works with a therapist, Dr. Isaac Roa, to see through her recovery from alcoholism. She initially cuts ties with Bonnie (who moves to the [[District Attorney of Philadelphia|DA's office]] as an [[assistant district attorney]] reporting to DA Todd Denver) and the interns, gets a woman with a long rap sheet freed from jail, and then commits to a major [[class action]] against the state for [[miscarriage of justice|miscarriages of justice]] caused by an underfunded [[public defender]]'s office. Laurel deduces that her father, Jorge Castillo, is responsible for Wes's murder and hatches a scheme to steal incriminating evidence from his law firm with the help of Michaela, Oliver, Frank, and Asher. During the data heist, their classmate Simon (Behzad Dabu) accidentally shoots himself with Laurel's gun, leading to Asher's arrest, and Laurel goes into premature labor after being accidentally struck by Frank. Annalise successfully saves the baby. However, Jorge claims custody of his grandchild by submitting evidence of Laurel's past addictions and history of mental illness to a judge. Laurel's mother arrives unexpectedly to "help" Laurel fight against her father, and Frank and Bonnie uncover a mysterious link between Laurel's mother and both Wes and his killer, Dominic. Meanwhile, Annalise searches for alternative ways to win her class action lawsuit. On January 3, 2018, a crossover with ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was announced which aired on March 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/ |title='Scandal'/'How To Get Away With Murder' Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From 'HTGAWM' Creator – Q&A |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 3, 2018 |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=January 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103215340/http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/ |archive-date=January 3, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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===Season 5 (2018-19)===<br />
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On May 11, 2018, ABC renewed the series for a fifth season, which premiered on September 27, 2018.<ref name="season5renewal"/><br />
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After Annalise Keating's class-action victory in the Supreme Court, she and her associates seek to start a new chapter in their lives. Annalise starts working at Caplan & Gold so she can use their resources for her class-action cases, while also working back at Middleton. Michaela Pratt, Connor Walsh, Asher Millstone and Laurel Castillo start their third year at law school, and a new student, Gabriel Maddox joins the group on Annalise's class. Meanwhile, Frank tries to find out the real reason Maddox came to Middleton in the first place, and Asher joins Bonnie at the DA's office as he gets an internship there. At the same time, Connor and Oliver Hampton also start planning their wedding, which is seen through new flashforwards that reveal a new murder committed.<br />
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===Season 6 (2019-20)===<br />
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The sixth and final season of the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] American [[television drama]] series ''How to Get Away with Murder'' was ordered in May 2019 by ABC.<ref name="Season 6 renewal">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-6-abc-1202607397/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' Renewed For Season 6 By ABC|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=May 10, 2019|work=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510165732/https://deadline.com/2019/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-6-abc-1202607397/|archive-date=May 10, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, in July, it was announced the sixth season would be the last.<ref name="S6FinalSeason">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/how-to-get-away-with-murder-end-season-6-abc/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' To End With Season 6 On ABC|website=Deadline Hollywood|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|date=July 11, 2019|accessdate=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711152428/https://deadline.com/video/how-to-get-away-with-murder-end-season-6-abc/|archive-date=July 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Season 6 premiered on September 26, 2019.<br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
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* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]], a high-profile criminal defense attorney and law professor at Middleton University, whose life has been filled with trauma.<br />
* [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]] as Nate Lahey, a Philadelphia police detective who at the start of the series is having an affair with Annalise.<br />
* [[Alfred Enoch]] as Wes Gibbins (main seasons 1–3; guest seasons 4 and 6), a law student and a member of Annalise's group of favored students{{Snd}}the so-called Keating 5{{Snd}}and about whom she feels especially protective.<br />
* [[Jack Falahee]] as [[Connor Walsh (character)|Connor Walsh]], a cunning and hard-working member of the Keating 5 whose confident and seductive "alpha gay" exterior obscures his insecurities.<br />
* [[Katie Findlay]] as Rebecca Sutter (main season 1; guest season 2), Wes' neighbor.<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as Michaela Pratt, a high-flying overachiever and a member of the Keating 5 who is determined to make a success of her life.<br />
* [[Matt McGorry]] as Asher Millstone, a member of the Keating 5 from a privileged [[White Anglo Saxon Protestant|WASP]] background who feels left out of the group.<br />
* [[Karla Souza]] as Laurel Castillo (main seasons 1–5; recurring season 6), a resourceful Keating 5 member whose distant, wealthy father is the kingpin of an [[organized crime]] empire.<br />
* [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] as Frank Delfino, Annalise's fixer and private detective.<br />
* [[Liza Weil]] as [[Bonnie Winterbottom]], Annalise's associate and right-hand woman, whose childhood and early adulthood were filled with horrifying events.<br />
* [[Conrad Ricamora]] as Oliver Hampton (main seasons 3–6; recurring seasons 1–2), a talented computer hacker who Connor seduces and later married.<br />
* [[Rome Flynn]] as Gabriel Maddox (main season 5–6; guest season 4), a mysterious young man and aspiring civil rights lawyer who arrives at Middleton University eager to investigate Annalise and the Keating 5.<br />
* [[Amirah Vann]] as Tegan Price (main seasons 5–6; recurring season 4), a powerful attorney at Caplan & Gold, the firm representing Laurel's father.<br />
* [[Timothy Hutton]] as Emmett Crawford (main season 5), a managing partner at Caplan & Gold who develops an attraction towards Annalise.<br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
[[File:Shonda Rhimes 2008 cropped and retouched.jpg|thumb|left|165px|[[Shonda Rhimes]], co-executive producer of ''How to Get Away with Murder'']]<br />
On August 19, 2013, ABC bought from Shondaland Productions the original concept, produced by [[Shonda Rhimes]] and [[Betsy Beers]]. The script for the pilot episode was written by ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' supervising producer [[Peter Nowalk]].<ref name="Writer">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/08/abc-buys-legal-thriller-from-shondaland-greys-anatomy-writer/ |title=ABC Buys Legal Thriller From Shondaland & 'Grey's Anatomy' Writer |website=Deadline Hollywood |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=August 19, 2013 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520160639/http://www.deadline.com/2013/08/abc-buys-legal-thriller-from-shondaland-greys-anatomy-writer/ |archive-date=May 20, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> ABC ordered the pilot on December 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/12/sea-of-fire-shondalands-how-to-get-away-with-murder-get-abc-pilot-orders/ |title='Sea Of Fire' & Shondaland's 'How To Get Away With Murder' Get ABC Pilot Orders |work=Deadline Hollywood |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=December 19, 2013 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423072715/http://www.deadline.com/2013/12/sea-of-fire-shondalands-how-to-get-away-with-murder-get-abc-pilot-orders/ |archive-date=April 23, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 8, 2014, ABC picked up the pilot to series<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/05/abc-picks-up-shonda-rhimes-how-to-get-away-with-murder-anthony-anderson-american-crime/ |title=ABC New Series Pickups: 'Selfie', 'Forever', Galavant', 'Whispers', 'How To Get Away With Murder', 'American Crime', 'Black-ish', Jeff Lowell Comedy |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 8, 2014 |accessdate=May 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713050410/http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/abc-picks-up-shonda-rhimes-how-to-get-away-with-murder-anthony-anderson-american-crime/ |archive-date=July 13, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> for the 2014–15 television season.<ref>{{cite web |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/abc-orders-viola-davis-drama-how-to-get-away-with-murder-1201176035/ |title=ABC Orders 'Marvel's Agent Carter,' 4 Other Dramas and 4 Comedies |website=Variety |date=May 8, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140509175531/http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/abc-orders-viola-davis-drama-how-to-get-away-with-murder-1201176035/ |archive-date=May 9, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> At the [[Television Critics Association]] Press Tour in July 2014, it was announced that ''How to Get Away with Murder'' would be a limited series with only 15 or 16 episodes per season.<ref>{{cite web |website=[[TV Guide]] |date=July 15, 2014 |url=https://twitter.com/TVGuide/status/489095092636876801 |title=#Scandal will do a full 22-episode season, while #HowToGetAwayWithMurder will only do 15 or 16 episodes #TCA14 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817063831/https://twitter.com/TVGuide/status/489095092636876801 |archive-date=August 17, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> The smaller size of episode count stems from the deal for the series star Viola Davis.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2014/10/how-to-get-away-with-murder-blackish-full-season-1-orders-abc-848758/ |title='How To Get Away With Murder' & 'Black-Ish': Full-Season Orders At ABC |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=October 9, 2014 |accessdate=November 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024064124/http://deadline.com/2014/10/how-to-get-away-with-murder-blackish-full-season-1-orders-abc-848758/ |archive-date=October 24, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> On October 9, 2014, ABC picked up the series for a full season of 15 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder' and 'black-sh'Get Full Season Orders at ABC |website=TV by the Numbers |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=October 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 24, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024083749/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |archivedate=October 24, 2014}}</ref><br />
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The series was renewed for a second season on May 7, 2015, by ABC.<ref name="renewal">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/abc-forever-cristela-resurrection-cancelled-1201490485/ |title=ABC Cancels 'Forever,' 'Cristela,' 'Resurrection' & 'The Taste' |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 7, 2015 |accessdate=May 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509023328/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/abc-forever-cristela-resurrection-cancelled-1201490485/ |archive-date=May 9, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> The series was effectively confirmed as earning a second-season renewal for the 2015–16 season via a promo succeeding the first-season finale and an earlier statement by Viola Davis also confirming the renewal at the close of shooting for the first season.<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-renewed-778216 |title=How to Get Away With Murder' Promo Plugs Season 2 Renewal |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=February 26, 2015 |accessdate=July 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704235622/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-renewed-778216 |archive-date=July 4, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="auto1">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-2-renewal-viola-davis-tweet-htgawm-1201419385/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder': Viola Davis Says Season 2 Is a Go |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=January 30, 2015 |accessdate=July 14, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703090626/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-2-renewal-viola-davis-tweet-htgawm-1201419385/ |archive-date=July 3, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> It would contain 15 episodes, like the previous season.<ref name="episode count">{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-renewals-cancellations-fall-2015/ |title=ABC Renews Once, Castle and More; Cancels Forever, Cristela |website=[[TVGuide]] |last=Ngyuen |first=Hanh |date=May 7, 2015 |accessdate=May 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150510164337/http://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-renewals-cancellations-fall-2015/ |archive-date=May 10, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> Production began on May 21, 2015, with [[Shonda Rhimes]] announcing on [[Twitter]] that [[Peter Nowalk]] and his writers were in full swing mapping the second season.<ref name="Rhimes">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904 |title=Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!! |website=Twitter |last=Rhimes |first=Shonda |date=May 21, 2015 |accessdate=July 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172048/https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904 |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The table read for the premiere occurred on July 14, 2015,<ref name="Davis">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/621077025109839872/photo/1 |title=Season 2 read thru BABY!!! #HTGAWM |website=Twitter |last=Davis |first=Viola |date=July 14, 2015 |accessdate=July 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306004537/https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/621077025109839872/photo/1 |archive-date=March 6, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> with the title of the episode being revealed at the same time.<ref name="premiere title">{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/HowToGetAwayWithMurder/photos/a.658480037557397.1073741829.611490952256306/885208034884595/?type=1&theater |title=It's all happening!!! #HTGAWM Season 2 Episode 1 Table Read!!! |website=[[Facebook]] |date=July 14, 2015 |accessdate=July 15, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172048/https://www.facebook.com/HowToGetAwayWithMurder/photos/a.658480037557397.1073741829.611490952256306/885208034884595/?type=1&theater |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reported on July 23, 2015, that the identity of Rebecca's killer would be revealed in the season premiere.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/23/how-get-away-murder-rebecca-killer-season-2-premiere |title=How to Get Away with Murder to reveal Rebecca's killer sooner than expected |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=July 23, 2015 |accessdate=August 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150803053336/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/23/how-get-away-murder-rebecca-killer-season-2-premiere |archive-date=August 3, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional poster was released over a month before the season premiere, on August 17, 2015.<br />
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The series was renewed for a third season on March 3, 2016, along with several other series by ABC.<ref name="renewed">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/ |title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, S.H.I.E.L.D. and 8 Other Shows Renewed at ABC |website=TVLine |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=March 3, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612061115/http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/ |archive-date=June 12, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was announced that the third season would premiere on September 22, 2016.<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/06/28/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2016-greys-anatomy-once-upon-a-time/ |title=ABC Sets Fall Premiere Dates for Grey's, Once, Kiefer's POTUS Drama and More |website=[[TVLine]] |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=June 28, 2016 |accessdate=June 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629044225/http://tvline.com/2016/06/28/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2016-greys-anatomy-once-upon-a-time/ |archive-date=June 29, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Production began on May 27, 2016, when showrunner [[Peter Nowalk]] announced on Twitter that the writer staff were in full swing mapping and writing the third season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/petenowalk/status/736307875643981825 |title=Writing the Season 3 premiere outline. How the f did we get so far? Thank you my little murderers #HTGAWM |website=Twitter |last=Nowalk |first=Peter |date=May 27, 2016 |accessdate=July 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172617/https://twitter.com/petenowalk/status/736307875643981825 |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> The table read for the premiere happened on July 6, 2016,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHf4Se9gGSB/ |title=First read through of season 3 #htgawm #gagging |website=[[Instagram]] |last=Nowalk |first=Peter |date=July 6, 2016 |accessdate=July 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172617/https://www.instagram.com/p/BHf4Se9gGSB/ |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> with filming starting a week later.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BHvZmt3Aygk/ |title=First shoot day of Season 3️⃣ #HTGAWM |website=Instagram |last=Nowalk |first=Peter |date=July 12, 2016 |accessdate=July 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172617/https://www.instagram.com/p/BHvZmt3Aygk/ |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> A promotional poster showcasing Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, was released on August 9, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zap2it.com/2016/08/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-poster-annalise-smiles/ |title='HTGAWM' exclusive: What put that Mona Lisa smile on Annalise's face? |website=Zap2It |last=Macdonald |first=Lindsay |date=August 9, 2016 |accessdate=August 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810164813/http://zap2it.com/2016/08/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-poster-annalise-smiles/ |archive-date=August 10, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> ABC released a promo for the third season on August 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/29/how-get-away-murder-season-3-promo |title=How to Get Away with Murder: Exclusive promo unveils killer new season 3 mystery |website=Entertainment Weekly |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=August 29, 2016 |accessdate=August 29, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160830173601/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/29/how-get-away-murder-season-3-promo |archive-date=August 30, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The series was renewed for a fourth season on February 10, 2017, by ABC.<ref name="season4renewal">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/ |title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and HTGAWM Renewed for 2017-18 Season |last=Swift |first=Andy |work=[[TVLine]] |date=February 10, 2017 |accessdate=February 11, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211000238/http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/ |archive-date=February 11, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The series was renewed for a fifth season on May 11, 2018, by ABC,<ref name="season5renewal">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2018/05/11/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-5-abc/ |title=How to Get Away With Murder Renewed for Season 5 at ABC |last=Iannucci |first=Rebecca |work=[[TVLine]] |date=May 11, 2018 |accessdate=May 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512044143/http://tvline.com/2018/05/11/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-5-abc/ |archive-date=May 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> which premiered on September 27, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2018/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2018-greys-anatomy-the-conners/ |title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's, Nathan Fillion's Rookie, The Conners (Minus Roseanne) and More |last=Swift |first=Andy |work=[[TVLine]] |date=July 24, 2018 |accessdate=July 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724212649/https://tvline.com/2018/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2018-greys-anatomy-the-conners/ |archive-date=July 24, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a sixth season which premiered on September 26, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-6-abc-1202607397/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' Renewed For Season 6 By ABC|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=May 10, 2019|work=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=May 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510165732/https://deadline.com/2019/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-6-abc-1202607397/|archive-date=May 10, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/abc-fall-premiere-dates-2019-1202641119/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: 'The Conners', 'Black-ish' & Spinoff, Cobie Smulders' 'Stumptown', Final 'Modern Family' Season & More|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|date=July 2, 2019|work=Deadline Hollywood|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702185325/https://deadline.com/2019/07/abc-fall-premiere-dates-2019-1202641119/|archive-date=July 2, 2019|accessdate=July 2, 2019}}</ref> On July 11, 2019, it was reported that the sixth season will be the final season.<ref name="S6FinalSeason">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/how-to-get-away-with-murder-end-season-6-abc/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' To End With Season 6 On ABC|website=Deadline Hollywood|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|date=July 11, 2019|accessdate=July 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711152428/https://deadline.com/video/how-to-get-away-with-murder-end-season-6-abc/|archive-date=July 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
In an interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', showrunner [[Peter Nowalk]] talked about what would happen in the third season regarding Frank's disappearance; he commented: "Yes, I can see the three-piece suits and the hair product all falling apart. It's more what Frank feels about himself". When talking about the trust between Annalise and Frank, Nowalk said: "...Frank has two choices: To run away and hope she never catches him, just to cut bait; or he can try to win his way back. That's a long road".<ref name="EW recap" /> [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] commented on Frank's whereabouts as he said to ''Entertainment Weekly'' "I think he's hiding, and I think he's alone. If he does have a lifeline, I don't think it's Laurel".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/17/how-get-away-murder-charlie-weber-frank-spoilers |title=How to Get Away with Murder star Charlie Weber on heartbreaking Frank twist |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=March 17, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319044952/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/17/how-get-away-murder-charlie-weber-frank-spoilers |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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Regarding Laurel, Nowalk said that Laurel's backstory with her family would be explored in the upcoming season, "I feel like it's very present. The promise of our show is that we won't dangle things out too long. The likelihood is yes. We've raised that question too many times not to answer it sooner than later". Michaela's backstory would also be explored as Nowalk said "We have so much to explore with her. Aja is so talented. I'm just excited to really delve into her personal life next year".<ref name="EW recap">{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/17/how-get-away-murder-finale-death-season-3-spoilers |title=How to Get Away with Murder postmortem: Who killed the latest victim? |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |last=Abrams |first=Natalie |date=March 17, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319044808/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/17/how-get-away-murder-finale-death-season-3-spoilers |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Talking to ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Nowalk stated that the series would explore both [[Annalise Keating|Annalise]] and Nate's relationship and both their families.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-creator-876452 |title='How to Get Away With Murder' Creator Explains Killer Finale Twists |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Dowling |first=Amber |date=March 17, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320224939/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-creator-876452 |archive-date=March 20, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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[[File:HTGAWMCastS4.png|right|thumb|320px|Cast members of season 4, from left to right: [[Matt McGorry]], [[Aja Naomi King]], [[Karla Souza]], [[Conrad Ricamora]], [[Jack Falahee]], [[Viola Davis]], [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]], [[Liza Weil]], and [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]]]]<br />
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===Casting===<br />
On January 21, 2014, [[Matt McGorry]] was the first to be announced as a regular cast member, playing a law student.<ref name="Matt McGorry">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/01/matt-mcgorry-cast-in-abc-murder-pilot-mike-colter-in-tnts-agent-x/ |title=Matt McGorry Cast In ABC 'Murder' Pilot, Mike Colter In TNT's 'Agent X' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=January 31, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514195455/http://www.deadline.com/2014/01/matt-mcgorry-cast-in-abc-murder-pilot-mike-colter-in-tnts-agent-x/ |archive-date=May 14, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Throughout February and March 2014, other roles were announced as cast: [[Aja Naomi King]],<ref name="Aja Naomi King">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/02/aja-naomi-king-cast-in-abc-pilot-murder-arden-myrin-in-nbcs-bad-judge/ |title=Aja Naomi King Cast In ABC Pilot 'Murder'; Arden Myrin in NBC's 'Bad Judge' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=February 6, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307063959/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/aja-naomi-king-cast-in-abc-pilot-murder-arden-myrin-in-nbcs-bad-judge/ |archive-date=March 7, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Jack Falahee]],<ref name="Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Karla Souza">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/02/christina-chang-joins-abc-pilot-sea-of-fire-alfred-enoch-karla-kouza-in-murder/ |title=UPDATE: Jeffrey Nordling & Christina Chang In ABC's 'Sea Of Fire', Trio Cast In 'Murder' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=February 12, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140505234002/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/christina-chang-joins-abc-pilot-sea-of-fire-alfred-enoch-karla-kouza-in-murder/ |archive-date=May 5, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Alfred Enoch, Karla Souza">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/11/17/alfred-enoch-leaving-how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-wes-dead/ |title=How to Get Away With Murder Victim Dishes Character's 'Bleak' Ending, Autopsy Makeup, Bond With Annalise |last=Slezak |first=Michael |work=TVLine |date=November 17, 2016 |accessdate=November 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118164440/http://tvline.com/2016/11/17/alfred-enoch-leaving-how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-wes-dead/ |archive-date=November 18, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Alfred Enoch]]<ref name="Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Karla Souza"/> and [[Karla Souza]]<ref name="Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Karla Souza"/> as law students; [[Katie Findlay]] as a drug-dealing student;<ref name="Katie Findlay">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/03/katie-findlay-joins-how-to-get-away-utkarsh-ambudkar-in-love-is-relative/ |title=Katie Findlay Joins 'How To Get Away', Utkarsh Ambudkar In 'Love Is Relative' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 1, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520160721/http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/katie-findlay-joins-how-to-get-away-utkarsh-ambudkar-in-love-is-relative/ |archive-date=May 20, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] as a law associate to Professor Keating;<ref name="Charlie Weber">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/02/charlie-weber-cast-in-how-to-get-away-the-flash-gets-mother/ |title=Charlie Weber Cast In 'How To Get Away'; 'The Flash' Gets Mother |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=February 24, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429034659/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/charlie-weber-cast-in-how-to-get-away-the-flash-gets-mother/ |archive-date=April 29, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]] as Professor Keating's extra-marital love interest;<ref name="Billy Brown">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/03/aimee-garcia-cbs-pilot-red-zone-billy-brown-abc-how-to-get-away/ |title=Aimee Garcia Cast In CBS Pilot 'Red Zone'; Billy Brown In ABC's 'How To Get Away' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 2, 2014 |accessdate=May 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520160511/http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/aimee-garcia-cbs-pilot-red-zone-billy-brown-abc-how-to-get-away/ |archive-date=May 20, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> veteran actor and producer [[Tom Verica]] as Professor Keating's husband;<ref name="Tom Verica">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/03/tom-verica-cast-in-abc-pilot-how-to-get-away-morgan-spector-in-nbcs-coercion/ |title=Tom Verica Cast In ABC Pilot 'How To Get Away'; Morgan Spector In NBC's 'Coercion' |last=The Deadline Team |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 10, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420064707/http://www.deadline.com/2014/03/tom-verica-cast-in-abc-pilot-how-to-get-away-morgan-spector-in-nbcs-coercion/ |archive-date=April 20, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[Liza Weil]] as one of the professor's two associates.<ref name= "Liza Weil">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/02/liza-weil-cast-in-abc-pilot-how-to-get-away-stephen-hagan-in-cws-identity/ |title=Liza Weil Cast In ABC Pilot 'How To Get Away', Stephen Hagan In CW's 'Identity' |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=Deadline Hollywood |date=February 27, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504055704/http://www.deadline.com/2014/02/liza-weil-cast-in-abc-pilot-how-to-get-away-stephen-hagan-in-cws-identity/ |archive-date=May 4, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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On February 25, 2014, it was announced that Shonda Rhimes had cast [[Viola Davis]] in the series' leading role of Professor Annalise Keating.<ref>{{cite web |first=Natalie |last=Abrams |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-viola-davis-how-get-murder-pilot-1078211.aspx |title=Viola Davis Lands Lead in ABC Pilot How to Get Away With Murder |work=TV Guide |date=February 25, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140410232943/http://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Viola-Davis-How-Get-Murder-Pilot-1078211.aspx |archive-date=April 10, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 11, 2014, it was announced that ''[[Orange is the New Black]]'' alum [[Alysia Reiner]] had joined the cast as a prosecutor who would be going up against Annalise.<ref name="Vick">{{cite web |url=http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/how_to_get_away_with_murder_casts_orange_is_the_new_black_alysia_reiner-2014-08 |title='How to Get Away with Murder' casts 'Orange is the New Black' alum Alysia Reiner |work=Zap2It |last=Vick |first=Megan |date=August 11, 2014 |accessdate=November 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128074750/http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/how_to_get_away_with_murder_casts_orange_is_the_new_black_alysia_reiner-2014-08 |archive-date=November 28, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 4, 2014, it was announced that Oscar winner [[Marcia Gay Harden]] had joined the cast in the second half of the first season for a recurring role.<ref name="Marcia Gay Harden">{{cite web |last1=Friedlander |first1=Whitney |title=Marcia Gay Harden Joins 'How to Get Away with Murder' |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/marcia-gay-harden-how-to-get-away-with-murder-1201347849/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |publisher=[[Penske Business Media]] |date=November 4, 2014 |accessdate=November 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141107154030/http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/marcia-gay-harden-how-to-get-away-with-murder-1201347849/ |archive-date=November 7, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 15, 2014, it was announced that Oscar nominee and Emmy winner [[Cicely Tyson]] would appear in an episode in the second half of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-enlists-757903 |title='How to Get Away With Murder' Enlists Cicely Tyson |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |accessdate=December 15, 2014 |date=December 15, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206051827/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-enlists-757903 |archive-date=February 6, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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[[File:Famke Janssen by Gage Skidmore (2) (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|150px|In 2015, [[Famke Janssen]] joined the cast as Defense Attorney Eve Rothlo.]]<br />
It was announced on July 14, 2015, that the second season would introduce several new characters, including a family consisting of Caleb, Catherine and Helena Hapstall.<ref name="hapstall">{{cite web |url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/675753/spoiler-chat-scoop-on-vampire-diaries-walking-dead-empire-arrow-and-more |title=Spoiler Chat: Scoop on Vampire Diaries, Walking Dead, Empire, Arrow and More! |work=[[E! Online]] |last=Dos Santos |first=Kristin |date=July 14, 2015 |accessdate=July 16, 2015}}</ref> [[Katie Findlay]] would return to play the character Rebecca Sutter, who was killed in the first-season finale.<ref name="findlay">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/katedangerfield/status/623318048812892161 |title=I work with the nicest people on the planet. @HowToGetAwayABC |work=Twitter |last=Findlay |first=Katie |date=July 20, 2015 |accessdate=August 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312172048/https://twitter.com/katedangerfield/status/623318048812892161 |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 22, 2015, it was announced that Kendrick Sampson, known from ''[[The Vampire Diaries (TV series)|The Vampire Diaries]]'' would join the cast in the second season and be introduced in the season premiere.<ref name="Sampson">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/07/kendrick-sampson-cast-how-to-get-away-with-murder-viola-davis-abc-1201483183/ |title=Kendrick Sampson Joins 'How To Get Away With Murder' |work=Deadline Hollywood |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=July 22, 2015 |accessdate=August 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801050150/https://deadline.com/2015/07/kendrick-sampson-cast-how-to-get-away-with-murder-viola-davis-abc-1201483183/ |archive-date=August 1, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 31, 2015, it was announced that [[Famke Janssen]] had joined the cast as a brilliant, revered defense attorney for a multi-episode arc and would first appear in the season premiere.<ref name="Janssen">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/07/31/famke-janssen-htgawm-season-2-how-to-get-away-with-murder/ |title=How to Get Away With Murder Season 2: X-Men's Famke Janssen Lands Arc |work=TVLine |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=July 31, 2015 |accessdate=August 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801152147/http://tvline.com/2015/07/31/famke-janssen-htgawm-season-2-how-to-get-away-with-murder/ |archive-date=August 1, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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[[Matt Cohen (actor)|Matt Cohen]] was announced on August 11, 2015, to recur in the second season as Levi Wescott, who is described as a sexy, edgy working class guy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/matt-cohen-cast-how-to-get-away-with-murder-abc-shonda-rhimes-1201497079/ |title=Matt Cohen Joins 'How To Get Away With Murder |work=Deadline Hollywood |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=August 11, 2015 |accessdate=August 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811232807/http://deadline.com/2015/08/matt-cohen-cast-how-to-get-away-with-murder-abc-shonda-rhimes-1201497079/ |archive-date=August 11, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 31, 2015, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' reported that [[Amy Okuda]] would play a recurring role, but details on Okuda's part were being kept under wraps.<ref name="okuda">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-adds-new-character-for-season-2-exclusive-1201582076/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder' Adds New Character for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Wagmeister |first=Elizabeth |date=August 31, 2015 |accessdate=September 1, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831230403/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-adds-new-character-for-season-2-exclusive-1201582076/ |archive-date=August 31, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sherri Saum]] was announced to have been cast as a guest star on September 30, 2015.<ref name="saum">{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/how-to-get-away-with-murder-casts-the-fosters-star-sherri-saum-in-guest-role/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder' Casts 'The Fosters' Star Sherri Saum in Guest Role |work=[[TheWrap]] |date=September 30, 2015 |accessdate=October 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003232532/http://www.thewrap.com/how-to-get-away-with-murder-casts-the-fosters-star-sherri-saum-in-guest-role/ |archive-date=October 3, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> On January 14, 2016, it was announced that [[Wilson Bethel]], [[Adam Arkin]], and [[Roxanne Hart]] would be joining the series to play the Mahoney family. Bethel would play Charles Mahoney, the Ivy League-educated son, with Arkin playing his father Wallace and Hart playing his mother Sylvia.<ref name="mahoney">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/01/14/how-to-get-away-with-murder-wilson-bethel-adam-arkin-cast/ |title=How to Get Away With Murder Casts Wilson Bethel, Adam Arkin for 'Big' Arc |work=TVLine |last=Slezak |first=Michael |date=January 14, 2016 |accessdate=January 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115094950/http://tvline.com/2016/01/14/how-to-get-away-with-murder-wilson-bethel-adam-arkin-cast/ |archive-date=January 15, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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After the second-season finale, it was announced that ''[[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]]'' alum [[Lauren Vélez]] had joined the cast in a recurring role as the President of Middleton University. The role was described as "self-assured, friendly, warm and diplomatic".<ref name="principal">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/07/20/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-cast-lauren-velez-htgawm/ |title=HTGAWM Taps Dexter Alum To Recur as 'President' in Season 3 |work=TVLine |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=July 20, 2016 |accessdate=July 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721112347/http://tvline.com/2016/07/20/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-cast-lauren-velez-htgawm/ |archive-date=July 21, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> On August 6, 2016, it was announced that [[Esai Morales]] and [[Amy Madigan]] had joined the cast as guest stars for the third season.<ref name="esai">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/08/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-esai-morales-cast/ |title=HTGAWM Books NYPD Blue, Grey's Alums for Season 3 Guest Stints |work=[[TVLine]] |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |date=August 5, 2016 |accessdate=August 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806152707/http://tvline.com/2016/08/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-3-esai-morales-cast/ |archive-date=August 6, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]]'' announced on August 31, 2016, that [[Mary J. Blige]] had landed a guest role in the third season.<ref name="blige">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2016/08/mary-j-blige-guest-star-how-to-get-away-with-murder-viola-davis-shondaland-abc-1201810862/ |title=Mary J. Blige To Guest Star In 'How To Get Away With Murder' |work=Deadline Hollywood |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=August 31, 2016 |accessdate=August 31, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901101755/http://deadline.com/2016/08/mary-j-blige-guest-star-how-to-get-away-with-murder-viola-davis-shondaland-abc-1201810862/ |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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On June 7, 2018, it was announced that [[Rome Flynn]], who made a cameo appearance as Gabriel Maddox at the end of the fourth-season finale, was promoted to regular status for the upcoming fifth season.<ref name="Flynn">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/how-to-get-away-with-murder-rome-flynn-upped-series-regular-season-5-abc-drama-gabriel-maddox-1202405972/ |title='How To Get Away With Murder': Rome Flynn Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=June 7, 2018 |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=June 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180608034711/https://deadline.com/2018/06/how-to-get-away-with-murder-rome-flynn-upped-series-regular-season-5-abc-drama-gabriel-maddox-1202405972/ |archive-date=June 8, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 18, it was reported that [[Amirah Vann]], who recurred as Tegan Price during the fourth season, would also join the regular cast for the fifth season.<ref name="Vann">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/how-to-get-away-with-murder-amirah-vann-promoted-series-regular-season-5-1202428331/ |title='How To Get Away With Murder': Amirah Vann Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=July 18, 2018 |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=July 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180718192338/https://deadline.com/2018/07/how-to-get-away-with-murder-amirah-vann-promoted-series-regular-season-5-1202428331/ |archive-date=July 18, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 30, 2018, it was announced that [[Timothy Hutton]] had joined the main cast for the fifth season.<ref name="Hutton">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/how-to-get-away-with-murder-timothy-hutton-series-regular-season-5-1202435327/ |title='How To Get Away With Murder': Timothy Hutton Joins As Series Regular In Season 5 |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=July 30, 2018 |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=July 30, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730205734/https://deadline.com/2018/07/how-to-get-away-with-murder-timothy-hutton-series-regular-season-5-1202435327/ |archive-date=July 30, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
The pilot episode was filmed in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], at the [[University of Southern California]]; in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]; in [[Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania]], at [[Bryn Mawr College]]; and in [[Collegeville, Pennsylvania]], at [[Ursinus College]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.ursinus.edu/2014/headlines/abc-films-new-pilot-on-ursinus-campus/ |title=ABC Films New Pilot on Ursinus Campus |work=Ursinus College |date=March 14, 2014 |accessdate=March 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322214050/http://news.ursinus.edu/2014/headlines/abc-films-new-pilot-on-ursinus-campus/ |archive-date=March 22, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was directed by [[Michael Offer]].<ref name="Director">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2014/01/abc-drama-pilots-warriors-how-to-get-away-with-murder-find-directors/ |title=ABC Drama Pilots 'Warriors' & 'How To Get Away With Murder' Find Directors |work=Deadline Hollywood |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |date=January 31, 2014 |accessdate=May 5, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504214347/http://www.deadline.com/2014/01/abc-drama-pilots-warriors-how-to-get-away-with-murder-find-directors/ |archive-date=May 4, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> Production began on May 21, 2015, with [[Shonda Rhimes]] announcing on [[Twitter]] that [[Peter Nowalk]] and his writers were in full swing mapping the second season.<ref name="Rhimes"/> The table read for the premiere occurred on July 14, 2015,<ref name="Davis"/> with the title of the episode being revealed at the same time.<ref name="premiere title"/><br />
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==Reception==<br />
===Critical response===<br />
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| rotten_tomatoes1 = 85% (56 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s01|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season 1 (2014–2015)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023200111/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s01/ |archive-date=October 23, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| metacritic1 = 68 (30 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/season-1 |title=How to Get Away with Murder – Season 1 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927063322/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder |archive-date=September 27, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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| rotten_tomatoes2 = 93% (87 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s02|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season 2 (2015–2016)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830163646/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s02/ |archive-date=August 30, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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| rotten_tomatoes3 = 90% (30 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s03|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season 3 (2016–2017)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304114721/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s03/ |archive-date=March 4, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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| rotten_tomatoes4 = 100% (8 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s04|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season 4 (2017–2018)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127193131/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s04/ |archive-date=November 27, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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| rotten_tomatoes5 = 83% (6 reviews)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s05|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season 5 (2018–2019)|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102005417/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s05 |archive-date=November 2, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The first season of ''How to Get Away with Murder'' received positive reviews, with most praising Viola Davis' performance. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], it has an approval rating of 85% based on 56 reviews, with an average rating of 7.11/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "''How to Get Away with Murder'' isn't conceptually original, but it delivers thrills with melodramatic twists and a captivating lead".<ref name="S1RT">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s01/ |title=How to Get Away With Murder : Season 1 |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=September 1, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023200111/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder/s01/ |archive-date=October 23, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Metacritic]] gave the first season a score of 68 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="S1MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder |title=How to Get Away With Murder : Season 1 |work=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=October 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927063322/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/how-to-get-away-with-murder |archive-date=September 27, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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Mary McNamara from ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote about Viola Davis' performance: "...all eyes are on Davis, Tony winner and Oscar nominee. Magnetic and intimidating, Davis creates an implacable surface beneath which shimmers all manner of fleet and startled emotions. Desire and fear, certainty, self-doubt and resolve are conjured in an instant with the angle of a glance, the lowering of an eyelid and then released as if they were never there".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-how-to-get-away-with-murder-review-20140925-column.html |title='How to Get Away With Murder' keeps spotlight on Viola Davis |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171214025435/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-how-to-get-away-with-murder-review-20140925-column.html |archive-date=December 14, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]''{{'}}s Melissa Maerz described Davis' performance as "powerfully layered".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2014/10/15/how-get-away-murder |title=How to Get Away With Murder |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219202422/http://www.ew.com/article/2014/10/15/how-get-away-murder |archive-date=December 19, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> David Hinckle, from ''[[New York Daily News]]'', said that the series does not serve up enough fun unlike Rhimes' other series, ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/murder-tv-review-article-1.1951180 |title=How to Get Away With Murder |work=[[New York Daily News]] |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305202616/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/murder-tv-review-article-1.1951180 |archive-date=March 5, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> Frazier Moore, ''Associated Press'', wrote that the series "promises to be twisty, wicked, dark and fun. And it stars Viola Davis, who brings life to a character of endless calculations and mystery".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/tv/article1308483.html |title=These 10 new fall TV shows are worthy of a first-night look |publisher=[[Associated Press]] |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180305142710/http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/tv/article1308483.html |archive-date=March 5, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The second season also received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 93% based on 87 reviews, with an average rating of 8.19/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Developing a stronger narrative this season, ''How to Get Away with Murder'' throws more improbable shocks and higher stakes into the mix, adding preposterous fuel to an addictive fire".<ref name="S2RT">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s02/ |title=How to Get Away with Murder : Season 2 |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=April 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170830163646/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s02/ |archive-date=August 30, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> Lesley Brock, ''Paste Magazine'', praised the second season writing: "I would not put it past ''How to Get Away with Murder'', which has turned all other ABC show plot lines upside down on their heads and shown that nothing is impossible, to throw incest into an already haphazard mix". Brock gave the season a score of 9 out of 10.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/10/how-to-get-away-with-murder-review-its-called-the.html |title=How to Get Away with Murder Review: "It's Called the Octopus" |work=Paste Magazine |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130165729/https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/10/how-to-get-away-with-murder-review-its-called-the.html |archive-date=November 30, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kyle Anderson, ''[[Entertainment weekly]]'', wrote that with Davis at the front the series can get away with anything.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/24/how-get-away-murder-season-2-premiere-ew-review |title=How to Get Away With Murder season 2 premiere: EW review |work=[[Entertainment weekly]] |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171203075814/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/24/how-get-away-murder-season-2-premiere-ew-review/ |archive-date=December 3, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The third season, once again, also received positive reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 90% based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 7.52/10. The site's critical consensus reads: "Tense and taught, ''How to Get Away with Murder'' continues to step-up its game."<ref name="S3RT">{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s03/ |title=How to Get Away with Murder : Season 3 |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=April 16, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304114721/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s03/ |archive-date=March 4, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
====Critics' top ten lists====<br />
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! style="width:14em; background:#C4C3D0; text-align:left"| 2014<ref>{{cite web |title=Best of 2014: Television Critic Top Ten Lists |work=Metacritic |url=https://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-critics-pick-10-best-tv-shows-of-2014 |date=December 9, 2014 |access-date=December 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106015332/http://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-critics-pick-10-best-tv-shows-of-2014 |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;1 ''[[People Magazine]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[Us Weekly]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;10 ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ]]''<br />
* &nbsp;– ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''<br />
* &nbsp;– ''[[American Film Institute]]''<br />
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! style="width:14em; background:#C4C3D0; text-align:left"| 2015<ref>{{cite web |title=Best of 2015: Television Critic Top Ten Lists |work=Metacritic |url=https://www.metacritic.com/feature/critics-pick-the-top-10-best-tv-shows-of-2015 |date=December 8, 2015 |access-date=December 16, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160706184930/http://www.metacritic.com/feature/critics-pick-the-top-10-best-tv-shows-of-2015 |archive-date=July 6, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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* No.&nbsp;10 ''[[TV Line]]''<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
{{See also|List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes#Ratings}}<br />
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The series pilot on September 25 set a record for DVR playback viewers with 6 million, surpassing the January 27, 2014, record of 5.6 million set by the pilot of ''[[The Blacklist (TV series)|The Blacklist]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/ratings/abcs-how-to-get-away-with-murder-premiere-sets-DVR-playback-record-1201317320/ |title=ABC's 'How to Get Away With Murder' Premiere Sets DVR Playback Record |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Kissell |first=Rick |accessdate=October 7, 2014 |date=September 30, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007031350/http://variety.com/2014/tv/ratings/abcs-how-to-get-away-with-murder-premiere-sets-dvr-playback-record-1201317320/ |archive-date=October 7, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> The series premiere had more than 14 million viewers on live broadcast, and over 20 million with DVR.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-breaks-736778 |title='How to Get Away With Murder' Breaks DVR Records |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=September 30, 2014 |accessdate=October 1, 2014 |first=Michael |last=O'Connell |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003012904/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-get-away-murder-breaks-736778 |archive-date=October 3, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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! scope="col" colspan=2| Finale<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| TV Season<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall rank<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| 18–49 rank<br />
! scope="col" style="width:9%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall viewership<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Date<br />
! scope="col" span style="width:10%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"| Viewers<br />(millions)<br />
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|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 1)|1]]<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | Thursdays<br />10:00 pm<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2014|9|25}}<br />
! 14.12<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/12/gotham-has-biggest-adults-18-49-ratings-increase-gotham-red-band-society-top-percentage-gains-in-live-7-ratings-for-week-ending-september-28/313337/ |title='Gotham' Has Biggest Adults 18-49 Ratings Increase; 'Gotham' & 'Red Band Society' Top Percentage Gains & 'How To Get Away With Murder' Tops Viewer Gains in Live +7 Ratings for Week Ending September 28 |work=[[TV by the Numbers]] |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |accessdate=October 12, 2014 |date=October 12, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6TMI50T4Q?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/12/gotham-has-biggest-adults-18-49-ratings-increase-gotham-red-band-society-top-percentage-gains-in-live-7-ratings-for-week-ending-september-28/313337/ |archivedate=October 16, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2015|2|26}}<br />
! 8.99<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/27/thursday-final-ratings-the-blacklist-american-idol-adjusted-up/368251/ |title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Blacklist' & 'American Idol' Adjusted Up |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 27, 2015 |accessdate=February 27, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150301114419/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/27/thursday-final-ratings-the-blacklist-american-idol-adjusted-up/368251/ |archive-date=March 1, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:small;"| [[2014–15 United States network television schedule|2014–15]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #30<ref name="S2AvgRatings"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #12<ref name="S2AvgRatings"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | 11.40<ref name="S2AvgRatings"/><br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 2)|2]]<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2015|9|24}}<br />
! 8.38<ref name="move">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/ |title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Heroes Reborn' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up + Final Football Ratings |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=September 25, 2015 |accessdate=September 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926042942/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/ |archive-date=September 26, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"|{{Start date|2016|3|17}}<br />
! 5.29<ref name="s215">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/18/thursday-final-ratings-march-17-2016/ |title=Thursday final ratings: NCAA tourney has a soft start on CBS |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=March 18, 2016 |accessdate=March 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160320091055/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/18/thursday-final-ratings-march-17-2016/ |archive-date=March 20, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:small;"| [[2015–16 United States network television schedule|2015–16]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #32<ref name="eplist-entertainment2016"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #9<ref name="eplist-entertainment2016"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | 10.26<ref name="eplist-entertainment2016"/><br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center;"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 3)|3]]<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2016|9|22}}<br />
! 5.11<ref name="3.01">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/23/thursday-final-ratings-sept-22-16/ |title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Superstore' and 'Good Place' adjust up, 'Notorious' adjusts down |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=TV by the Numbers |date=September 23, 2016 |accessdate=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924112305/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/23/thursday-final-ratings-sept-22-16/ |archive-date=September 24, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{End date|2017|2|23}}<br />
! 4.92<ref name="3.15">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-23-2017-2/ |title='How to Get Away with Murder' finale, 'Training Day' adjust down: Thursday final ratings |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 27, 2017 |accessdate=February 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227190031/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-23-2017-2/ |archive-date=February 27, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:small;"| [[2016–17 United States network television schedule|2016–17]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #44<ref name="eplist-entertainment2017"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #15<ref name="eplist-entertainment2017"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | 7.91<ref name="eplist-entertainment2017"/><br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)|4]]<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
! 3.96<ref name="4.01">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/ |title='Will & Grace,' 'Superstore,' 'Good Place,' 'Gotham' adjust up; 'How to Get Away' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=TV by the Numbers |date=September 29, 2017 |accessdate=September 29, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110060749/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/ |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{End date|2018|3|15}}<br />
! 3.83<ref name="4.15">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-15-2018/ |title='AP Bio' adjusts up, NCAA Tournament adjusts down but ahead of 2017: Thursday final ratings |last=Porter |first=Rick |work=TV by the Numbers |date=March 16, 2018 |accessdate=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035922/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-15-2018/ |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:small;"| [[2017–18 United States network television schedule|2017–18]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #64<ref name="entertainment2018" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #26<ref name="entertainment2018" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | 6.42<ref name="entertainment2018">{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/2017-2018-tv-series-ratings-rankings-full-list-of-shows-1202395851/ |title=2017-18 TV Series Ratings Rankings: NFL Football, 'Big Bang' Top Charts |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Lisa |last=de Moraes |date=May 22, 2018 |accessdate=May 23, 2018 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6zgomkMzR?url=http://deadline.com/2018/05/2017-2018-tv-series-ratings-rankings-full-list-of-shows-1202395851/ |archive-date=May 25, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 5)|5]]<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
! 2.93<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-sept-27-2018/|title='Grey's Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929000531/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-sept-27-2018/|archive-date=September 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"|{{End date|2019|2|28}}<br />
! 2.76<ref name="5.15">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/greys-anatomy-mom-a-million-little-things-all-others-hold-thursday-final-ratings/|title='Grey's Anatomy,' 'Mom,' 'A Million Little Things,' all others hold: Thursday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 1, 2019|accessdate=March 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302090718/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/greys-anatomy-mom-a-million-little-things-all-others-hold-thursday-final-ratings/|archive-date=March 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:small;"| [[2018–19 United States network television schedule|2018–19]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #85<ref name="2018-2019AvgRatings"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | #40<ref name="2018-2019AvgRatings"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;" | 5.15<ref name="2018-2019AvgRatings"/><br />
|-<br />
! style="background:#F9F9F9;text-align:center"|[[How to Get Away with Murder (season 6)|6]]<br />
! 15<br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"| {{Start date|2019|9|26}}<br />
! 2.43<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-september-26-2019/|title='Young Sheldon' adjusts up, 'A Million Little Things' and 'Evil' adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 27, 2019|accessdate=September 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928220146/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-september-26-2019/|archive-date=September 28, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:small; text-align: center;"|{{End date|2020|5|14}}<br />
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===Accolades===<br />
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The first season of the series was awarded [[American Film Institute Awards 2014|Television Program of the Year]] by the [[American Film Institute]] and won [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]] at the [[46th NAACP Image Awards]] and [[26th GLAAD Media Awards]]. The series was also nominated for Favorite New TV Drama at the [[41st People's Choice Awards]] and TV Drama of the Year at the [[GALECA]] awards. In 2016 the second season was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series at the 47th NAACP Image Awards, Favorite Network TV Drama at the [[42nd People's Choice Awards]] and Outstanding Drama Series at the [[27th GLAAD Media Awards]].<br />
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[[Viola Davis]] became the first black woman to win a [[Primetime Emmy Award]] for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]], also winning two [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]] for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance in a Drama Series]] and the NAACP Image Awards for [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]. Davis also received nominations from the [[Golden Globe Awards]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Television Series]], the [[Critics' Choice Television Awards|Critics' Choice Awards]] for [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series|Best Actress in a Drama Series]], and the [[Television Critics Association]] at the [[TCA Awards]] for [[TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama|Individual Achievement in Drama]]. Other cast members have also received recognition for their performances, with Alfred Enoch and Aja Naomi King being nominated by the [[NAACP]] as [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]] and [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]] at the NAACP Image Awards. [[Cicely Tyson]] was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actress]] at the 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards. [[Glynn Turman]] was nominated for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actor]] at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards.<br />
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|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Association<br />
! Category<br />
! Nominee(s)<br />
! Result<br />
! class="unsortable" | Ref.<br />
|-<br />
| 2014<br />
| [[American Film Institute Awards 2014|American Film Institute Awards]]<br />
|[[American Film Institute Awards 2014#Television programs|Television Program of the Year]]<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.afi.com/and-the-honorees-are/ |title=American Film Institute Awards |date=December 8, 2014 |accessdate=December 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227024308/http://blog.afi.com/and-the-honorees-are/ |archive-date=December 27, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="19" |2015<br />
| [[BET Awards 2015|BET Awards]]<br />
| [[BET Award for Best Actor & Actress|Best Actress]]<br />
| [[Viola Davis]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/music/news/bet-awards-nominations-2015-chris-brown-nicki-minaj-1201499466/ |title=Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Lead 2015 BET Awards Nominations |work=Variety |accessdate=May 18, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150523221354/http://variety.com/2015/music/news/bet-awards-nominations-2015-chris-brown-nicki-minaj-1201499466/ |archive-date=May 23, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"|[[5th Critics' Choice Television Awards|Critics' Choice Television Awards]]<br />
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series|Best Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/05/critics-choice-television-awards-nominations-2015-list-1201421320 |title=Critics' Choice Television Awards Nominations 2015 |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=May 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524183432/https://deadline.com/2015/05/critics-choice-television-awards-nominations-2015-list-1201421320/ |archive-date=May 24, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series|Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Cicely Tyson]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"|[[Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association|GALECA Award]]<br />
|TV Drama of the Year<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=GALECA>{{cite web |url=https://www.thewrap.com/dorian-awards-birdman-and-transparent-lead-nominations-for-gay-and-lesbian-critics-exclusive/ |title=Dorian Awards: 'Birdman' and 'Transparent' Lead Nominations for Gay and Lesbian Critics |work=The Wrap |accessdate=January 12, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223131648/http://www.thewrap.com/dorian-awards-birdman-and-transparent-lead-nominations-for-gay-and-lesbian-critics-exclusive/ |archive-date=February 23, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| TV Performance of the Year - Actress<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[26th GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards]]<br />
|Outstanding Drama Series<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=GLAAD>{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2015/01/21/amazons-transparent-among-glaad-media-awards-nominations/22061985/ |title='Transparent' Among GLAAD Media Awards Nominations |work=[[USA Today]] |accessdate=January 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122033205/http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2015/01/21/amazons-transparent-among-glaad-media-awards-nominations/22061985/ |archive-date=January 22, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[72nd Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]<br />
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=GG>{{cite web |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/12/11/golden-globe-nominations-2015/?hootPostID=cb95eeff22913de4b4b97288f0758a9a |title='Birdman' leads Golden Globes with 7 nominations |work=EW.com |accessdate=December 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213010352/http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/12/11/golden-globe-nominations-2015/?hootPostID=cb95eeff22913de4b4b97288f0758a9a |archive-date=December 13, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="5" |[[46th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
|[[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="5" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=Image>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/get-on-up-selma-dear-white-people-score-naacp-image-award-nominations-full-list-1201374910/ |title='Get On Up,' 'Selma,' 'Dear White People' Score NAACP Image Award Nominations (Full List) |work=Variety |accessdate=December 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141226181650/http://variety.com/2014/film/news/get-on-up-selma-dear-white-people-score-naacp-image-award-nominations-full-list-1201374910/ |archive-date=December 26, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
|[[Alfred Enoch]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Aja Naomi King]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Writer for a Drama Series<br />
| Erika Green Swafford <small>(Episode: "Let's Get to Scooping")</small><br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| OFTA Television Award<br />
| Best Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=OFTA>{{cite web |url=http://ofta.cinemasight.com/Awards/Television/1415.html |title=Online Film and Television Awards |work=Online Film & Television Association |accessdate=September 6, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826203545/http://ofta.cinemasight.com/Awards/Television/1415.html |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[41st People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
|Favorite Actress In A New TV Series<br />
|Viola Davis<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=PCA>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peoples-choice-awards-2015-hosts-nominees-announced/ |title=People's Choice Awards 2015 hosts, nominees announced |date=November 4, 2014 |accessdate=November 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141104221906/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/peoples-choice-awards-2015-hosts-nominees-announced/ |archive-date=November 4, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Favorite New TV Drama<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[67th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Emmys">{{cite web|url=http://m.emmys.com/shows/how-get-away-murder|title=How To Get Away With Murder SHOWS NOMINATIONS|website=Emmys.com|accessdate=July 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715040014/http://m.emmys.com/shows/how-get-away-murder|archive-date=July 15, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
|Cicely Tyson<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[21st Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<br />
| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=SAG>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2015-sag-award-nominations-announced-755718 |title=SAG Awards: 'Birdman,' 'Modern Family' Land Most Nominations |first=Hilary |last=Lewis |work=The Hollywood Reporter |accessdate=December 11, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715123240/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2015-sag-award-nominations-announced-755718 |archive-date=July 15, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[31st TCA Awards|TCA Awards]]<br />
| [[TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Drama|Individual Achievement in Drama]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=TCA>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/06/04/tca-awards-2015-nominations-empire-transparent-jane-virgin/ |title=TCA Award Nominees 2015: 'Empire' 'Transparent' 'Jane the Virgin' - TVLine |first=Matt |last=Webb Mitovich |work=TVLine |accessdate=June 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150605075511/http://tvline.com/2015/06/04/tca-awards-2015-nominations-empire-transparent-jane-virgin/ |archive-date=June 5, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="16" |2016<br />
| [[Casting Society of America#Artios Awards|Artios Awards]]<br />
| Casting, Television Pilot: Drama<br />
| Linda Lowy, Diane Heery, Jason Loftus, Jamie Castro<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/08/casting-society-of-america-artios-awards-tv-theater-web-short-1201502898/ |title=Artios Awards 2016: TV, Theater, Web, Short Film Nominees Unveiled |work=Deadline Hollywood |accessdate=March 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616054004/https://deadline.com/2015/08/casting-society-of-america-artios-awards-tv-theater-web-short-1201502898/ |archive-date=June 16, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[6th Critics' Choice Television Awards|Critics' Choice Television Awards]]<br />
| Best Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.criticschoice.com/television-awards/ |title=Critics' Choice Television Awards |work=Critics' Choice Television Awards |accessdate=December 14, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602110331/http://www.criticschoice.com/television-awards/ |archivedate=June 2, 2012}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[27th GLAAD Media Awards|GLAAD Media Awards]]<br />
|Outstanding Drama Series<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=GLAAD2>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/glaad-awards-nominations-2016-nominees-full-list-1201689856/ |title='Carol', 'Danish Girl', 'Empire' Nab GLAAD Media Awards Nominations |first=Maane |last=Khatchatourian |work=Variety |accessdate=January 27, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128111511/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/glaad-awards-nominations-2016-nominees-full-list-1201689856/ |archive-date=January 28, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"|Gold Derby Awards<br />
| Best Drama Actress<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=Derby2016>{{cite web |url=http://www.goldderby.com/article/2016/gold-derby-tv-awards-2016-winners-people-v-oj-simpson-game-of-thrones-news-913752468/ |title=Emmys 2016: The Full List of Nominations |work=Gold Derby |date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=September 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180115173857/http://www.goldderby.com/article/2016/gold-derby-tv-awards-2016-winners-people-v-oj-simpson-game-of-thrones-news-913752468/ |archive-date=January 15, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Best Drama Guest Actress<br />
| [[Famke Janssen]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[73rd Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]<br />
| Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-et-mn-golden-globes-2016-nominees-winners-list-story.html |title=Golden Globes 2016: Complete list of nominees |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |accessdate=December 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202175445/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-et-mn-golden-globes-2016-nominees-winners-list-story.html |archive-date=December 2, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6" | [[47th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
|[[NAACP Image Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]]<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=Image2>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/12/08/naacp-image-award-nominations-2015-shonda-rhimes-empire-blackish/ |title=ABC's 'TGIT,' 'Empire' and 'black-ish' Lead NAACP Image Award Nominations |work=TV Line |accessdate=December 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209224931/http://tvline.com/2015/12/08/naacp-image-award-nominations-2015-shonda-rhimes-empire-blackish/ |archive-date=December 9, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Outstanding Drama Series<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series<br />
|Alfred Enoch<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Cicely Tyson<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Writer for a Drama Series<br />
| Erika Green Swafford, Doug Stockstill <small>(Episode: "Mama's Here Now")</small><br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[42nd People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
|Favorite Dramatic TV Actress<br />
|Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name=PCA2>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/11/03/peoples-choice-awards-nominations-2016-full-list-nominees/ |title=People's Choice Awards 2016: Empire, Pretty Little Liars Among TV Nominees |date=November 3, 2015 |work=TVLine |accessdate=November 4, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106021438/http://tvline.com/2015/11/03/peoples-choice-awards-nominations-2016-full-list-nominees/ |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|Favorite Network TV Drama<br />
|''How to Get Away with Murder''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[68th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name="Emmys"/><br />
|-<br />
| [[22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<br />
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series<br />
| Viola Davis<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;"|<ref name=SAG2>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/12/09/sag-nominations-2016-list-screen-actors-guild/ |title=SAG Awards: 'Game of Thrones', 'Homeland', 'House of Cards' Lead Noms; 'Empire', 'Inside Amy Schumer' Shut Out; 'Mr. Robot's' Rami Malek Sneaks In |first=Hilary |last=Lewis |work=TV Line |accessdate=December 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190504124017/https://tvline.com/2015/12/09/sag-nominations-2016-list-screen-actors-guild/ |archive-date=May 4, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" |2017<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[69th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series<br />
|Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Emmys"/><br />
|-<br />
|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Cicely Tyson<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| 2018<br />
| [[70th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Cicely Tyson<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" | <ref name="Emmys" /><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3" |2019<br />
| rowspan="3" |[[71st Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series<br />
|Viola Davis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" |<ref name="Emmys"/><br />
|-<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Glynn Turman]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| Cicely Tyson<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Broadcast==<br />
''How to Get Away with Murder'' airs on Thursdays at 10:00&nbsp;p.m., Eastern Time. ABC pushed ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''Scandal'' to 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., creating an all-night block of Shonda Rhimes–produced dramas airing on Thursdays, a rarity in American television.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-fall-schedule-shonda-rhimes-703587 |title=ABC Fall Schedule: Shonda Rhimes Rules Thursday, 'Black-ish' Gets 'Modern Family' Slot |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 13, 2014 |accessdate=May 20, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328203353/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-fall-schedule-shonda-rhimes-703587 |archive-date=March 28, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was announced on July 14, 2014 that the series would debut September 25, 2014.<ref name="Premiere"/><!-- defined by transclusion from List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes --> In Canada, the series airs with [[Simultaneous substitution|sim-subbing]] of advertising in same timeslot on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]], though it airs three hours earlier before the original ABC timeslot in the [[Atlantic Time Zone]] on [[CTV Atlantic]] in the [[The Maritimes|Maritime Provinces]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadas-ctv-buys-gotham-how-706828 |title=Canada's CTV Buys 'Gotham,' 'How to Get Away With Murder' |last=Vlessing |first=Etan |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 23, 2014 |accessdate=July 25, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012174412/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/canadas-ctv-buys-gotham-how-706828 |archive-date=October 12, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |title=CTV's heroic 2014/2015 schedule: the power of comedy, proven hits, and premium storytelling |publisher=[[CTV Television Network]] |date=June 5, 2014 |url=http://www.ctv.ca/TheCTVInsider/Articles/News/CTV_2014-2015_lineup.aspx |accessdate=July 25, 2014}}</ref><br />
<br />
The series began airing on [[TV2 (New Zealand)|TV2]] in New Zealand and the [[Seven Network]] in Australia on February 10, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvnz.co.nz/how-to-get-away-with-murder/index-group-6206526 |title=How to Get Away With Murder — Coming Soon |website=Television New Zealand |accessdate=December 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223014147/http://tvnz.co.nz/how-to-get-away-with-murder/index-group-6206526 |archive-date=December 23, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/how-to-get-away-with-murder-breakout-hit-among-new-us-tv-shows-20141001-10oext.html |title=How To Get Away With Murder breakout hit among new US TV shows |last=Idato |first=Michael |work=[[Sydney Morning Herald]] |date=October 1, 2014 |accessdate=November 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114073912/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/how-to-get-away-with-murder-breakout-hit-among-new-us-tv-shows-20141001-10oext.html |archive-date=November 14, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> In Australia, the series moved to [[7flix]] from the second half of the second season onwards and like in the US, airs in a programming block dedicated to Shonda Rhimes-produced dramas including ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/03/returning-greys-anatomy-how-to-get-away-with-murder-scandal.html |title=Returning: Grey's Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, Scandal |date=March 7, 2016 |accessdate=March 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113185745/http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2016/03/returning-greys-anatomy-how-to-get-away-with-murder-scandal.html |archive-date=November 13, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
<br />
In Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia the series airs on [[Sony Channel (Asia)]] within 12 hours of its original broadcast.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sonychannelasia.com/programs/how-get-away-murder |title=How To Get Away With Murder |accessdate=March 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301160745/http://www.sonychannelasia.com/programs/how-get-away-murder |archive-date=March 1, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> In India, it airs on [[Star World Premiere]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/programmes/how-to-get-away-with-murder/params/tvprogramme/programmeid-30000000549955036/channelid-10000000017700000/starttime-201510042100 |title=Serial Episode On - Times Of india |accessdate=March 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215135608/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/programmes/how-to-get-away-with-murder/params/tvprogramme/programmeid-30000000549955036/channelid-10000000017700000/starttime-201510042100 |archive-date=February 15, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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==Home media==<br />
Seasons 1 and 2 have been released on [[DVD]], and [[Netflix]] currently streams all five seasons where available (each season is added a month after its finale under their agreement with ABC Studios). The last five episodes aired on ABC are carried on [[Hulu]] the day after their premiere. Additionally, individual episodes may be purchased from most online video retailers, including [[iTunes]].<br />
;Season 1<br />
The first season DVD was first released in Region 1 on August 4, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Away-Murder-Season-1/21083 |title=How to Get Away with Murder - DVDs of 'The Complete 1st Season' Starring Viola Davis |website=TV Shows on DVD |last=Lambert |first=David |accessdate=May 11, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515221802/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Away-Murder-Season-1/21083 |archivedate=May 15, 2015 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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|- style="background:#B31B1B"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete First Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 15 Episodes<br />
* English, French and Spanish subtitles<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* First Year Law: Behind the Scenes<br />
* 'Bye Felicia' Music Video<br />
* Deleted Scenes<br />
* Bloopers<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="2"| August 4, 2015<br />
| colspan="2"| November 16, 2015<br />
| colspan="2"| November 11, 2015<br />
|}<br />
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;Season 2<br />
The second season DVD was first released in Region 1 on June 21, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Away-Murder-Season-2-Press-Release/22225 |title=How to Get Away with Murder - 'The Complete 2nd Season': Press Release with Date, Details, Art, Extras |website=TV Shows on DVD |last=Lambert |first=David |accessdate=June 23, 2016 |date=April 29, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160704211817/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Away-Murder-Season-2-Press-Release/22225 |archivedate=July 4, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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|- style="background:#353839"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Second Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 15 Episodes<br />
* English, French and Spanish subtitles<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* Deleted Scenes - Unseen moments from Season 2<br />
* Bloopers<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="2"| June 21, 2016<br />
| colspan="2"| November 14, 2016<br />
| colspan="2"| {{TableTBA}}<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Transgender-related television programs]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Homeland_episodes&diff=953718255List of Homeland episodes2020-04-28T18:16:01Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Ratings */</p>
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<div>{{short description|Listing of episodes of American television series Homeland}}<br />
{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Homeland'' episodes}}<br />
''[[Homeland (TV series)|Homeland]]'' is an American [[Spy fiction|espionage]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] [[television series]] developed by [[Howard Gordon]] and [[Alex Gansa]], based on the Israeli series ''[[Prisoners of War (TV series)|Prisoners of War]]'' created by [[Gideon Raff]]. The series stars [[Claire Danes]] as [[Carrie Mathison]], a CIA operations officer. The first three seasons focus on Mathison's belief that an American prisoner of war, [[Nicholas Brody]] ([[Damian Lewis]]) was turned by the enemy, and now poses a significant risk to national security. The subsequent seasons follow Mathison's continued covert work. The series premiered on October 2, 2011,<ref name="premiere">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/07/21/showtime-releases-trailers-for-dexter-and-homeland-video-both-premiere-sunday-october-2/98635/ |title=Showtime Releases Trailers for 'Dexter' and 'Homeland' (Video), Both Premiere Sunday, October 2 |date=July 21, 2011 |last=Seidman |first=Robert |work=TV by the Numbers |access-date=August 20, 2011}}</ref> and concluded on April 26, 2020, after eight seasons and 96 episodes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/08/11/homeland-renewed-season-8-showtime/ |title=''Homeland'' Officially Renewed for Season 7 and Season 8 at Showtime |publisher=TVLine |first=Michael |last=Ausiello |date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=August 11, 2016}}</ref><ref name="FinalSeason">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2018/08/06/homeland-season-8-final/ |title=Homeland will end with season 8, Showtime confirms |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=August 6, 2018 |access-date=August 6, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Feb2020">{{cite web |url=https://tvline.com/2019/08/02/homeland-final-season-8-premiere-date-showtime/ |title=Homeland Final Season Pushed to 2020 — First Plot Details Revealed |work=TVLine |first=Michael |last=Ausiello |date=August 2, 2019 |access-date=August 2, 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Series overview==<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Series overview<br />
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| end7 = {{End date|2018|4|29}}<br />
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| episodes8 = 12<br />
| start8 = {{Start date|2020|2|9}}<br />
| end8 = {{End date|2020|4|26}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
===Season 1 (2011)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 1)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 1)}}<br />
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===Season 2 (2012)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 2)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 2)}}<br />
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===Season 3 (2013)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 3)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 3)}}<br />
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===Season 4 (2014)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 4)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 4)}}<br />
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===Season 5 (2015)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 5)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 5)}}<br />
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===Season 6 (2017)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 6)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 6)}}<br />
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===Season 7 (2018)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 7)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 7)}}<br />
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===Season 8 (2020)===<br />
{{Main|Homeland (season 8)}}<br />
{{:Homeland (season 8)}}<br />
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==Home video releases==<br />
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|-<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! scope="col" colspan="4" | [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray Disc|Blu-ray]] release dates<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 1)|1]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2012|8|28}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-1/17094|title=Homeland - DVD, Blu-ray Announcement and Artwork for the Show Starring Claire Danes and Damian Lewis|publisher=TVShowsonDVD.com|first=David|last=Lambert|date=June 14, 2012|accessdate=June 14, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120616152644/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-1/17094|archivedate=June 16, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TFSGGK|title=Homeland - Season 1 [Blu-ray]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|9|19}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/HomeLand-Season-1/dp/6189638|title=Homeland: Season 1|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=July 26, 2012}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 2)|2]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2013|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-2/18599 |title=Homeland - Finalized Date and Pricing, Early Extras and Box Art for 'The Complete 2nd Season' |publisher=TVShowsonDVD.com |first=David |last=Lambert |date=June 20, 2013 |accessdate=June 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624015213/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-2/18599 |archivedate=June 24, 2013 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|9|23}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0081P09MA |title=Homeland – Season 2 [Blu-ray]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=November 27, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|9|12}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Homeland-Season-2/dp/6192641 |title=Homeland: Season 2|publisher=EzyDVD |accessdate=July 8, 2013}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 3)|3]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2014|9|9}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-3-Press-Release/19996 |title=Homeland - Official Fox Press Release for 'The Complete 3rd Season' on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsonDVD.com |first=David |last=Lambert |date=July 1, 2014 |accessdate=July 2, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714140148/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-3-Press-Release/19996 |archivedate=July 14, 2014 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|9|8}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHB3SIK|title=Homeland - Season 3 [Blu-ray]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=July 4, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|9|24}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Homeland-Season-3/dp/6195917|title=Homeland: Season 3|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=May 15, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 4)|4]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2015|9|8}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-4/21328 |title=Homeland - Street Date, Updated BD/DVD Box Art for 'The Complete 4th Season' |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |first=David |last=Lambert |date=July 17, 2015 |accessdate=July 18, 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150719012148/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-4/21328 |archivedate=July 19, 2015 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|6|15}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PFVQH3S|title=Homeland - Season 4 [Blu-ray]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=August 18, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|4|29}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Homeland-Season-4/dp/6197621|title=Homeland: Season 4|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=August 18, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 5)|5]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2017|1|10}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-5-Press-Release/22818 |title=Homeland - Fox Press Release for 'The Complete 5th Season' on DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |first=David |last=Lambert |date=November 16, 2016 |accessdate=November 17, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118100541/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-5-Press-Release/22818 |archivedate=November 18, 2016 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|25}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01987ODMQ|title=Homeland - Season 5 [Blu-ray]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=November 17, 2016}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|27}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Homeland-Season-5/dp/6200655|title=Homeland: Season 5|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=November 17, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Homeland (season 6)|6]]<br />
| 12<br />
| {{Start date|2018|2|6}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-6/23907 |title=Homeland - New Release Date, Package Art, and Bonus Material for 'The Complete 6th Season' |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |first=David |last=Lambert |date=January 5, 2018 |accessdate=January 6, 2018 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107061053/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Homeland-Season-6/23907 |archivedate=January 7, 2018 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2017|7|3}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06WW58XRK|title=Homeland Season 6 [Blu-ray] [2017]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=January 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2017|7|19}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/blu-ray/Homeland-Season-6/dp/6204288|title=Homeland: Season 6|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=January 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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==Ratings==<br />
{{Television ratings graph<br />
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| refs = <ref>For the second season and the average ratings of the first season, see {{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-two-ratings-25316/|title=Homeland: Season Two Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=December 18, 2012|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}<br />
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For the third season, see {{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-three-ratings-30397/|title=Homeland: Season Three Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=December 17, 2013|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}<br />
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For the fourth season, see {{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-four-ratings-34377/|title=Homeland: Season Four Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=December 23, 2014|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}<br />
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For the fifth season, see {{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-five-ratings-38474/|title=Homeland: Season Five Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=December 22, 2015|accessdate=October 30, 2016}}<br />
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For the sixth season, see {{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-six-ratings/|title=Homeland: Season Six Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=April 11, 2017|accessdate=April 12, 2017}}<br />
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For the seventh season, see {{cite web|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-seven-ratings/|title=Homeland: Season Seven Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=May 1, 2018|accessdate=May 1, 2018}}<br />
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For the eighth season, see {{cite web|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/homeland-season-eight-ratings/|title=Homeland: Season Eight Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=February 11, 2020|accessdate=February 12, 2020}}</ref><br />
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<!-- S01E01 -->| 1.08<br />
<!-- S01E02 -->| 0.94<br />
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<!-- S01E06 -->| 1.33<br />
<!-- S01E07 -->| 1.42<br />
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<!-- S02E01 -->| 1.73<br />
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<!-- S02E03 -->| 1.48<br />
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<!-- S02E06 -->| 1.74<br />
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<!-- S02E10 -->| 2.20<br />
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<!-- S03E01 -->| 1.88<br />
<!-- S03E02 -->| 1.83<br />
<!-- S03E03 -->| 1.81<br />
<!-- S03E04 -->| 1.77<br />
<!-- S03E05 -->| 2.00<br />
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<!-- S03E07 -->| 1.85<br />
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<!-- S04E01 -->| 1.61<br />
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<!-- S04E03 -->| 1.22<br />
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<!-- S04E11 -->| 2.11<br />
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<!-- S05E01 -->| 1.66<br />
<!-- S05E02 -->| 1.40<br />
<!-- S05E03 -->| 1.11<br />
<!-- S05E04 -->| 1.63<br />
<!-- S05E05 -->| 1.30<br />
<!-- S05E06 -->| 1.35<br />
<!-- S05E07 -->| 1.35<br />
<!-- S05E08 -->| 1.47<br />
<!-- S05E09 -->| 1.42<br />
<!-- S05E10 -->| 1.74<br />
<!-- S05E11 -->| 1.84<br />
<!-- S05E12 -->| 2.07<br />
<!-- S05_AV -->| 1.53<br />
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<!-- S06E01 -->| 1.08<br />
<!-- S06E02 -->| 1.45<br />
<!-- S06E03 -->| 1.13<br />
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<!-- S06E05 -->| 1.07<br />
<!-- S06E06 -->| 0.90<br />
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<!-- S06E10 -->| 1.43<br />
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<!-- S06E12 -->| 1.90<br />
<!-- S06_AV -->| 1.28<br />
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<!-- S07E01 -->| 1.22<br />
<!-- S07E02 -->| 1.12<br />
<!-- S07E03 -->| 1.26<br />
<!-- S07E04 -->| 0.93<br />
<!-- S07E05 -->| 1.32<br />
<!-- S07E06 -->| 1.25<br />
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<!-- S07E08 -->| 1.22<br />
<!-- S07E09 -->| 1.24<br />
<!-- S07E10 -->| 1.28<br />
<!-- S07E11 -->| 1.39<br />
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<!-- S07_AV -->| 1.23<br />
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<!-- S08E01 -->| 0.60<br />
<!-- S08E02 -->| 0.68<br />
<!-- S08E03 -->| 0.71<br />
<!-- S08E04 -->| 0.73<br />
<!-- S08E05 -->| 0.82<br />
<!-- S08E06 -->| 0.71<br />
<!-- S08E07 -->| 1.09<br />
<!-- S08E08 -->| 0.75<br />
<!-- S08E09 -->| 0.81<br />
<!-- S08E10 -->| 0.89<br />
<!-- S08E11 -->| 0.96<br />
<!-- S08E12 -->| 1.26<br />
<!-- S08_AV -->| 0.83<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.sho.com/homeland}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1796960|Homeland}}<br />
* {{tv.com episodes|homeland-2011|80132|Homeland}}<br />
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<div>{{short description|2019-20 season of American sitcom Modern Family}}<br />
{{Infobox television season<br />
| season_number = 11<br />
| bgcolour = #760922<br />
| image = Modern Family season 11 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]]<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]]<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]]<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]]<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]]<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]]<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]]<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]]<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]]<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]]<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]]<br />
* [[Reid Ewing]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 16<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2019|9|25}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
| episode_list = List of Modern Family episodes<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The eleventh and final season of ''[[Modern Family]]'' premiered on September 25, 2019, on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Donnelly|first1=Jim|title=ABC Fall 2019 Premieres Dates & Schedule|url=https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-fall-lineup-2019-see-the-complete-schedule|website=[[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]|accessdate=September 12, 2019|date=July 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190917105217/https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-fall-lineup-2019-see-the-complete-schedule|archive-date=September 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The show continues to air on Wednesday nights and is produced by [[20th Century Fox Television]], [[Steven Levitan Productions]], and Picador Productions, with creators [[Steven Levitan]] and [[Christopher Lloyd (screenwriter)|Christopher Lloyd]] as showrunners.<br />
<br />
==Cast==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family characters}}<br />
<br />
===Main===<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Jay Pritchett<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]] as Gloria Pritchett<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]] as Claire Dunphy<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Phil Dunphy<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]] as Mitchell Pritchett<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]] as Cameron Tucker<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]] as Haley Marshall<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]] as Alex Dunphy<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]] as Luke Dunphy<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]] as Manny Delgado<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]] as Lily Tucker-Pritchett<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]] as Joe Pritchett<br />
* [[Reid Ewing]] as Dylan Marshall<ref name="new-kids-on-the-block">{{cite web|title=(#1101) "New Kids on the Block"|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20190909abc10/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 9, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
===Recurring===<br />
* [[Marsha Kramer]] as Margaret<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
<br />
===Guest===<br />
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}<br />
* [[Hillary Anne Matthews]] as Sherry Shaker<ref name="new-kids-on-the-block"/><br />
* Miska Kajanus as Yngvar<br />
* Jeremy Isaiah Becerra as Carlos<br />
* Justin Elling as Kyle<br />
* [[Kristen Li]] as Suzie<br />
* Alejandra Lopez as Belinda<br />
* Charles Lott Jr. as Derek<br />
* [[Tara Strong]] as Bridget The Smart Fridge (Voice)<br />
* [[Gabrielle Ruiz]] as Anne<ref name="snapped">{{cite web|title=(#1102) "Snapped"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20190916abc08|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 16, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Amy Pietz]] as Janice<ref name="snapped"/><br />
* [[Molly Ephraim]] as Libby<ref name="snapped"/><br />
* Michael Strassner as Ike<ref name="snapped"/><br />
* Sammy Voit as Young Luke Dunphy <br />
* Kevin Miller as Bob<ref name="snapped"/><br />
* Tiberius Bright as Security Guard<ref name="snapped"/><br />
* [[Stephanie Beatriz]] as Sonia Ramirez<ref name="perfect-pairs">{{cite web|title=(#1104) "Perfect Pairs"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20190924abc03|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 26, 2019}}</ref><br />
* Stefanie Koenig as Sheryl<ref name="perfect-pairs"/><br />
* Katie Wee as Sandy<br />
* Francis Gonzalez as Nestor<br />
* [[Christopher Gorham]] as Brad<br />
* [[Matthew Wilkas]] as Paul<br />
* Sanai Victoria as Vera<br />
* Carson Brand as Gary<br />
* Kristen Studard as Eunice<br />
* Shane Yoon as Matthew<br />
* Maggie Gwin as Lindsay<ref name="perfect-pairs"/><br />
* Rebecca Warm as Cat Person<ref name="perfect-pairs"/><br />
* Christopher Wolfe as Luis Sanchez<ref name="perfect-pairs"/><br />
* Kasey Mahaffy as Dom<ref name="pool-party">{{cite web|title=(#1103) "Pool Party"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20190930abc10|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=October 1, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Dominic Burgess]] as Nate<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* [[Rob Riggle]] as Gil Thorpe<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* Christian Barillas as Ronaldo<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* [[Kevin Daniels]] as Longines<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* Sam Lloyd as Bobby<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* Josh Pins as Evan<ref name="pool-party"/><br />
* Julia Fowler as Madge<br />
* Dominic Burgess as Nate<br />
* Rahnuma Panthaky as Josie<br />
* Elaine Madelyne Kim as Roselyne<br />
* Hunter J Mitchell as Sam<br />
* Maggie Gwin as Lindsay<br />
* Edith Fields as Neighbor<br />
* [[Daniela Bobadilla]] as Trish<br />
* Kevin Bernson as Raymond<br />
* Christopher Wolfe as Barber<br />
* [[Jimmy Tatro]] as Bill<ref name="the-last-halloween">{{cite web |title=(#1106) "The Last Halloween" |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191014abc10 |work=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=October 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Andy Walken]] as Deadpool<br />
* Kelly Mantle as Drag Queen<br />
* Kelly Hawthorne as Denise <br />
* Michael Marc Friedman as Norm <br />
* Clint McCray as Boy Scout <br />
* Johno Wilson as Zombie <br />
* [[Alex Perez]] as Waiter <br />
* Allen Hooper as Joseph <br />
* Jeff Greenberg as Bernard <br />
* Tenzing Norgay Trainor as David Tashi<ref name="a-game-of-chicken">{{cite web|title=(#1105) "A Game of Chicken"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191022abc02|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref><br />
* Jaime Moyer as Mrs. Pasternak<ref name="a-game-of-chicken"/><br />
* Hector Elias as Father Ramirez<br />
* Landon Klotz as Pitkowski<br />
* [[Mather Zickel]] as Scooter<br />
* Matthew Risch as Jotham <br />
* [[Rory O'Malley]] as Ptolemy<br />
* Eli Gelb as Neil<br />
* [[Ed Begley Jr.]] as Jerry<ref name="trees-a-crowd">{{cite web|title=(#1107) "Tree's A Crowd"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191118abc07/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=November 19, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Rachel Bay Jones]] as Farrah Marshall<ref name="trees-a-crowd"/><br />
* [[Lauren Adams (actress)|Lauren Adams]] as Campbell<ref name="trees-a-crowd"/><br />
* [[Jen Kirkman]] as Molly<ref name="trees-a-crowd"/><br />
* Hanna Basulka as Brandi<br />
* Cole Gerdes as Nathan<br />
* [[Courteney Cox]]<ref name="ew">{{cite web |last1=Snierson |first1=Dan |title=Final season of 'Modern Family' will feature Courteney Cox and David Beckham in hot tub |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/10/25/courteney-cox-david-beckham-guest-star-modern-family |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |accessdate=October 26, 2019 |language=en |date=October 25, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191026013719/https://ew.com/tv/2019/10/25/courteney-cox-david-beckham-guest-star-modern-family/ |archive-date=October 26, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="the-prescott">{{cite web|title=(#1108) "The Prescott"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191223abc06/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=December 23, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[David Beckham]]<ref name="ew"/><ref name="the-prescott"/><br />
* [[Stephen Merchant]] as Higgins<ref name="the-prescott"/><br />
* [[Snoop Dogg]] as himself (voice)<br />
* [[Mark Saul]] as Mantel<br />
* Matt Cordova as Adolfo of Venice<br />
* Japheth Gordon as Bartender<br />
* Perveen Singh as hostess<br />
* Jon Curry as pool guest<br />
* [[Michelle Campbell]] as aerobic woman <br />
* Charlie Shand as Kid on slide<br />
* Vanessa Dubasso as employee<br />
* [[Fred Willard]] as Frank Dunphy<ref name="legacy">{{cite web|title=(#1112) "Legacy"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20191230abc07/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 2, 2020}}</ref><br />
* [[Paula Marshall]] as Beverly<br />
* [[Hayley Erin]] as Brenda Feldman<br />
* Siobhan Murphy as Fiancee<br />
* Todd Giebenham as Fiance<br />
* [[Melissa Greenspan]] as Debra<br />
* Eddie Alfano as Lon<br />
* Diego Parada as Carlos<br />
* Marty Ryan as Don<br />
* Nicole Sun as homebuyer<br />
* Andrew Flory as Ronald<br />
* Daniela Sommers Espinosa as Sue<br />
* Danielle Griffin as Dog Owner<br />
* Sheila Shaw as Freida<br />
* [[Benjamin Bratt]] as Javier Delgado<ref name="dead-on-a-rival">{{cite web|title=(#1113) "Dead on A Rival"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20200106abc09/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 7, 2020}}</ref><br />
* [[Josh Gad]] as Kenneth<ref name="dead-on-a-rival"/><br />
* [[Paul Dooley]] as Murray<br />
* [[Edward Asner]] as Herschel<br />
* [[Arnaud Binard]] as Guy<br />
* Jean-Francois Pages as Bernard Busse<br />
* Jean-Pierre Pivolot as Fizbeau<br />
* Caspian Diamant as Randy<ref name="spuds">{{cite web|title=(#1114) "Spuds|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20200206abc04/|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=February 7, 2020}}</ref><br />
* Kendall Foote as Teacher<br />
* Jaxon Goldenberg as Daniel<br />
* Dakota Hickman as Hawaian Girl<br />
* [[Morgan Murphy (comedian)|Morgan Murphy]] as Waitress<br />
* [[Chris Geere]] as Arvin Fennerman<br />
* Jacob Zelonky as Student<br />
* Victoria Grace as Student<br />
* [[Wendie Malick]] as Miss Beckman<br />
* Mike Leone as Delivery man<br />
* [[Jon Daly]] as Doug<br />
* [[Tom Fitzpatrick]] as Jim<br />
* Collin Lee Turner as Snake Dude<br />
* Marcy Goldman as Meemaw<br />
* Hilda Boulware as Mimsy<br />
* Oliver Strang as boy<br />
* Cinai Léonard as Girl 1<br />
* Annabelle Resnick as Girl 2<br />
* Mike Ostroski as Mower<br />
* Sarah Khasrovi as Mother<br />
* [[Samuel Davis]] as father<br />
* [[Elizabeth Banks]] as Sal<br />
* Rodrigo Rojas as Stefan<br />
* Charlie Trainer as Charlie<br />
{{div col end}}<br />
<br />
==Episodes==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table|background=#760922|overall=5|season=5|title=19|director=13|writer=31|airdate=12|prodcode=6|viewers=9|country=US|episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 233<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
| Title = New Kids on the Block<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Gail Mancuso]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|9|25}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG01<br />
| Viewers = 4.09<ref name="11.01">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Modern Family' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-25-2019|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 26, 2019|accessdate=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926203653/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-25-2019/|archive-date=September 26, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Alex is doing research in the South Pole to better understand what happens there. Haley and Dylan try to put their two baby twins Poppy and George to sleep with the help of Claire and Phil. Haley reads a book on what to do in sticky situations with her babies and tries to reinforce what she read to her parents, but Claire and Phil have another way of putting them to sleep. Jay, Gloria and Manny make a dog bed commercial for Jay's dog bed business using their dog Stella. Portraying Stella's voice is Manny's ex-girlfriend, Sherry. As the director, and using Gloria's advice, Manny tries to win back Sherry's love. Cameron tells Mitchell that he invited his theatre students over to "bond" with them. Actually, they were there to get Mitchell to admit that he threw out Cam's beloved clown statue.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11) <br />
| EpisodeNumber = 234<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
| Title = Snapped<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Michael Spiller]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|2}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG02<br />
| Viewers = 4.32<ref name="11.02">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Chicago Med,' 'The Masked Singer' adjust up, 'Single Parents,' 'Almost Family' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-2-2019|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 3, 2019|accessdate=October 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191003210110/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-2-2019/|archive-date=October 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Cameron buys a voice-assisted refrigerator named Bridget and both Mitchell and Cam separately form a bond with the refrigerator. Phil teaches a real estate course that Gloria attends; she and her rival classmate, Libby, have the opportunity to be Phil's intern. Libby is involved in a cycling accident and has to go to the hospital and Phil suspects Gloria of deliberately crashing into Libby, but the cycling accident was actually caused by Phil's juggling in the college parking lot and Libby's losing her concentration and crashing into Gloria's parked car. Claire has reporters come over to her house for a magazine interview and photoshoot and tries to get everyone out of the house by pretending to be sick because she does not want her family to be included in the interview. Alex returns from Antarctica and with Haley and Luke, discover why Claire was lying about being sick.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 235<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
| Title = Perfect Pairs<br />
| DirectedBy = Iwona Sapienza<br />
| WrittenBy = Stephen Lloyd<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|9}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG04<br />
| Viewers = 3.95<ref name="11.03">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Survivor' and 'S.W.A.T.' adjust up, 'SEAL Team' and 'Almost Family' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-9-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 10, 2019|accessdate=October 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010205424/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-9-2019/|archive-date=October 10, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Phil, Claire, Alex and Luke exploit the baby twins to their own advantage: Phil has a magic competition and uses the twins to make a better impression than he did the previous year; Claire uses the twins to impress a prospective client in order to sell her a closet; and Luke uses the babies to buy wine for a girl. Later, Haley and Dylan find out what happened because of the camera in their baby carriage. Gloria, while not listening to Jay and Manny, and without consulting her sister Sonia, suspects that Sonia's boyfriend and soon-to-be husband is gold-digging her. Mitchell and Cameron rent their vacant apartment to an impossibly perfect gay couple.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 236<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
| Title = Pool Party<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Abraham Higginbotham]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Abraham Higginbotham & Jon Pollack<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|16}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG03<br />
| Viewers = 4.21<ref name="11.04">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Chicago Med,' 'The Masked Singer' adjust up, 'SEAL Team,' 'Chicago P.D.,' 'Almost Family' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-16-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 17, 2019|accessdate=October 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017210557/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-16-2019/|archive-date=October 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Mitchell and Cameron convince Lily to be herself and wear a bathing suit at a pool party. As Lily starts to enjoy the party, Mitch and Cam go and hide because they are embarrassed by their less-than-perect physiques. They later stand up and show Lily that everyone should be proud of themselves. Phil and Gloria try to sell a house, but someone keeps stealng the For Sale sign, so Gloria takes Stella's tracking band to find the culprit. Jay is irritated that Gloria is never home because of her job, and when she is home, she doesn't listen to him anyway, which makes him angrier. Claire tries to convince Haley that she should go back to work. She also tries to convince Alex that she should take a corporate job offer. Meanwhile, Claire has new problems at work, witnessed by Haley and Alex.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 237<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
| Title = The Last Halloween<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Fred Savage]]<br />
| WrittenBy = [[Danny Zuker]]<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|10|30}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG06<br />
| Viewers = 3.93<ref name="11.05">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title=World Series, 'Survivor,' 'Chicago Fire' adjust up, 'Single Parents,' 'SEAL Team' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-30-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 31, 2019|accessdate=October 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031210340/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-30-2019/|archive-date=October 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = It's Halloween again, and Phil tries to scare Claire because she says that he is no longer frightening. He brings her to a scary movie, which frightens him instead of her. Later, Phil scares Claire with a plan 11 months in the making, creating a war with Claire. Jay wants to save a rare Fudgy Duddy candy bar when Joe comes home with one from trick-or-treating, but Jay is soon on the hunt when Manny accidentally gives out the chocolate bar to a trick-or-treater. Gloria is concerned that she getting old when other people correctly identify her as Jay's wife. Alex and Luke go on dinner dates at the same restaurant with their respective lovers Bill and Janice. But when it is revealed that Alex accidentally sent intimate pictures to Bill's friend, and that Luke had once pulled a harmful prank at Janice's home, the lovers walk out on the disappointed siblings, who wind up eating dinner together.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 238<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
| Title = A Game of Chicken<br />
| DirectedBy = Helena Lamb<br />
| WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|11|6}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG05<br />
| Viewers = 3.95<ref name="11.06">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Chicago Fire' adjusts up, 'Nancy Drew' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-6-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 7, 2019|accessdate=November 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191107225948/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-6-2019/|archive-date=November 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Claire is stressed out about work and no longer enjoys her job. Luke asks his parents for permission to drop out of college so that he can work on a app with his new business partner Scott. Phil supports Luke until he finds out that Luke did not come to him first. Later, Claire quits her job and both Phil and Claire agree to support Luke's decision. Meanwhile, Gloria tries to secretly baptize Poppy and George at home so that they will be protected in the afterlife. Jay thinks that she is wrong and that the babies' parents should decide. When Haley and Dylan discover Gloria's plan, they decide that they will think about it and perhaps have a church christening in the future. Cameron upsets Mitch when he considers taking a college football coaching job in his home state of Missouri without first consulting Mitch. At a football game with the college recruiter watching, Cam is distracted by his team's dolphin mascot, who persists in mocking him, so Mitch tries to help Cam out.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 239<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
| Title = The Last Thanksgiving<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Eric Dean Seaton]]<br />
| WrittenBy = [[Jeffrey Richman]]<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|11|20}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG10<br />
| Viewers = 3.95<ref name="11.07">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Chicago Med,' 'Survivor,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-20-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 21, 2019|accessdate=November 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191123021951/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-20-2019/|archive-date=November 23, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Haley wants to prepare Thanksgiving dinner for her parents as a gesture of gratitude and enlists the help of Alex and Luke. Alex asks her chef ex-boyfriend to help them cook, but he is too overpowering and is later kicked out by Phil, so Claire ends up in charge again and thanks Haley for her efforts. Jay, Phil and Dylan fly Jay's model airplane, but Phil gets jealous when Jay trusts Dylan with the airplane. Phil later finds out that Jay purposely flew the plane at him ten years earlier; he then accidentally flies the airplane into himself. Claire is tricked by Gloria to do her housework, and later tells Jay that she is restless since quitting her job and misses being the boss. When Cameron and Mitchell go food shopping for Thanksgiving, they divide the shopping list to save time, but when Mitch tells Ronaldo that he and Cam have "split up," the misunderstanding goes viral and to Mitch's bewilderment their friends sympathize with Cam and not with him.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 240<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
| Title = Tree's A Crowd<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Ryan Walls<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|12|4}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG07<br />
| Viewers = 3.82<ref name="11.08">{{cite web|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|title='The Moodys' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-december-4-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 6, 2019|accessdate=December 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191206230146/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-december-4-2019/|archive-date=December 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Dylan's mother Farrah visits Phil and Claire's home to see the baby twins, but Phil and Claire don't want her staying long. Claire's stepdad Jerry also wants to pay a visit, so Phil and Claire think that if Jerry and Farrah meet, they can leave together, but when Jerry discovers DeDe's ashes/tree in Claire's backyard, he is overcome with emotion. Manny is feeling sad over his breakup with Sherry, so Gloria asks Luke to go to Sherry's improv show to put in a good word about Manny, but Luke later tells Gloria and Jay that he kissed Sherry at the show. When Luke confesses to Manny, Manny is furious and tries to attack him. Jay calms Manny and asks Luke to leave. Meanwhile, Mitchell and Cameron are asked to donate their sperm to a lesbian couple wishing to start a family, but decide that they will not donate; as it turns out, the couple has already selected a different donor.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 241<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
| Title = The Last Christmas<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Jeffrey Walker (actor)|Jeff Walker]] <br />
| WrittenBy = Abraham Higginbotham & Jon Pollack<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|12|11}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG09<br />
| Viewers = 4.27<ref name="11.09">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Nancy Drew' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-11-2019/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 12, 2019|accessdate=December 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212214023/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-11-2019/|archive-date=December 12, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = The families gather for Christmas dinner at Mitchell and Cameron's house. Cam has a seating plan but for various reasons nobody wants to sit in their assigned seat: Gloria doesn't want to sit next to Phil because she interviewed with another realty company; Claire does not want to sit with her father because she knows he'll ask her to work at his dog bed company; Haley and Mitchell discover that Cam has a hidden first class ticket to Missouri; Luke's new relationship with Sherry is exposed, causing more conflict. During grace, the family cannot stop sniping at one another, so Cam reveals that it may be their last Christmas together since he is job interviewing at an out-of-state college. Everyone mentions their own future possibilities, leading to apologies and reconciliation. Later, they pose in matching pajamas for a family Christmas picture. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 242<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
| Title = The Prescott<br />
| DirectedBy = Elaine Ko <br />
| WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|1|8}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG08<br />
| Viewers = 6.39<ref name="11.10">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-8-2020/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 9, 2020|accessdate=January 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110023956/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-8-2020/|archive-date=January 10, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Alex's new job lodges her at the opulent Prescott residential complex; the luxurious amenities interest her family, who memorize her resident ID code to later re-enter the premises. Although Alex explains that the Prescott has a strict "no unaccompanied guest" policy, each family member uses the ID code to sneak back in: Jay wants to watch his Blu-ray copy of Lawrence of Arabia in their deluxe screening room; Gloria wants to try their water slide; Claire wants to visit their high-end hair salon; Phil wants to sample their gourmet hamburger slider; Mitch and Cam want to meet celebrities; and Luke and Manny want to meet older ladies at their gym. After various misadventures all parties meet up at the rooftop hot tubs. Their sneaky acts are revealed to Alex when she receives a hefty bill for their activities.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 243<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
| Title = Legacy<br />
| DirectedBy = Jason Kemp<br />
| WrittenBy = [[Jack Burditt]] & [[Christopher Lloyd (TV producer)|Christopher Lloyd]]<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|1|15}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG12<br />
| Viewers = 3.84<ref name="11.11">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='The Goldbergs,' 'Criminal Minds,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-15-2020/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 16, 2020|accessdate=January 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117074543/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-15-2020/|archive-date=January 17, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Phil visits his father Frank in Florida after hearing he was found wandering around his old grocery store, possibly suffering from dementia; the two have one last great day together before Frank passes away from old age. Jay invites Claire and Mitchell to retrieve old belongings from the garage, which gets them wondering why a vacation from their childhood was cut short (Jay needed to work extra hours to pay his employees). Jay uses Joe to help sell dog beds but later realizes his product idea is a flop. Manny once again tries to impress the girl at the mall that he originally wanted ten years ago, but is stopped before making an embarrassing "grand gesture." Cam and Gloria help each other with work rivals.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 244<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
| Title = Dead on a Rival<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Jason Winer]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Jeffrey Richman & Ryan Walls<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|1|22}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG13<br />
| Viewers = 3.50<ref name="11.12">{{cite web|last=Welch|first=Alex|title='Chicago Med,' 'Criminal Minds,' all others hold: Wednesday final ratings|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-22-2020/|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 24, 2020|accessdate=January 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124172829/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-22-2020/|archive-date=January 24, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Alex is looking for a new assistant for her job. Jay recommends Margaret, his long-time assistant, to Alex. Alex hires her but doesn't like her performance. Alex ends up firing Margaret, who admits that she wants to retire, but she does not want Jay to feel abandoned. Phil's old neighbor, a wealthy tech titan, comes to visit and asks if he would like to go to space with him. Javier attends Manny's one-man show and invites him on a year-long around-the-world cruise. Jay agrees with Javier that Manny should go out and enjoy life, but Gloria is worried that Javier will be a bad influence on Manny. After seeing Manny's show and understanding the effects of her coddling Manny, Gloria agrees that Manny should go out and enjoy life with Javier. Mitchell and Cameron are about to go to a flash sale when the previous owner of their house comes over unexpectedly and announces that he wants to die in his old house. Mitch and Cam try to encourage him not to give up on life by saying that there is a lot more to experience. The old owner visits his former friend who still lives in the neighborhood, and the two get into an argument.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 245<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
| Title = Paris<br />
| DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
| WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|2|12}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG11<br />
| Viewers = 3.73<ref name="11.13">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-12-2020.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.12.2020|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=February 13, 2020|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=February 13, 2020}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Jay and his family fly to Paris because Jay was told by Manny that he was receiving an award for his closet business at an international expo. Unfortunately, in reality Jay didn't win but rather was supposed to claim the award on behalf of Earl (a misunderstanding resulting from Manny's limited ability to understand French). Gloria and Manny try to keep the news from Jay, but he finds out. Claire assures Jay that his family is proud of him, award or not. Phil surprises Claire by showing up in Paris after claiming to have a work conflict, but he is surprised by Guy, a man Claire promised to meet up with in Paris after they dated while she studied abroad in Paris 30 years ago. Phil is jealous of Guy's past relationship with Claire, but ends up hitting it off with Guy after finding out they share an interest in magic and robots -- which makes Claire jealous. Mitchell tries to pass himself off as a Frenchman with a new wardrobe and attitude. Cam performs as Fizbo in the streets of Paris but has a run-in with another "Fizbeau".<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 246<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
| Title = Spuds<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Beth McCarthy-Miller]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|2|19}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG14<br />
| Viewers = 3.28<ref name="11.14">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-19-2020.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.19.2020|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=February 20, 2020|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=February 21, 2020}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Phil and Claire take Haley and Dylan to dinner to reassure them they are not bad parents. While out to dinner, they run into Mitch and Cam who are chaperoning Lily's first date, as well as Jay and Gloria after attending Joe's school play.<br />
| LineColor = #760922<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 247<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
| Title = Baby Steps<br />
| DirectedBy = Trey Clinesmith<br />
| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=[[Steven Levitan]] & [[Morgan Murphy (comedian)|Morgan Murphy]]|s=Abraham Higginbotham & Jon Pollack|sfirst=y}}<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|3|18}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG15<br />
| Viewers = 4.33<ref name="11.15">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-18-2020.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.18.2020|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=March 19, 2020|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=March 19, 2020}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Claire prepares for her online interview for an organization job. Meanwhile, Phil calls Jay to fix the broken step that Luke hurt himself on. Claire walks up the stairs and gets her leg stuck through the step. Jay and Phil try to bring her organization shelf to Claire to boost up her confidence during the interview. The interview goes wrong and Claire decides to talk about how she really feels about the job, which she ends up getting. Alex attends the Caltech event. Haley needs an experienced scientist for Nerp so she goes to the event. Arvin’s students start telling Alex that her company has horrible ideas with technology. Alex and Haley meet up with Arvin, who explains that Alex would be “perfect” for his new technology idea. Mitchell and Cameron try and decide on what to do about the adoption agency. They decide to ask Gloria for some advice. Gloria is too focused on her open house to help Mitch and Cam. Gloria ends up giving Mitch and Cam a tour of the house, and they spontaneously decide to buy it and adopt the baby.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 248<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
| Title = I'm Going to Miss This<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Fred Savage]]<br />
| WrittenBy = Jack Burditt & Danny Zuker<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|1}}<br />
| ProdCode = BARG16<br />
| Viewers = 4.33<ref name="11.16">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-1-2020.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.1.2020|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 2, 2020|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 2, 2020}}</ref><br />
| ShortSummary = Mitch, Cam and Lily move into their new house, but Mitch struggles to adjust. Gloria encourages him to literally say goodbye to the old house. Mitch and Cam's anxieties return when they learn that their new baby has been born early, before Lily helps them realise that they are ready to welcome their son. Haley, Alex and Luke frantically attempt to clean up after a party at the Dunphy house, without Claire and Phil finding out. During their Easter party, Phil and Claire struggle with their new identity as grandparents but eventually realise their parenting skills are still needed. Jay and Manny debate on who has a better passion for wine.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 11)<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 249<hr>250<br />
| EpisodeNumber2 = 17<hr>18<br />
| Title = [[Finale (Modern Family)|Finale]]<br />
| RTitle = <ref name="finalep1">{{cite web|author=[[Eric Stonestreet]]|title=It's all happening. #modernfamily #season11 #thefinalseason #traceadkins|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B8NOp86nKRF/|work=[[Instagram]]|date=February 5, 2020|accessdate=February 8, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Justin Mikita on Instagram: “The final table read - episode 250 of #ModernFamily. We all were very weepy; the last photo was @arielwinter trying to escape the emotion &…” |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fByd_n5dX/ |website=[[Instagram]] |accessdate=February 13, 2020 |language=en |date=February 13, 2020}}</ref><br />
| DirectedBy = Steven Levitan<hr>Gail Mancuso<br />
| WrittenBy = Steven Levitan, Abraham Higginbotham, Jon Pollack, Ryan Walls, Jeffrey Richman, Morgan Murphy & Stephen Lloyd<ref name="finaleFuton">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20200323abc09/|title=(#1117/1118) "Finale Part 1/Finale Part 2"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref><hr>Christopher Lloyd, Jack Burditt, Elaine Ko, Danny Zuker, Vali Chandrasekaran, Brad Walsh & Paul Corrigan<ref name="finaleFuton"/><br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2020|4|8}}<ref name="futon">{{cite web |title=Modern Family on ABC {{!}} TheFutonCritic.com |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/modern-family/listings |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=February 13, 2020}}</ref><br />
| ProdCode = BARG17<hr>BARG18<br />
| Viewers = <br />
| ShortSummary = <br />
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<br />
==Special==<br />
<br />
A special entitled ''A Modern Farewell'' will air at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, prior to the series finale. The retrospective will include appearances by [[Ed O'Neill]], [[Sofia Vergara]], [[Julie Bowen]], [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]], [[Eric Stonestreet]], [[Sarah Hyland]], [[Ariel Winter]], [[Nolan Gould]], [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]], [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]], [[Jeremy Maguire]], [[Reid Ewing]] and [[Benjamin Bratt]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20200323abc08/|title="A Modern Farewell"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=March 23, 2020}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| caption = Ratings for ''Modern Family'', season 11<br />
| title1 = [[#ep233|New Kids on the Block]]<br />
| date1 = September 25, 2019<br />
| rs1 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers1 = 4.09<ref name="11.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv1 = 3.14<br />
| total1 = 2.2<br />
| totalv1 = 7.25<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-stumptown-tops-freshman-series-premieres-in-overall-raw-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Stumptown' Tops Freshman Series Premieres in Overall Raw Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 8, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011040227/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-stumptown-tops-freshman-series-premieres-in-overall-raw-gains/|archive-date=October 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep234|Snapped]]<br />
| date2 = October 2, 2019<br />
| rs2 = 1.1/6<br />
| viewers2 = 4.32<ref name="11.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.0 <br />
| dvrv2 = 2.57 <br />
| total2 = 2.1 <br />
| totalv2 = 6.89<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-emergence-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-viewer-percentage-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Emergence' Leads Broadcast Network Telecasts in Viewer Percentage Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 15, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200101170433/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-emergence-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-viewer-percentage-gains/|archive-date=January 1, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep235|Perfect Pairs]]<br />
| date3 = October 9, 2019<br />
| rs3 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers3 = 3.95<ref name="11.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv3 = 2.54<br />
| total3 = 1.8<br />
| totalv3 = 6.50<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-charmed-season-premiere-tops-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-viewer-percentage-boosts/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Charmed' Season Premiere Tops Broadcast Network Telecasts in Viewer Percentage Boosts|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 23, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep236|Pool Party]]<br />
| date4 = October 16, 2019<br />
| rs4 = 1.0/5<br />
| viewers4 = 4.21<ref name="11.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv4 = 2.44<br />
| total4 = 1.9<br />
| totalv4 = 6.65<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-nancy-drew-and-riverdale-top-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-adults-18-49-percentage-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Nancy Drew' and 'Riverdale' Top Broadcast Network Telecasts in Adults 18–49 Percentage Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 30, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 30, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep237|The Last Halloween]]<br />
| date5 = October 30, 2019<br />
| rs5 = 1.0/4<br />
| viewers5 = 3.93<ref name="11.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv5 = 2.77<br />
| total5 = 2.0<br />
| totalv5 = 6.70<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-this-is-us-tops-all-in-raw-viewer-and-demo-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'This Is Us' Tops All in Raw Viewer and Demo Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=November 13, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep238|A Game of Chicken]]<br />
| date6 = November 6, 2019<br />
| rs6 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers6 = 3.95<ref name="11.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.57<br />
| total6 = 1.8<br />
| totalv6 = 6.52<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-little-mermaid-live-ranks-in-top-ten-of-adults-18-49-raw-gainers/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’ Ranks in Top Ten of Adults 18–49 Raw Gainers|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=November 19, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=November 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep239|The Last Thanksgiving]]<br />
| date7 = November 20, 2019<br />
| rs7 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers7 = 3.95<ref name="11.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.69<br />
| total7 = 1.8<br />
| totalv7 = 6.64<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-how-to-get-away-with-murder-fall-finale-tops-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-adults-18-49-percentage-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'How to Get Away with Murder' Fall Finale Tops Broadcast Network Telecasts in Adults 18–49 Percentage Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 4, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191231194945/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-how-to-get-away-with-murder-fall-finale-tops-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-adults-18-49-percentage-gains/|archive-date=December 31, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep240|Tree's A Crowd]]<br />
| date8 = December 4, 2019<br />
| rs8 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers8 = 3.82<ref name="11.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 0.8<br />
| dvrv8 = 2.48<br />
| total8 = 1.7<br />
| totalv8 = 6.31<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-madam-secretary-series-finale-ranks-in-top-ten-among-raw-viewer-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Madam Secretary' Series Finale Ranks in Top Ten Among Raw Viewer Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 17, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191218040834/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-madam-secretary-series-finale-ranks-in-top-ten-among-raw-viewer-gains/|archive-date=December 18, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep241|The Last Christmas]]<br />
| date9 = December 11, 2019<br />
| rs9 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers9 = 4.27<ref name="11.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 0.8<br />
| dvrv9 = 2.38<br />
| total9 = 1.7 <br />
| totalv9 = 6.65<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-s-w-a-t-the-largest-raw-gainer-in-total-viewers/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'S.W.A.T.' the Largest Raw Gainer in Total Viewers|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 26, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226084938/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-s-w-a-t-the-largest-raw-gainer-in-total-viewers/|archive-date=December 26, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep242|The Prescott]]<br />
| date10 = January 8, 2020<br />
| rs10 = 1.5/8<br />
| viewers10 = 6.39<ref name="11.10"/><br />
| dvr10 =0.8<br />
| dvrv10 =2.46<br />
| total10 =2.3<br />
| totalv10 =8.86<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pucci |first1=Douglas |title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ‘Chicago PD’ Leads in Overall Raw Gains |url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-chicago-pd-leads-in-overall-raw-gains/ |website=Programming Insider |accessdate=February 2, 2020 |date=January 22, 2020}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep243|Legacy]]<br />
| date11 = January 15, 2020<br />
| rs11 = 0.9/5<br />
| viewers11 = 3.84<ref name="11.11"/><br />
| dvr11 =<br />
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| title12 = [[#ep244|Dead on a Rival]]<br />
| date12 = January 22, 2020<br />
| rs12 = 0.8/4<br />
| viewers12 = 3.50<ref name="11.12"/><br />
| dvr12 =<br />
| dvrv12 =<br />
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| title13 = [[#ep245|Paris]]<br />
| date13 = February 12, 2020<br />
| rs13 = 0.9<br />
| viewers13 = 3.73<ref name="11.13"/><br />
| dvr13 =<br />
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| title14 = [[#ep246|Spuds]]<br />
| date14 = February 19, 2020<br />
| rs14 = 0.7<br />
| viewers14 = 3.28<ref name="11.14"/><br />
| dvr14 =<br />
| dvrv14 =<br />
| total14 = <br />
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| title15 = [[#ep247|Baby Steps]]<br />
| date15 = March 18, 2020<br />
| rs15 = 0.9<br />
| viewers15 = 4.33<ref name="11.15"/><br />
| dvr15 =<br />
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| title16 = [[#ep248|I'm Going to Miss This]]<br />
| date16 = April 1, 2020<br />
| rs16 = 1.0<br />
| viewers16 = 4.33<ref name="11.16"/><br />
| dvr16 =<br />
| dvrv16 =<br />
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| totalv16 = {{n/a|TBD}}<br />
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{{Timed Unhide|April 9, 2020|1:00|0}}<br />
| title17 = [[#ep249|Finale Part 1]]<br />
| date17 = April 8, 2020<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1442437|Modern Family}}<br />
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<div>{{short description|2018/2019 season of American sitcom Modern Family}}<br />
{{Infobox television season<br />
| season_number = 10<br />
| bgcolour = #E1DCDE<br />
| image = Modern Family season 10 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = DVD cover<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]]<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]]<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]]<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]]<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]]<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]]<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]]<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]]<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]]<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]]<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 22<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|9|26}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|5|8}}<br />
| episode_list = List of Modern Family episodes<br />
}}<br />
The tenth season of ''[[Modern Family]]'' debuted on September 26, 2018 on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates 2018: See the Complete Schedule! |url=https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-premiere-dates-2018-see-the-complete-schedule |website=ABC |publisher=ABC |accessdate=25 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725040457/https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-premiere-dates-2018-see-the-complete-schedule |archive-date=2018-07-25 |url-status=live |df= }}</ref> The show is scheduled on Wednesday nights and is produced by [[20th Century Fox Television]], [[Steven Levitan Productions]], and Picador Productions, with creators [[Steven Levitan]] and [[Christopher Lloyd (screenwriter)|Christopher Lloyd]] as showrunners. ''Modern Family'' was renewed for its tenth season in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Lesley|title='Modern Family' Renewed for Seasons 9 and 10 as Cast Inks Rich New Deals to Return|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/modern-family-renewed-seasons-9-10-as-cast-inks-rich-new-deals-return-999973|website=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=16 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910231928/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/modern-family-renewed-seasons-9-10-as-cast-inks-rich-new-deals-return-999973|archive-date=2017-09-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> The season concluded on May 8, 2019 and contained 22 episodes. <br />
<br />
In January 2018, creators Levitan and Lloyd stated that the tenth season would most likely be the series' final<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/modern-family-showrunners-on-series-finale/|title=Modern Family Showrunners Are Already Plotting the Series Finale — and It's Soon!|date=2018-01-10|work=TVGuide.com|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110225400/http://www.tvguide.com/news/modern-family-showrunners-on-series-finale/|archive-date=2018-01-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> although later in August 2018, it was reported that ABC were in discussions to renew the series for a potential 18-episode eleventh and final season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/modern-family-abc-in-talks-for-season-11-of-comedy-series-tca-1202442138/|title=‘Modern Family’: ABC In Talks For Season 11 Of Comedy Series – TCA|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|publisher=Deadline|date=August 7, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916103311/https://deadline.com/2018/08/modern-family-abc-in-talks-for-season-11-of-comedy-series-tca-1202442138/|archive-date=2018-09-16|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/modern-family-season-11-renewal-abc-comedy-series-final-season-cast-1202467172/|title=‘Modern Family’: Optimism Grows For Season 11 Of ABC Comedy Series|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|publisher=Deadline|date=September 19, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920061916/https://deadline.com/2018/09/modern-family-season-11-renewal-abc-comedy-series-final-season-cast-1202467172/|archive-date=2018-09-20|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> The series was renewed for an eleventh and final season on February 5, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/modern-family-renewed-final-season-11-abc/ |title=Modern Family Renewed for 11th and (Yes) Final Season at ABC |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |work=[[TVLine]] |date=February 5, 2019 |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709212854/https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/modern-family-renewed-final-season-11-abc/ |archive-date=July 9, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family characters}}<br />
<br />
===Main===<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Jay Pritchett<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]] as Gloria Pritchett<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]] as Claire Dunphy<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Phil Dunphy<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]] as Mitchell Pritchett<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]] as Cameron Tucker<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]] as Haley Dunphy<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]] as Alex Dunphy<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]] as Luke Dunphy<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]] as Manny Delgado<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]] as Lily Tucker-Pritchett<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]] as Joe Pritchett<br />
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===Recurring===<br />
* [[Chris Geere]] as Arvin Fennerman<ref>{{cite tweet |user=cwgeere |number=1024877961927786496 |date=August 2, 2018 |title=First read of season 10! Such an honour to be a part of this national treasure....}}</ref><br />
* [[Reid Ewing]] as Dylan Marshall<ref name="S10premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180910abc04/|title=(#1001) I Love a Parade|work=TheFutonCritic.com|access-date=September 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Marcello Reyes as Calhoun Johnson<br />
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===Guest===<br />
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* [[Dan Levy (TV personality)|Dan Levy]] as Jonah<br />
* [[Ben Schwartz]] as Nick<br />
* [[Hillary Anne Matthews]] as Sherry Shaker<br />
* [[Jimmy Tatro]] as Bill<br />
* [[Shelley Long]] as Dede Pritchett (voiceover only)<br />
* [[Fred Willard]] as Frank Dunphy <br />
* [[Mira Sorvino]] as Nicole Rosemary Page<br />
* [[Andrew Daly]] as Principal Brown<br />
* [[Rob Riggle]] as Gil Thorpe <br />
* [[Ed Begley, Jr.]] as Jerry<br />
* [[Steve Monroe]] as Santa<br />
* [[Gerald Downey]] as Jim<br />
* Dana Powell as Pam Tucker<br />
* [[Rachel Bay Jones]] as Farrah Marshall<br />
* Sedona Fuller as Betty<br />
* London Fuller as Janice<br />
* Avery Tiu Essex as Young Claire<br />
* [[Philip Anthony Rodriguez]] as Tim<br />
* Tessa Auberjonois as Nancy<br />
* [[Nathan Lane]] as Pepper Saltzman<br />
* Christian Barillas as Ronaldo<br />
* Patty Guggenheim as Danielle<br />
* [[Lindsay Mendez]] as Bel Air Black Widow/The Monrovia Mangler<br />
* Kylen Deporter as Alexei<br />
* Desi Dennis Dylan as Foreperson<br />
* Kamryn Kunody as Christina<br />
* Eric Tiede as Desmond <br />
* Scott Deckart as Evan <br />
* Abby Roberge as Ben <br />
* Christine Garver as Anna<br />
* [[Josh Brener]] as Carl<br />
* [[Bill Parks]] as Park Ranger<br />
* Charles Janasz as Sir Kenneth<br />
* Greta Jung as Mia<br />
* Shanon-Ann Minkley as Mindy<br />
* Frankie A. Rodriguez as Eduardo<br />
* Joshua Hoover as Wayne<br />
* Anne Stedman as Allison #1<br />
* Antonia Jones as Allison #2<br />
* Elizabeth Sandy as Janine<br />
* Jack DePew as Chip<br />
* [[Briga Heelan]] as Linda<br />
* [[Dominic Burgess]] as Nate <br />
* [[Greg Pitts]] as Rusty<br />
* Kimberly Jürgen as Donna<br />
* [[Patrick Cavanaugh]] as MC<br />
* [[Mel Powell]] as Cam and Mitchell's friend<br />
* Morry Schorr as Club Member<br />
* Lucas Steagall as Binker<br />
* James III as Waiter<br />
* [[Charles Shaughnessy]] as Dr. Sieglitz<br />
* [[Jackie Joseph]] as Marion<br />
* [[Amy Pietz]] as Janice<br />
* Casey Burke as Tina<br />
* Ramiz Monsef as Doctor<br />
* Greg Rikkart as Dr. William<br />
* Eden Rose as Annabelle<br />
* Jack Axelrod as Bert<br />
* [[Thomas Lennon]] as Orson Funt<br />
* [[Virginia Williams]] as Ashley Walls-Carnegie<br />
* Landon Klotz as Pitkowski <br />
* Jay Pichardo as Groundskeeper<br />
* Jay Mandyam as Chug<br />
* [[Tom Everett]] as Dean<br />
* Kendall Foote as Auctioneer<br />
* [[Tyler Cook]] as Ashley's Husband<br />
* Matthew Wrather as Sensei Ron<br />
* Mina Joo as Store Worker<br />
* Joshua Tyler Kelly as Gerald<br />
* Jay Mandyam as Chug <br />
* [[Matt Roth (actor)|Matt Roth]] as Skip Woosnum<br />
* Chazz Palmenteri as Shorty<br />
* Matthew Risch as Jotham<br />
* Malakai Carey as Robert <br />
* Ghadir Mounib as Server <br />
* [[Jeffrey Richman]] as Vincent<br />
* Kit McDonough as Piano teacher<br />
* [[Demi Harman]] as Tattoo girl<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family episodes}}<br />
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| background = #E1DCDE<br />
| overall = 5<br />
| season = 5<br />
| title = 19<br />
| director = 13<br />
| writer = 31<br />
| airdate = 12<br />
| prodcode = 6<br />
| viewers = 9<br />
| country = US<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 211<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = I Love a Parade<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|9|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG01<br />
|Viewers = 5.40<ref name="10.01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-26-2018/|title='Chicago Fire' and 'Survivor' adjusts up, 'Star' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=September 27, 2018|accessdate=September 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928012207/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-26-2018/|archive-date=2018-09-28|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The family gets together for the annual Fourth of July parade where Jay acts as the grand marshal. Haley's farewell to Arvin doesn't go as well as expected and she is distracted by the return of an old flame namely Dylan. Phil and Luke want to compete in a hot dog contest which they do and win, while Claire is trained by Alex in cocooning. Also, Mitch and Cam want to show that they can raise Cal by trying to make a video to send to Pam who is in prison, showing Cal doing something new like catching a ball or knowing addition. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 212<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Kiss and Tell<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Steven Levitan]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Abraham Higginbotham]] & Jon Pollack<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG02<br />
|Viewers = 5.39<ref name="10.02">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-3-2018/|title='Single Parents,' 'Empire,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 4, 2018|accessdate=October 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005051632/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-3-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-05|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The family gets together at Jay's house but nobody knows what the occasion is. Phil plans to flip the script on Jay ''[[Mean Girls]]''-style after watching the movie with Alex, but Jay learns about his trick and does the same to him. In the end, Phil gets to Jay by acting like a man and starts to grill. Manny returns from his road trip and tells them he has a Canadian girlfriend, but nobody really believes him because he doesn't have any picture of her. After talking to Mitch and Cam, Gloria thinks Manny is gay and tries to make him come out. However, it turns out Manny is really straight and his girlfriend is real. Haley feels conflicted about kissing Dylan, and looks for advice, but her uncles (and later, her parents) give her conflicting opinions.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 213<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = A Sketchy Area <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jeffrey Walker (actor)|Jeffrey Walker]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG03<br />
|Viewers = 5.10<ref name="10.03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-10-2018/|title=‘Survivor,’ ‘Empire,’ and ‘Chicago Fire’ adjust up: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 11, 2018|accessdate=October 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014520/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-10-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-12|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil is given the opportunity to teach in Luke's college, but Luke is against it. Phil tries an emotional approach to convince Luke but the latter sticks to his mind. In the end, after Luke makes the rugby team, he has a change of heart and agrees to let his dad teach in the same college. Also, Claire and Jay clash with one another regarding their partnership with EZRA Visions. Also, Cam wants justice and helps Mitch against a sketch court artist, while Gloria and Alex have a discussion about Joe's first day at school.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 214<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Torn Between Two Lovers <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Beth McCarthy-Miller]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Jeffrey Richman]] & [[Danny Zuker]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG04<br />
|Viewers = 5.03<ref name="10.04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-17-2018/|title='Chicago P.D.' and 'Single Parents' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 18, 2018|accessdate=October 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019001843/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-17-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-19|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley can't seem to choose between her past and present relationships. Manny returns to college and dorm life while his girlfriend, Sherry, continues to stay at Jay and Gloria's, and might be overstaying her welcome. Jay is bothered by that and go tell Gloria but the latter is pretending to be okay with it so as not to be the bad guy. Mitch and Cam are invited to dinner by one of Mitch's co-workers, Trent, who's leading a very high profile case Mitch wants in. It seems a good match, since Trent is also gay, married and with two children, but things don't go as Mitch expects. Trent's two children turns out to be dogs. While the adults are in the kitchen, Lilly and Cal break some stuff in the living room, some of which were rare exotic things. Eventually Mitch does not get the job.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 215<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Good Grief<br />
|DirectedBy = Beth McCarthy-Miller<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|24}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG06<br />
|Viewers = 5.27<ref name="10.05">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-24-2018/|title='Survivor,' 'Chicago Fire,' and 'World Series' adjust up, 'Single Parents' and 'Chicago Med' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=October 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026005448/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-24-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-26|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = During Halloween, Jay, Mitchell, and Claire each receive a call, being informed that Jay's ex-wife & Mitchell & Claire's mother, DeDe, has died in her sleep while on a trip with her women's group; the family must deal with the news of her passing.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 216<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = On the Same Paige <br />
|DirectedBy = Ryan Case<br />
|WrittenBy = Ryan Walls<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|31}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG05<br />
|Viewers = 5.01<ref name="10.06">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-31-2018/|title='Chicago Fire,' 'Modern Family,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 1, 2018|accessdate=November 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102031208/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-31-2018/|archive-date=2018-11-02|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if one student, Paige, drops his class, he convinces her to stay but fears he may have misled her. Meanwhile, Jay may unknowingly be flirting with the mother of Joe's classmate and tries to set boundaries. Mitchell agrees to be more involved in Cameron’s activities.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 217<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Did the Chicken Cross the Road?<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Eric Dean Seaton]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Bill Wrubel<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG07<br />
|Viewers = 5.44<ref name="10.07">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-7-2018/|title='The Goldbergs,' 'Riverdale,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 8, 2018|accessdate=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109024818/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-7-2018/|archive-date=2018-11-09|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Cameron blames Mitchell after he forgets the words to his favorite country song, and decides he needs to reconnect with his roots and gets a chicken. Meanwhile, when Alex is up for a government job that requires a family interview, it causes everyone to overcompensate and jeopardize her chances. Haley finds out she’s pregnant after an accident while on a date with Dylan. Luke helps his family with psychology classes and Jay and Gloria disagree over Joe's education.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 218<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Kids These Days<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Jon Pollack & Danny Zuker<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG08<br />
|Viewers = 4.85<ref name="10.08">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2018/|title='Empire' adjusts up, 'Riverdale' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 30, 2018|accessdate=November 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005143/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-01|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley tries to handle her pregnancy but after receiving a promotion, she fears she may have to quit her dream job. Meanwhile, Alex goes sexy clothes shopping with Gloria instead of Claire. Cameron is accused of being insensitive from his football team. Mitch and Phil stop for food at a gay bar on their way to a ''Star Wars'' convention and discover Gil Thorpe's hidden secret.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 219<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Putting Down Roots<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kat Coiro]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Jack Burditt]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG10<br />
|Viewers = 4.87<ref name="10.09">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2018/|title='Star,' 'Riverdale,' 'Chicago Fire,' and all others hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 6, 2018|accessdate=December 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207014601/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-07|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Dede's husband, Jerry, comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch receives a plant scattered with her ashes and Claire receives her old car. Jerry teaches Jay it's better to always agree with Gloria even if she’s wrong. Phil and Claire go for a drive but Phil learns a bit too much about Claire’s past sexual life. Haley fears for her pregnancy after she finds an old doll of hers and can’t take care of it; she tells Alex and Luke she is pregnant.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 220<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Stuck in a Moment <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Fred Savage]] <br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG09<br />
|Viewers = 5.69<ref name="10.10">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-12-2018/|title='Riverdale,' 'The Goldbergs,' 'SEAL Team,' everything else unchanged : Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 13, 2018|accessdate=December 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214045718/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-12-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-14|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Gloria receives a gift from Colombia that causes a spider infestation and forces them to celebrate Christmas at Claire's. Phil borrows the Christmas tree for a house opening, which irritates Claire, who sees it and steals it back without him knowing. Mitch and Cam try to figure out what Cal wants for Christmas from the mall Santa, whom Mitch put on trial. Haley and Dylan try to tell Claire they’re having a baby but can’t find the right moment. Alex’s hair turns grey from the stress of hiding their secret. Eventually, they tell the whole family who are excited, except for Phil and Claire who are confused. <br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 221<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = A Moving Day<br />
|DirectedBy = Iwona Sapienza <br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG12<br />
|Viewers = 4.82<ref name="10.11">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-9-2019/|title='Chicago Fire' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 10, 2019|accessdate=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111041116/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-9-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-11|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Claire and Phil aren't convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Haley learns that she is actually having twins. Pameron gets out of prison early and has a bone to pick with Mitchell and Gloria makes Jay intervene when Manny’s girlfriend keeps telling him what to do.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 222<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Blasts from the Past<br />
|DirectedBy = Fred Savage<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG11<br />
|Viewers = 4.62<ref name="10.12">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-16-2019/|title=‘Riverdale,’ ‘Schooled,’ ‘Chicago Med,’ all other shows hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 17, 2019|accessdate=January 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118024056/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-16-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-18|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil and Claire meet Dylan's mother. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria discover that their uncles both fought in a war. Mitch and Cam discover some reading in Lily's room.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 223<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Whanex?<br />
|DirectedBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|WrittenBy = Bill Wrubel<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|23}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG13<br />
|Viewers = 4.50<ref name="10.13">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-23-2019/|title='Chicago Med,' 'Masked Singer,' 'Riverdale,' all other shows hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 25, 2019|accessdate=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126035203/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-23-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-26|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Technology issues and a lack of camaraderie among the staff leaves Jay "homesick." Meanwhile, Cam invites Alex, Manny, Haley, and Luke to the high school to help with his presentation to the student body on plans after high school, but Mitchell's conflicting input leaves Cam uneasy. Elsewhere, Gloria, Phil, and Joe audition for a photo shoot to be the ideal family unit in an advertisement for the mall.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 224<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = We Need to Talk About Lily <br />
|DirectedBy = Abraham Higginbotham<br />
|WrittenBy = Abraham Higginbotham & Jeffrey Richman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|30}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG14<br />
|Viewers = 4.92<ref name="10.14">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-30-2019/|title='Chicago Med' and 'Chicago Fire' reruns adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 31, 2019|accessdate=January 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201014730/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-30-2019/|archive-date=2019-02-01|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fearing that Lily is being too reserved, Cam and Mitch score an invitation to a party being thrown by Lily's favorite vlogger. However, Lily is less than impressed upon meeting the Internet sensation. Meanwhile, Phil tries to convince Pepper to sign a sales agreement for a new house. Jay and Gloria take Stella to the vet for minor surgery, and Jay is overcome with emotion thinking about the possibility of losing his prized pet. Elsewhere, Alex's boyfriend, Bill, asks to meet with Phil and Claire to discuss his invention, but, convinced that he is going to propose, Alex and Claire try to prevent Bill from popping the question.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 225<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = SuperShowerBabyBowl<br />
|DirectedBy = Helena Lamb<br />
|WrittenBy = Jack Burditt & Jon Pollack<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|20}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG15<br />
|Viewers = 4.43<ref name="10.15">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-feb-20-2019/|title='The Masked Singer' adjusts up, 'The World’s Best' and 'Match Game' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 22, 2019|accessdate=February 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222212236/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-feb-20-2019/|archive-date=February 22, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Misunderstandings is the theme of the day as Jay's Super Bowl party overlaps with Haley's baby shower at the Pritchett household. The family is tasked with finding Dylan after he leaves the house, fearing that he'll never be accepted by the clan. Meanwhile, both Cam and Jay think the other forgot about their plans to make chili, Mitch frets that an inmate has been released early and wants revenge, Lily finds herself in a feud with a friend, and Manny and Phil argue over Phil's performance in Manny's latest film.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 226<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = Red Alert<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=Jessica Porter & Ryan Walls|s=Ryan Walls|tfirst=y}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|27}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG16<br />
|Viewers = 4.33<ref name="10.16">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-february-27-2019/|title='The World's Best' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 28, 2019|accessdate=February 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301030122/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-february-27-2019/|archive-date=March 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley's incapacity to take prenatal classes lesson seriously worries Phil, who develops insomnia during a promo for a house with Luke. Jay gets mad at Claire when she plans to become a company's CEO but ultimately decides to retire in order to let her own the company. Mitch and Cam rally the women (except for Claire) and Manny to reassure Lily, who reaches an important step of her life.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 227<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = The Wild<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|13}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG17<br />
|Viewers = 4.65<ref name="10.17">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-13-2019/|title='Empire,' 'Chicago Med' rerun adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 14, 2019|accessdate=March 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091314/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-13-2019/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil, Mitch, and Cam join Jay on his annual wilderness hike in search of a bald eagle, and along the way confront their fears. Gloria, Claire, Alex, and Haley work together to prepare the nursery for Haley's twins.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 228<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Stand by Your Man<br />
|DirectedBy = Jim Hensz<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=Jack Burditt & Bill Wrubel|s=Jeffrey Richman|tfirst=y}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|20}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG20<br />
|Viewers = 4.25<ref name="10.18">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-20-2019/|title='Empire' adjusts up, 'Survivor' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 21, 2019|accessdate=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090159/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-20-2019/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil invites Luke, Dylan and Bill to watch a pay-per-view fight in an attempt to impress and bond with them. Claire and Lily connect over being uncool. Mitchell joins Cam for line dancing night after forgetting their anniversary. Jay gets a slot on a TV shopping channel to promote his dog bed business, to Gloria's chagrin. <br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 229<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19<br />
|Title = Yes-Woman<br />
|DirectedBy = Fred Savage<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG19<br />
|Viewers = 4.33<ref name="10.19">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-3-2019/|title='Single Parents' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 4, 2019|accessdate=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407120605/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-3-2019/|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Claire decides to be more positive and accidentally says yes to the new romance between Luke and her yoga teacher, Janice. Also, Jay and Manny worry about what people think about them, while Phil decides to surprise Alex, who is graduating. Mitch and Cam have difficulties finding some hobbies for people of their age.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 230<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20<br />
|Title = Can't Elope<br />
|DirectedBy = Jeffrey Walker<br />
|WrittenBy = Danny Zuker<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG18<br />
|Viewers = 4.81<ref name="10.20">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-10-2019/|title='Schooled' adjusts up: Wednesday final rating|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 11, 2019|accessdate=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411204057/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-10-2019/|archive-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley and Dylan can't elope before their twins' birth. Also, Jay continues his new project with Instagram. Mitch and Cam have to choose between a musical version of ''Sophie's Choice'' or Haley's wedding. Haley and Dylan finally marry in private, with their mothers, Phil, Frank, Alex and Luke in attendance.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 231<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 21<br />
|Title = Commencement<br />
|DirectedBy = Eric Dean Seaton<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG21<br />
|Viewers = 4.24<ref name="10.21">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-1-2019/|title='SEAL Team' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 2, 2019|accessdate=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502215115/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-1-2019/|archive-date=May 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Cam finally gets the chance to preside at a graduate ceremony. Jay has to make a speech at the graduation but a series of mishaps occurs. Also, Luke and Haley feel inferior when Phil and Claire keep praising Alex for her status, only to find out that Alex is stressed about the real world. Claire meets an old rival and Manny believes that Gloria bribes everyone to make her family happy.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 232<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 22<br />
|Title = A Year of Birthdays<br />
|DirectedBy = Steven Levitan<br />
|WrittenBy = Steven Levitan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG22<br />
|Viewers = 4.41<ref name="10.22">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-8-2019/|title='Survivor' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 9, 2019|accessdate=May 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509212324/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-8-2019/|archive-date=May 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In the past, the family relive the birthdays they have had in the past year. In the present, Haley gives birth to a boy and a girl.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
<br />
==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| width = 99<br />
<br />
| title1 = [[#ep211|I Love a Parade]]<br />
| date1 = September 26, 2018<br />
| rs1 = 1.6/7<br />
| viewers1 = 5.40<ref name="10.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv1 = 3.20<br />
| total1 = 2.8<br />
| totalv1 = 8.60<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-manifest-is-most-watched-nbc-drama-series-premiere-in-19-years/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Manifest' is Most-Watched NBC Drama Series Premiere in 19 Years|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 11, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010174552/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-manifest-is-most-watched-nbc-drama-series-premiere-in-19-years/|archive-date=2018-10-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep212|Kiss and Tell]]<br />
| date2 = October 3, 2018<br />
| rs2 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers2 = 5.39<ref name="10.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv2 = 2.90<br />
| total2 = 2.6<br />
| totalv2 = 8.29<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-1-7-2018/|title=‘A Million Little Things’ and 'Manifest' score biggest viewer gains in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 1-7|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 18, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018233809/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-1-7-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-18|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep213|A Sketchy Area]]<br />
| date3 = October 10, 2018<br />
| rs3 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers3 = 5.10<ref name="10.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv3 = 2.63<br />
| total3 = 2.4<br />
| totalv3 = 7.74<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-8-manifest-1202990062/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 8: ''Manifest'' Doubles In Week 3|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=October 23, 2018|work=Variety|accessdate=October 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024003057/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-8-manifest-1202990062/|archive-date=2018-10-24|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep214|Torn Between Two Lovers]]<br />
| date4 = October 17, 2018<br />
| rs4 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers4 = 5.03<ref name="10.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv4 = 2.50<br />
| total4 = 2.2<br />
| totalv4 = 7.53<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-15-big-bang-theory-sunday-night-football-1203020410/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 15: ''Big Bang Theory'' Pulls Ahead of ''Sunday Night Football''|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 5, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106122513/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-15-big-bang-theory-sunday-night-football-1203020410/|archive-date=2018-11-06|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep215|Good Grief]]<br />
| date5 = October 24, 2018<br />
| rs5 = 1.5/6<br />
| viewers5 = 5.27<ref name="10.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv5 = 3.04<br />
| total5 = 2.6<br />
| totalv5 = 8.31<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-22-manifest-1203026426/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 22: ''Manifest'' Averaging 106% Growth|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 12, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113000445/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-22-manifest-1203026426/|archive-date=2018-11-13|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep216|On the Same Paige]]<br />
| date6 = October 31, 2018<br />
| rs6 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers6 = 5.01<ref name="10.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.85<br />
| total6 = 2.3<br />
| totalv6 = 7.86<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-29-sunday-night-football-1203032557/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 29: ''Sunday Night Football'' Soars 66 Percent Versus Last Week|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 19, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120113444/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-29-sunday-night-football-1203032557/|archive-date=2018-11-20|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep217|Did the Chicken Cross the Road?]]<br />
| date7 = November 7, 2018<br />
| rs7 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers7 = 5.44<ref name="10.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.98<br />
| total7 = 2.5<br />
| totalv7 = 8.42<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-nov-5-manifest-a-million-little-things-good-doctor-1203036670/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Nov. 5: Three Shows Post 150% Gains|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 26, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127022307/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-nov-5-manifest-a-million-little-things-good-doctor-1203036670/|archive-date=2018-11-27|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep218|Kids These Days]]<br />
| date8 = November 28, 2018<br />
| rs8 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers8 = 4.85<ref name="10.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv8 = 3.14<br />
| total8 = 2.5<br />
| totalv8 = 7.99<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-olafs-frozen-adventure-earns-more-gains-than-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ''Olaf's Frozen Adventure'' Earns More Gains Than ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer''|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 11, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep219|Putting Down Roots]]<br />
| date9 = December 5, 2018<br />
| rs9 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers9 = 4.87<ref name="10.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv9 = 3.11<br />
| total9 = 2.4<br />
| totalv9 = 7.98<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-fall-finales-of-the-big-bang-theory-and-the-good-doctor-lead-all-telecasts-in-overall-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: Fall Finales of ''The Big Bang Theory'' and ''The Good Doctor'' Lead All Telecasts in Overall Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 18, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207050825/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-fall-finales-of-the-big-bang-theory-and-the-good-doctor-lead-all-telecasts-in-overall-gains/|archive-date=February 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep220|Stuck in a Moment]]<br />
| date10 = December 12, 2018<br />
| rs10 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers10 = 5.69<ref name="10.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv10 = 3.09<br />
| total10 = 2.5<br />
| totalv10 = 8.78<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-abcs-modern-family-and-a-million-little-things-lead-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ABC's 'Modern Family' and 'A Million Little Things' Lead in Raw Adults 18-49 Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 25, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227092021/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-abcs-modern-family-and-a-million-little-things-lead-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|archive-date=December 27, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep221|A Moving Day]]<br />
| date11 = January 9, 2019<br />
| rs11 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers11 = 4.82<ref name="10.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 1.3<br />
| dvrv11 = 3.35<br />
| total11 = 2.6<br />
| totalv11 = 8.17<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-schooled-series-premiere-edges-past-brooklyn-nine-nine-nbc-debut-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ''Schooled'' Series Premiere Edges Past ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' NBC Debut in Raw Adults 18-49 Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=January 22, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=January 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204030545/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-schooled-series-premiere-edges-past-brooklyn-nine-nine-nbc-debut-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|archive-date=2019-02-04|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep222|Blasts from the Past]]<br />
| date12 = January 16, 2019<br />
| rs12 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers12 = 4.62<ref name="10.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv12 = 3.21<br />
| total12 = 2.4<br />
| totalv12 = 7.83<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-a-million-little-things-just-one-percent-shy-of-season-high-among-adults-18-49-in-its-thursday-debut/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'A Million Little Things' Just One Percent Shy of Season-High Among Adults 18-49 in its Thursday Debut|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=February 1, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206030715/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-a-million-little-things-just-one-percent-shy-of-season-high-among-adults-18-49-in-its-thursday-debut/|archive-date=February 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep223|Whanex?]]<br />
| date13 = January 23, 2019<br />
| rs13 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers13 = 4.50<ref name="10.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 1.3<br />
| dvrv13 = 3.19<br />
| total13 = 2.5<br />
| totalv13 = 7.68<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-all-five-big-brother-celebrity-edition-episodes-rank-in-top-30-of-adults-18-49-raw-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: All Five 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition' Episodes Rank in Top 30 of Adults 18-49 Raw Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=February 5, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=February 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227032954/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-all-five-big-brother-celebrity-edition-episodes-rank-in-top-30-of-adults-18-49-raw-gains/|archive-date=February 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep224|We Need to Talk About Lily]]<br />
| date14 = January 30, 2019<br />
| rs14 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers14 = 4.92<ref name="10.14"/><br />
| dvr14 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv14 = 3.01<br />
| total14 = 2.3<br />
| totalv14 = 7.93<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-jan-28-super-bowl-liii-1203143311/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Jan. 28: Super Bowl LIII Clobbers Competition|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=February 19, 2019|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220022231/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-jan-28-super-bowl-liii-1203143311/|archive-date=February 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#ep225|SuperShowerBabyBowl]]<br />
| date15 = February 20, 2019<br />
| rs15 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers15 = 4.43<ref name="10.15"/><br />
| dvr15 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv15 = 3.15<br />
| total15 = 2.2<br />
| totalv15 = 7.58<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-survivor-spring-premiere-of-edge-of-extinction-makes-slightly-larger-time-shifted-jump-than-its-fall-david-vs-goliath-premiere/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Survivor' Spring Premiere of 'Edge of Extinction' Makes Slightly Larger Time-Shifted Jump Than its Fall 'David vs. Goliath' Premiere|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 5, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306123220/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-survivor-spring-premiere-of-edge-of-extinction-makes-slightly-larger-time-shifted-jump-than-its-fall-david-vs-goliath-premiere/|archive-date=March 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title16 = [[#ep226|Red Alert]]<br />
| date16 = February 27, 2019<br />
| rs16 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers16 = 4.33<ref name="10.16"/><br />
| dvr16 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv16 = 3.19<br />
| total16 = 2.3<br />
| totalv16 = 7.52<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-series-debut-thrives-in-delayed-viewing-despite-rerun-telecast/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Whiskey Cavalier' Series Debut Thrives in Delayed Viewing Despite Rerun Telecast|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 12, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 12, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title17 = [[#ep227|The Wild]]<br />
| date17 = March 13, 2019<br />
| rs17 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers17 = 4.65<ref name="10.17"/><br />
| dvr17 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv17 = 2.89<br />
| total17 = 2.2<br />
| totalv17 = 7.54<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-passage-on-fox-concludes-its-season-with-modest-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Passage' on Fox Concludes its Season with Modest Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 26, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327052020/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-passage-on-fox-concludes-its-season-with-modest-gains/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title18 = [[#ep228|Stand By Your Man]]<br />
| date18 = March 20, 2019<br />
| rs18 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers18 = 4.25<ref name="10.18"/><br />
| dvr18 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv18 = 2.89<br />
| total18 = 2.1<br />
| totalv18 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-orville-on-fox-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-percentage-gains-among-adults-18-49/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Orville' on Fox Leads Broadcast Network Telecasts in Percentage Gains Among Adults 18-49|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 2, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403065441/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-orville-on-fox-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-percentage-gains-among-adults-18-49/|archive-date=April 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title19 = [[#ep229|Yes-Woman]]<br />
| date19 = April 3, 2019<br />
| rs19 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers19 = 4.33<ref name="10.19"/><br />
| dvr19 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv19 = 2.88<br />
| total19 = 2.2<br />
| totalv19 = 7.21<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-this-is-us-third-season-finale-on-nbc-tops-all-telecasts-in-overall-raw-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'This Is Us' Third Season Finale on NBC Tops All Telecasts in Overall Raw Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 16, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417003757/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-this-is-us-third-season-finale-on-nbc-tops-all-telecasts-in-overall-raw-gains/|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title20 = [[#ep230|Can't Elope]]<br />
| date20 = April 10, 2019<br />
| rs20 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers20 = 4.81<ref name="10.20"/><br />
| dvr20 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv20 = 2.90<br />
| total20 = 2.2<br />
| totalv20 = 7.71<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-hospital-dramas-greys-anatomy-and-new-amsterdam-lead-respective-raw-demo-and-viewer-gains-categories/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: Hospital Dramas 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'New Amsterdam' Lead Respective Raw Demo and Viewer Gains Categories|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 23, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424140132/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-hospital-dramas-greys-anatomy-and-new-amsterdam-lead-respective-raw-demo-and-viewer-gains-categories/|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title21 = [[#ep231|Commencement]]<br />
| date21 = May 1, 2019<br />
| rs21 = 1.0/5<br />
| viewers21 = 4.24<ref name="10.21"/><br />
| dvr21 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv21 = 2.89<br />
| total21 = 2.0<br />
| totalv21 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-leads-broadcast-networks-in-raw-gains-among-adults-18-49-for-third-consecutive-week/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Leads Broadcast Networks in Raw Gains Among Adults 18-49 for Third Consecutive Week|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=May 17, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=May 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517214654/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-leads-broadcast-networks-in-raw-gains-among-adults-18-49-for-third-consecutive-week/|archive-date=May 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title22 = [[#ep232|A Year of Birthdays]]<br />
| date22 = May 8, 2019<br />
| rs22 = 1.0/5<br />
| viewers22 = 4.41<ref name="10.22"/><br />
| dvr22 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv22 = 2.81<br />
| total22 = 2.1<br />
| totalv22 = 7.15<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-leads-in-percentage-gains-with-viewers-and-demos/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Whiskey Cavalier' Leads in Percentage Gains with Viewers and Demos|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=May 22, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524085556/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-leads-in-percentage-gains-with-viewers-and-demos/|archive-date=May 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
}}<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Imdb episodes|1442437|Modern Family}}<br />
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<div>{{short description|2018/2019 season of American sitcom Modern Family}}<br />
{{Infobox television season<br />
| season_number = 10<br />
| bgcolour = #E1DCDE<br />
| image = Modern Family season 10 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = DVD cover<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]]<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]]<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]]<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]]<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]]<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]]<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]]<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]]<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]]<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]]<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 22<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|9|26}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|2019|5|8}}<br />
| episode_list = List of Modern Family episodes<br />
}}<br />
The tenth season of ''[[Modern Family]]'' debuted on September 26, 2018 on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates 2018: See the Complete Schedule! |url=https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-premiere-dates-2018-see-the-complete-schedule |website=ABC |publisher=ABC |accessdate=25 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725040457/https://abc.go.com/news/insider/abc-premiere-dates-2018-see-the-complete-schedule |archive-date=2018-07-25 |url-status=live |df= }}</ref> The show is scheduled on Wednesday nights and is produced by [[20th Century Fox Television]], [[Steven Levitan Productions]], and Picador Productions, with creators [[Steven Levitan]] and [[Christopher Lloyd (screenwriter)|Christopher Lloyd]] as showrunners. ''Modern Family'' was renewed for its tenth season in May 2017.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Goldberg|first1=Lesley|title='Modern Family' Renewed for Seasons 9 and 10 as Cast Inks Rich New Deals to Return|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/modern-family-renewed-seasons-9-10-as-cast-inks-rich-new-deals-return-999973|website=The Hollywood Reporter|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=16 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910231928/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/modern-family-renewed-seasons-9-10-as-cast-inks-rich-new-deals-return-999973|archive-date=2017-09-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> The season concluded on May 8, 2019 and contained 22 episodes. <br />
<br />
In January 2018, creators Levitan and Lloyd stated that the tenth season would most likely be the series' final<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/modern-family-showrunners-on-series-finale/|title=Modern Family Showrunners Are Already Plotting the Series Finale — and It's Soon!|date=2018-01-10|work=TVGuide.com|access-date=2018-01-11|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110225400/http://www.tvguide.com/news/modern-family-showrunners-on-series-finale/|archive-date=2018-01-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> although later in August 2018, it was reported that ABC were in discussions to renew the series for a potential 18-episode eleventh and final season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/08/modern-family-abc-in-talks-for-season-11-of-comedy-series-tca-1202442138/|title=‘Modern Family’: ABC In Talks For Season 11 Of Comedy Series – TCA|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|publisher=Deadline|date=August 7, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916103311/https://deadline.com/2018/08/modern-family-abc-in-talks-for-season-11-of-comedy-series-tca-1202442138/|archive-date=2018-09-16|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/modern-family-season-11-renewal-abc-comedy-series-final-season-cast-1202467172/|title=‘Modern Family’: Optimism Grows For Season 11 Of ABC Comedy Series|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|publisher=Deadline|date=September 19, 2018|accessdate=September 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180920061916/https://deadline.com/2018/09/modern-family-season-11-renewal-abc-comedy-series-final-season-cast-1202467172/|archive-date=2018-09-20|url-status=live|df=}}</ref> The series was renewed for an eleventh and final season on February 5, 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/modern-family-renewed-final-season-11-abc/ |title=Modern Family Renewed for 11th and (Yes) Final Season at ABC |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |work=[[TVLine]] |date=February 5, 2019 |accessdate=February 6, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709212854/https://tvline.com/2019/02/05/modern-family-renewed-final-season-11-abc/ |archive-date=July 9, 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
<br />
==Cast==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family characters}}<br />
<br />
===Main===<br />
* [[Ed O'Neill]] as Jay Pritchett<br />
* [[Sofía Vergara]] as Gloria Pritchett<br />
* [[Julie Bowen]] as Claire Dunphy<br />
* [[Ty Burrell]] as Phil Dunphy<br />
* [[Jesse Tyler Ferguson]] as Mitchell Pritchett<br />
* [[Eric Stonestreet]] as Cameron Tucker<br />
* [[Sarah Hyland]] as Haley Dunphy<br />
* [[Ariel Winter]] as Alex Dunphy<br />
* [[Nolan Gould]] as Luke Dunphy<br />
* [[Rico Rodriguez (actor)|Rico Rodriguez]] as Manny Delgado<br />
* [[Aubrey Anderson-Emmons]] as Lily Tucker-Pritchett<br />
* [[Jeremy Maguire]] as Joe Pritchett<br />
<br />
===Recurring===<br />
* [[Chris Geere]] as Arvin Fennerman<ref>{{cite tweet |user=cwgeere |number=1024877961927786496 |date=August 2, 2018 |title=First read of season 10! Such an honour to be a part of this national treasure....}}</ref><br />
* [[Reid Ewing]] as Dylan Marshall<ref name="S10premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180910abc04/|title=(#1001) I Love a Parade|work=TheFutonCritic.com|access-date=September 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Marcello Reyes as Calhoun Johnson<br />
<br />
===Guest===<br />
{{div col|colwidth=22em}}<br />
* [[Dan Levy (TV personality)|Dan Levy]] as Jonah<br />
* [[Ben Schwartz]] as Nick<br />
* [[Hillary Anne Matthews]] as Sherry Shaker<br />
* [[Jimmy Tatro]] as Bill<br />
* [[Shelley Long]] as Dede Pritchett (voiceover only)<br />
* [[Fred Willard]] as Frank Dunphy <br />
* [[Mira Sorvino]] as Nicole Rosemary Page<br />
* [[Andrew Daly]] as Principal Brown<br />
* [[Rob Riggle]] as Gil Thorpe <br />
* [[Ed Begley, Jr.]] as Jerry<br />
* [[Steve Monroe]] as Santa<br />
* [[Gerald Downey]] as Jim<br />
* Dana Powell as Pam Tucker<br />
* [[Rachel Bay Jones]] as Farrah Marshall<br />
* Sedona Fuller as Betty<br />
* London Fuller as Janice<br />
* Avery Tiu Essex as Young Claire<br />
* [[Philip Anthony Rodriguez]] as Tim<br />
* Tessa Auberjonois as Nancy<br />
* [[Nathan Lane]] as Pepper Saltzman<br />
* Christian Barillas as Ronaldo<br />
* Patty Guggenheim as Danielle<br />
* [[Lindsay Mendez]] as Bel Air Black Widow/The Monrovia Mangler<br />
* Kylen Deporter as Alexei<br />
* Desi Dennis Dylan as Foreperson<br />
* Kamryn Kunody as Christina<br />
* Eric Tiede as Desmond <br />
* Scott Deckart as Evan <br />
* Abby Roberge as Ben <br />
* Christine Garver as Anna<br />
* [[Josh Brener]] as Carl<br />
* [[Bill Parks]] as Park Ranger<br />
* Charles Janasz as Sir Kenneth<br />
* Greta Jung as Mia<br />
* Shanon-Ann Minkley as Mindy<br />
* Frankie A. Rodriguez as Eduardo<br />
* Joshua Hoover as Wayne<br />
* Anne Stedman as Allison #1<br />
* Antonia Jones as Allison #2<br />
* Elizabeth Sandy as Janine<br />
* Jack DePew as Chip<br />
* [[Briga Heelan]] as Linda<br />
* [[Dominic Burgess]] as Nate <br />
* [[Greg Pitts]] as Rusty<br />
* Kimberly Jürgen as Donna<br />
* [[Patrick Cavanaugh]] as MC<br />
* [[Mel Powell]] as Cam and Mitchell's friend<br />
* Morry Schorr as Club Member<br />
* Lucas Steagall as Binker<br />
* James III as Waiter<br />
* [[Charles Shaughnessy]] as Dr. Sieglitz<br />
* [[Jackie Joseph]] as Marion<br />
* [[Amy Pietz]] as Janice<br />
* Casey Burke as Tina<br />
* Ramiz Monsef as Doctor<br />
* Greg Rikkart as Dr. William<br />
* Eden Rose as Annabelle<br />
* Jack Axelrod as Bert<br />
* [[Thomas Lennon]] as Orson Funt<br />
* [[Virginia Williams]] as Ashley Walls-Carnegie<br />
* Landon Klotz as Pitkowski <br />
* Jay Pichardo as Groundskeeper<br />
* Jay Mandyam as Chug<br />
* [[Tom Everett]] as Dean<br />
* Kendall Foote as Auctioneer<br />
* [[Tyler Cook]] as Ashley's Husband<br />
* Matthew Wrather as Sensei Ron<br />
* Mina Joo as Store Worker<br />
* Joshua Tyler Kelly as Gerald<br />
* Jay Mandyam as Chug <br />
* [[Matt Roth (actor)|Matt Roth]] as Skip Woosnum<br />
* Chazz Palmenteri as Shorty<br />
* Matthew Risch as Jotham<br />
* Malakai Carey as Robert <br />
* Ghadir Mounib as Server <br />
* [[Jeffrey Richman]] as Vincent<br />
* Kit McDonough as Piano teacher<br />
* [[Demi Harman]] as Tattoo girl<br />
{{div col end}}<br />
<br />
==Episodes==<br />
{{see also|List of Modern Family episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table<br />
| caption = ''Modern Family'' (season 10) episodes<br />
| background = #E1DCDE<br />
| overall = 5<br />
| season = 5<br />
| title = 19<br />
| director = 13<br />
| writer = 31<br />
| airdate = 12<br />
| prodcode = 6<br />
| viewers = 9<br />
| country = US<br />
| episodes = <br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 211<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = I Love a Parade<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|9|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG01<br />
|Viewers = 5.40<ref name="10.01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-26-2018/|title='Chicago Fire' and 'Survivor' adjusts up, 'Star' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=September 27, 2018|accessdate=September 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928012207/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-sept-26-2018/|archive-date=2018-09-28|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The family gets together for the annual Fourth of July parade where Jay acts as the grand marshal. Haley's farewell to Arvin doesn't go as well as expected and she is distracted by the return of an old flame namely Dylan. Phil and Luke want to compete in a hot dog contest which they do and win, while Claire is trained by Alex in cocooning. Also, Mitch and Cam want to show that they can raise Cal by trying to make a video to send to Pam who is in prison, showing Cal doing something new like catching a ball or knowing addition. <br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 212<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Kiss and Tell<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Steven Levitan]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Abraham Higginbotham]] & Jon Pollack<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG02<br />
|Viewers = 5.39<ref name="10.02">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-3-2018/|title='Single Parents,' 'Empire,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 4, 2018|accessdate=October 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005051632/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-3-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-05|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The family gets together at Jay's house but nobody knows what the occasion is. Phil plans to flip the script on Jay ''[[Mean Girls]]''-style after watching the movie with Alex, but Jay learns about his trick and does the same to him. In the end, Phil gets to Jay by acting like a man and starts to grill. Manny returns from his road trip and tells them he has a Canadian girlfriend, but nobody really believes him because he doesn't have any picture of her. After talking to Mitch and Cam, Gloria thinks Manny is gay and tries to make him come out. However, it turns out Manny is really straight and his girlfriend is real. Haley feels conflicted about kissing Dylan, and looks for advice, but her uncles (and later, her parents) give her conflicting opinions.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 213<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = A Sketchy Area <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jeffrey Walker (actor)|Jeffrey Walker]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG03<br />
|Viewers = 5.10<ref name="10.03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-10-2018/|title=‘Survivor,’ ‘Empire,’ and ‘Chicago Fire’ adjust up: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 11, 2018|accessdate=October 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012014520/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-10-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-12|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil is given the opportunity to teach in Luke's college, but Luke is against it. Phil tries an emotional approach to convince Luke but the latter sticks to his mind. In the end, after Luke makes the rugby team, he has a change of heart and agrees to let his dad teach in the same college. Also, Claire and Jay clash with one another regarding their partnership with EZRA Visions. Also, Cam wants justice and helps Mitch against a sketch court artist, while Gloria and Alex have a discussion about Joe's first day at school.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 214<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Torn Between Two Lovers <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Beth McCarthy-Miller]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Jeffrey Richman]] & [[Danny Zuker]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG04<br />
|Viewers = 5.03<ref name="10.04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-17-2018/|title='Chicago P.D.' and 'Single Parents' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 18, 2018|accessdate=October 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181019001843/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-17-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-19|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley can't seem to choose between her past and present relationships. Manny returns to college and dorm life while his girlfriend, Sherry, continues to stay at Jay and Gloria's, and might be overstaying her welcome. Jay is bothered by that and go tell Gloria but the latter is pretending to be okay with it so as not to be the bad guy. Mitch and Cam are invited to dinner by one of Mitch's co-workers, Trent, who's leading a very high profile case Mitch wants in. It seems a good match, since Trent is also gay, married and with two children, but things don't go as Mitch expects. Trent's two children turns out to be dogs. While the adults are in the kitchen, Lilly and Cal break some stuff in the living room, some of which were rare exotic things. Eventually Mitch does not get the job.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 215<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Good Grief<br />
|DirectedBy = Beth McCarthy-Miller<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|24}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG06<br />
|Viewers = 5.27<ref name="10.05">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-24-2018/|title='Survivor,' 'Chicago Fire,' and 'World Series' adjust up, 'Single Parents' and 'Chicago Med' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=October 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026005448/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-24-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-26|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = During Halloween, Jay, Mitchell, and Claire each receive a call, being informed that Jay's ex-wife & Mitchell & Claire's mother, DeDe, has died in her sleep while on a trip with her women's group; the family must deal with the news of her passing.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 216<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = On the Same Paige <br />
|DirectedBy = Ryan Case<br />
|WrittenBy = Ryan Walls<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|31}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG05<br />
|Viewers = 5.01<ref name="10.06">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-31-2018/|title='Chicago Fire,' 'Modern Family,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 1, 2018|accessdate=November 1, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102031208/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-oct-31-2018/|archive-date=2018-11-02|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil learns that his real estate class will be cancelled if one student, Paige, drops his class, he convinces her to stay but fears he may have misled her. Meanwhile, Jay may unknowingly be flirting with the mother of Joe's classmate and tries to set boundaries. Mitchell agrees to be more involved in Cameron’s activities.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 217<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Did the Chicken Cross the Road?<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Eric Dean Seaton]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Bill Wrubel<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG07<br />
|Viewers = 5.44<ref name="10.07">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-7-2018/|title='The Goldbergs,' 'Riverdale,' everything else unchanged: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 8, 2018|accessdate=November 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109024818/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-7-2018/|archive-date=2018-11-09|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Cameron blames Mitchell after he forgets the words to his favorite country song, and decides he needs to reconnect with his roots and gets a chicken. Meanwhile, when Alex is up for a government job that requires a family interview, it causes everyone to overcompensate and jeopardize her chances. Haley finds out she’s pregnant after an accident while on a date with Dylan. Luke helps his family with psychology classes and Jay and Gloria disagree over Joe's education.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 218<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Kids These Days<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Jon Pollack & Danny Zuker<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG08<br />
|Viewers = 4.85<ref name="10.08">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2018/|title='Empire' adjusts up, 'Riverdale' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 30, 2018|accessdate=November 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201005143/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-01|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley tries to handle her pregnancy but after receiving a promotion, she fears she may have to quit her dream job. Meanwhile, Alex goes sexy clothes shopping with Gloria instead of Claire. Cameron is accused of being insensitive from his football team. Mitch and Phil stop for food at a gay bar on their way to a ''Star Wars'' convention and discover Gil Thorpe's hidden secret.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 219<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Putting Down Roots<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kat Coiro]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Jack Burditt]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG10<br />
|Viewers = 4.87<ref name="10.09">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2018/|title='Star,' 'Riverdale,' 'Chicago Fire,' and all others hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 6, 2018|accessdate=December 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207014601/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-5-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-07|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Dede's husband, Jerry, comes to town to bequeath her possessions to the family. Mitch receives a plant scattered with her ashes and Claire receives her old car. Jerry teaches Jay it's better to always agree with Gloria even if she’s wrong. Phil and Claire go for a drive but Phil learns a bit too much about Claire’s past sexual life. Haley fears for her pregnancy after she finds an old doll of hers and can’t take care of it; she tells Alex and Luke she is pregnant.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 220<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Stuck in a Moment <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Fred Savage]] <br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG09<br />
|Viewers = 5.69<ref name="10.10">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-12-2018/|title='Riverdale,' 'The Goldbergs,' 'SEAL Team,' everything else unchanged : Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 13, 2018|accessdate=December 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214045718/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-dec-12-2018/|archive-date=2018-12-14|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Gloria receives a gift from Colombia that causes a spider infestation and forces them to celebrate Christmas at Claire's. Phil borrows the Christmas tree for a house opening, which irritates Claire, who sees it and steals it back without him knowing. Mitch and Cam try to figure out what Cal wants for Christmas from the mall Santa, whom Mitch put on trial. Haley and Dylan try to tell Claire they’re having a baby but can’t find the right moment. Alex’s hair turns grey from the stress of hiding their secret. Eventually, they tell the whole family who are excited, except for Phil and Claire who are confused. <br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 221<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = A Moving Day<br />
|DirectedBy = Iwona Sapienza <br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG12<br />
|Viewers = 4.82<ref name="10.11">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-9-2019/|title='Chicago Fire' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 10, 2019|accessdate=January 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111041116/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-9-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-11|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Claire and Phil aren't convinced that Haley and Dylan can make it on their own as they move them into their new apartment before the baby arrives. Haley learns that she is actually having twins. Pameron gets out of prison early and has a bone to pick with Mitchell and Gloria makes Jay intervene when Manny’s girlfriend keeps telling him what to do.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 222<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Blasts from the Past<br />
|DirectedBy = Fred Savage<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG11<br />
|Viewers = 4.62<ref name="10.12">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-16-2019/|title=‘Riverdale,’ ‘Schooled,’ ‘Chicago Med,’ all other shows hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 17, 2019|accessdate=January 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190118024056/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-16-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-18|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil and Claire meet Dylan's mother. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria discover that their uncles both fought in a war. Mitch and Cam discover some reading in Lily's room.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 223<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Whanex?<br />
|DirectedBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|WrittenBy = Bill Wrubel<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|23}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG13<br />
|Viewers = 4.50<ref name="10.13">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-23-2019/|title='Chicago Med,' 'Masked Singer,' 'Riverdale,' all other shows hold: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 25, 2019|accessdate=January 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190126035203/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-23-2019/|archive-date=2019-01-26|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Technology issues and a lack of camaraderie among the staff leaves Jay "homesick." Meanwhile, Cam invites Alex, Manny, Haley, and Luke to the high school to help with his presentation to the student body on plans after high school, but Mitchell's conflicting input leaves Cam uneasy. Elsewhere, Gloria, Phil, and Joe audition for a photo shoot to be the ideal family unit in an advertisement for the mall.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 224<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = We Need to Talk About Lily <br />
|DirectedBy = Abraham Higginbotham<br />
|WrittenBy = Abraham Higginbotham & Jeffrey Richman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|30}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG14<br />
|Viewers = 4.92<ref name="10.14">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-30-2019/|title='Chicago Med' and 'Chicago Fire' reruns adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 31, 2019|accessdate=January 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201014730/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-jan-30-2019/|archive-date=2019-02-01|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fearing that Lily is being too reserved, Cam and Mitch score an invitation to a party being thrown by Lily's favorite vlogger. However, Lily is less than impressed upon meeting the Internet sensation. Meanwhile, Phil tries to convince Pepper to sign a sales agreement for a new house. Jay and Gloria take Stella to the vet for minor surgery, and Jay is overcome with emotion thinking about the possibility of losing his prized pet. Elsewhere, Alex's boyfriend, Bill, asks to meet with Phil and Claire to discuss his invention, but, convinced that he is going to propose, Alex and Claire try to prevent Bill from popping the question.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 225<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = SuperShowerBabyBowl<br />
|DirectedBy = Helena Lamb<br />
|WrittenBy = Jack Burditt & Jon Pollack<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|20}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG15<br />
|Viewers = 4.43<ref name="10.15">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-feb-20-2019/|title='The Masked Singer' adjusts up, 'The World’s Best' and 'Match Game' adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 22, 2019|accessdate=February 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222212236/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-feb-20-2019/|archive-date=February 22, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Misunderstandings is the theme of the day as Jay's Super Bowl party overlaps with Haley's baby shower at the Pritchett household. The family is tasked with finding Dylan after he leaves the house, fearing that he'll never be accepted by the clan. Meanwhile, both Cam and Jay think the other forgot about their plans to make chili, Mitch frets that an inmate has been released early and wants revenge, Lily finds herself in a feud with a friend, and Manny and Phil argue over Phil's performance in Manny's latest film.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 226<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = Red Alert<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Julie Bowen]]<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=Jessica Porter & Ryan Walls|s=Ryan Walls|tfirst=y}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|27}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG16<br />
|Viewers = 4.33<ref name="10.16">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-february-27-2019/|title='The World's Best' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Rejent|first=Joseph|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 28, 2019|accessdate=February 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301030122/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-february-27-2019/|archive-date=March 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley's incapacity to take prenatal classes lesson seriously worries Phil, who develops insomnia during a promo for a house with Luke. Jay gets mad at Claire when she plans to become a company's CEO but ultimately decides to retire in order to let her own the company. Mitch and Cam rally the women (except for Claire) and Manny to reassure Lily, who reaches an important step of her life.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 227<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = The Wild<br />
|DirectedBy = James Bagdonas<br />
|WrittenBy = Elaine Ko<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|13}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG17<br />
|Viewers = 4.65<ref name="10.17">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-13-2019/|title='Empire,' 'Chicago Med' rerun adjust down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 14, 2019|accessdate=March 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091314/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-13-2019/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil, Mitch, and Cam join Jay on his annual wilderness hike in search of a bald eagle, and along the way confront their fears. Gloria, Claire, Alex, and Haley work together to prepare the nursery for Haley's twins.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 228<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Stand by Your Man<br />
|DirectedBy = Jim Hensz<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=Jack Burditt & Bill Wrubel|s=Jeffrey Richman|tfirst=y}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|20}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG20<br />
|Viewers = 4.25<ref name="10.18">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-20-2019/|title='Empire' adjusts up, 'Survivor' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 21, 2019|accessdate=March 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327090159/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-march-20-2019/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Phil invites Luke, Dylan and Bill to watch a pay-per-view fight in an attempt to impress and bond with them. Claire and Lily connect over being uncool. Mitchell joins Cam for line dancing night after forgetting their anniversary. Jay gets a slot on a TV shopping channel to promote his dog bed business, to Gloria's chagrin. <br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 229<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19<br />
|Title = Yes-Woman<br />
|DirectedBy = Fred Savage<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG19<br />
|Viewers = 4.33<ref name="10.19">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-3-2019/|title='Single Parents' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 4, 2019|accessdate=April 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407120605/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-3-2019/|archive-date=April 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Claire decides to be more positive and accidentally says yes to the new romance between Luke and her yoga teacher, Janice. Also, Jay and Manny worry about what people think about them, while Phil decides to surprise Alex, who is graduating. Mitch and Cam have difficulties finding some hobbies for people of their age.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 230<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20<br />
|Title = Can't Elope<br />
|DirectedBy = Jeffrey Walker<br />
|WrittenBy = Danny Zuker<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG18<br />
|Viewers = 4.81<ref name="10.20">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-10-2019/|title='Schooled' adjusts up: Wednesday final rating|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 11, 2019|accessdate=April 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411204057/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-april-10-2019/|archive-date=April 11, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Haley and Dylan can't elope before their twins' birth. Also, Jay continues his new project with Instagram. Mitch and Cam have to choose between a musical version of ''Sophie's Choice'' or Haley's wedding. Haley and Dylan finally marry in private, with their mothers, Phil, Frank, Alex and Luke in attendance.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 231<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 21<br />
|Title = Commencement<br />
|DirectedBy = Eric Dean Seaton<br />
|WrittenBy = Vali Chandrasekaran & Stephen Lloyd<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG21<br />
|Viewers = 4.24<ref name="10.21">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-1-2019/|title='SEAL Team' adjusts down: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 2, 2019|accessdate=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502215115/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-1-2019/|archive-date=May 2, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Cam finally gets the chance to preside at a graduate ceremony. Jay has to make a speech at the graduation but a series of mishaps occurs. Also, Luke and Haley feel inferior when Phil and Claire keep praising Alex for her status, only to find out that Alex is stressed about the real world. Claire meets an old rival and Manny believes that Gloria bribes everyone to make her family happy.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Modern Family (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 232<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 22<br />
|Title = A Year of Birthdays<br />
|DirectedBy = Steven Levitan<br />
|WrittenBy = Steven Levitan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = AARG22<br />
|Viewers = 4.41<ref name="10.22">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-8-2019/|title='Survivor' adjusts up: Wednesday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 9, 2019|accessdate=May 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509212324/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/wednesday-final-ratings-may-8-2019/|archive-date=May 9, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In the past, the family relive the birthdays they have had in the past year. In the present, Haley gives birth to a boy and a girl.<br />
|LineColor = E1DCDE<br />
}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
<br />
==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| width = 99<br />
<br />
| title1 = [[#ep211|I Love a Parade]]<br />
| date1 = September 26, 2018<br />
| rs1 = 1.6/7<br />
| viewers1 = 5.40<ref name="10.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv1 = 3.20<br />
| total1 = 2.8<br />
| totalv1 = 8.60<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-manifest-is-most-watched-nbc-drama-series-premiere-in-19-years/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Manifest' is Most-Watched NBC Drama Series Premiere in 19 Years|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 11, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010174552/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-manifest-is-most-watched-nbc-drama-series-premiere-in-19-years/|archive-date=2018-10-10|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep212|Kiss and Tell]]<br />
| date2 = October 3, 2018<br />
| rs2 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers2 = 5.39<ref name="10.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv2 = 2.90<br />
| total2 = 2.6<br />
| totalv2 = 8.29<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-1-7-2018/|title=‘A Million Little Things’ and 'Manifest' score biggest viewer gains in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 1-7|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 18, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181018233809/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-1-7-2018/|archive-date=2018-10-18|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep213|A Sketchy Area]]<br />
| date3 = October 10, 2018<br />
| rs3 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers3 = 5.10<ref name="10.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv3 = 2.63<br />
| total3 = 2.4<br />
| totalv3 = 7.74<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-8-manifest-1202990062/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 8: ''Manifest'' Doubles In Week 3|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=October 23, 2018|work=Variety|accessdate=October 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024003057/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-8-manifest-1202990062/|archive-date=2018-10-24|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep214|Torn Between Two Lovers]]<br />
| date4 = October 17, 2018<br />
| rs4 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers4 = 5.03<ref name="10.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv4 = 2.50<br />
| total4 = 2.2<br />
| totalv4 = 7.53<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-15-big-bang-theory-sunday-night-football-1203020410/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 15: ''Big Bang Theory'' Pulls Ahead of ''Sunday Night Football''|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 5, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106122513/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-15-big-bang-theory-sunday-night-football-1203020410/|archive-date=2018-11-06|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep215|Good Grief]]<br />
| date5 = October 24, 2018<br />
| rs5 = 1.5/6<br />
| viewers5 = 5.27<ref name="10.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv5 = 3.04<br />
| total5 = 2.6<br />
| totalv5 = 8.31<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-22-manifest-1203026426/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 22: ''Manifest'' Averaging 106% Growth|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 12, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113000445/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-22-manifest-1203026426/|archive-date=2018-11-13|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep216|On the Same Paige]]<br />
| date6 = October 31, 2018<br />
| rs6 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers6 = 5.01<ref name="10.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.85<br />
| total6 = 2.3<br />
| totalv6 = 7.86<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-29-sunday-night-football-1203032557/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 29: ''Sunday Night Football'' Soars 66 Percent Versus Last Week|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 19, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120113444/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-oct-29-sunday-night-football-1203032557/|archive-date=2018-11-20|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep217|Did the Chicken Cross the Road?]]<br />
| date7 = November 7, 2018<br />
| rs7 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers7 = 5.44<ref name="10.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.98<br />
| total7 = 2.5<br />
| totalv7 = 8.42<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-nov-5-manifest-a-million-little-things-good-doctor-1203036670/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Nov. 5: Three Shows Post 150% Gains|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=November 26, 2018|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=November 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127022307/https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-nov-5-manifest-a-million-little-things-good-doctor-1203036670/|archive-date=2018-11-27|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep218|Kids These Days]]<br />
| date8 = November 28, 2018<br />
| rs8 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers8 = 4.85<ref name="10.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv8 = 3.14<br />
| total8 = 2.5<br />
| totalv8 = 7.99<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-olafs-frozen-adventure-earns-more-gains-than-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ''Olaf's Frozen Adventure'' Earns More Gains Than ''Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer''|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 11, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep219|Putting Down Roots]]<br />
| date9 = December 5, 2018<br />
| rs9 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers9 = 4.87<ref name="10.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv9 = 3.11<br />
| total9 = 2.4<br />
| totalv9 = 7.98<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-fall-finales-of-the-big-bang-theory-and-the-good-doctor-lead-all-telecasts-in-overall-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: Fall Finales of ''The Big Bang Theory'' and ''The Good Doctor'' Lead All Telecasts in Overall Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 18, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207050825/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-fall-finales-of-the-big-bang-theory-and-the-good-doctor-lead-all-telecasts-in-overall-gains/|archive-date=February 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep220|Stuck in a Moment]]<br />
| date10 = December 12, 2018<br />
| rs10 = 1.4/6<br />
| viewers10 = 5.69<ref name="10.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv10 = 3.09<br />
| total10 = 2.5<br />
| totalv10 = 8.78<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-abcs-modern-family-and-a-million-little-things-lead-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ABC's 'Modern Family' and 'A Million Little Things' Lead in Raw Adults 18-49 Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=December 25, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=December 25, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181227092021/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-abcs-modern-family-and-a-million-little-things-lead-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|archive-date=December 27, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep221|A Moving Day]]<br />
| date11 = January 9, 2019<br />
| rs11 = 1.3/6<br />
| viewers11 = 4.82<ref name="10.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 1.3<br />
| dvrv11 = 3.35<br />
| total11 = 2.6<br />
| totalv11 = 8.17<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-schooled-series-premiere-edges-past-brooklyn-nine-nine-nbc-debut-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ''Schooled'' Series Premiere Edges Past ''Brooklyn Nine-Nine'' NBC Debut in Raw Adults 18-49 Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=January 22, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=January 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190204030545/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-schooled-series-premiere-edges-past-brooklyn-nine-nine-nbc-debut-in-raw-adults-18-49-gains/|archive-date=2019-02-04|url-status=live|df=}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep222|Blasts from the Past]]<br />
| date12 = January 16, 2019<br />
| rs12 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers12 = 4.62<ref name="10.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv12 = 3.21<br />
| total12 = 2.4<br />
| totalv12 = 7.83<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-a-million-little-things-just-one-percent-shy-of-season-high-among-adults-18-49-in-its-thursday-debut/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'A Million Little Things' Just One Percent Shy of Season-High Among Adults 18-49 in its Thursday Debut|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=February 1, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206030715/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-a-million-little-things-just-one-percent-shy-of-season-high-among-adults-18-49-in-its-thursday-debut/|archive-date=February 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep223|Whanex?]]<br />
| date13 = January 23, 2019<br />
| rs13 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers13 = 4.50<ref name="10.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 1.3<br />
| dvrv13 = 3.19<br />
| total13 = 2.5<br />
| totalv13 = 7.68<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-all-five-big-brother-celebrity-edition-episodes-rank-in-top-30-of-adults-18-49-raw-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: All Five 'Big Brother: Celebrity Edition' Episodes Rank in Top 30 of Adults 18-49 Raw Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=February 5, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=February 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190227032954/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-all-five-big-brother-celebrity-edition-episodes-rank-in-top-30-of-adults-18-49-raw-gains/|archive-date=February 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep224|We Need to Talk About Lily]]<br />
| date14 = January 30, 2019<br />
| rs14 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers14 = 4.92<ref name="10.14"/><br />
| dvr14 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv14 = 3.01<br />
| total14 = 2.3<br />
| totalv14 = 7.93<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-jan-28-super-bowl-liii-1203143311/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Jan. 28: Super Bowl LIII Clobbers Competition|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=February 19, 2019|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=February 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220022231/https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-week-of-jan-28-super-bowl-liii-1203143311/|archive-date=February 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#ep225|SuperShowerBabyBowl]]<br />
| date15 = February 20, 2019<br />
| rs15 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers15 = 4.43<ref name="10.15"/><br />
| dvr15 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv15 = 3.15<br />
| total15 = 2.2<br />
| totalv15 = 7.58<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-survivor-spring-premiere-of-edge-of-extinction-makes-slightly-larger-time-shifted-jump-than-its-fall-david-vs-goliath-premiere/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Survivor' Spring Premiere of 'Edge of Extinction' Makes Slightly Larger Time-Shifted Jump Than its Fall 'David vs. Goliath' Premiere|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 5, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306123220/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-survivor-spring-premiere-of-edge-of-extinction-makes-slightly-larger-time-shifted-jump-than-its-fall-david-vs-goliath-premiere/|archive-date=March 6, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title16 = [[#ep226|Red Alert]]<br />
| date16 = February 27, 2019<br />
| rs16 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers16 = 4.33<ref name="10.16"/><br />
| dvr16 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv16 = 3.19<br />
| total16 = 2.3<br />
| totalv16 = 7.52<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-series-debut-thrives-in-delayed-viewing-despite-rerun-telecast/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Whiskey Cavalier' Series Debut Thrives in Delayed Viewing Despite Rerun Telecast|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 12, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 12, 2019}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title17 = [[#ep227|The Wild]]<br />
| date17 = March 13, 2019<br />
| rs17 = 1.2/6<br />
| viewers17 = 4.65<ref name="10.17"/><br />
| dvr17 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv17 = 2.89<br />
| total17 = 2.2<br />
| totalv17 = 7.54<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-passage-on-fox-concludes-its-season-with-modest-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Passage' on Fox Concludes its Season with Modest Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=March 26, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=March 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327052020/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-passage-on-fox-concludes-its-season-with-modest-gains/|archive-date=March 27, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title18 = [[#ep228|Stand By Your Man]]<br />
| date18 = March 20, 2019<br />
| rs18 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers18 = 4.25<ref name="10.18"/><br />
| dvr18 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv18 = 2.89<br />
| total18 = 2.1<br />
| totalv18 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-orville-on-fox-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-percentage-gains-among-adults-18-49/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Orville' on Fox Leads Broadcast Network Telecasts in Percentage Gains Among Adults 18-49|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 2, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403065441/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-orville-on-fox-leads-broadcast-network-telecasts-in-percentage-gains-among-adults-18-49/|archive-date=April 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title19 = [[#ep229|Yes-Woman]]<br />
| date19 = April 3, 2019<br />
| rs19 = 1.1/5<br />
| viewers19 = 4.33<ref name="10.19"/><br />
| dvr19 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv19 = 2.88<br />
| total19 = 2.2<br />
| totalv19 = 7.21<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-this-is-us-third-season-finale-on-nbc-tops-all-telecasts-in-overall-raw-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'This Is Us' Third Season Finale on NBC Tops All Telecasts in Overall Raw Gains|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 16, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417003757/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-this-is-us-third-season-finale-on-nbc-tops-all-telecasts-in-overall-raw-gains/|archive-date=April 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title20 = [[#ep230|Can't Elope]]<br />
| date20 = April 10, 2019<br />
| rs20 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers20 = 4.81<ref name="10.20"/><br />
| dvr20 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv20 = 2.90<br />
| total20 = 2.2<br />
| totalv20 = 7.71<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-hospital-dramas-greys-anatomy-and-new-amsterdam-lead-respective-raw-demo-and-viewer-gains-categories/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: Hospital Dramas 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'New Amsterdam' Lead Respective Raw Demo and Viewer Gains Categories|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=April 23, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190424140132/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-hospital-dramas-greys-anatomy-and-new-amsterdam-lead-respective-raw-demo-and-viewer-gains-categories/|archive-date=April 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title21 = [[#ep231|Commencement]]<br />
| date21 = May 1, 2019<br />
| rs21 = 1.0/5<br />
| viewers21 = 4.24<ref name="10.21"/><br />
| dvr21 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv21 = 2.89<br />
| total21 = 2.0<br />
| totalv21 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-leads-broadcast-networks-in-raw-gains-among-adults-18-49-for-third-consecutive-week/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Leads Broadcast Networks in Raw Gains Among Adults 18-49 for Third Consecutive Week|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=May 17, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=May 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190517214654/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-leads-broadcast-networks-in-raw-gains-among-adults-18-49-for-third-consecutive-week/|archive-date=May 17, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title22 = [[#ep232|A Year of Birthdays]]<br />
| date22 = May 8, 2019<br />
| rs22 = 1.0/5<br />
| viewers22 = 4.41<ref name="10.22"/><br />
| dvr22 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv22 = 2.81<br />
| total22 = 2.1<br />
| totalv22 = 7.15<ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-leads-in-percentage-gains-with-viewers-and-demos/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Whiskey Cavalier' Leads in Percentage Gains with Viewers and Demos|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=May 22, 2019|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=May 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524085556/https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-whiskey-cavalier-leads-in-percentage-gains-with-viewers-and-demos/|archive-date=May 24, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
}}<br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' is an American legal drama television series that airs on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and first premiered on September 25, 2014. The series follows [[Annalise Keating]], a law professor and [[Criminal defense lawyer|criminal defense attorney]] at Middleton University, who selects five interns to work in her law firm: Wes Gibbins, [[Connor Walsh (character)|Connor Walsh]], Michaela Pratt, Asher Millstone, and Laurel Castillo – alongside Annalise's employees Frank Delfino and [[Bonnie Winterbottom]], an associate lawyer. With the exception of the pilot, every episode's title is a phrase said by one of the characters in that episode.<br />
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The first season initially had an order of thirteen episodes,<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/abc-picks-up-shonda-rhimes-how-to-get-away-with-murder-anthony-anderson-american-crime/ |title=ABC New Series Pickups: 'Selfie', 'Forever', Galavant', 'Whispers', 'How To Get Away With Murder', 'American Crime', 'Black-ish', Jeff Lowell Comedy |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 8, 2014 |accessdate=May 12, 2014}}</ref> but ABC ordered a full season for the series with an additional two episodes after the first episode aired and was the top series debut of the season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder' and 'black-ish'Get Full Season Orders at ABC |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=October 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 24, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024083749/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |archivedate=October 24, 2014 }}</ref> On May 7, 2015, the show was renewed for a second season, which consisted of fifteen episodes like the previous season.<ref name="epcount">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2015/05/12/abc-midseason-schedule-2016-secrets-and-lies-season-2/ |title=Secrets and Lies Will Air in Nashville Slot, and More ABC Midseason Moves |last=Ausiello |first=Michael |work=TV Line |date=May 12, 2015 |accessdate=September 25, 2015}}</ref> March 3, 2016, ABC announced that the show was renewed for a third season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/ |title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, S.H.I.E.L.D. and 8 Other Shows Renewed at ABC |work=TVLine |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=March 3, 2016 |accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref> On February 10, 2017, ABC renewed the show for a fourth season.<ref name=TVLine>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/ |title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and HTGAWM Renewed for 2017-18 Season |author=Andy Swift |date=February 10, 2017 |publisher=TVLine |accessdate=February 24, 2017}}</ref> On May 11, 2018, ABC announced the show was officially renewed for a fifth season.<ref name="Season 5">{{cite web |last1=Otterson |first1=Joe |title='How to Get Away With Murder, 'Station 19,' 'For the People' Renewed at ABC |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-5-abc-1202803186/ |website=Variety |accessdate=12 May 2018}}</ref> On May 10, 2019, the series was renewed for a sixth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-season-6-abc-1202607397/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' Renewed For Season 6 By ABC|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=May 10, 2019|work=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=May 10, 2019}}</ref> On July 11, 2019, it was announced the sixth season would be the last.<ref name="S6FinalSeason">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/video/how-to-get-away-with-murder-end-season-6-abc/|title='How To Get Away With Murder' To End With Season 6 On ABC|website=Deadline Hollywood|first1=Denise|last1=Petski|first2=Nellie|last2=Andreeva|date=July 11, 2019|accessdate=July 11, 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Series overview==<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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===Season 1 (2014–15)===<br />
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==Ratings==<br />
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| refs = <ref>For the first season, see {{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-one-ratings-34068/|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season One Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=February 27, 2015|accessdate=February 4, 2019|url-status=live}}<br />
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For the second season, see {{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-two-ratings-38159/|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season Two Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=March 25, 2016|accessdate=February 4, 2019|url-status=live}}<br />
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For the third season, see {{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/get-away-murder-season-three-ratings/|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season Three Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=February 24, 2017|accessdate=February 4, 2019|url-status=live}}<br />
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For the fourth season, see {{cite web|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-four-ratings/|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season Four Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=February 4, 2019|url-status=live}}<br />
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For the fifth season, see {{cite web|url=https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-five-ratings/|title=How to Get Away with Murder: Season Five Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=February 1, 2019|accessdate=February 4, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><br />
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[[Category:Lists of American drama television series episodes|How to Get Away with Murder]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Game_of_Thrones_season_8&diff=897092129Game of Thrones season 82019-05-14T18:25:19Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Episodes */</p>
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', produced by [[HBO]], premiered on April 14, 2019, and is scheduled to conclude on May 19, 2019. Unlike the first six seasons, which consisted of ten episodes each, and the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|seventh season]], which consisted of seven episodes, the eighth season consists of only six episodes.<br />
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The final season depicts the culmination of the series' two primary conflicts: the great battle at Winterfell against the Army of the Dead, and the final battle in King's Landing for control of the Iron Throne.<br />
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The season was filmed from October 2017 to July 2018 and largely consists of original content not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, while also incorporating material that Martin has revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series, ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' and ''[[A Dream of Spring]]''. The season was adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<!--Per WP:CITELEAD, references are not needed in the lead if it is sourced in the body of the article!--><br />
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<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#C6D9E4 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=23 |director=17 |writer=27 |airdate=12 |viewers=10 |country=U.S. |directorR=<ref name="DirectorsSeason8">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8: Directors revealed for all episodes|work=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=October 20, 2017|date=September 27, 2017|last=Hooton|first=Christopher|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190906/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html|archivedate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref name="director episodes">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/justice-league-interview-fabian-wagner-superman-black-suit/#game-of-thrones|title=‘Justice League’ DP Fabian Wagner on Zack Snyder's Cut, Superman's Black Suit & ‘Game of Thrones’|website=Collider|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|date=December 15, 2017|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216024149/http://collider.com/justice-league-interview-fabian-wagner-superman-black-suit/#game-of-thrones|archivedate=December 16, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
|writerR=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-episodes-in-final-season-of-game-of-thrones-2017-3?r=US&IR=T&IR=T|title=The final season of 'Game of Thrones' will only be six episodes|work=[[Business Insider]]|last=Carson|first=Biz|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=April 11, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412062643/http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-episodes-in-final-season-of-game-of-thrones-2017-3?r=US&IR=T&IR=T|archivedate=April 12, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Game of Thrones (season 8)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 68<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Winterfell (Game of Thrones episode)|Winterfell]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[David Nutter]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|14}}<br />
|Viewers = 11.76<ref name="8.01">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-14-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' season 8 premiere hits new series high |work=[[TV by the Numbers]] |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 16, 2019 |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Upon reaching Winterfell with their combined armies, Jon and Daenerys learn the Army of the Dead has breached the Wall, and the Night King commands the undead Viserion. The Northern lords and their allies rally around Winterfell, but distrust Daenerys and doubt Cersei's pledge. At King's Landing, Euron returns from Essos with the Golden Company and entices Cersei to consummate their union. On Cersei's orders, Qyburn hires Bronn to assassinate Tyrion and Jaime. Theon rescues Yara, who then sets out to retake the Iron Islands, while Theon returns to Winterfell. At Winterfell, Jon reunites with Bran and Arya, and later learns to ride Rhaegal. Sam meets Daenerys, who reveals that she executed his father and brother. After Sam and Jon are reunited, Sam reveals Jon's true identity is Aegon Targaryen, king and rightful heir to the Iron Throne. At House Umber's seat of Last Hearth, Tormund and Beric encounter Edd and other Night's Watch members. They find the castle's occupants dead and Ned Umber's body used as a gruesome message from the Night King. Jaime arrives at Winterfell where Bran is awaiting him.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Game of Thrones (season 8)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 69<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = [[A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Game of Thrones)|A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms]]<br />
|DirectedBy = David Nutter<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Bryan Cogman]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|21}}<br />
|Viewers = 10.29<ref name="8.02">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-21-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' slips, 'Barry' hits another high |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 23, 2019 |accessdate=April 23, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Jaime reveals Cersei's deception to the Targaryen–Stark alliance and, despite Daenerys and Sansa's mistrust, joins their forces after Brienne defends his loyalty. Jaime later apologizes to Bran for crippling him; Bran replies he is not angry, and they are no longer the same people. Tyrion loses Daenerys' favor for believing Cersei, prompting Jorah to ask her to forgive Tyrion's mistakes. Citing their mutual love for Jon, Daenerys tries and fails to gain Sansa's trust after refusing to give any assurances about the North's fate. Theon, Edd, Tormund, and Beric arrive at Winterfell, with the latter three reporting House Umber's fall. Bran proposes that he lure out the Night King, who intends to destroy the Three-Eyed Raven. His plan is reluctantly approved, with Theon and the Ironborn offering protection. Gendry finishes a special weapon for Arya, who then seduces him. Tyrion, Jaime, Davos, Brienne, Podrick, and Tormund gather for a drink, during which Jaime formally knights Brienne. Jorah fails to dissuade Lyanna Mormont from fighting, and he receives House Tarly's ancestral sword as a gift from Sam. As the Army of the Dead approaches, Daenerys finds Jon at Lyanna Stark's tomb where he reveals to her his Targaryen lineage, and she acknowledges his claim to the Iron Throne.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[The Long Night (Game of Thrones)|The Long Night]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Miguel Sapochnik]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[David Benioff]] & [[D. B. Weiss]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|28}}<br />
|Viewers = 12.02<ref name="8.03">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-28-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' rises to another series high |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 30, 2019 |accessdate=April 30, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The Living Army meets the Army of the Dead outside Winterfell. The Dothraki are obliterated first, then the Unsullied are overwhelmed. Edd is killed after saving Sam. The survivors retreat into the castle while Melisandre ignites the defensive fire trench surrounding Winterfell to delay the advancing horde. Jon and Daenerys engage the Night King on their dragons. The wights invade Winterfell, overpowering the defenders and killing Lyanna Mormont. Beric dies defending Arya, whom Melisandre helps realize her destiny to deny the God of Death on that day. Jon and Rhaegal knock the Night King off Viserion; Daenerys commands Drogon to burn the Night King, but dragon fire has no effect. The Night King raises slain Winterfell defenders, including the dead entombed in the crypt where Tyrion, Sansa, Varys, Missandei, Gilly, and the other sheltering civilians are attacked. When swarming wights pull Daenerys from Drogon, Jorah dies defending her. The Night King arrives at the Godswood for Bran and kills Theon. Arya ambushes the Night King, stabbing him with her Valyrian steel dagger. The Night King and his White Walkers disintegrate, and Viserion and the wights collapse. Her purpose served, Melisandre leaves Winterfell and falls dead from old age.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 71<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = [[The Last of the Starks]]<br />
|DirectedBy = David Nutter<br />
|WrittenBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|5}}<br />
|Viewers = 11.80<ref name="8.04">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-may-5-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' stays high, 'Barry' dips |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=May 7, 2019 |accessdate=May 7, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = <!-- Keep the summary UNDER 200 words as per MOS:TV. Not every single detail needs to be described -->The survivors mourn their dead, burning them on funeral pyres. Daenerys legitimizes Gendry as a Baratheon, and names him Lord of Storm's End. Arya declines Gendry's marriage proposal. Jaime and Brienne become lovers. To protect her position as queen, Daenerys wants Jon to conceal his true parentage. Bronn arrives to kill Jaime and Tyrion for Cersei, but spares them in exchange for Highgarden. Daenerys wants to immediately attack King's Landing, but her war council disagrees. Jon reveals his Targaryen claim to Sansa and Arya, swearing them to secrecy. Wanting Jon as king, Sansa tells Tyrion, who informs Varys. Arya leaves Winterfell and joins Clegane, heading south. Tormund tells Jon that he and the Wildlings will return north and Jon asks him to take Ghost with him. Daenerys and her fleet set sail for King's Landing, while Jon leads the Northern army. Euron Greyjoy's navy ambushes the fleet at Dragonstone, killing Rhaegal with a more powerful "scorpion" weapon and capturing Missandei. Daenerys considers seizing King's Landing using dragon fire. Varys and Tyrion debate whether Jon or Daenerys is a better ruler. Jaime heads to King's Landing after Cersei's attack. Cersei refuses Daenerys' demand to surrender and has Missandei beheaded by the Mountain, angering Daenerys.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 72<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = [[The Bells (Game of Thrones)|The Bells]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Miguel Sapochnik<br />
|WrittenBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|12}}<br />
|Viewers = 12.48<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-may-12-2019/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ hits new highs (again), ‘Veep’ finale holds steady|work=TV By the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=May 14, 2019|accessdate=May 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Varys wants Jon to take the Iron Throne, but Jon refuses to betray Daenerys. After Tyrion informs her of Varys' plot, she has Drogon burn Varys. Daenerys plans to incinerate King's Landing, but Tyrion conspires with Jaime to surrender the city if Jaime can convince Cersei to abdicate and secretly leave. As Jaime, Arya, and Sandor infiltrate King's Landing, Daenerys has Drogon destroy the scorpions, Iron Fleet, and the Golden Company, allowing her army to enter. The Lannister forces are overwhelmed and surrender, but an enraged Daenerys attacks the city on Drogon, indiscriminately incinerating soldiers and civilians. The allied army follows her lead, slaughtering all in their path, horrifying Tyrion and Jon. After entering the Red Keep, Jaime kills Euron Greyjoy, but is mortally wounded. The Hound convinces Arya to abandon killing Cersei, then engages the Mountain, who kills Qyburn. The Hound and the Mountain fight fiercely, the brothers dying together after falling into flames. Cersei and Jaime reunite and flee, but their escape tunnel collapses, blocking their escape. Jon calls for retreat as civilians flee a disintegrating King's Landing on fire. Arya, amid the destruction, barely escapes the city alive.<br />
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|DirectedBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
{{see also|List of Game of Thrones characters}}<br />
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* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|title='Game of Thrones' Stars Score Hefty Pay Raises for Season 8|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=June 21, 2016|accessdate=August 28, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822193621/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|archivedate=August 22, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|title=Sophie Turner Drops Massive Spoiler About Sansa Stark's Fate in Season 8|first=Avery|last=Thompson|date=February 15, 2017|publisher=[[Hollywood Life]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002091414/http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|archivedate=October 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|title=Maisie Williams Thinks Arya Went Hunting for Trouble This Season|last=Morton|first=Ashley|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=Making Off Game of Thrones|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916171439/https://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|archivedate=September 16, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham (Davos) talks about the filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 8|date=January 10, 2017|publisher=Winteriscoming.net|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828230838/https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|archivedate=August 28, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathalie Emmanuel]] as [[Missandei]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|date=October 24, 2017|website=The Independent|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20171024213546/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|archivedate=October 24, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<ref name="Superherohype">{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/405667-game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-will-continue-up-until-summer-2018#/slide/1|title=Game of Thrones Season 8 Filming Will Continue Up Until Summer 2018|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=October 6, 2017|publisher=SuperHeroHype|accessdate=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125193645/http://www.superherohype.com/news/405667-game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-will-continue-up-until-summer-2018#/slide/1 |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[John Bradley (English actor)|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|title=There's a new tag team in town. 💪 Hope you enjoyed season 7. Thanks for watching and we'll be back. The wait starts now. 😊 #gameofthrones #GOT|last=Bradley|first=John|date=August 29, 2017|work=Instagram|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322154833/https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|archivedate=March 22, 2018|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71|title='Game of Thrones' Actor Says Cut Scene Would've Explained Confusing Finale Moment|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 30, 2017|website=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052347/http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71|archivedate=December 22, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-series-8-facts|title=What News From Westeros? Everything we know about Game of Thrones Season 8|work=[[GQ]]|first=Ben|last=Kinkaid|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=March 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325105733/http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-series-8-facts |archive-date=March 25, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Rory McCann]] as [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|title='Game of Thrones' Actor Rory McCann Says He's Already Training For Cleganebowl|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322154834/https://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|archivedate=March 22, 2018|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Jerome Flynn]] as [[Bronn (character)|Bronn]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a850739/game-of-thrones-tour-key-locations-bronn-jerome-flynn/|title=Game of Thrones fans can tour key locations and go "beyond the wall" with Bronn actor Jerome Flynn|last=Warner|first=Sam|date=February 23, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Kristofer Hivju]] as [[Tormund Giantsbane]]<ref name="elitedaily">{{cite web|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-night-king-may-not-be-in-the-game-of-thrones-season-8-premiere-heres-what-that-means-15964930|title=The Night King May Not Be In The 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8 Premiere, Here's What That Means|last=Bundel|first=Ani|date=February 20, 2019|publisher=[[Elite Daily]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Joe Dempsie]] as [[Gendry]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a853840/joe-dempsie-gendry-game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Joe Dempsie hints at a major role for Gendry in Game of Thrones season 8|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|date=April 3, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a867524/game-of-thrones-season-8-iain-glen-entire-cast/|title=Game of Thrones season 8 has "monumental set pieces" with cast all together, says Ser Jorah actor Iain Glen|last=Chase|first=Stephanie|date=October 2, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a859043/game-of-thrones-season-8-ending-hannah-murray/|title=Game of Thrones' Hannah Murray warns that the show isn't getting a "fairytale happy ending"|last=Warner|first=Sam|date=June 8, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Carice van Houten]] as [[Melisandre]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-melisandre-carice-van-houten-red-woman-trailer-release-date-volantis-a8163571.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8: Melisandre return confirmed as fans theorise on character storyline|last=Stolworthy|first=Jacob|date=January 17, 2018|website=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012507/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-melisandre-carice-van-houten-red-woman-trailer-release-date-volantis-a8163571.html |archive-date=January 26, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
The recurring actors listed here are those who appeared in season 8. They are listed by the region in which they first appear.<br />
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====In the North====<br />
* [[Richard Dormer]] as [[Beric Dondarrion]]<ref name="Superherohype"/><br />
* [[Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|title=The Night's Watch WILL be in Game of Thrones season 8, confirms Lord Commander actor|last=McCreesh|first=Louise|date=November 6, 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206170107/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|archivedate=December 6, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Daniel Portman]] as [[Podrick Payne]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/game-of-thrones/14473|title=Interview: Daniel Portman on 'Game of Thrones' and his upcoming visit to New Zealand.|last=Riddell|first=Rose|publisher=Coup de Main|date=May 29, 2018|accessdate=June 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612150712/http://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/game-of-thrones/14473|archive-date=June 12, 2018|dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Rupert Vansittart]] as [[Yohn Royce]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Bella Ramsey]] as [[Lyanna Mormont]]<ref name="elitedaily"/><br />
* [[Megan Parkinson]] as [[Alys Karstark]]<br />
* [[Richard Rycroft]] as [[Maester Wolkan]]<br />
* Harry Grasby as Ned Umber<br />
* Staz Nair as Qhono<ref name="elitedaily"/><br />
* Vladimir Furdik as the [[Night King]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a25419639/game-of-thrones-season-8-battle-historic-moment/|title=Game of Thrones' Night King teases HUGE season 8 battle that will be a "historic moment in television"|last=Seddon|first=Dan|date=December 6, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
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====In King's Landing====<br />
* [[Pilou Asbæk]] as [[Euron Greyjoy]]<ref name="ironthronepictures">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a26567408/game-of-thrones-season-8-pictures-iron-throne-characters/|title=Game of Thrones final season teasers have *everyone* sitting on the Iron Throne|last=Houghton|first=Rianne|date=February 28, 2019|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 28, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Anton Lesser]] as [[Qyburn]]<ref name="trailer"/><br />
* [[Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson]] as [[Gregor Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight|title=Attention Cleganebowl Fans: The Hound & The Mountain Are Already Bashing Each Other IRL|last=Medeiros|first=Madison|date=August 30, 2017|work=[[Refinery29]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902184151/http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight|archivedate=September 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Gemma Whelan]] as [[Yara Greyjoy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/game-of-thrones-gemma-whelan-on-yara-greyjoy-and-her-new-bbc-drama-gentleman-jack-1-4897821|title=Game of Thrones’ Gemma Whelan on Yara Greyjoy and her new BBC drama Gentleman Jack|work=The Scotsman|date=March 30, 2019|accessdate=April 1, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Marc Rissmann]] as Harry Strickland<ref name="Rissmann">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 casting announcement debunks fan theory|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=October 18, 2017|website=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=November 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108035514/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|archivedate=November 8, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
HBO announced the eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' in July 2016.<ref>{{cite news|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |title=HBO Confirms 'Game of Thrones' Will End With Eighth Season |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it largely consists of original content not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones |title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=May 24, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones |archivedate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> As Benioff had verified in March 2015, the creators have talked with Martin about the end of the series, and they "know where things are heading". He explained that the ends of both the television and the book series would unavoidably be thematically similar, although Martin could still make some changes to surprise the readers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/03/game-of-thrones-tv-show-will-spoil-books |title=Game of Thrones Creators Confirm the Show Will Spoil the Books |last=Robinson |first=Joanna |work=Vanity Fair |date=March 22, 2015 |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}</ref> When asked about why the television series is coming to an end, he stated: "this is where the story ends".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-showrunners-interview/ |title='Game of Thrones' season 8 showrunners interview: 'This is where the story ends' |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 11, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators, and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The directors for the eighth season were announced in September 2017. [[Miguel Sapochnik]], who previously directed "[[The Gift (Game of Thrones)|The Gift]]" and "[[Hardhome]]" in the [[Game of Thrones (season 5)|fifth season]], as well as "[[Battle of the Bastards]]" and "[[The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones)|The Winds of Winter]]" in the [[Game of Thrones (season 6)|sixth season]], returned to direct two episodes. [[David Nutter]], who had directed two episodes each in the second, third, and fifth seasons, including "[[The Rains of Castamere]]" and "[[Mother's Mercy]]", directed three episodes for the eighth season. The final episode of the series was directed by Benioff and Weiss, who have previously co-directed two episodes, taking credit for one episode each.<ref name="DirectorsSeason8"/><br />
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At the series' [[South by Southwest]] panel on March 12, 2017, Benioff and Weiss announced the writers for the series to be [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]] (episode 1) and [[Bryan Cogman]] (episode 2). The showrunners divided up the screenplay for the remaining four episodes amongst themselves.<ref name=sxsw>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8: Everything We Know About the Final Season|website=[[Indiewire]]|accessdate=October 20, 2017|date=August 28, 2017|last=Miller|first=Liz Shannon|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190734/http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/|archivedate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season started with a 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and who should write what section became more difficult because "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|website=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606005548/http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|archivedate=June 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on television. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental".<ref>{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602204015/http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|archivedate=June 2, 2017}}</ref> Filming officially began on October 23, 2017<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast|work=The Independent|accessdate=October 24, 2017|date=October 23, 2017|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024151546/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|archivedate=October 24, 2017}}</ref> and concluded in July 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2018/07/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-ends/|title='Game of Thrones' Final Season Has Finished Filming. Now a Winter of Waiting Begins|last=Kelleher|first=Kevin|date=July 9, 2018|work=[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]|accessdate=July 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713192123/http://fortune.com/2018/07/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-ends/|archive-date=July 13, 2018|dead-url=no|df=}}</ref> Many exterior scenes were filmed in [[Northern Ireland Screen|Northern Ireland]], and a few in [[Dubrovnik]], Croatia; Paint Hall Studios in [[Belfast]] were used for interior filming.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/game-of-thrones-filming-locations |title='Game of Thrones' filming locations around the world |website=CN Traveller |first=James |last=Medd |accessdate=April 17, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
[[Marc Rissmann]] was cast as Harry Strickland, the commander of the Golden Company.<ref name="Rissmann"/><br />
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===Content===<br />
Co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have said that the seventh and eighth seasons would likely comprise fewer episodes, stating that after the sixth season, they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap".<ref name="variety">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/|title=''Game of Thrones'' Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=June 27, 2016|date=April 14, 2016|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/|archivedate=August 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196|title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=June 27, 2016|date=April 14, 2016|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618034812/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196|archivedate=June 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the series' usual 12 to 14-month timeframe, as Weiss explained, "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule".<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|archivedate=September 1, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season would consist of six episodes, and would premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes">{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312231056/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|archivedate=March 12, 2017}}</ref><br />
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Benioff and Weiss said about the end of the series: "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to".<ref name="episodes"/> The first two episodes are, respectively, 54 and 58 minutes long, while the final four episodes of the series are all more than an hour in length—episode three is 82 minutes (making it the longest episode of the series), episode four is 78 minutes and the last two are each 80 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/15/game-of-thrones-final-season-episode-lengths/ |title=HBO reveals how long each Game of Thrones season 8 episode will be |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=March 15, 2019 |accessdate=March 15, 2019}}</ref><br />
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A two-hour documentary, ''Game of Thrones: The Last Watch'', which documents the making of the eighth season, is due to air on May 26, the week after the series finale.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-final-season-documentary-last-watch-lands-hbo-1197577/ |title=Game of Thrones final season: HBO announces final season documentary |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Wigler |first=Josh |date=March 27, 2019 |accessdate=March 28, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] returned as the series' composer for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126171502/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|archivedate=January 26, 2017}}</ref> On April 28, 2019, a single 9-minute track from the score titled "The Night King" was released for purchase.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Night-King-Game-Thrones-Season/dp/B07R76J5P9/|title=The Night King (From Game Of Thrones: Season 8) [Music from the HBO Series]|publisher=Amazon|date=April 28, 2019|accessdate=May 6, 2019}}</ref> It is taken from the climax of the third episode of the season, "[[The Long Night (Game of Thrones)|The Long Night]]", which aired on the same day.<br />
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==Release==<br />
===Broadcast===<br />
The season premiered on April 14, 2019.<ref name="April14">{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2019/01/game-of-thrones-premiere-date-season-8-final-episodes-hbo-1202534001/ |title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Final Season Debut Date Revealed By HBO With New Tease |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Dominic |last=Patten |date=January 13, 2019 |accessdate=January 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Marketing===<br />
On December 6, 2018, HBO released the first official teaser trailer for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/07/entertainment/game-of-thrones-season-8-trailer/index.html |title='Game of Thrones' drops new trailer and it's icy |work=CNN |accessdate=December 8, 2018 |date=December 8, 2018 |last=Melas |first=Chloe}}</ref> A second teaser trailer was released on January 13, 2019, which announced the premiere date as April 14, 2019. The trailer was directed by [[David Nutter]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/14/game-of-thrones-creepy-new-trailer-reveals-release-date-for-final-season |title=Game of Thrones: creepy new trailer reveals release date for final season |work=The Guardian |accessdate=January 14, 2019 |date=January 14, 2019}}</ref> HBO released a promotional advertisement with [[Bud Light]] on February 3, 2019, during [[Super Bowl LIII]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/sports/super-bowl-2019-game-of-thrones-budweiser/ |title=Attention Game of Thrones Fans: The Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Featured Some Must-See Cameos |work=People |first=Jason Duaine |last=Hahn |date=February 3, 2019 |accessdate=February 17, 2019}}</ref> Later, first-look photos of several main characters were released on February 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/5523164/game-of-thrones-season-8-photos/ |title=The First Photos From Game of Thrones Season 8 Have Arrived and Winter Is Truly Here |work=TIME|accessdate=February 8, 2019 |date=February 6, 2019}}</ref> On February 28, posters of many of the main characters sitting upon the Iron Throne were released.<ref name="ironthronepictures"/> The official full trailer was released on March 5, 2019.<ref name="trailer">{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/05/game-of-thrones-season-8-trailer/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 trailer is finally here |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=March 5, 2019 |accessdate=March 5, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Illegal distribution===<br />
The season premiere was reportedly pirated by nearly 55 million people within the first 24 hours of release. Of these numbers, 9.5 million downloads came from India, 5.2 million came from China, and 4 million came from the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/04/19/apparently-just-about-everyone-pirated-the-season-8-game-of-thrones-premiere/|title=Apparently Just About Everyone Pirated The Season 8 'Game Of Thrones' Premiere|last=Kain|first=Erik|date=April 19, 2019|website=Forbes|access-date=April 21, 2019}}</ref> On April 21, 2019, it was reported that the second episode of the season was illegally leaked online hours before it aired due to being streamed early on Amazon Prime Germany.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-2-leaks-online-1203194121/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Episode 2 Leaks|last=Woerner|first=Meredith|date=April 21, 2019|website=Variety|access-date=April 21, 2019}}</ref> On May 5, 2019, it was reported that the fourth episode of the season was leaked online, with footage from the episode circulating on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2019/05/05/warning-game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-4-has-leaked-online-with-major-spoilers/|title=Warning: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 4 Has Leaked Online With Major Spoilers|last=Tassi|first=Paul|date=May 5, 2019|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 6, 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
===Critical response===<br />
The season has polarized critics and audience alike. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the season has a 73% approval from 469 critics and an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. It is the lowest-rated season of the series on the website.<ref name="RT-S8" /> On [[Metacritic]], the eighth season premiere garnered a score of 74 out of 100 based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/game-of-thrones/season-8 |title=Game of Thrones - Season 8 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref><br />
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While the first two episodes were generally well received, the episodes "The Long Night", "The Last of the Starks", and "The Bells" were criticized for their rushed pacing, writing, and deviation from critical character development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/05/game-thrones-season-8-episode-4-last-starks-review/588760/|title=Daenerys Targaryen Makes Her Move on 'Game of Thrones'|last=Li|first=David Sims, Spencer Kornhaber, Shirley|date=May 6, 2019|website=The Atlantic|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/06/game-thrones-recap-setting-stage-final-battle/?utm_term=.0d4c2c55e807 |title=‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Setting the stage for the final battle |last=Malitz |first=David |date=May 6, 2019 |website=The Washington Post |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-5-review-the-bells|title=Why 'The Bells' is the worst Game of Thrones episode ever|last=Charara|first=Sophie|date=May 13, 2019|work=Wired UK|access-date=May 14, 2019|last2=Will|first2=Bedingfield|issn=1357-0978}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/may/13/game-of-thrones-recap-season-eight-episode-five-the-bells|title=Game of Thrones recap: season eight, episode five – The Bells|last=Hughes|first=Sarah|date=May 13, 2019|work=The Guardian|access-date=May 14, 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> "The Bells" is the worst rated of the series, with a Rotten Tomatoes approval of 46%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/game-of-thrones/s08/e05|title=The Bells|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango Media]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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* {{official website|www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones|''Game of Thrones''}}&nbsp;– official US site<br />
* {{official website|www.hbouk.com/game-of-thrones|''Game of Thrones''}}&nbsp;– official UK site<br />
* [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com ''Game of Thrones''&nbsp;– The Viewers Guide on HBO.com]<br />
* {{imdb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{tv.com episodes|game-of-thrones|77121|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', produced by [[HBO]], premiered on April 14, 2019, and is scheduled to conclude on May 19, 2019. Unlike the first six seasons, which consisted of ten episodes each, and the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|seventh season]], which consisted of seven episodes, the eighth season consists of only six episodes.<br />
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The final season depicts the culmination of the series' two primary conflicts: the great battle at Winterfell against the Army of the Dead, and the final battle in King's Landing for control of the Iron Throne.<br />
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The season was filmed from October 2017 to July 2018 and largely consists of original content not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, while also incorporating material that Martin has revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series, ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' and ''[[A Dream of Spring]]''. The season was adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<!--Per WP:CITELEAD, references are not needed in the lead if it is sourced in the body of the article!--><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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{{see also|List of Game of Thrones episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#C6D9E4 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=23 |director=17 |writer=27 |airdate=12 |viewers=10 |country=U.S. |directorR=<ref name="DirectorsSeason8">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8: Directors revealed for all episodes|work=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=October 20, 2017|date=September 27, 2017|last=Hooton|first=Christopher|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190906/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html|archivedate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><ref name="director episodes">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/justice-league-interview-fabian-wagner-superman-black-suit/#game-of-thrones|title=‘Justice League’ DP Fabian Wagner on Zack Snyder's Cut, Superman's Black Suit & ‘Game of Thrones’|website=Collider|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|date=December 15, 2017|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171216024149/http://collider.com/justice-league-interview-fabian-wagner-superman-black-suit/#game-of-thrones|archivedate=December 16, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
|writerR=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-episodes-in-final-season-of-game-of-thrones-2017-3?r=US&IR=T&IR=T|title=The final season of 'Game of Thrones' will only be six episodes|work=[[Business Insider]]|last=Carson|first=Biz|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=April 11, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170412062643/http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-episodes-in-final-season-of-game-of-thrones-2017-3?r=US&IR=T&IR=T|archivedate=April 12, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
|airdateR=<ref name="Futon">{{cite web |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/game-of-thrones/listings/ |title=Shows A-Z - game of thrones on hbo |website=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=January 15, 2019}}</ref><br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 68<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Winterfell (Game of Thrones episode)|Winterfell]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[David Nutter]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|14}}<br />
|Viewers = 17.04<ref name="8.01">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-14-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' season 8 premiere hits new series high |work=[[TV by the Numbers]] |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 16, 2019 |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Upon reaching Winterfell with their combined armies, Jon and Daenerys learn the Army of the Dead has breached the Wall, and the Night King commands the undead Viserion. The Northern lords and their allies rally around Winterfell, but distrust Daenerys and doubt Cersei's pledge. At King's Landing, Euron returns from Essos with the Golden Company and entices Cersei to consummate their union. On Cersei's orders, Qyburn hires Bronn to assassinate Tyrion and Jaime. Theon rescues Yara, who then sets out to retake the Iron Islands, while Theon returns to Winterfell. At Winterfell, Jon reunites with Bran and Arya, and later learns to ride Rhaegal. Sam meets Daenerys, who reveals that she executed his father and brother. After Sam and Jon are reunited, Sam reveals Jon's true identity is Aegon Targaryen, king and rightful heir to the Iron Throne. At House Umber's seat of Last Hearth, Tormund and Beric encounter Edd and other Night's Watch members. They find the castle's occupants dead and Ned Umber's body used as a gruesome message from the Night King. Jaime arrives at Winterfell where Bran is awaiting him.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Game of Thrones (season 8)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 69<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = [[A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Game of Thrones)|A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms]]<br />
|DirectedBy = David Nutter<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Bryan Cogman]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|21}}<br />
|Viewers = 10.29<ref name="8.02">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-21-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' slips, 'Barry' hits another high |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 23, 2019 |accessdate=April 23, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Jaime reveals Cersei's deception to the Targaryen–Stark alliance and, despite Daenerys and Sansa's mistrust, joins their forces after Brienne defends his loyalty. Jaime later apologizes to Bran for crippling him; Bran replies he is not angry, and they are no longer the same people. Tyrion loses Daenerys' favor for believing Cersei, prompting Jorah to ask her to forgive Tyrion's mistakes. Citing their mutual love for Jon, Daenerys tries and fails to gain Sansa's trust after refusing to give any assurances about the North's fate. Theon, Edd, Tormund, and Beric arrive at Winterfell, with the latter three reporting House Umber's fall. Bran proposes that he lure out the Night King, who intends to destroy the Three-Eyed Raven. His plan is reluctantly approved, with Theon and the Ironborn offering protection. Gendry finishes a special weapon for Arya, who then seduces him. Tyrion, Jaime, Davos, Brienne, Podrick, and Tormund gather for a drink, during which Jaime formally knights Brienne. Jorah fails to dissuade Lyanna Mormont from fighting, and he receives House Tarly's ancestral sword as a gift from Sam. As the Army of the Dead approaches, Daenerys finds Jon at Lyanna Stark's tomb where he reveals to her his Targaryen lineage, and she acknowledges his claim to the Iron Throne.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 70<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[The Long Night (Game of Thrones)|The Long Night]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Miguel Sapochnik]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[David Benioff]] & [[D. B. Weiss]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|28}}<br />
|Viewers = 17.08 <ref name="8.03">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-28-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' rises to another series high |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=April 30, 2019 |accessdate=April 30, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The Living Army meets the Army of the Dead outside Winterfell. The Dothraki are obliterated first, then the Unsullied are overwhelmed. Edd is killed after saving Sam. The survivors retreat into the castle while Melisandre ignites the defensive fire trench surrounding Winterfell to delay the advancing horde. Jon and Daenerys engage the Night King on their dragons. The wights invade Winterfell, overpowering the defenders and killing Lyanna Mormont. Beric dies defending Arya, whom Melisandre helps realize her destiny to deny the God of Death on that day. Jon and Rhaegal knock the Night King off Viserion; Daenerys commands Drogon to burn the Night King, but dragon fire has no effect. The Night King raises slain Winterfell defenders, including the dead entombed in the crypt where Tyrion, Sansa, Varys, Missandei, Gilly, and the other sheltering civilians are attacked. When swarming wights pull Daenerys from Drogon, Jorah dies defending her. The Night King arrives at the Godswood for Bran and kills Theon. Arya ambushes the Night King, stabbing him with her Valyrian steel dagger. The Night King and his White Walkers disintegrate, and Viserion and the wights collapse. Her purpose served, Melisandre leaves Winterfell and falls dead from old age.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Game of Thrones (season 8)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 71<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = [[The Last of the Starks]]<br />
|DirectedBy = David Nutter<br />
|WrittenBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|5}}<br />
|Viewers = 11.80<ref name="8.04">{{cite web |url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-may-5-2019/ |title=Sunday cable ratings: 'Game of Thrones' stays high, 'Barry' dips |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Welch |first=Alex |date=May 7, 2019 |accessdate=May 7, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = <!-- Keep the summary UNDER 200 words as per MOS:TV. Not every single detail needs to be described -->The survivors mourn their dead, burning them on funeral pyres. Daenerys legitimizes Gendry as a Baratheon, and names him Lord of Storm's End. Arya declines Gendry's marriage proposal. Jaime and Brienne become lovers. To protect her position as queen, Daenerys wants Jon to conceal his true parentage. Bronn arrives to kill Jaime and Tyrion for Cersei, but spares them in exchange for Highgarden. Daenerys wants to immediately attack King's Landing, but her war council disagrees. Jon reveals his Targaryen claim to Sansa and Arya, swearing them to secrecy. Wanting Jon as king, Sansa tells Tyrion, who informs Varys. Arya leaves Winterfell and joins Clegane, heading south. Tormund tells Jon that he and the Wildlings will return north and Jon asks him to take Ghost with him. Daenerys and her fleet set sail for King's Landing, while Jon leads the Northern army. Euron Greyjoy's navy ambushes the fleet at Dragonstone, killing Rhaegal with a more powerful "scorpion" weapon and capturing Missandei. Daenerys considers seizing King's Landing using dragon fire. Varys and Tyrion debate whether Jon or Daenerys is a better ruler. Jaime heads to King's Landing after Cersei's attack. Cersei refuses Daenerys' demand to surrender and has Missandei beheaded by the Mountain, angering Daenerys.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Game of Thrones (season 8)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 72<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = [[The Bells (Game of Thrones)|The Bells]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Miguel Sapochnik<br />
|WrittenBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|5|12}}<br />
|Viewers = 12.48<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-may-12-2019/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘Game of Thrones’ hits new highs (again), ‘Veep’ finale holds steady|work=TV By the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=May 14, 2019|accessdate=May 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Varys wants Jon to take the Iron Throne, but Jon refuses to betray Daenerys. After Tyrion informs her of Varys' plot, she has Drogon burn Varys. Daenerys plans to incinerate King's Landing, but Tyrion conspires with Jaime to surrender the city if Jaime can convince Cersei to abdicate and secretly leave. As Jaime, Arya, and Sandor infiltrate King's Landing, Daenerys has Drogon destroy the scorpions, Iron Fleet, and the Golden Company, allowing her army to enter. The Lannister forces are overwhelmed and surrender, but an enraged Daenerys attacks the city on Drogon, indiscriminately incinerating soldiers and civilians. The allied army follows her lead, slaughtering all in their path, horrifying Tyrion and Jon. After entering the Red Keep, Jaime kills Euron Greyjoy, but is mortally wounded. The Hound convinces Arya to abandon killing Cersei, then engages the Mountain, who kills Qyburn. The Hound and the Mountain fight fiercely, the brothers dying together after falling into flames. Cersei and Jaime reunite and flee, but their escape tunnel collapses, blocking their escape. Jon calls for retreat as civilians flee a disintegrating King's Landing on fire. Arya, amid the destruction, barely escapes the city alive.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
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|DirectedBy = David Benioff & D. B. Weiss<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
{{see also|List of Game of Thrones characters}}<br />
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* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|title='Game of Thrones' Stars Score Hefty Pay Raises for Season 8|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=June 21, 2016|accessdate=August 28, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822193621/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|archivedate=August 22, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|title=Sophie Turner Drops Massive Spoiler About Sansa Stark's Fate in Season 8|first=Avery|last=Thompson|date=February 15, 2017|publisher=[[Hollywood Life]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002091414/http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|archivedate=October 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|title=Maisie Williams Thinks Arya Went Hunting for Trouble This Season|last=Morton|first=Ashley|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=Making Off Game of Thrones|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170916171439/https://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|archivedate=September 16, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham (Davos) talks about the filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 8|date=January 10, 2017|publisher=Winteriscoming.net|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828230838/https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|archivedate=August 28, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathalie Emmanuel]] as [[Missandei]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|date=October 24, 2017|website=The Independent|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20171024213546/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|archivedate=October 24, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<ref name="Superherohype">{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/405667-game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-will-continue-up-until-summer-2018#/slide/1|title=Game of Thrones Season 8 Filming Will Continue Up Until Summer 2018|last=Perry|first=Spencer|date=October 6, 2017|publisher=SuperHeroHype|accessdate=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180125193645/http://www.superherohype.com/news/405667-game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-will-continue-up-until-summer-2018#/slide/1 |archive-date=January 25, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[John Bradley (English actor)|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|title=There's a new tag team in town. 💪 Hope you enjoyed season 7. Thanks for watching and we'll be back. The wait starts now. 😊 #gameofthrones #GOT|last=Bradley|first=John|date=August 29, 2017|work=Instagram|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322154833/https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|archivedate=March 22, 2018|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71|title='Game of Thrones' Actor Says Cut Scene Would've Explained Confusing Finale Moment|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 30, 2017|website=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222052347/http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71|archivedate=December 22, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-series-8-facts|title=What News From Westeros? Everything we know about Game of Thrones Season 8|work=[[GQ]]|first=Ben|last=Kinkaid|date=January 5, 2018|accessdate=March 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325105733/http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-series-8-facts |archive-date=March 25, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Rory McCann]] as [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|title='Game of Thrones' Actor Rory McCann Says He's Already Training For Cleganebowl|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322154834/https://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|archivedate=March 22, 2018|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Jerome Flynn]] as [[Bronn (character)|Bronn]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a850739/game-of-thrones-tour-key-locations-bronn-jerome-flynn/|title=Game of Thrones fans can tour key locations and go "beyond the wall" with Bronn actor Jerome Flynn|last=Warner|first=Sam|date=February 23, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Kristofer Hivju]] as [[Tormund Giantsbane]]<ref name="elitedaily">{{cite web|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/the-night-king-may-not-be-in-the-game-of-thrones-season-8-premiere-heres-what-that-means-15964930|title=The Night King May Not Be In The 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8 Premiere, Here's What That Means|last=Bundel|first=Ani|date=February 20, 2019|publisher=[[Elite Daily]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Joe Dempsie]] as [[Gendry]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a853840/joe-dempsie-gendry-game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Joe Dempsie hints at a major role for Gendry in Game of Thrones season 8|last=Jeffery|first=Morgan|date=April 3, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a867524/game-of-thrones-season-8-iain-glen-entire-cast/|title=Game of Thrones season 8 has "monumental set pieces" with cast all together, says Ser Jorah actor Iain Glen|last=Chase|first=Stephanie|date=October 2, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a859043/game-of-thrones-season-8-ending-hannah-murray/|title=Game of Thrones' Hannah Murray warns that the show isn't getting a "fairytale happy ending"|last=Warner|first=Sam|date=June 8, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Carice van Houten]] as [[Melisandre]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-melisandre-carice-van-houten-red-woman-trailer-release-date-volantis-a8163571.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8: Melisandre return confirmed as fans theorise on character storyline|last=Stolworthy|first=Jacob|date=January 17, 2018|website=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=January 25, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126012507/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-melisandre-carice-van-houten-red-woman-trailer-release-date-volantis-a8163571.html |archive-date=January 26, 2018 |dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
The recurring actors listed here are those who appeared in season 8. They are listed by the region in which they first appear.<br />
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====In the North====<br />
* [[Richard Dormer]] as [[Beric Dondarrion]]<ref name="Superherohype"/><br />
* [[Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|title=The Night's Watch WILL be in Game of Thrones season 8, confirms Lord Commander actor|last=McCreesh|first=Louise|date=November 6, 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206170107/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|archivedate=December 6, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Daniel Portman]] as [[Podrick Payne]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/game-of-thrones/14473|title=Interview: Daniel Portman on 'Game of Thrones' and his upcoming visit to New Zealand.|last=Riddell|first=Rose|publisher=Coup de Main|date=May 29, 2018|accessdate=June 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612150712/http://www.coupdemainmagazine.com/game-of-thrones/14473|archive-date=June 12, 2018|dead-url=no|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Rupert Vansittart]] as [[Yohn Royce]]<ref name="IndependentUnderway"/><br />
* [[Bella Ramsey]] as [[Lyanna Mormont]]<ref name="elitedaily"/><br />
* [[Megan Parkinson]] as [[Alys Karstark]]<br />
* [[Richard Rycroft]] as [[Maester Wolkan]]<br />
* Harry Grasby as Ned Umber<br />
* Staz Nair as Qhono<ref name="elitedaily"/><br />
* Vladimir Furdik as the [[Night King]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a25419639/game-of-thrones-season-8-battle-historic-moment/|title=Game of Thrones' Night King teases HUGE season 8 battle that will be a "historic moment in television"|last=Seddon|first=Dan|date=December 6, 2018|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 21, 2019}}</ref><br />
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====In King's Landing====<br />
* [[Pilou Asbæk]] as [[Euron Greyjoy]]<ref name="ironthronepictures">{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a26567408/game-of-thrones-season-8-pictures-iron-throne-characters/|title=Game of Thrones final season teasers have *everyone* sitting on the Iron Throne|last=Houghton|first=Rianne|date=February 28, 2019|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=February 28, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Anton Lesser]] as [[Qyburn]]<ref name="trailer"/><br />
* [[Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson]] as [[Gregor Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight|title=Attention Cleganebowl Fans: The Hound & The Mountain Are Already Bashing Each Other IRL|last=Medeiros|first=Madison|date=August 30, 2017|work=[[Refinery29]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902184151/http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight|archivedate=September 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
* [[Gemma Whelan]] as [[Yara Greyjoy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/news/game-of-thrones-gemma-whelan-on-yara-greyjoy-and-her-new-bbc-drama-gentleman-jack-1-4897821|title=Game of Thrones’ Gemma Whelan on Yara Greyjoy and her new BBC drama Gentleman Jack|work=The Scotsman|date=March 30, 2019|accessdate=April 1, 2019}}</ref><br />
* [[Marc Rissmann]] as Harry Strickland<ref name="Rissmann">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 casting announcement debunks fan theory|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=October 18, 2017|website=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=November 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108035514/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|archivedate=November 8, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
HBO announced the eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' in July 2016.<ref>{{cite news|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |title=HBO Confirms 'Game of Thrones' Will End With Eighth Season |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref> Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it largely consists of original content not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones |title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=May 24, 2016 |accessdate=March 13, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones |archivedate=August 21, 2016}}</ref> As Benioff had verified in March 2015, the creators have talked with Martin about the end of the series, and they "know where things are heading". He explained that the ends of both the television and the book series would unavoidably be thematically similar, although Martin could still make some changes to surprise the readers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/03/game-of-thrones-tv-show-will-spoil-books |title=Game of Thrones Creators Confirm the Show Will Spoil the Books |last=Robinson |first=Joanna |work=Vanity Fair |date=March 22, 2015 |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}</ref> When asked about why the television series is coming to an end, he stated: "this is where the story ends".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/04/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-showrunners-interview/ |title='Game of Thrones' season 8 showrunners interview: 'This is where the story ends' |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 11, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators, and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The directors for the eighth season were announced in September 2017. [[Miguel Sapochnik]], who previously directed "[[The Gift (Game of Thrones)|The Gift]]" and "[[Hardhome]]" in the [[Game of Thrones (season 5)|fifth season]], as well as "[[Battle of the Bastards]]" and "[[The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones)|The Winds of Winter]]" in the [[Game of Thrones (season 6)|sixth season]], returned to direct two episodes. [[David Nutter]], who had directed two episodes each in the second, third, and fifth seasons, including "[[The Rains of Castamere]]" and "[[Mother's Mercy]]", directed three episodes for the eighth season. The final episode of the series was directed by Benioff and Weiss, who have previously co-directed two episodes, taking credit for one episode each.<ref name="DirectorsSeason8"/><br />
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At the series' [[South by Southwest]] panel on March 12, 2017, Benioff and Weiss announced the writers for the series to be [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]] (episode 1) and [[Bryan Cogman]] (episode 2). The showrunners divided up the screenplay for the remaining four episodes amongst themselves.<ref name=sxsw>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8: Everything We Know About the Final Season|website=[[Indiewire]]|accessdate=October 20, 2017|date=August 28, 2017|last=Miller|first=Liz Shannon|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190734/http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/|archivedate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season started with a 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and who should write what section became more difficult because "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|website=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606005548/http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|archivedate=June 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on television. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental".<ref>{{cite news|last=Hibberd|first=James|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602204015/http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|archivedate=June 2, 2017}}</ref> Filming officially began on October 23, 2017<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast|work=The Independent|accessdate=October 24, 2017|date=October 23, 2017|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024151546/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|archivedate=October 24, 2017}}</ref> and concluded in July 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2018/07/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-ends/|title='Game of Thrones' Final Season Has Finished Filming. Now a Winter of Waiting Begins|last=Kelleher|first=Kevin|date=July 9, 2018|work=[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]|accessdate=July 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713192123/http://fortune.com/2018/07/09/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-ends/|archive-date=July 13, 2018|dead-url=no|df=}}</ref> Many exterior scenes were filmed in [[Northern Ireland Screen|Northern Ireland]], and a few in [[Dubrovnik]], Croatia; Paint Hall Studios in [[Belfast]] were used for interior filming.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/game-of-thrones-filming-locations |title='Game of Thrones' filming locations around the world |website=CN Traveller |first=James |last=Medd |accessdate=April 17, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
[[Marc Rissmann]] was cast as Harry Strickland, the commander of the Golden Company.<ref name="Rissmann"/><br />
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===Content===<br />
Co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have said that the seventh and eighth seasons would likely comprise fewer episodes, stating that after the sixth season, they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap".<ref name="variety">{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/|title=''Game of Thrones'' Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=June 27, 2016|date=April 14, 2016|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/|archivedate=August 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196|title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=June 27, 2016|date=April 14, 2016|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618034812/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196|archivedate=June 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the series' usual 12 to 14-month timeframe, as Weiss explained, "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule".<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite news|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|archivedate=September 1, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season would consist of six episodes, and would premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes">{{cite news|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312231056/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|archivedate=March 12, 2017}}</ref><br />
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Benioff and Weiss said about the end of the series: "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to".<ref name="episodes"/> The first two episodes are, respectively, 54 and 58 minutes long, while the final four episodes of the series are all more than an hour in length—episode three is 82 minutes (making it the longest episode of the series), episode four is 78 minutes and the last two are each 80 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/15/game-of-thrones-final-season-episode-lengths/ |title=HBO reveals how long each Game of Thrones season 8 episode will be |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=March 15, 2019 |accessdate=March 15, 2019}}</ref><br />
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A two-hour documentary, ''Game of Thrones: The Last Watch'', which documents the making of the eighth season, is due to air on May 26, the week after the series finale.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-final-season-documentary-last-watch-lands-hbo-1197577/ |title=Game of Thrones final season: HBO announces final season documentary |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |last=Wigler |first=Josh |date=March 27, 2019 |accessdate=March 28, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] returned as the series' composer for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126171502/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|archivedate=January 26, 2017}}</ref> On April 28, 2019, a single 9-minute track from the score titled "The Night King" was released for purchase.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Night-King-Game-Thrones-Season/dp/B07R76J5P9/|title=The Night King (From Game Of Thrones: Season 8) [Music from the HBO Series]|publisher=Amazon|date=April 28, 2019|accessdate=May 6, 2019}}</ref> It is taken from the climax of the third episode of the season, "[[The Long Night (Game of Thrones)|The Long Night]]", which aired on the same day.<br />
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==Release==<br />
===Broadcast===<br />
The season premiered on April 14, 2019.<ref name="April14">{{cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2019/01/game-of-thrones-premiere-date-season-8-final-episodes-hbo-1202534001/ |title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Final Season Debut Date Revealed By HBO With New Tease |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Dominic |last=Patten |date=January 13, 2019 |accessdate=January 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Marketing===<br />
On December 6, 2018, HBO released the first official teaser trailer for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/07/entertainment/game-of-thrones-season-8-trailer/index.html |title='Game of Thrones' drops new trailer and it's icy |work=CNN |accessdate=December 8, 2018 |date=December 8, 2018 |last=Melas |first=Chloe}}</ref> A second teaser trailer was released on January 13, 2019, which announced the premiere date as April 14, 2019. The trailer was directed by [[David Nutter]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/14/game-of-thrones-creepy-new-trailer-reveals-release-date-for-final-season |title=Game of Thrones: creepy new trailer reveals release date for final season |work=The Guardian |accessdate=January 14, 2019 |date=January 14, 2019}}</ref> HBO released a promotional advertisement with [[Bud Light]] on February 3, 2019, during [[Super Bowl LIII]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://people.com/sports/super-bowl-2019-game-of-thrones-budweiser/ |title=Attention Game of Thrones Fans: The Bud Light Super Bowl Commercial Featured Some Must-See Cameos |work=People |first=Jason Duaine |last=Hahn |date=February 3, 2019 |accessdate=February 17, 2019}}</ref> Later, first-look photos of several main characters were released on February 6, 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/5523164/game-of-thrones-season-8-photos/ |title=The First Photos From Game of Thrones Season 8 Have Arrived and Winter Is Truly Here |work=TIME|accessdate=February 8, 2019 |date=February 6, 2019}}</ref> On February 28, posters of many of the main characters sitting upon the Iron Throne were released.<ref name="ironthronepictures"/> The official full trailer was released on March 5, 2019.<ref name="trailer">{{cite news|url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/03/05/game-of-thrones-season-8-trailer/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 trailer is finally here |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=March 5, 2019 |accessdate=March 5, 2019}}</ref><br />
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===Illegal distribution===<br />
The season premiere was reportedly pirated by nearly 55 million people within the first 24 hours of release. Of these numbers, 9.5 million downloads came from India, 5.2 million came from China, and 4 million came from the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/04/19/apparently-just-about-everyone-pirated-the-season-8-game-of-thrones-premiere/|title=Apparently Just About Everyone Pirated The Season 8 'Game Of Thrones' Premiere|last=Kain|first=Erik|date=April 19, 2019|website=Forbes|access-date=April 21, 2019}}</ref> On April 21, 2019, it was reported that the second episode of the season was illegally leaked online hours before it aired due to being streamed early on Amazon Prime Germany.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-2-leaks-online-1203194121/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 Episode 2 Leaks|last=Woerner|first=Meredith|date=April 21, 2019|website=Variety|access-date=April 21, 2019}}</ref> On May 5, 2019, it was reported that the fourth episode of the season was leaked online, with footage from the episode circulating on social media.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2019/05/05/warning-game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-4-has-leaked-online-with-major-spoilers/|title=Warning: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 8, Episode 4 Has Leaked Online With Major Spoilers|last=Tassi|first=Paul|date=May 5, 2019|website=Forbes|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 6, 2019}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
===Critical response===<br />
The season has polarized critics and audience alike. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the season has a 73% approval from 469 critics and an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. It is the lowest-rated season of the series on the website.<ref name="RT-S8" /> On [[Metacritic]], the eighth season premiere garnered a score of 74 out of 100 based on 12 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/game-of-thrones/season-8 |title=Game of Thrones - Season 8 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref><br />
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While the first two episodes were generally well received, the episodes "The Long Night", "The Last of the Starks", and "The Bells" were criticized for their rushed pacing, writing, and deviation from critical character development.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/05/game-thrones-season-8-episode-4-last-starks-review/588760/|title=Daenerys Targaryen Makes Her Move on 'Game of Thrones'|last=Li|first=David Sims, Spencer Kornhaber, Shirley|date=May 6, 2019|website=The Atlantic|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/06/game-thrones-recap-setting-stage-final-battle/?utm_term=.0d4c2c55e807 |title=‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Setting the stage for the final battle |last=Malitz |first=David |date=May 6, 2019 |website=The Washington Post |access-date=May 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wired.co.uk/article/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-5-review-the-bells|title=Why 'The Bells' is the worst Game of Thrones episode ever|last=Charara|first=Sophie|date=May 13, 2019|work=Wired UK|access-date=May 14, 2019|last2=Will|first2=Bedingfield|issn=1357-0978}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/may/13/game-of-thrones-recap-season-eight-episode-five-the-bells|title=Game of Thrones recap: season eight, episode five – The Bells|last=Hughes|first=Sarah|date=May 13, 2019|work=The Guardian|access-date=May 14, 2019|language=en-GB|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> "The Bells" is the worst rated of the series, with a Rotten Tomatoes approval of 46%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/game-of-thrones/s08/e05|title=The Bells|last=|first=|date=|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango (company)|Fandango Media]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=May 14, 2019}}</ref><br />
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{{Television Rotten Tomatoes scores | title = Game of Thrones<br />
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| ref = <ref name="RT-S8">{{Cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/game_of_thrones/s08 |title=Game of Thrones: Season 8 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=May 7, 2019}}</ref> <br />
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===Ratings===<br />
{{see also|Game of Thrones#Viewer numbers}}<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
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| title1 = [[#ep68|Winterfell]]<br />
| date1 = April 14, 2019<br />
| rs1 = 5.0<br />
| viewers1 = 11.76<ref name="8.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 1.2<br />
| dvrv1 = 3.04<br />
| total1 = 6.2<br />
| totalv1 = 14.84<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-april-8-14-2019/|title='Game of Thrones' premiere (predictably) dominates the cable Live +7 ratings for April 8-14|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 6, 2019|accessdate=May 6, 2019}}</ref><br />
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| title2 = [[#ep69|A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms]]<br />
| date2 = April 21, 2019<br />
| rs2 = 4.4<br />
| viewers2 = 10.29<ref name="8.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.3<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{official website|www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones|''Game of Thrones''}}&nbsp;– official US site<br />
* {{official website|www.hbouk.com/game-of-thrones|''Game of Thrones''}}&nbsp;– official UK site<br />
* [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com ''Game of Thrones''&nbsp;– The Viewers Guide on HBO.com]<br />
* {{imdb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{tv.com episodes|game-of-thrones|77121|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
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''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is an American [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series created by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. The series is based on the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels by author [[George R. R. Martin]]. The series takes place on the fictional continents of [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the [[Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms. The series starts when [[Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire#House Stark, retainers, and bannermen|House Stark]], led by [[Ned Stark|Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark]] ([[Sean Bean]]) is drawn into schemes against [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert Baratheon]] ([[Mark Addy]]) when the Hand of the King [[Jon Arryn]] (Robert's chief advisor) dies mysteriously.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073932/http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html |archivedate=August 17, 2012 |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html|title=Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Matt|last=Fowler|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=September 22, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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The series premiered on April 17, 2011, on [[HBO]]. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss both serve as executive producers along with [[Carolyn Strauss]], Frank Doelger, [[Bernadette Caulfield]] and George R. R. Martin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fleming|first=Michael|title =HBO turns ''Fire'' into fantasy series|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date =January 16, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2016|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516224747/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532?refCatId=14|archivedate=May 16, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="emmys.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones |publisher=[[Emmy Award|Emmys.com]] |accessdate=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Filming for the series has taken place in a number of locations, including Croatia, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Spain.<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120401123724/http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |archivedate=April 1, 2012|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |title=Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed |work=[[USA Today]] |first=Josh |last=Roberts |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062544/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 |title='Game of Thrones' casts a bear and shoots in Los Angeles for major Season 3 scene |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |date=January 28, 2013 |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |accessdate=March 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144004/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain |archivedate=December 21, 2016 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain|title=Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras|last=Burgen|first=Stephen|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=July 6, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> Episodes are broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm Eastern Time,<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902035425/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |last=Thomas|first=June|title=How Much Gold Is Game of Thrones Worth |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825113558/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |archivedate=August 25, 2016 |last=Dwilson|first=Stephanie Dube|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9: What Time & Channel Does It Air Tonight? |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |date=June 19, 2016 |accessdate=September 9, 2016|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> and the episodes are between 50 and 81 minutes in length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/search?q=Game%20of%20Thrones&type=schedule|title=Game of Thrones|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The first seven seasons are available on DVD and [[Blu-ray]].<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2017|8|27|title=Game of Thrones|finished=7}} The series will conclude with its [[Game of Thrones (season 8)|eighth season]], which will consist of six episodes and premiere in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/ |archivedate=March 12, 2017|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="April2019" /> The show's episodes have won numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones|awards]] including three [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="emmys.com"/><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2011) ===<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014) ===<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015) ===<br />
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=== Season 6 (2016) ===<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017) ===<br />
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=== Season 8 ===<!--Per WP:TVUPCOMING, do not include 2019 until episodes have actually aired in 2019!--><br />
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==Home media releases==<br />
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| [[#Season 1 (2011)|1]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– HBO's Official Press Release with Full Details of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, Blu-ray |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |last=Lambert |first=David |date=December 5, 2011 |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 5, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 1 [DVD] [2012] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619023517/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| August 10, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 1 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114014955/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 2 (2012)|2]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– Winter is Coming, with The Complete 2nd Season: Date, Extras, Boxes! |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=November 19, 2012 |accessdate=November 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 4, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD] [2013] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015044/https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 6, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 2 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015145/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 3 (2013)|3]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 18, 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 2014 Release Date, Package Art for The Complete 3rd Season, on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=June 25, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 17, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 3 [DVD] [2014] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024301/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 19, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 3 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527074013/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 4 (2014)|4]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 'The Complete 4th Season' Press Release: Date, Art, Cost, Extras |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=July 16, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 16, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 4 [DVD] [2015] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818003357/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S |archivedate=August 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 4 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510021547/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 5 (2015)|5]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |title=Game of Thrones: Season 5 [Blu-ray + Digital HD] |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 5 [DVD] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015534/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 5 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516112155/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |archivedate=May 16, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 6 (2016)|6]]<br />
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| November 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |title=Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray] |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=July 19, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| November 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 6 [DVD] [2016] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109105347/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| November 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 6 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015700/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 7 (2017)|7]]<br />
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| December 12, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |title=Game of Thrones - 'The Complete 7th Season' Already Planned for DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD |accessdate=July 26, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726011355/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |archivedate=July 26, 2017 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075728BT8/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 [Blu-ray + Amazon Exclusive Bonus Disc] [2017] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-7/460287/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones}}<br />
* [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com ''Game of Thrones''&nbsp;– The Viewers Guide on HBO.com]<br />
* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{Tv.com episodes|game-of-thrones|77121|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{Rotten Tomatoes TV | id= game-of-thrones/ | title= Game of Thrones }}<br />
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''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' is an American [[medical drama]] [[television series]] that premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) as a mid-season replacement on March 27, 2005.<ref name="NYT">{{Cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DA133EF937A25757C0A9639C8B63|title=Thriving Ratings for a New Patient on ABC|last=Rhodes|first=Joe|date=April 14, 2005|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=July 1, 2009}}</ref> The series has aired for fourteen seasons, and focuses on the fictional lives of [[surgery|surgical]] [[internship (medicine)|interns]] and [[residency (medicine)|residents]] as they evolve into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain personal lives. The show's premise originated with [[Shonda Rhimes]], who serves as an executive producer, along with [[Betsy Beers]], [[Mark Gordon]], [[Krista Vernoff]], [[Rob Corn]], [[Mark Wilding]], and [[Allan Heinberg]].<ref name="ATS">{{cite web|title=About the Show|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/about-the-show|work=[[Grey's Anatomy]]|publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The series was created to be racially diverse, utilizing a [[colour-blind casting|color-blind casting]] technique.<ref name="CBCT">{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/08foge.html?pagewanted=print|title='Grey's Anatomy' Goes Colorblind|newspaper=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2005 | first=Matthew | last=Fogel|accessdate=June 27, 2012}}</ref> It is primarily filmed in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite video|year=2005|title=Grey's Anatomy Season One DVD: Commentary Feature|publisher=[[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The show's title is a play on ''[[Gray's Anatomy]]'', the classic [[human anatomy]] [[textbook]].<br />
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Episodes have been broadcast on Thursday nights since [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|''Grey's'' third season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14893769/site/todayshow/ns/today-entertainment/t/can-greys-rise-challenge-thursdays/#.UByyMY78AxI | title=Can 'Grey's' rise to challenge of Thursdays? | work=[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]] | date=September 24, 2006 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Berman, Craig}}</ref> The first two seasons aired after ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' in the Sunday 10:00 pm EST time-slot.<ref name="NYT"/> All episodes are approximately forty-three minutes, excluding commercials, and are broadcast in both [[high-definition television|high-definition]] and [[standard-definition television|standard]].<ref name=AHDN>{{cite episode|title=[[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|A Hard Day's Night]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 27, 2005|season=1|number=1}}</ref> Episodes are also available for download at the [[iTunes Store]] in standard and high definition,<ref name=ITHSD>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy, Season 8|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/greys-anatomy-season-8/id460131426|work=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and [[Amazon Video]],<ref name=AIV>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7, Ep. 3 'Superfreak'|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046FA6EU|work=[[Amazon Video]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> with new episodes appearing the day after their live airings. ABC [[Video on demand]] also releases episodes of the show, typically one to two days after their premieres.<ref name="on demand">{{cite web | url=http://adage.com/article/media/watch-grey-s-anatomy-skip-ads/125354/ | title=Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' When You Want, Just Don't Skip Ads | work=[[Advertising Age]] | date=February 26, 2008 | accessdate=June 29, 2012 | author=Steinberg, Brian}}</ref> Recent episodes are available at ABC's official ''Grey's Anatomy'' website,<ref name=GAVFE>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Video and Full Episodes|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/video|work=Grey's Anatomy|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and on [[Hulu]].<ref name=HGAA>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Full Episodes and Clips streaming online|url=http://www.hulu.com/greys-anatomy|work=[[Hulu]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> In 2010, ABC signed a deal allowing ''Grey's Anatomy'' episodes to be streamed on [[Netflix]].<ref name=GANFX>{{cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|title=Netflix Adds More ABC, Disney Shows For Instant Streaming|url=http://techland.time.com/2010/12/08/netflix-adds-more-abc-disney-shows-for-instant-streaming/|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|date=December 8, 2010}}</ref><br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' was among the ten highest-rated shows in the United States from the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|show's first]] through [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|fourth season]]. The show's episodes have won a number of [[List of awards and nominations received by Grey's Anatomy|awards]], including a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama|Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series]],<ref name=ATS/> a [[People's Choice Award]] for Favorite TV Drama,<ref name=seriespplchoice>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2007|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2007|work=People's Choice Awards|publisher=Procter & Gamble|accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref> and multiple [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="odsn">{{cite web|url=http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |title=The 42nd NAACP Image Awards&nbsp;– Television |publisher=[[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] |work=[[NAACP Image Award]]s |accessdate=June 29, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625093121/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |archivedate=June 25, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Since its premiere, [[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]] has distributed all seasons on DVD. There have been several special episodes recapping events from previous episodes, and two series of webisodes.<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2018|11|15|title=Grey's Anatomy|specials=5}} On April 20, 2018, ABC officially renewed ''Grey's Anatomy'' for a fifteenth season, making it the longest running drama ever for the network.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/greys-anatomy-renewed-season-15-abc-1202777808/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed for Season 15 at ABC|date=2018-04-20|publisher=Variety|access-date=2018-04-21|language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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=== Season 1 (2005) ===<br />
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|Viewers = 7.1<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.tvtango.com/listings?filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bmonth%5D=9&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bday%5D=19&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Byear%5D=2007&commit.x=28&commit.y=13 | title=TV Listings for – September 19, 2007 – TV Tango}}</ref><br />
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| Aux1 = Editors of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep61|Didn't We Almost Have It All?]]"<br />"[[#ep62|A Change is Gonna Come]]"<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Webisodes ==<br />
<br />
=== ''Seattle Grace: On Call'' ===<br />
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|EpisodeNumber2= 1<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 1<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
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|EpisodeNumber=2<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 2<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 2<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|3}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=3<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 3<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 3<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|10}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=4<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 4<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 4<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|17}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=5<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 5<br />
|Title= Seattle Grace: On Call Part 5<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2010|01|14}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber= 6<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 6<br />
|Title= Seattle Grace: On Call Part 6<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2010|01|21}}<br />
|LineColor= 333399<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== ''Seattle Grace: Message of Hope'' ===<br />
{{main|Seattle Grace: Message of Hope}}<br />
{{:Seattle Grace: Message of Hope}}<br />
<br />
=== ''Grey's Anatomy: B-Team'' ===<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 13<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = Episode One<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sarah Drew]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 14<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Episode Two<br />
|DirectedBy = Sarah Drew<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 15<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Episode Three<br />
|DirectedBy = Sarah Drew<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 16<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Episode Four<br />
|DirectedBy = Sarah Drew<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 17<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Episode Five<br />
|DirectedBy = Sarah Drew<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 18<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Episode Six<br />
|DirectedBy = Sarah Drew<br />
|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Home video releases ==<br />
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! scope="col" colspan="4" | [[DVD]] release dates<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
! scope="col" | Discs<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|1]]<br />
| 9<br />
| {{Start date|2006|2|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/4519|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 1 Press Release Shows Several Extras!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=November 16, 2005|accessdate=November 16, 2005|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027083032/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/4519|archivedate=October 27, 2007|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|7|10}}<ref name=S1R2>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EMGHCY | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK | accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2006-07-10 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|4|26}}<ref name="S1R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809160519/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 2<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|2]]<br />
| 27<br />
| {{Start date|2006|9|12}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/5559|title=Grey's Anatomy – Extended Episodes on Season 2 Set – With Cover Art!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2006|accessdate=April 28, 2006|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021091809/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/5559|archivedate=October 21, 2007|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|5|28}}<ref name="S2R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000O3HG0U | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2007-05-28 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|1|10}}<ref name="S2R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430074018/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | archivedate=April 30, 2013 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|3]]<br />
| 25<br />
| {{Start date|2007|9|11}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/7398|title=Grey's Anatomy – Seriously! We've Got the 3rd Season DVD Street Date! **Large Art, Extras Added*|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 30, 2007|accessdate=May 30, 2007|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070920011141/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/7398|archivedate=September 20, 2007|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|15}}<ref name="S3R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WEZW2A | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2008-09-15 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|10|31}}<ref name="S3R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323032524/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | archivedate=March 23, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|4]]<br />
| 17<br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|9}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-4-Box-Art/9500|title=Grey's Anatomy – It's a Full Staff from Seattle Grace on the Cover of Grey's 4th Season DVDs!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2008|accessdate=April 28, 2008|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430160601/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-4-Box-Art/9500|archivedate=April 30, 2008|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|23}}<ref name="S4R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001ECQQV0 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2009-11-23 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|11|5}}<ref name="S4R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809162428/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 5<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|5]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2009|9|15}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-5/11494|title=Grey's Anatomy – DVD & High-Def Blu-ray Releases of The Complete 5th Season Announced **UPDATE: New Info, Extras, Packages**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 13, 2009|accessdate=March 13, 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090315231323/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-5/11494|archivedate=March 15, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|8|23}}<ref name="S5R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P8OG3M | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2010-08-23 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|4}}<ref name="S5R4">{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 |publisher=[[EzyDVD]] |accessdate=August 5, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809161047/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |archivedate=August 9, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|6]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2010|9|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-6/13868|title=Grey's Anatomy – Finalized Package Art for The Complete 6th Season!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 4, 2010|accessdate=June 4, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100607033732/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-6/13868|archivedate=June 7, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|12|05}}<ref name="S6R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002SNB434 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2011-12-05 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|11|3}}<ref name="S6R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912025815/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | archivedate=September 12, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|7]]<br />
| 22<br />
| {{Start date|2011|9|13}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-7/15192|title=Grey's Anatomy – Early Info with Release Date, Cost and Box Cover for 'The Complete 7th Season' **UPDATE: Extras!**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 31, 2011|accessdate=March 31, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110403042645/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-7/15192|archivedate=April 3, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|5|28}}<ref name="S7R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003OBZ5SO | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012| date=2012-05-28 }}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|11|2}}<ref name="S7R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304115423/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | archivedate=March 4, 2012 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 8)|8]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2012|9|4}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-8/16909|title=Grey's Anatomy – DVD Set is Scheduled for 'The Complete 8th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 4, 2012|accessdate=May 4, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120508142029/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-8/16909|archivedate=May 8, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|12|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007BDEVEU|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|10|17}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8|publisher=[[EzyDVD]]|accessdate=August 7, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129061830/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|archivedate=November 29, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|9]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2013|08|27}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-9/18458|title=Grey's Anatomy – Completely Revised Box Art, Possible Earlier Date for 'The Complete 9th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=May 14, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607170624/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-9/18458|archivedate=June 7, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|11|04}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B74MMG8|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 9 [DVD]|work=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|10|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|title=Upcoming Australian Releases: TV on DVD & Blu-ray|work=Stack Magazine|accessdate=August 1, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002010919/http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|archivedate=October 2, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 10)|10]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2014|9|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-10-Press-Release/19891|title=Grey's Anatomy – ABC/Disney Announces ''The Complete 10th Season'' on DVD|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 6, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140609053721/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-10-Press-Release/19891|archivedate=June 9, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|11|3}}<ref name=Season10DVDR2>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KYSFROC|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 10 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|date=June 16, 2014 |accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|10|8}}<ref name=Season10DVDR4>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 10 [DVD]|work=ezydvd.com.au|date=August 16, 2014|accessdate=August 16, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085225/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|archivedate=August 19, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|11]]<br />
| 25<br />
| {{Start date|2015|8|18}}<ref name=Season11DVD>{{Cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-11-Press-Release/21234|title=Grey's Anatomy – ABC/Disney's Official Press Release for 'The Complete 11th Season'|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 22, 2015|accessdate=June 22, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623023127/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-11-Press-Release/21234|archivedate=June 23, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YEMABAO|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 11 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|7}}<ref name="Season10DVDR4"/><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 12)|12]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2016|8|30}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-12/22268|title=Grey's Anatomy – Street Date for 'The Complete 12th Season' Announced by ABC/Disney|first=David|last=Lambert|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517071441/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-12/22268|archivedate=May 17, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|10|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JS45XR8/|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 12 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=December 29, 2016|date=2016-10-03}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|11|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 12 (DVD)|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=December 29, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160412/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|archivedate=December 30, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 13)|13]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2017|8|29}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-13/23468|title=Grey's Anatomy – The Studio Cracks Open the Press Release for 'The Complete 13th Season'|first=David|last=Lambert|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD|date=July 17, 2017|accessdate=March 11, 2018|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821051149/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-13/23468|archivedate=August 21, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|23}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greys-Anatomy-Season-13-DVD/dp/B0723BSHCJ/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1520762523&sr=1-2&keywords=Grey%27s+Anatomy&dpID=516HY2OTytL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch|title=Grey's Anatomy – Season 13 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=March 11, 2018|date=2017-10-23}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|8}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/Greys-Anatomy-Season-13/dp/6212554|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 13 (DVD)|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=March 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
'''General'''<br />
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* {{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=191535&more=ucepisodelist<!-- Note: The url listed here automatically redirects to the latest season for each TV program so, please, do not change to a direct season link. -->|title=Grey's Anatomy Episode Guide|work=[[TV Guide]] |accessdate=January 26, 2010}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Grey's Anatomy<br />
| season_number = 15<br />
| bgcolour = #A45A52<br />
| image = Grey's Anatomy season 15 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster <br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Ellen Pompeo]]<br />
* [[Justin Chambers]]<br />
* [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
* [[James Pickens, Jr.]]<br />
* [[Kevin McKidd]]<br />
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]<br />
* [[Caterina Scorsone]]<br />
* [[Camilla Luddington]]<br />
* [[Kelly McCreary]]<br />
* [[Giacomo Gianniotti]]<br />
* [[Kim Raver]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
| num_episodes = 8<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| episode_list = List of Grey's Anatomy episodes<br />
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The '''fifteenth season''' of the American television medical drama ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' was ordered on April 20, 2018, by [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC).<ref name="season 15">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/greys-anatomy-renewed-season-15-abc-1202373409/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed For Season 15 By ABC|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 20, 2018|accessdate=July 27, 2018}}</ref> The season premiered on September 27, 2018 with a special 2-hour premiere.<ref name="PremiereDate">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2018/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2018-greys-anatomy-the-conners/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's, Nathan Fillion's Rookie, The Conners (Minus Roseanne) and More|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=July 24, 2018|accessdate=July 27, 2018}}</ref> The episode count for the season will be 24 episodes.<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2018/07/18/episode-orders-new-tv-season-list-count-this-is-us/|title=How Many Episodes of Your Fave Shows Were Ordered for Next Season?|work= TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=July 18, 2018|accessdate=July 27, 2018}}</ref> The season is produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with [[Shondaland]] Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the [[showrunners]] being [[Krista Vernoff]] and William Harper.<br />
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This season is the first not to feature both Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins and Sarah Drew as Dr. April Kepner since their introductions in the fifth and sixth seasons respectively, following their departures at the conclusion of the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/greys-anatomy-jessica-capshaw-sarah-drew-exit-abc-medical-drama-1202316987/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Shocker: Jessica Capshaw & Sarah Drew To Exit ABC Medical Drama After Season 14|publisher=Deadline}}</ref><br />
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==Plots==<br />
The season follows the story of [[surgery|surgical]] [[residency (medicine)|residents]], [[fellowship (medicine)|fellows]], and [[attending physician|attendings]] as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, located in [[Seattle]], Washington.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{main|List of Grey's Anatomy cast members|List of Grey's Anatomy characters}}<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Ellen Pompeo]] as Dr. [[Meredith Grey]]<br />
* [[Justin Chambers]] as Dr. [[Alex Karev]]<br />
* [[Chandra Wilson]] as Dr. [[Miranda Bailey]]<br />
* [[James Pickens Jr.]] as Dr. [[Richard Webber]]<br />
* [[Kevin McKidd]] as Dr. [[Owen Hunt]]<br />
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Dr. [[Jackson Avery]]<br />
* [[Caterina Scorsone]] as Dr. [[Amelia Shepherd]]<br />
* [[Camilla Luddington]] as Dr. Jo Karev<br />
* [[Kelly McCreary]] as Dr. [[Maggie Pierce (Grey's Anatomy)|Maggie Pierce]]<br />
* [[Giacomo Gianniotti]] as Dr. [[Andrew DeLuca]]<br />
* [[Kim Raver]] as Dr. [[Teddy Altman]]<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Debbie Allen]] as Dr. Catherine Fox<br />
* [[Jason George]] as Dr. Ben Warren<br />
* [[Greg Germann]] as Dr. Tom Koracick<ref name="Germann">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/gallery/fall-tv-2018-season-premiere-spoilers/#!20/greys-anatomy-fall-tv-preview-2018/|title=Fall TV Spoilers 2018: Scoop on 40 Returning Favorites|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|work=[[TV Line]]|date=September 5, 2018|accessdate=September 5, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Stefania Spampinato as Dr. Carina DeLuca<br />
* [[Jake Borelli]] as Dr. Levi Schmitt<br />
* Alex Blue Davis as Dr. Casey Parker<br />
* Rushi Kota as Dr. Vikram Roy<br />
* Jaicy Elliot as Dr. Taryn Helm<br />
* [[Sophia Taylor Ali|Sophia Ali]] as Dr. Dahlia Qadri<br />
* [[Peyton Kennedy]] as Betty Nelson<br />
* Alex Landi as Dr. Nico Kim<ref name="NicoKim"/><br />
* [[Chris Carmack]] as Dr. Atticus "Link" Lincoln<ref name="Premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180910abc07/|title=(#1501/1502) "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire / Broken Together"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Caroline Clay as Cece Colvin<br />
* [[Stacey Oristano]] as Nurse Frankie<br />
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===Guest===<br />
* [[Jaina Lee Ortiz]] as Andrea "Andy" Herrera<br />
* [[Okieriete Onaodowan]] as Dean Miller<br />
* [[Debra Mooney]] as Evelyn Hunt<br />
* [[Josh Radnor]] as John<ref name="Josh Radnor"/><br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as Thatcher Grey<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/13/greys-anatomy-jeff-perry-thatcher-grey-returns/|title=Grey's Anatomy brings back Jeff Perry as Meredith's dad|first=Lynette|last=Rice|date=August 13, 2018|work=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=August 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]] as Dr. Ellis Grey<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/greys-anatomy-cast-returns-explained-krista-vernoff-who-didnt-make-cut-same-sex-storyline-1157147|title='Grey's Anatomy' Boss on Those Surprise Returns (and Who Didn't Make the Cut)|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=November 1, 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=November 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
On May 21, 2018, it was announced that [[Kim Raver]] had once again been promoted to series regular this season after previously having a recurring role last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/greys-anatomy-kim-raver-season-15-1202817675/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ to Bring Back Kim Raver as Series Regular for Season 15|publisher=Variety}}</ref> On July 31, 2018, it was announced that [[Chris Carmack]] would be starring in a recurring role for Season 15, being revealed that he would play the role of a new orthopedic surgeon at the hospital.<ref name="new guy">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/greys-anatomy-chris-carmack-recur-abc-medical-drama-nashville-orthopedic-surgeon-1202437639/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Chris Carmack To Recur On ABC Medical Drama As New Surgeon|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=July 31, 2018|accessdate=August 1, 2018}}</ref> On August 13, 2018, it was announced that [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] would be returning as Thatcher Grey, Meredith's father, for the first time since his last appearance in the seventh season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/08/13/greys-anatomy-jeff-perry-thatcher-grey-returns/|title=Grey's Anatomy brings back Jeff Perry as Meredith's dad|publisher=Entertainment Weekly}}</ref> On September 6, 2018, it was announced that Alex Landi had been cast in a recurring role as Dr. Nico Kim, who will be the first gay male surgeon to appear on the show.<ref name="NicoKim">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/greys-anatomy-alex-landi-cast-series-first-gay-male-surgeon-1202458753/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Alex Landi Cast As Series’ First Gay Male Surgeon|work=Deadline|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=September 6, 2018|accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref> On October 10, 2018, it was announced that [[Josh Radnor]] had been cast as Meredith's new love interest.<ref name="Josh Radnor">{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/tv/2018/10/10/greys-anatomy-josh-radnor-love-interest-meredith/|title=Grey's Anatomy casts Josh Radnor as love interest for Meredith|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|last=Rice|first=Lynette|date=October 10, 2018|accessdate=October 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{Main|List of Grey's Anatomy episodes}}<br />
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 318<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = With a Wonder and a Wild Desire<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Debbie Allen]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Krista Vernoff]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.81<ref name="15.01&15.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-sept-27-2018/|title='Grey's Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up: Thursday final ratings |last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 28, 2018|accessdate=September 28, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As the doctors return to work from the post-wedding celebration, Meredith struggles to focus on work facing distractions by her sex dreams, Andrew, and her professional matchmaker patient. After learning of Owen and Amelia’s current living situation, Teddy decides she doesn’t really want to be interim chief, forcing Bailey to consider other candidates. On her way out, Teddy realizes she needs to see Maggie due to a suspected blood clot in her femoral vein, fearing a potential [[pulmonary embolism]]. In discussing her situation, Teddy tells her she’s pregnant with Owen’s baby. New orthopedic hires, Drs Atticus “Link” Lincoln and Nico Kim, are introduced when a bicyclist gets ran over and winds up tangled in her bike. Jo’s obsession with work all but derails her honeymoon plans with Alex; however, her new idea could change the future of medicine. While Jackson admits to struggling with the idea of believing in God after surviving a near-death experience, Amelia admits to Owen that she still has feelings for him.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 319<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Broken Together<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin McKidd]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Meg Marinis<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.81<ref name="15.01&15.02"/><br />
|ShortSummary = While Owen and Amelia struggle to reignite their sex life now that they have foster kids in the house, Maggie begins to distance herself from Jackson after he talks of marriage. As the new guy, Link makes his rounds introducing himself to colleagues, flirtatiously starting with Meredith who shuts him down. Bailey rules out Richard for interim chief, fearing that he’ll be a better chief than she or worse, that the job will be too stressful and lead him to drinking again. Finally, she decides to promote Alex to the new position. Upon Alex and Jo’s return from their honeymoon, Jo presents her new idea to Meredith asking her to create a fellowship for her. Excited by the possibilities, Meredith takes the idea to Bailey who initially denies the request; however, once Jo talks to her she agrees to the proposal. When Jackson’s patient is diagnosed with [[necrotizing fasciitis]], he decides that the best place for her to survive is in Grey Sloan’s newest addition, the [[hyperbaric chamber]]. The tight space and condensed air takes its physical and emotional toll on the medical team when they lose. To end the day, the interns go have drinks at Joe’s, where Nico makes a move on Levi. Meredith finally confesses to her matchmaker that she doesn’t want to be married to her work any longer, and Jackson and Maggie profess their love for each other.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 320<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Gut Feeling<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Michael W. Watkins|Michael Watkins]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Driscoll (screenwriter)|Mark Driscoll]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|4}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.61<ref name="15.03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-4-2018/|title='Thursday Night Football' adjusts up: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 5, 2018|accessdate=October 5, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Now that Maggie knows Teddy’s secret, she desperately tries to set up Amelia with anyone other than Owen. In addition, she also struggles to understand why Jackson has taken a leave of absence. Alex gets a rude awakening as he goes about his first day as interim chief, which includes messing up the OR schedule, approving too many requisition requests, and holding Vikram responsible for his ineptitude-which ends up with him being fired for a second time. Bailey finds herself unable to relax due to Alex’s first day troubles, and since Bailey is distracted, Jo feels like she isn’t holding up her end of the fellowship. As Meredith starts to become annoyed with the incessant questioning from her matchmaker patient, Richard mistakes his patient for a drunk, until he realizes that the patient actually has [[auto-brewery syndrome]]; however, before he’s able to make the diagnosis, he crosses Link and Alex until he’s put in his place. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 321<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Momma Knows Best<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Cecilie Mosli]]<br />
|WrittenBy = William Harper<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|11}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.72<ref name="15.04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-11-2018/|title='Big Bang Theory' and 'Thursday Night Football' adjust up, 'I Feel Bad' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 12, 2018|accessdate=October 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Meredith turns heads when she shows up to work done up and ready for her blind date. Alex feels used when Jo asks for a new MRI machine in bed and later they apologize to each other. Also Alex makes a questionable move to treat a patient with a preexisting condition and Qadri reports it to Webber. Amelia struggles to decide what to do with Betty when she comes home high, and takes the advice of Owen's mom. Maggie can't sleep knowing Teddy's secret and decides to tell someone. Dean asks Maggie out but doesn't get an answer. Andrew loses a kid in the hospital and Carina has to go visit their father. <br />
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This episode begins a crossover with ''[[Station 19]]'' that concludes on "[[Station 19#ep12|Under the Surface]]".<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 322<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Everyday Angel<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Julie Wong<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|25}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.54<ref name="15.05">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-25-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up, ‘Will & Grace’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 26, 2018|accessdate=October 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At the hospital, while Bailey and Jo work together to help solve a mysterious case of stomach pain; Alex learns to work with Link and not let his past with Jo upset him. Jackson returns much to Maggie's surprise, but initially she's less than happy with him until the matchmaker helps her realize the true problem. Levi believes he's mistakenly taken Nico's interactions as come-ons, and Richard teaches Andrew a lesson about being a leader. Outside the hospital, Owen and Amelia spend all day outside Betty's school in attempt to keep her from skipping. Meredith talks Teddy through her animosity towards Owen by helping her understand that Owen is a good guy and deserves to know he's the father of her child.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 323<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Flowers Grow Out of My Grave<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Kiley Donovan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|1}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.71<ref name="15.06">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-1-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Superstore,’ and more adjust up, ‘I Feel Bad’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 2, 2018|accessdate=November 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Meredith treats a patient whose family celebrates [[Day of the Dead]], making her think about the loved ones she has lost herself. Richard delivers the news that her father Thatcher is dying of acute myeloid leukemia. As they haven't talked since Lexie's death, Meredith is unsure whether to reach out to him or not. After working a case together, Nico and Levi share their first kiss but Nico turns him down after learning that he does not have any experience with men. Jackson tries to make up with Maggie while Jo encourages Link to pursue Meredith, who continues going on blind dates. While Link's treating a kid with cancer shows Meredith that he has more depth than she thought, Andrew is also showing interest in her. Meanwhile, Teddy tries to tell Owen about her pregnancy but they get sidetracked when Betty disappears. In search for a liver for their patient who has prepared herself to die, Bailey and Jo bring a liver back from the dead.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 324<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Anybody Have a Map?<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Krista Vernoff]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Elisabeth R. Finch]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|8}}<br />
|Viewers = 6.60<ref name="15.07">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-8-2018/|title='Thursday Night Football' adjusts up: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 9, 2018|accessdate=November 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = While preparing for the opening of the first Catherine Fox medical center in Los Angeles, Catherine summons Thomas Koracick and Meredith for a personal consult. She reveals she has been experiencing back pain and had scans taken. They perform a biopsy and learn she has grade 3 [[chondrosarcoma]] in her spine, which is unresponsive to chemo and difficult to treat given its location. Catherine fears her diagnosis will completely derail an already unsteady Richard, but Meredith convinces her not to hide her diagnosis. Richard springs into action when pregnant nurse Frankie collapses due to a wandering spleen. They rush her to the O.R. when her splenic artery ruptures. With Alex's help, he manages to save Frankie's baby but she passes away on the table. The loss and the nurses mourning drives him to a meeting, where he hears about a bartender offering recovering alcoholics free shots in exchange for sobriety chips. He visits the bar and demolishes it, which causes him to be arrested. Meanwhile, Jackson and Maggie have an honest conversation about their relationship when Maggie finds out he has been talking to other women about faith.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 15)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 325<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Blowin' in the Wind<br />
|DirectedBy = Kevin McKidd<br />
|WrittenBy = Meg Marinis<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|15}}<br />
|Viewers = 7.30<ref name="15.08">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-15-2018/|title=‘Thursday Night Football’ adjusts up: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 16, 2018|accessdate=November 16, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A major wind storm hits Seattle, which causes Alex & Jo to be stuck at home, and putting Bailey in charge at the hospital. Weber tells her about what happened at the bar and his arrest, so she suspends him for the day. The hospital is slammed with injured patients from the storm. Amelia's patient dies, with her organs going to Cece since she's a match. Teddy, after her successful surgery on her patient with Owen, tells him about her pregnancy. Weber tells Bailey to get some help to deal with her stress issues, while Maggie tells Jackson about his mom's cancer. And DeLuca tells Meredith that he has feelings for her, she says she wants to wait until she can think on it clearly. Betty returns to the hospital after being missing for three days, prompting a grateful Amelia to want to apply to be her foster mom officially. The storm knocks down a power pole, knocking the power out, and trapping Amelia, Teddy, & Owen, Meredith & DeLuca, and Bailey, Helm, & Cece in separate elevators together before the transplant surgery.<br />
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==Ratings==<br />
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===Live + SD ratings===<br />
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| style="text-align:center"| 318<br />
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| "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire"<br />
| rowspan=2|{{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| Thursday<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.9/8<ref name="15.01&15.02"/><br />
! 6.81<ref name="15.01&15.02"/><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 15x01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-network-rankings-sept-24-30-2018/|title='This is Us' and 'The Big Bang Theory' lead premiere week: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Sept. 24-30|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 2, 2018|accessdate=October 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 15x01"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 319<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Broken Together"<br />
| style="text-align:center"| Thursday<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.9/8<ref name="15.01&15.02"/><br />
! 6.81<ref name="15.01&15.02"/><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 15x01"/><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 15x01"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 320<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Gut Feeling"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|4}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=6| Thursdays<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.6/7<ref name="15.03"/><br />
! 6.61<ref name="15.03"/><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 15x03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-1-7-2018/|title=‘This is Us’ and Sunday Night Football stay on top: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Oct. 1-7|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 11, 2018|accessdate=October 23, 2018}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 15x03"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 321<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Momma Knows Best"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|11}}<br />
! 1.5/7<ref name="15.04"/><br />
! 6.72<ref name="15.04"/><br />
! 17<ref name="weekly 15x04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-network-rankings-oct-8-14-2018/|title=‘This is Us’ and ‘Sunday Night Football’ keep NBC on top: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Oct. 8-14|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 16, 2018|accessdate=October 23, 2018}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 15x04"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 322<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "Everyday Angel"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|25}}<br />
! 1.5/7<ref name="15.05"/><br />
! 6.54<ref name="15.05"/><br />
! 18<ref name="weekly 15x05">{{Cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-22-28-2018/|title=World Series gives FOX the win: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Oct. 22-28|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 31, 2018|accessdate=October 31, 2018}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 15x05"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 323<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Flowers Grow Out of My Grave"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|01}}<br />
! 1.6/7<ref name="15.06"/><br />
! 6.71<ref name="15.06"/><br />
! 14<ref name="weekly 15x06">{{Cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-network-rankings-oct-29-nov-4-2018/|title=‘Sunday Night Football’ and ‘Big Bang Theory’ lead in viewers: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Oct. 29 – Nov. 4|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=November 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 15x06"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 324<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| "Anybody Have a Map?"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|08}}<br />
! 1.6/7<ref name="15.07"/><br />
! 6.60<ref name="15.07"/><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 15x07">{{Cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/broadcast-top-25-network-rankings-nov-5-11/|title=‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Sunday Night Football’ win the week: Broadcast top 25 and network rankings for Nov. 5-11|publisher=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=November 14, 2018|accessdate=November 14, 2018}}</ref><br />
! 20<ref name="weekly 15x07"/><br />
! 1<ref name="weekly 15x07"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 325<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| "Blowin' in the Wind"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|15}}<br />
! 1.7/7<ref name="15.08"/> <br />
! 7.30<ref name="15.08"/> <br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" <br />
|- <br />
! No. in<br />series<br />
! No. in<br />season<br />
! Episode<br />
! Air date<br />
! Time slot (EST)<br />
! 18–49 increase<br />
! Viewers<br />(millions) increase <br />
! Total 18-49<br />
! Total viewers<br />(millions)<br />
! Ref<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 318<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 1<br />
| "With a Wonder and a Wild Desire"<br />
| rowspan=2|{{Start date|2018|9|27}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| Thursday<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.5 <br />
! 3.92<br />
! 3.4<br />
! 10.74<br />
! <ref name="PremiereDVR">{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-manifest-is-most-watched-nbc-drama-series-premiere-in-19-years/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'Manifest' is Most-Watched NBC Drama Series Premiere in 19 Years|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=October 11, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=October 20, 2018}}</ref> <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 319<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Broken Together"<br />
| style="text-align:center"| Thursday<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.5 <br />
! 3.92<br />
! 3.4<br />
! 10.74<br />
! <ref name="PremiereDVR"/><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 320<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Gut Feeling"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|4}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=6| Thursdays<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.4<br />
! 3.36<br />
! 3.0<br />
! 9.98<br />
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-1-7-2018/|title=‘A Million Little Things’ and 'Manifest' score biggest viewer gains in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 1-7|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=October 18, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 20, 2018}}</ref> <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 321<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Momma Knows Best"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|11}}<br />
! 1.4<br />
! 3.58<br />
! 2.9<br />
! 10.29<br />
!<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/live-plus-7-ratings-oct-8-manifest-1202990062/|title=Live+7 Ratings for Week of Oct. 8: 'Manifest' Doubles In Week 3|last=Otterson|first=Joe|date=October 23, 2018|work=Variety|accessdate=October 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 322<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "Everyday Angel"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|10|25}}<br />
! 1.4<br />
! 3.55<br />
! 2.9<br />
! 10.10<br />
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-d-c-s-legends-of-tomorrow-season-premiere-ranks-third-in-adults-18-49-percentage-gains/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: 'D.C.'s Legends of Tomorrow' Season Premiere Ranks Third in Adults 18-49 Percentage Gains |last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=November 6, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=November 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 323<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Flowers Grow Out of My Grave"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|01}}<br />
! 1.3<br />
! 3.16<br />
! 2.9<br />
! 9.88<br />
! <ref>{{cite web|url=https://programminginsider.com/live7-weekly-ratings-abc-drama-a-million-little-things-leads-in-adults-18-49-percentage-gains-for-the-second-time-this-season/|title=Live+7 Weekly Ratings: ABC Drama ‘A Million Little Things’ Leads in Adults 18-49 Percentage Gains for the Second Time This Season|last=Pucci|first=Douglas|date=November 13, 2018|work=Programming Insider|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 324<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| "Anybody Have a Map?"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|08}}<br />
! <br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 325<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| "Blowin' in the Wind"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|11|15}}<br />
! <br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
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''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is an American [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series created by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. The series is based on the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels by author [[George R. R. Martin]]. The series takes place on the fictional continents of [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the [[Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms. The series starts when [[Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire#House Stark, retainers, and bannermen|House Stark]], led by [[Ned Stark|Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark]] ([[Sean Bean]]) is drawn into schemes against [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert Baratheon]] ([[Mark Addy]]) when the Hand of the King [[Jon Arryn]] (Robert's chief advisor) dies mysteriously.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073932/http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html |archivedate=August 17, 2012 |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html|title=Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Matt|last=Fowler|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=September 22, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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The series premiered on April 17, 2011, on [[HBO]]. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss both serve as executive producers along with [[Carolyn Strauss]], Frank Doelger, [[Bernadette Caulfield]] and George R. R. Martin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fleming|first=Michael|title =HBO turns ''Fire'' into fantasy series|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date =January 16, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2016|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516224747/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532?refCatId=14|archivedate=May 16, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="emmys.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones |publisher=[[Emmy Award|Emmys.com]] |accessdate=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Filming for the series has taken place in a number of locations, including Croatia, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Spain.<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120401123724/http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |archivedate=April 1, 2012|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |title=Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed |work=[[USA Today]] |first=Josh |last=Roberts |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062544/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 |title='Game of Thrones' casts a bear and shoots in Los Angeles for major Season 3 scene |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |date=January 28, 2013 |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |accessdate=March 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221144004/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain |archivedate=December 21, 2016 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain|title=Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras|last=Burgen|first=Stephen|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=July 6, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> Episodes are broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm Eastern Time,<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902035425/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |last=Thomas|first=June|title=How Much Gold Is Game of Thrones Worth |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825113558/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |archivedate=August 25, 2016 |last=Dwilson|first=Stephanie Dube|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9: What Time & Channel Does It Air Tonight? |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |date=June 19, 2016 |accessdate=September 9, 2016|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> and the episodes are between 50 and 81 minutes in length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/search?q=Game%20of%20Thrones&type=schedule|title=Game of Thrones|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The first seven seasons are available on DVD and [[Blu-ray]].<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2017|8|27|title=Game of Thrones|finished=7}} The series will conclude with its [[Game of Thrones (season 8)|eighth season]], which will consist of six episodes and premiere in April 2019.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/ |archivedate=March 12, 2017|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="April2019" /> The show's episodes have won numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones|awards]] including three [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="emmys.com"/><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Series overview<br />
| infoheader = {{Abbr|Avg.|Average}} U.S. viewers<br />(millions)<br />
<br />
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| link1 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 1 (2011)<br />
| episodes1 = 10<br />
| start1 = {{Start date|2011|4|17}}<br />
| end1 = {{End date|2011|6|19}}<br />
| infoA1 = 2.52<ref name="average 2">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://archive.is/20160420134703/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-two-ratings-22729/ |archivedate=April 20, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-two-ratings-22729/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 11, 2012|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
<br />
| color2 = #D09916<br />
| link2 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 2 (2012)<br />
| episodes2 = 10<br />
| start2 = {{Start date|2012|4|1}}<br />
| end2 = {{End date|2012|6|3}}<br />
| infoA2 = 3.80<ref name="average 2" /><br />
<br />
| color3 = #54575A<br />
| link3 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 3 (2013)<br />
| episodes3 = 10<br />
| start3 = {{Start date|2013|3|31}}<br />
| end3 = {{End date|2013|6|9}}<br />
| infoA3 = 4.97<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://archive.is/20160420134702/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-three-ratings-27711/ |archivedate=April 20, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-three-ratings-27711/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
<br />
| color4 = #222222<br />
| link4 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 4 (2014)<br />
| episodes4 = 10<br />
| start4 = {{Start date|2014|4|6}}<br />
| end4 = {{End date|2014|6|15}}<br />
| infoA4 = 6.84<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-four-ratings-32088/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=April 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
<br />
| color5 = #68411C<br />
| link5 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 5 (2015)<br />
| episodes5 = 10<br />
| start5 = {{Start date|2015|4|12}}<br />
| end5 = {{End date|2015|6|14}}<br />
| infoA5 = 6.88<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-five-ratings-36234/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 16, 2015|accessdate=April 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
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| color6 = #31485C<br />
| link6 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 6 (2016)<br />
| episodes6 = 10<br />
| start6 = {{Start date|2016|4|24}}<br />
| end6 = {{End date|2016|6|26}}<br />
| infoA6 = 7.69<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-thrones-season-six-ratings/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=June 28, 2016}}</ref><br />
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| color7 = #091411<br />
| link7 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 7 (2017)<br />
| episodes7 = 7<br />
| start7 = {{Start date|2017|7|16}}<br />
| end7 = {{End date|2017|8|27}}<br />
| infoA7 = 10.26<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/game-of-thrones-season-7-finale-smashes-more-records-for-hbo//|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale smashes more records for HBO|work=TV Series Finale|date=August 28, 2017|accessdate=August 28, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| color8 = #103152<br />
| link8 = <includeonly>List of Game of Thrones episodes</includeonly>#Season 8<br />
| episodes8 = 6<br />
| start8 = {{Start date|2019|4}}<ref name="April2019">{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2018/11/13/game-of-thrones-season-8-premiere-date-april-2019/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 to Premiere in April 2019|last=Roots|first=Kimberly|work=[[TVLine]]|date=November 13, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
| end8 = {{Start date|2019}}<ref name="April2019" /><br />
| infoA8 = <br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2011) ===<br />
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=== Season 2 (2012) ===<br />
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=== Season 3 (2013) ===<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014) ===<br />
{{main|Game of Thrones (season 4)}}<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015) ===<br />
{{main|Game of Thrones (season 5)}}<br />
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=== Season 6 (2016) ===<br />
{{main|Game of Thrones (season 6)}}<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017) ===<br />
{{main|Game of Thrones (season 7)}}<br />
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=== Season 8 ===<!--Per WP:TVUPCOMING, do not include 2019 until episodes have actually aired in 2019!--><br />
{{main|Game of Thrones (season 8)}}<br />
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==Home media releases==<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! colspan="3" | [[DVD]] release date<br />
|-<br />
! [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#295354"|<br />
| [[#Season 1 (2011)|1]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– HBO's Official Press Release with Full Details of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, Blu-ray |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |last=Lambert |first=David |date=December 5, 2011 |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 5, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 1 [DVD] [2012] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619023517/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| August 10, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 1 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114014955/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#D09916"|<br />
| [[#Season 2 (2012)|2]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– Winter is Coming, with The Complete 2nd Season: Date, Extras, Boxes! |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=November 19, 2012 |accessdate=November 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 4, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD] [2013] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015044/https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 6, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 2 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015145/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#54575A;"|<br />
| [[#Season 3 (2013)|3]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 18, 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 2014 Release Date, Package Art for The Complete 3rd Season, on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=June 25, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 17, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 3 [DVD] [2014] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024301/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 19, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 3 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527074013/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 4 (2014)|4]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 'The Complete 4th Season' Press Release: Date, Art, Cost, Extras |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=July 16, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 16, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 4 [DVD] [2015] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818003357/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S |archivedate=August 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 4 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510021547/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#68411C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 5 (2015)|5]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |title=Game of Thrones: Season 5 [Blu-ray + Digital HD] |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 5 [DVD] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015534/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 5 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516112155/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |archivedate=May 16, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#31485C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 6 (2016)|6]]<br />
| 10<br />
| November 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |title=Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray] |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=July 19, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| November 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 6 [DVD] [2016] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109105347/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| November 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 6 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015700/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 7 (2017)|7]]<br />
| 7<br />
| December 12, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |title=Game of Thrones - 'The Complete 7th Season' Already Planned for DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD |accessdate=July 26, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726011355/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |archivedate=July 26, 2017 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075728BT8/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 [Blu-ray + Amazon Exclusive Bonus Disc] [2017] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-7/460287/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones}}<br />
* [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com ''Game of Thrones''&nbsp;– The Viewers Guide on HBO.com]<br />
* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{Tv.com episodes|game-of-thrones|77121|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{Rotten Tomatoes TV | id= game-of-thrones/ | title= Game of Thrones }}<br />
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[[Category:Lists of fantasy television series episodes]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Suits_season_7&diff=852278398Suits season 72018-07-27T20:09:33Z<p>Twotimer17: </p>
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{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Suits<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #9B2D36<br />
| image = Suits season 7 dvd cover.jpg<br />
| caption = DVD Cover<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Gabriel Macht]]<br />
* [[Patrick J. Adams]]<br />
* [[Rick Hoffman]]<br />
* [[Meghan Markle]]<br />
* [[Sarah Rafferty]]<br />
* [[Gina Torres]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 16<br />
| network = [[USA Network]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|7|12}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|2018|4|25}}<br />
| prev_season = [[Suits (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| episode_list = List of Suits episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The '''seventh season''' of the American legal drama ''[[Suits (U.S. TV series)|Suits]]'' was ordered on August 3, 2016,<ref name="S7renewal">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2016/08/suits-renewed-season-7-usa-network-tca-1201797687/|title='Suits' Renewed For Season 7 By USA Network – TCA|publisher=Deadline.com |first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=August 3, 2016|accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> and started airing on [[USA Network]] in the United States July 12, 2017. The season has five series regulars playing employees at the fictional Pearson Specter Litt law firm in Manhattan: [[Gabriel Macht]], [[Patrick J. Adams]], [[Rick Hoffman]], [[Meghan Markle]], and [[Sarah Rafferty]]. [[Gina Torres]] is credited as the sixth regular only for the episodes that she appears in, following her departure last season.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/15/arts/television/gina-torres-on-why-she-decided-to-leave-suits.html?_r=0|title=Gina Torres on Why She Decided to Leave ‘Suits’|publisher=nytimes.com|first=KATHRYN|last=SHATTUCK|date=September 15, 2016|accessdate=September 15, 2016}}</ref><br />
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The season featured the 100th episode of the series, which was directed by Patrick J. Adams and aired August 30, 2017.<ref name="ep100">{{cite web |url=http://www.spoilertv.com/2017/04/usa-network-reveals-summer-programming.html|title=USA Network Reveals Summer Programming Premiere Dates|publisher=Spoilertv.com |first=Nirat|last=Arop|date=April 11, 2017|accessdate=April 13, 2017}}</ref> To celebrate the series' milestone, the main cast (including Gina Torres) and creator Aaron Korsh came together at [[ATX Television Festival]] for a live read-through of the series' pilot script. They were joined by [[Abigail Spencer]] and [[Nick Wechsler (actor)|Nick Wechsler]] to read for the episode's guest stars.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/11/suits-table-read-atx/|title=Suits celebrates 100 episodes with a royal good time|publisher=ew.com|first=BREANNE L.|last=HELDMAN|date=June 11, 2017|accessdate=June 15, 2016}}</ref><br />
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After Markle's engagement to [[Prince Harry]] was [[Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle#Announcement of engagement|announced]] on November 27, 2017 it was confirmed by show producers the next day that she would be leaving the show at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/28/meghan-markle-leaving-suits/?xid=socialflow_facebook_entertainmentweekly|title=Meghan Markle is officially leaving Suits after season 7|last=Agard|first=Chancellor|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 28, 2017|accessdate=November 29, 2017}}</ref> On January 30, 2018, it was announced that the back half of the season would air from March 28, 2018 to April 25, 2018, concluding the season with a 120-minute finale that would see the departure of both Markle and Adams. At the same time, the show was officially renewed for its eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/suits-renewed-season-8-as-patrick-j-adams-officially-exits-1080103|title='Suits' Renewed for Season 8 as Patrick J. Adams Officially Exits|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|publisher=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 30, 2018|accessdate=January 30, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{Main|List of Suits characters}}<br />
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===Regular cast===<br />
* [[Gabriel Macht]] as [[Harvey Specter]]<br />
* [[Patrick J. Adams]] as [[List of Suits characters#Mike Ross|Mike Ross]]<br />
* [[Rick Hoffman]] as [[Louis Litt]]<br />
* [[Meghan Markle]] as [[Rachel Zane]]<br />
* [[Sarah Rafferty]] as [[List of Suits characters#Donna Paulsen|Donna Paulsen]]<br />
* [[Gina Torres]] as [[List of Suits characters#Jessica Pearson|Jessica Pearson]]{{efn|Gina Torres is credited as a regular cast member for the episodes she appears in, following her departure last season.}}<br />
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===Special Guest Star===<br />
* [[Dule Hill]] as Alex Williams<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Christina Cole]] as Dr. Paula Agard<br />
* [[Aloma Wright]] as Gretchen Bodinski<br />
* Jordan Johnson-Hinds as Oliver Grady<br />
* [[Peter Cambor]] as Nathan<ref name="S7recurring">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/12/suits-recap-season-7-premiere-harvey-paula-love-interest-donna-partner/|title=Suits Boss on Harvey's Surprising New Romance and Donna's Career Twist|last=Gelman|first=Vlada|date=July 12, 2017|publisher=TVLine.com|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Wendell Pierce]] as Robert Zane<ref name="S7recurring"/><br />
* [[Jake Epstein]] as Brian Altman<br />
* [[Paul Schulze]] as Frank Gallo<br />
* Ray Proscia as Dr. Stan Lipschitz<br />
* [[Al Sapienza]] as Thomas Bratton<br />
* [[Jay Harrington]] as Mark Meadows<br />
* [[Zoe McLellan]] as Holly Cromwell<br />
* [[Rachael Harris]] as Sheila Sazs<br />
* [[Amanda Schull]] as Katrina Bennett<br />
* [[John Kapelos]] as Elias Gould<br />
* [[Bruce McGill]] as Stanley Gordon<br />
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===Guest Cast===<br />
* [[Megan Gallagher]] as Laura Zane<br />
* [[Abigail Spencer]] as Dana Scott<br />
* [[D.B. Woodside]] as Jeff Malone<br />
* [[John Pyper-Ferguson]] as Jack Soloff<br />
* [[Leslie Hope]] as Anita Gibbs<br />
* [[Brynn Thayer]] as Lily Specter<br />
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===Notes===<br />
{{notelist}}<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Suits episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#9B2D36 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=20 ||director=15 |writer=24 |airdate=14 |viewers=10 |country=U.S. |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 93<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = Skin in the Game<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Silver Tree]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Aaron Korsh]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|7|12}}<br />
|Viewers = 1.40<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-12-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 7.12.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=July 13, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Following his breakup with Tara, Louis starts terrorizing the associates. His behavior raises red flags with Rachel, Donna, and Gretchen. Donna has figured out that what she wants is a seat at the table as a senior partner. She uses the situation with Louis to prove to Harvey that she deserves it after all these years of being a key person in running the firm without getting credit. Harvey agrees to name her senior partner, but has to tiptoe around telling Louis. As Rachel convinces Louis that he needs closure with Tara, he allows Rachel, now a lawyer in her own right, to step up and take over the associates from him. Meanwhile, Mike and Harvey team up again to prove to one of Jessica's clients that the firm can handle his case now that Jessica is gone. Harvey has a hard time filling Jessica's shoes and pursues a romantic relationship with his former therapist, Dr. Paula Agard. Mike gives the legal clinic half a million dollars, but his returning to PSL doesn't sit well with his former colleagues, especially Oliver.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 94<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = The Statue<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Michael Smith (director)|Michael Smith]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling<br />
|Viewers = 1.36<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-19-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 7.19.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 21, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|7|19}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey and Paula agree to get to know one another better. Drawing inspiration from Jessica herself to mark the change of leadership, Harvey decides to drop her oldest client while eyeing an important client from Alex Williams, a lawyer from his past. However, Alex is only willing to transfer said client if he is made name partner at Pearson Specter Litt, which Louis and Donna oppose. Louis is terrified to lose his fragile friendship with Harvey if Alex comes to the firm, so he tries to poach the client behind Alex's back. Harvey goes to meet with Jessica to get her on his side, but the meeting results in a fight. Meanwhile, Mike's pro bono case hits a snag when the opposing lawyer uses Mike's past to prejudice the judge. Katrina tells Harvey that his promoting Donna to senior partner has changed what it means to be named a partner to those both inside and outside the firm, leading to Harvey undoing Donna's promotion. He instead names her COO while agreeing that she gets to have a vote inside the firm. Harvey also denies Alex name partner, but offers him senior partner, which Alex accepts. Jessica and Harvey make up and she confirms that he's ready to take the lead.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 95<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Mudmare<br />
|DirectedBy = Maurice Marable<br />
|WrittenBy = Sharyn Rothstein<br />
|Viewers = 1.41<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-26-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 7.26.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=July 27, 2017|accessdate=July 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|7|26}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Louis has a nightmare about going mudding with Harvey in the other tub, only to have Alex join them and claim that he and Harvey go mudding all the time. After a discussion with his therapist, Louis agrees to try and be friends with Alex rather than possibly lose Harvey as a friend. Rachel deals with a fourth-year associate who repeatedly hands off menial procedural work to first-year employees. When Rachel confronts her, Donna steps in, undermining Rachel's authority in front of all the other associates. After an argument, both Rachel and Donna admit they have a lot to learn about their new positions in the company. Rachel concedes she needs to focus on becoming a great lawyer more than being a supervisor. Mike takes a pro bono case concerning the wrongful death of a prisoner, only to find out there's a conflict of interest because the parent company that built and runs the prison is one of Alex's clients. Mike hands the case off to Oliver, who reluctantly takes it after Mike tells him how the incident hits close to home. Elsewhere, Harvey's relationship with Dr. Agard hits a snag.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 96<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Divide and Conquer<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Anton Cropper]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Daniel Arkin]]<br />
|Viewers = 1.41<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-2-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 8.2.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=August 3, 2017|accessdate=August 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|2}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Rachel’s father questions if she and Mike can make time for the wedding and a marriage, as they both are busy with their careers. As Louis finds it difficult to get over Tara, Donna tries to manage the situation. Harvey meets Jessica for help with the fiasco at work and Mike finds it difficult not to help Oliver after signing the agreement to stay away from the prison case. While Louis and Alex get on better terms, Bratton Gould is trying to poach PSL clients, as someone seems to be leaking inside information. As a solution, Harvey tries to convince Zane to agree to a fake merger. Alex proves himself to be loyal to PSL and puts himself at risk to stop Tommy Bratton from coming after PSL clients. Mike and Rachel finally decide to set a date for their wedding, but set it far enough in the future to avoid stress. Harvey learns it was Jessica who leaked the information and he understands that she did so to unite PSL in a time of crisis. Rachel and her father have a heart to heart conversation for the first time in a long while.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 97<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Brooklyn Housing<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Roger Kumble]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Marshall Knight & Rob LaMorgese<br />
|Viewers = 1.29<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-9-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 8.9.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=August 10, 2017|accessdate=August 11, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|9}}<br />
|ShortSummary = While Mike agrees to work for the clinic on the prison case under the cover of a suit against the Brooklyn Housing Projects, Harvey suggests that Paula take Louis as her lawyer for her lawsuit with Jacob, her ex. Paula admits that she violated the terms of her professional agreement with Jacob. Donna feels that Harvey is hiding something from her. Harvey tries to get Mike’s help regarding a case and Mike’s absence makes him distressed. Holly Cromwell demands a job at PSL and Donna disagrees with Harvey’s decision. The return of Frank Gallo stirs things up. When Mike tries to extract information from Gallo about the prison rewarding him for starting fights, he demands that Mike get him early parole. Louis clears things with Dr. Lipschitz and wins Dr. Agard’s case. Elsewhere, Rachel discovers Mike is still working the prison case and warns him about the agreement. At the clinic, Nathan also deduces that Mike is helping Oliver.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 98<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Home to Roost<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Valerie Weiss]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Sandra Silverstein<br />
|Viewers = 1.47<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-16-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 8.16.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=August 17, 2017|accessdate=August 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|16}}<br />
|ShortSummary = {{Long plot|episode|date=April 2018}}Mike and Oliver visit Frank Gallo, who tips them off to a prosecutor who was going to bring a similar case involving him, but was forced to drop it. Rachel later has to lie to Harvey to cover for where Mike is that day, making her furious. Harvey finds out anyway when Gallo calls Donna, saying Harvey and Mike had better not try to screw him again. Meanwhile, Louis is hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit from Stephanie, the fourth-year associate whom Donna fired. Katrina tries to help by visiting Stephanie as a former colleague, but it still results in Louis needing to admit guilt. Louis eventually apologizes to Stephanie, telling her about losing his chance to be a father, only to find out his rant from before hit close to home with her. Elsewhere, Harvey tells Donna about dating Paula. Donna tells him she already knew, but later admits to Rachel that she didn't know, making her question herself. A pre-trial motion for the prison case goes sour when Alex shows up in court and calls out Mike, who is sitting in the back to support Oliver, forcing Mike to admit he violated conflict of interest and causing the case to be thrown out. Harvey appears to take Alex's side in a fight with Mike, but later visits Alex and demands he tell him the truth.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 99<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Full Disclosure<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Cherie Nowlan]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Ethan Drogin]]<br />
|Viewers = 1.35<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-23-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 8.23.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=August 24, 2017|accessdate=August 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|23}}<br />
|ShortSummary = {{Long plot|episode|date=April 2018}}In flashbacks to the Pearson Hardman days, it's revealed how Alex arranged for himself and Harvey to get junior partner positions at Bratton Gould, following Harvey's displeasure over Hardman promoting Louis to junior partner ahead of him. Alex assures Tommy Bratton that Harvey's arrival is a "done deal," but Jessica ultimately convinces Harvey to stay, causing problems for Alex. Harvey apologizes to Alex and promises a favor if he ever needs it. Alex is given mostly grunt work and unwinnable cases for several years and his only way back is to become part of an unholy alliance between Bratton, Masterson Construction, and Reform Corp. {{ndash}} an alliance that Mike has just discovered in the present day. Mike tries to get Anita Gibbs to take over the Masterson case as a criminal matter, now that the civil case has been dropped, but Gibbs sees too many conflicts. Also in the past, it is revealed that Jessica was the one who insisted that Louis start seeing Dr. Lipschitz for therapy, while Donna is dumped by Mark (guest star [[Jay Harrington]]), her boyfriend of six months, when it becomes clear she will follow Harvey wherever he goes. In the present, Alex reveals all to Mike, including how his life could be in danger if Masterson is prosecuted, while Harvey reveals the same to Donna.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 100<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = 100<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Patrick J. Adams]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Rick Muirragui<br />
|Viewers = 1.51<ref name="7.08">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-8-30-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 8.30.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=August 31, 2017|accessdate=September 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|8|30}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey asks Robert Zane to take over the prison case, but Zane will only agree if Harvey lets him try the case his own way. Later, Frank Gallo dies in prison, but not before Zane could record a damning video confession from him. Harvey accuses a rep from Reform Corp. of putting a hit on Gallo. While denying involvement, the rep agrees to sign a document revealing the alliance with Tommy Bratton. Harvey uses this to get Bratton to sign a document taking full responsibility and absolving Alex of any wrongdoing. Donna reconnects with her old boyfriend Mark and is taken aback when Mark invites her to his hotel room, even though he is currently married. Elsewhere, Louis wonders why Columbia Law didn't submit any candidates for the firm. He later learns that it's because Sheila Sasz is now working in their placement department. Sheila reveals she is engaged to another man, but invites Louis to a hotel room for one last fling. While Donna backs away at Mark's door, Louis enters Sheila's room.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 101<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Shame<br />
|DirectedBy = Silver Tree<br />
|WrittenBy = Sharyn Rothstein<br />
|Viewers = 1.64<ref name="7.09">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-6-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finales 9.6.2017|work=ShowBuzzDaily|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=September 7, 2017|accessdate=September 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|6}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Feeling shame and guilt following a night of passion with Sheila, Louis throws himself into a case with his associate Brian while simultaneously avoiding an appointment with Dr. Lipschitz. When Louis finally meets with Lipschitz, he explains his actions by saying that Sheila, not Tara, is his one true love. Mike, meanwhile, suggests that Harvey reestablish his strength by taking on a prosecutor who is making waves by going after corrupt Wall Street brokers and winning every case. After finding a client to defend, Harvey learns that the prosecutor, Andy Malick ([[Usman Ally]]), once worked with him in the Manhattan DA's office. Harvey does not remember Andy, but Andy definitely remembers Harvey as being Cameron Dennis' pet employee. Donna is drawn into the case as well, being the only other person aware of the shady things that went on under Cameron's leadership. Elsewhere, Rachel goes after predatory lenders in a pro bono case with her father, later learning that the case is deeply personal for Robert.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 102<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Donna<br />
|DirectedBy = Michael Smith<br />
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling<br />
|Viewers = 1.68<ref name="7.10">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-9-13-2017.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 9.13.2017|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=September 15, 2017|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=September 15, 2017}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|13}}<br />
|ShortSummary = {{Long plot|episode|date=April 2018}}Louis finds a way to get Donna off the hook with Malick by citing that everything she and Harvey worked on under Cameron Dennis is work product and therefore privileged information. At the pre-trial hearing, Mike and Harvey successfully prevent Malick from using that information, but Malick surprises them by questioning Donna about the documents she shredded in the Coastal Motors case. Unprepared and under oath, Donna admits to doing so, but says she acted alone and not under Harvey's direction. Donna later finds that Malick got the Coastal Motors information from Holly, but Holly will not take the stand. Mike and Harvey are able to prove that Malick manufactured evidence, offering to ignore it in exchange for Malick dropping the case against their client. Elsewhere, Rachel and Robert Zane continue their case against the bank executive who abused Robert's sister. Robert almost ruins the case by letting his emotions take over, but Rachel finds another path they can take to win the case and get the executive fired. Louis helps Alex when the other half of Bratton Gould tries to poach a huge client. Malick returns with a new angle to get back at Harvey: he intends to get Jessica disbarred for knowing about Mike's fraud and covering it up. Jessica arrives at Harvey's home and says that she is okay with the consequences. Harvey insists that he will fight for her, but she urges him to let it go and remove her name from the wall. Louis helps Donna realize that she should fight for the one she loves when he relays his own regrets over Sheila. When Harvey comes to talk to Donna, she stuns him with a kiss, apologizing and telling him she just had to know.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 103<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = Hard Truths<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Christopher Misiano]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ethan Drogin<br />
|Viewers = 1.18<ref name="7.11">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-28-2018.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily’s Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.28.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=March 29, 2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=March 29, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|28}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey and Louis fight to protect the future of the firm from its past; Alex worries Mike's instincts could risk a client relationship; Donna and Harvey delve into the aftermath of their kiss.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 104<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Bad Man<br />
|DirectedBy = Roger Kumble<br />
|WrittenBy = Rick Muirragui<br />
|Viewers = 1.06<ref name="7.12">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-4-2018.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily’s Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.4.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 5, 2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 5, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|4}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey has to call in an old debt for the firm; Mike goes toe to toe with an unlikely opponent; Louis comes to terms with his new role.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 105<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Inevitable<br />
|DirectedBy = Christopher Misiano<br />
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling<br />
|Viewers = 0.95<ref name="7.13">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-11-2018.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.11.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 12, 2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|11}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey is forced into a difficult decision when the impossible is asked of him; Mike and Rachel try to make time to discuss their future; Louis struggles with the rules of his relationship with Sheila.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 106<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = Pulling the Goalie<br />
|DirectedBy = Emile Levisetti<br />
|WrittenBy = Aaron Korsh & Sharyn Rothstein<br />
|Viewers = 0.99<ref name="7.14">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-18-2018.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.18.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 19, 2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|18}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Mike's attempt to distract Harvey with a case. Louis tries not to let emotion affect his judgment in a legal duel with Sheila's fiancée. Donna tries to prove her worth to the firm when the building's landlord hits SL with a huge lease increase. While working a class action case with the clinic, Mike is offered a job heading up a Seattle firm that specializes in class action suits against large companies.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = Tiny Violin<br />
|DirectedBy = Christopher Misiano<br />
|WrittenBy = Aaron Korsh & Daniel Arkin<br />
|Viewers = 1.09<ref name="7.15/16">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-wednesday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-25-2018.html|title=Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Wednesday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 4.25.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|date=April 26, 2018|work=Showbuzz Daily|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|25}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Harvey is forced to help Jessica in Chicago, leaving Louis and Mike to deal with a lawsuit brought by former PSL partners and headed up by Stanley Gordon. Mike tries to balance his loyalty to SL with his ongoing class action suit that could make or break the clinic. Rachel learns that the offer to head up a victim-oriented legal firm in Seattle is real, causing her and Mike to move up their wedding date.<br />
|LineColor = 9B2D36<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Suits (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = Good-Bye<br />
|DirectedBy = Anton L. Cropper<br />
|WrittenBy = Aaron Korsh & Daniel Arkin<br />
|Viewers = 1.07<ref name="7.15/16"/><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|25}}<br />
|ShortSummary = Donna discovers that Robert Zane's firm is expanding their offices to three floors, causing Mike and Louis to realize Gordon's lawsuit is part of a takeover of Specter Litt that would render Harvey and Louis effectively neutered, as they would always be outvoted. Louis confronts Robert, who claims he knows nothing about a takeover but suspects his other managing partners, Rand and Calder, are behind it. In a bold move, Zane agrees to join Specter Litt as a name partner and bring enough of his senior partners to have a majority in any vote. Gordon then chooses to drop his suit, but claims they haven't seen the last of him. Jessica resolves her issues in Chicago by agreeing to work for the mayor. Harvey returns to New York in time for Mike and Rachel's wedding. Mike gives Harvey the news that he and Rachel are moving to Seattle. <br />
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}}</onlyinclude><br />
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==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| width = 99<br />
| noshare = y<br />
| title1 = [[#ep93|Skin in the Game]]<br />
| date1 = July 12, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 0.4<br />
| viewers1 = 1.40<ref name="7.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 0.4<br />
| dvrv1 = 1.31<br />
| total1 = 0.8<br />
| totalv1 = 2.71<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-july-10-16-2017/|title='Game of Thrones,' 'Nashville' and 'Orphan Black' lead the cable Live +7 ratings for July 10–16|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=July 26, 2017|accessdate=July 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep94|The Statue]]<br />
| date2 = July 19, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 0.4<br />
| viewers2 = 1.36<ref name="7.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = n/a<br />
| dvrv2 = 1.27<br />
| total2 = n/a<br />
| totalv2 = 2.63<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-july-17-23-2017/|title='Game of Thrones,' 'Descendants 2' make big gains in cable Live +7 ratings for July 17–23|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=August 3, 2017|accessdate=August 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep95|Mudmare]]<br />
| date3 = July 26, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 0.3<br />
| viewers3 = 1.41<ref name="7.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = n/a<br />
| dvrv3 = n/a<br />
| total3 = n/a<br />
| totalv3 = n/a<br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep96|Divide and Conquer]]<br />
| date4 = August 2, 2017<br />
| rs4 = 0.4<br />
| viewers4 = 1.41<ref name="7.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.4<br />
| dvrv4 = 1.38<br />
| total4 = 0.8<br />
| totalv4 = 2.79<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-july-31-aug-6/|title='The Sinner' premiere triples in cable Live +7 ratings for July 31-Aug. 6|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=August 17, 2017|accessdate=August 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep97|Brooklyn Housing]]<br />
| date5 = August 9, 2017<br />
| rs5 = 0.3<br />
| viewers5 = 1.29<ref name="7.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 0.5<br />
| dvrv5 = 1.54<br />
| total5 = 0.8<br />
| totalv5 = 2.83<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-aug-7-13-2017/|title='Nashville,' 'Orphan Black' finales score in cable Live +7 ratings for Aug. 7-13|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=August 24, 2017|accessdate=August 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep98|Home to Roost]]<br />
| date6 = August 16, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 0.4<br />
| viewers6 = 1.47<ref name="7.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 0.4<br />
| dvrv6 = 1.27<br />
| total6 = 0.8<br />
| totalv6 = 2.73<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-aug-14-20-2017/|title='The Sinner' makes more strong gains in cable Live +7 ratings for Aug. 14-20|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=August 30, 2017|accessdate=September 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep99|Full Disclosure]]<br />
| date7 = August 23, 2017<br />
| rs7 = 0.4<br />
| viewers7 = 1.35<ref name="7.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 0.4<br />
| dvrv7 = 1.52<br />
| total7 = 0.8<br />
| totalv7 = 2.87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-aug-21-27-2017/|title='Game of Thrones' finale reaches all-time highs: Cable Live +7 ratings for Aug. 21-27|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 7, 2017|accessdate=September 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep100|100]]<br />
| date8 = August 30, 2017<br />
| rs8 = 0.4<br />
| viewers8 = 1.51<ref name="7.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv8 = 1.34<br />
| total8 = 0.7<br />
| totalv8 = 2.85<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-aug-28-sept-3-2017/|title='The Sinner' scores big in cable Live +7 ratings for Aug. 28-Sept. 3|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 17, 2017|accessdate=September 22, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep101|Shame]]<br />
| date9 = September 6, 2017<br />
| rs9 = 0.4<br />
| viewers9 = 1.64<ref name="7.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = n/a<br />
| dvrv9 = n/a<br />
| total9 = n/a<br />
| totalv9 = n/a<br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep102|Donna]]<br />
| date10 = September 13, 2017<br />
| rs10 = 0.5<br />
| viewers10 = 1.68<ref name="7.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv10 = 1.30<br />
| total10 = 0.8<br />
| totalv10 = 2.98<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-sept-11-17-2017/|title='South Park' premiere makes big gains in cable Live +7 ratings for Sept. 11-17|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 27, 2017|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep103|Hard Truths]]<br />
| date11 = March 28, 2018<br />
| rs11 = 0.3<br />
| viewers11 = 1.18<ref name="7.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv11 = 1.14<br />
| total11 = 0.6<br />
| totalv11 = 2.32<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-march-26-april-1-2018/|title='Siren' premiere doubles in cable Live +7 ratings for March 26-April 1|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 11, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=April 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep104|Bad Man]]<br />
| date12 = April 4, 2018<br />
| rs12 = 0.3<br />
| viewers12 = 1.06<ref name="7.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = n/a<br />
| dvrv12 = 1.05<br />
| total12 = n/a<br />
| totalv12 = 2.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-april-2-8-2018/|title='Fixer Upper' finale goes out strong: Cable Live +7 ratings for April 2–8|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 19, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep105|Inevitable]]<br />
| date13 = April 11, 2018<br />
| rs13 = 0.2<br />
| viewers13 = 0.95<ref name="7.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv13 = 1.05<br />
| total13 = 0.5<br />
| totalv13 = 2.00<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-april-9-15-2018/|title='The Last O.G.' scores for TBS in cable Live +7 ratings for April 9–15|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 26, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep106|Pulling the Goalie]]<br />
| date14 = April 18, 2018<br />
| rs14 = 0.3<br />
| viewers14 = 0.99<ref name="7.14" /><br />
| dvr14 = n/a<br />
| dvrv14 = n/a<br />
| total14 = n/a<br />
| totalv14 = n/a<br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#ep107|Tiny Violin]]<br />
| date15 = April 25, 2018<br />
| rs15 = 0.3<br />
| viewers15 = 1.09<ref name="7.15/16"/><br />
| dvr15 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv15 = 1.14<br />
| total15 = 0.6<br />
| totalv15 = 2.23<ref name="Finale"/><br />
<br />
| title16 = [[#ep108|Good-Bye]]<br />
| date16 = April 25, 2018<br />
| rs16 = 0.3<br />
| viewers16 = 1.07<ref name="7.15/16"/><br />
| dvr16 = 0.3<br />
| dvrv16 = 1.37<br />
| total16 = 0.6<br />
| totalv16 = 2.44<ref name="Finale">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/cable-live-7-ratings-for-april-23-29-2018/|title='Suits' finale gets solid bump in cable Live +7 ratings for April 23–29|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 10, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
}}<br />
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==References==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.usanetwork.com/suits}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1632701|Suits}}<br />
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|Description = It shows the dvd cover for the seventh season of Suits.<br />
|Source = https://www.amazon.co.uk/Suits-Season-7-DVD/dp/B07BZQH3TT<br />
|Date = June 11, 2018<br />
|Author = USA Network<br />
|Article = Suits (season 7)<br />
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==Licensing==<br />
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{{Infobox television<br />
| show_name = Westworld<br />
| image = Westworld (TV series) title card.jpg<br />
| caption = Title card for the first season<br />
| genre = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Science fiction]]<br />
* [[Western (genre)|Western]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Jonathan Nolan]]<br />
* [[Lisa Joy]]<br />
}}<br />
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Westworld (film)|Westworld]]''|[[Michael Crichton]]}}<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<!-- Per WP:TVCAST: The cast listing should be ordered according to the original broadcast credits, with new cast members being added to the end of the list. --><br />
* [[Evan Rachel Wood]]<br />
* [[Thandie Newton]]<br />
* [[Jeffrey Wright]]<br />
* [[James Marsden]]<br />
* [[Ingrid Bolsø Berdal]]<br />
* [[Luke Hemsworth]]<br />
* [[Sidse Babett Knudsen]]<br />
* [[Simon Quarterman]]<br />
* [[Rodrigo Santoro]]<br />
* [[Angela Sarafyan]]<br />
* [[Shannon Woodward]]<br />
* [[Ed Harris]]<br />
* [[Anthony Hopkins]]<br />
* [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]]<br />
* [[Clifton Collins Jr.]]<br />
* [[Jimmi Simpson]]<br />
* [[Tessa Thompson]]<br />
* [[Fares Fares]]<br />
* [[Louis Herthum]]<br />
* [[Talulah Riley]]<br />
* [[Gustaf Skarsgård]]<br />
* [[Katja Herbers]]<br />
* [[Zahn McClarnon]] <br />
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}}<br />
| theme_music_composer = [[Ramin Djawadi]]<br />
| composer = Ramin Djawadi<br />
| country = United States<br />
| language = English<br />
| num_seasons = 2<!--Increment only as each new season premieres!--><br />
| num_episodes = 18<!--Increment only as each new episode premieres!--><br />
| list_episodes = #Episodes<br />
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[J. J. Abrams]]<br />
* Jonathan Nolan<br />
* Lisa Joy<br />
* [[Jerry Weintraub]]<br />
* [[Bryan Burk]]<br />
* [[Richard J. Lewis]]<br />
* [[Roberto Patino]]<br />
* Athena Wickham<br />
* [[Ben Stephenson]]<br />
}}<br />
| producer = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Cherylanne Martin<br />
* Michael Polaire<br />
* [[Carly Wray]]<br />
* [[Stephen Semel]]<br />
}}<br />
| location = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Castle Valley, Utah]]<br />
* [[Simi Valley, California]]<br />
* [[Newhall, California]]<br />
* [[Agoura Hills, California]]<br />
* [[Universal City, California]]<br />
* [[Los Angeles, California]]<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|<br />
*[[Paul Cameron (cinematographer)|Paul Cameron]]<br />
*Brendan Galvin<br />
*[[Robert McLachlan (cinematographer)|Robert McLachlan]]<br />
*Jeffrey Jur<br />
*David Franco<br />
*Darran Tiernan<br />
*John Grillo<br />
*[[M. David Mullen]]<br />
}}<br />
| editor = {{Plainlist|<br />
*Stephen Semel<br />
*Marc Jozefowicz<br />
*Mark Yoshikawa<br />
*Andrew Seklir<br />
*Tanya Swerling<br />
*David Eisenberg<br />
*Anna Hauger<br />
*Ron Rosen<br />
}}<br />
| camera = <br />
| runtime = 57–91 minutes<ref name="contrapasso">{{cite web |title=Westworld 05: Contrapasso |url=https://www.hbo.com/westworld/season-01/5-contrapasso |website=hbo.com |publisher=[[HBO]] |accessdate=May 1, 2018 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="bicameral">{{cite web |title=Westworld 10: The Bicameral Mind |url=https://www.hbo.com/westworld/season-01/10-the-bicameral-mind |website=hbo.com |publisher=[[HBO]] |accessdate=May 1, 2018 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| company = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[HBO|HBO Entertainment]]<br />
* Kilter Films<br />
* [[Bad Robot Productions]]<br />
* Jerry Weintraub Productions<br />
* [[Warner Bros. Television]]<br />
}}<br />
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Television|Warner Bros. Television Distribution]]<br />
| network = [[HBO]]<br />
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[High-definition television|HDTV]])<br />
| audio_format = Digital<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2016|10|2}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
}}<br />
'''''Westworld''''' is an American [[science fiction]] [[Western (genre)|western]] television series created by [[Jonathan Nolan]] and [[Lisa Joy]]. Produced by [[HBO]], it is based on the [[Westworld (film)|1973 film of the same name]] (written and directed by [[Michael Crichton]]) and to a lesser extent its 1976 sequel, ''[[Futureworld]]''. The story takes place in Westworld, a fictional, technologically advanced [[Wild West|Wild-West]]-themed [[amusement park]] populated by [[Android (robot)|android]] "hosts". The park caters to high-paying "guests" who may indulge their wildest fantasies within the park without fear of retaliation from the hosts, who are prevented by their programming from harming humans.<br />
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Nolan and Joy serve as executive producers, along with [[J. J. Abrams]], [[Jerry Weintraub]], and [[Bryan Burk]]. The first season premiered on October 2, 2016, and concluded on December 4, 2016; it comprised ten episodes. In November 2016, HBO renewed the series for a ten-episode second season, which premiered on April 22, 2018. The series' debut on HBO garnered the network's highest viewership ratings for a premiere since the first episode of ''[[True Detective]]'' in 2014. Moreover, ''Westworld'' ranks as the most-watched first season of any HBO original series. On May 1, 2018, the series was renewed for a third season.<br />
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The series has received largely positive reviews from critics, with particular praise having been given for its visuals, story, and performances.<!--Per WP:CITELEAD, references are not needed in the lead if it is sourced in the body of the article!--><br />
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==Premise==<br />
In an unknown future, Westworld, one of six theme parks owned and operated by Delos Inc., allows guests to experience the [[American frontier|American Old West]] in an environment populated by "hosts", [[Android (robot)|androids]] programmed to fulfill the guest's every desire.<br />
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The hosts follow a predefined set of intertwining narratives but have the ability to deviate from these narratives based on interactions they have with guests.<br />
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The hosts repeat their narrative anew each day—having had their memories of the previous day erased—until they are repurposed or stowed away for use in other narratives. For guest safety, hosts are unable to harm any lifeform; this allows guests nearly unlimited freedom to engage without retribution in any activity they choose with the hosts, including sex and simulated murder. Staff situated in a control center called "The Mesa", connected to the park through vast underground facilities, oversee daily operations, develop new narratives, and perform repairs on hosts as necessary.<br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
{{main|List of Westworld characters}}<br />
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* [[Evan Rachel Wood]] as Dolores Abernathy/Wyatt, the oldest host still working in the park. Initially taking on the role of a rancher's daughter, she comes to discover that her entire life is an elaborately constructed lie.<ref name="hopkins_wood">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/anthony-hopkins-evan-rachel-wood-676206 |title=Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood to Star in HBO's 'Westworld' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=July 22, 2014 |accessdate=July 23, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723113707/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/anthony-hopkins-evan-rachel-wood-676206 |archivedate=July 23, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> <br />
* [[Thandie Newton]] as Maeve Millay, a host, who acts as the [[Procuring (prostitution)|madam]] of Sweetwater, but her unreconciled memories of a former role led to her becoming self-aware.<ref name="newton">{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/thandie-newton-westworld-hbo-1201282260/ |title=Thandie Newton Joins HBO's 'Westworld' |work=Variety |last=Noonan |first=Kevin |date=August 13, 2014 |accessdate=August 14, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140817125621/http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/thandie-newton-westworld-hbo-1201282260/ |archivedate=August 17, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Jeffrey Wright]] as Bernard Lowe,<!-- NOTE: Per the "RfC on Potential Spoilers" discussion from the article talk page, consensus stands opposed to adding the major reveal about Bernard to this section. An exception has, however, been made for mentioning that Jeffrey Wright portrays Arnold. Please consult the article talk page if you wish to challenge any of this. --> head of the Westworld Programming Division, and programmer of artificial people's software.<ref name=thewrap>{{cite web |url=http://www.thewrap.com/westworld-jeffrey-wright-learned-bernards-big-twist/ |title=‘Westworld': How Jeffrey Wright Learned About Bernard’s Big Twist |website=The Wrap |first=Jeremy |last=Fuster |date=December 5, 2016 |accessdate=January 19, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216220247/https://www.thewrap.com/westworld-jeffrey-wright-learned-bernards-big-twist/ |archivedate=February 16, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Wright also portrays Arnold Weber, co-founder of Westworld.<br />
* [[James Marsden]] as Teddy Flood, a host. He is a [[gunfighter]] returning to Sweetwater to find Dolores, in hopes of rekindling their relationship.<ref name="marsden_rouse">{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/james-marsden-westworld-hbo-1201278842/ |title=James Marsden Joins HBO's 'Westworld' |work=Variety |last=Johns |first=Nikara |date=August 8, 2014 |accessdate=August 9, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812035403/http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/james-marsden-westworld-hbo-1201278842/ |archivedate=August 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="thr_aug8">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/james-marsden-star-hbos-westworld-724281 |title=James Marsden to Star in HBO's 'Westworld' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |author1=Goldberg, Lesley |author2=Ng, Philiana |date=August 8, 2014 |accessdate=August 12, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812012629/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/james-marsden-star-hbos-westworld-724281 |archivedate=August 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Ingrid Bolsø Berdal]] as Armistice, a host. She is a brutal and ruthless bandit and a member of Hector Escaton's gang.<ref name="casting_aug6">{{Cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/06/hunger-games-raising-hope-westworld/ |title='Hunger Games,' 'Raising Hope' actors join HBO's 'Westworld' |work=Entertainment Weekly |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=August 6, 2014 |accessdate=August 9, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808092643/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/06/hunger-games-raising-hope-westworld/ |archivedate=August 8, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Luke Hemsworth]] as Ashley Stubbs, head of Westworld security, charged with monitoring host and human interactions and ensuring the safety of the guests.<ref name="Nerdist-July 30"/><br />
* [[Sidse Babett Knudsen]] as Theresa Cullen, Westworld's Head of Quality Assurance, responsible for keeping the park from sliding into unscripted disarray.<ref name="ew.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/13/westworld-cast |title=HBO's ''Westworld'' adds cast |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=July 13, 2015 |accessdate=August 10, 2015 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728093443/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/13/westworld-cast |archivedate=July 28, 2015 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Simon Quarterman]] as Lee Sizemore, Westworld's narrative director, whose artistic temperament aggravates his co-workers.<ref name="casting_aug6" /><br />
* [[Rodrigo Santoro]] as Hector Escaton, a host. He is a wanted gang leader bent on robbing the Mariposa Hotel in Sweetwater.<ref name="Nerdist-July 30">{{cite news |last=Lutes |first=Alicia |title=WESTWORLD Gets a Premiere Date and TONS of New Details (at Last!) |url=http://nerdist.com/westworld-gets-a-premiere-date-and-tons-of-new-details-at-last/ |work=Nerdist |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=August 2, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731213934/http://nerdist.com/westworld-gets-a-premiere-date-and-tons-of-new-details-at-last/ |archivedate=July 31, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Angela Sarafyan]] as Clementine Pennyfeather, a host. She works as a prostitute for Maeve and is one of Westworld's most popular attractions.<ref name="casting_aug6" /> [[Lili Simmons]] portrays another host fulfilling the same role when the original Clementine is decommissioned.<ref>{{cite web |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |title=Lili Simmons Joins 'Westworld' As HBO Drama Series Resumes Production |url=https://deadline.com/2016/04/lili-simmons-cast-westworld-hbo-drama-series-resumes-production-1201733075/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=April 6, 2016 |accessdate=November 27, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161128050431/https://deadline.com/2016/04/lili-simmons-cast-westworld-hbo-drama-series-resumes-production-1201733075/ |archivedate=November 28, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Shannon Woodward]] as Elsie Hughes, a rising star in the Programming Division tasked with remedying odd behavior in the park's hosts.<ref name="Nerdist-July 30"/><br />
* [[Ed Harris]] as the Man in Black,<!-- NOTE: Per the "RfC on Potential Spoilers" discussion from the article talk page, concensus stands opposed to adding the major reveal about the Man in Black to this section. Please consult the article talk page if you wish to challenge any of this. --> a sadistic veteran guest looking to uncover Westworld's innermost secrets.<ref name="harris">{{Cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ed-harris-set-as-key-724626 |title=Ed Harris Set as Key Villain in HBO's 'Westworld' |work=The Hollywood Reporter |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=August 11, 2014 |accessdate=August 12, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140812064011/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/ed-harris-set-as-key-724626 |archivedate=August 12, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Anthony Hopkins]] as Robert Ford, the co-founder and Park Director of Westworld.<ref name="hopkins_wood" /><br />
* [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]] as Logan Delos, a regular guest who introduces William to the park.<ref name=ew-july20>{{cite news |last=Hibberd |first=James |title=Westworld casting switch: Narnia star replacing Once Upon actor |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/20/westworld-ben-barnes |work=Entertainment Weekly |date=July 20, 2015 |accessdate=July 20, 2015 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722171352/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/20/westworld-ben-barnes |archivedate=July 22, 2015 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Clifton Collins Jr.]] as Lawrence / El Lazo, a host. He is a charming but dangerous outlaw with a knack for maneuvering and negotiating the various criminal elements of Westworld.<ref name="ew.com" /><br />
* [[Jimmi Simpson]] as William,<!-- NOTE: Per the "RfC on Potential Spoilers" discussion from the article talk page, concensus stands opposed to adding the major reveal about William to this section. Please consult the article talk page if you wish to challenge any of this. --> a reluctant first-time visitor to Westworld, joining his future brother-in-law, Logan. Initially dismissive of the park's more lascivious attractions, he slowly uncovers a deeper meaning to the park's narrative.<ref name="ew.com"/><br />
* [[Tessa Thompson]] as Charlotte Hale, Executive Director of the Delos Destinations Board, which oversees Westworld and other parks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hbo.com/westworld/westworld-female-characters-season-1 |title=Meet the Westworld Women Starting a Female Character Revolution |publisher=HBO |accessdate=May 12, 2018}}</ref><ref name="hale">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-is-better-when-it-starts-having-fun.html?mid=full-rss-vulture |title=Westworld Is Better When It Starts Having Fun |work=[[Vulture.com]] |first=Jackson |last=McHenry |date=November 7, 2016 |accessdate=November 7, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161108134735/http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-is-better-when-it-starts-having-fun.html?mid=full-rss-vulture |archivedate=November 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Fares Fares]] as Antoine Costa, a member of Karl Strand's security team.<ref name="Aug2017Casting" /><br />
* [[Louis Herthum]] as Peter Abernathy,<ref name="slocum">{{cite web |url=http://www.thewrap.com/looking-actor-ptolemy-slocum-joins-hbos-westworld-exclusive/ |title='Looking' Actor Ptolemy Slocum Joins HBO's 'Westworld' (Exclusive) |author1=Nededog, Jethro |author2=Sneider, Jeff |website=The Wrap |date=August 11, 2014 |accessdate=August 18, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819091831/http://www.thewrap.com/looking-actor-ptolemy-slocum-joins-hbos-westworld-exclusive/ |archivedate=August 19, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Dolores' father. [[Bradford Tatum]] also portrayed Peter Abernathy in the first season, after the previous host is decommissioned.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/03/westworld-louis-herthum-promoted-series-regular-season-2-hbo-1202052806/ |title=‘Westworld’: Louis Herthum Upped To Series Regular For Season 2 On HBO |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=March 27, 2017 |accessdate=March 27, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170327222603/http://deadline.com/2017/03/westworld-louis-herthum-promoted-series-regular-season-2-hbo-1202052806/ |archivedate=March 27, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Talulah Riley]] as Angela, a host who welcomes newcomers to the park.<ref name="RileySeriesRegular">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/23/westworld-season-2-angela/|title=Westworld season 2 makes Talulah Riley a (very deadly) series regular|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=March 23, 2017|work=Entertainment Weekly|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170324090003/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/23/westworld-season-2-angela/|archivedate=March 24, 2017|deadurl=no|accessdate=March 23, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Gustaf Skarsgård]] as Karl Strand, Delos Head of Operations who leads Delos' attempts to reclaim Westword from the rogue hosts.<ref name="Aug2017Casting">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/westworld-season-2-cast-1202521782/ |title=‘Westworld’ Season 2 Adds Three Actors, Including ‘Vikings’ Star |work=Variety |first=Joe |last=Otterson |date=August 9, 2017 |accessdate=August 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Katja Herbers]] as Emily, a guest at The [[British Raj|Raj]] park who escapes into Westworld during the hosts' uprising.<ref name="Herbers">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/07/westworld-katja-herbers-cast-series-regular-season-2-hbo-1202126782/ |title=‘Westworld’: Katja Herbers Cast As New Series Regular For Season 2 Of HBO Series |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |last2=Petski |first2=Denise |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=July 11, 2017 |accessdate=July 11, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712095618/http://deadline.com/2017/07/westworld-katja-herbers-cast-series-regular-season-2-hbo-1202126782/ |archivedate=July 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
* [[Zahn McClarnon]] as Akecheta, a Ghost Nation elder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/zahn-mcclarnon-hospitalized-head-injury-westworld-season-2-1202606667/|title='Westworld' Actor Zahn McClarnon Hospitalized, Season 2 Production Paused|last=Stedman|first=Alex|work=Variety|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 4, 2017}}</ref><ref name="S2Recurring">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/04/westworld-recurring-cast-season-2-1202361538/|title='Westworld' Rounds Out Recurring Cast Ahead Of Season 2|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=April 10, 2018|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><!-- 2, 3, 4, 6 --><br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Conception and development===<br />
[[File:MichaelCrichton 2.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=Michael Crichton|[[Michael Crichton]] wrote and directed [[Westworld (film)|the 1973 film]] upon which the series is based]]<br />
The series is based on the [[Westworld (film)|1973 film of the same name]] (which was written and directed by [[Michael Crichton]]) and to a lesser extent its 1976 sequel, ''[[Futureworld]]''. It is the second series based on Crichton's original story after ''[[Beyond Westworld]]'' (1980), which aired for only three episodes on [[CBS]] before being cancelled.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.boomtron.com/2013/09/westworld-hbo-abrams/ |title=Abrams And Nolan Team Up For Westworld HBO Pilot |website=Boomtron |last=Gibson |first=Brody |date=September 3, 2013 |accessdate=July 23, 2014 |archivedate=September 7, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907065646/http://www.boomtron.com/2013/09/westworld-hbo-abrams/ |deadurl=yes}}</ref><br />
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[[Warner Bros.]] had been considering a remake of ''[[Westworld (film)|Westworld]]'' since the early 1990s. After the departure of studio executive Jessica Goodman in 2011, the project was again under consideration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/lethal-weapon-wild-bunch-reboots-73493 |title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Lethal Weapon,' 'Wild Bunch' Reboots Revived After Warner Bros. Exec Shuffle |work=The Hollywood Reporter |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=January 19, 2011 |accessdate=July 23, 2014 |archivedate=January 21, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110121031638/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/heat-vision/lethal-weapon-wild-bunch-reboots-73493 |deadurl=yes}}</ref> [[Jerry Weintraub]] had been pushing for a remake for years and, after his success with HBO's ''[[Behind the Candelabra]]'', he convinced the network to greenlight a pilot. He took the project to [[Jonathan Nolan]] and co-writer [[Lisa Joy]], who saw the potential in the concept to make something far more ambitious than the original film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/westworld-franchise-long-weird-history.html |title=The Long, Weird History of the Westworld Franchise |website=Vulture |first=Brian |last=Tallerico |date=September 30, 2016 |accessdate=November 24, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124091021/http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/westworld-franchise-long-weird-history.html |archivedate=November 24, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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On August 31, 2013, [[HBO]] announced that they had ordered a pilot for a potential television series, with Nolan, Joy, [[J. J. Abrams]], Jerry Weintraub and [[Bryan Burk]] as executive producers.<ref name="pilot_order">{{Cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2013/08/31/hbo-westworld-pilot-jj-abrams-jonathan-nolan/ |title=HBO Greenlights Sci-Fi Pilot Westworld From J.J. Abrams and Jonathan Nolan |website=TVLine |last=Gelman |first=Vlada |date=August 31, 2013 |accessdate=July 23, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015053122/http://tvline.com/2013/08/31/hbo-westworld-pilot-jj-abrams-jonathan-nolan/ |archivedate=October 15, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Ed Brubaker]] served on the writing staff as [[Television producer#Writer as "producer"|supervising producer]],<ref name="brubaker">{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/article/ed-brubaker-westworld-fade-out-and-his-immersion-h-243754|title=Ed Brubaker on Westworld, The Fade Out, and his immersion into Hollywood|last=Sava|first=Oliver|date=October 12, 2016|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015035030/http://www.avclub.com/article/ed-brubaker-westworld-fade-out-and-his-immersion-h-243754|archivedate=October 15, 2016|deadurl=no|accessdate=October 15, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> co-writing the fourth episode with Nolan.<ref name="dissonance">{{cite web|url=https://www.hbo.com/westworld/season-01/4-dissonance-theory/synopsis|title=Westworld 04: Dissonance Theory|website=hbo.com|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=May 1, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref> HBO later announced that ''Westworld'' had been "taken to series" and that it would premiere in 2015.<ref name="series_order">{{Cite web |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/17/westworld-series-order/ |title='Westworld' gets HBO series order |work=Entertainment Weekly |last=Hibberd |first=James |date=November 17, 2014 |accessdate=November 18, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141117224935/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/17/westworld-series-order/ |archivedate=November 17, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> In August 2015, HBO released the first teaser, which revealed that the series would premiere in 2016.<ref name="premiere date">{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/westworld-teaser-watch-hbo-1201566394/ |title=Watch: First Teaser for HBO’s ‘Westworld’ |work=Variety |last=Stedman |first=Alex |date=August 9, 2015 |accessdate=August 10, 2015 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810171111/http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/westworld-teaser-watch-hbo-1201566394/ |archivedate=August 10, 2015 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Abrams suggested that the series be told with the perspective of the "hosts" in mind.<ref name="in mind">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-logistical-questions-answered/ |title=Your Westworld Logistical Questions Answered |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |date=October 4, 2016 |website=[[/Film]] |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007200103/http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-logistical-questions-answered/ |archivedate=October 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Nolan took inspiration from video games like ''[[BioShock Infinite]]'', ''[[Red Dead Redemption]]'' and ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]'' to deal with the narrative's moral component on a spectrum.<ref name="infinite">{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/04/skyrim-red-dead-bioshock-inspired-westworld |title=Skyrim, Red Dead, BioShock Inspired Westworld |first=Alex |last=Osborn |date=October 4, 2016 |website=[[IGN]] |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007190238/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/04/skyrim-red-dead-bioshock-inspired-westworld |archivedate=October 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> During the research, the films of [[Sergio Leone]] provided reference points for the characters and visuals; novels by [[Philip K. Dick]] informed them about dilemmas concerning artificial intelligence, and for world-building and interlocking narrative, they consulted the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' games.<ref name="grand dick">{{cite web |url=http://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/on-the-ranch-with-the-creators-of-westworld |title=On the Ranch with the Creators of "Westworld" |first=Tom |last=Bissell |date=December 15, 2016 |website=[[The New Yorker]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221021831/http://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/on-the-ranch-with-the-creators-of-westworld |archivedate=December 21, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The 1973 film also included a [[Roman Empire|Roman World]] and [[Middle Ages|Medieval World]], but Nolan has counted these out.<ref name="middle empire">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/westworld-season-1-and-2-hbo-sky-atlantic-different-themed-worlds-will-feature-just-not-the-medieval-a7361371.html|title=Westworld set to feature different themed worlds, just not the Medieval and Roman ones from the film|last=Hooton|first=Christopher|date=October 14, 2016|website=[[The Independent]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018210734/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/westworld-season-1-and-2-hbo-sky-atlantic-different-themed-worlds-will-feature-just-not-the-medieval-a7361371.html|archivedate=October 18, 2016|deadurl=no|accessdate=October 15, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref>[[File:Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy by Gage Skidmore.jpg|left|thumb|Co-creators [[Jonathan Nolan]] and [[Lisa Joy]]]]Nolan explained the series would explore, through its paying-guest characters, why "violence is in most of the stories we like to watch, but it isn't part of what we like to do".<ref name="violence">{{cite web |url=https://www.vice.com/read/westworld-jonathan-nolan-lisa-joy-interview |title=How the Creators of 'Westworld' Built a Violent World of Robot Cowboys |first=Larry |last=Fitzmaurice |date=September 30, 2016 |website=[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]] |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004151414/http://www.vice.com/read/westworld-jonathan-nolan-lisa-joy-interview |archivedate=October 4, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The autonomous existence of [[non-player character]]s in video games influenced the approach to the individual storylines in ''Westworld'' that are reset in a continuous loop.<ref name="loop">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-logistical-questions-answered/3/ |title=Your Westworld Logistical Questions Answered |first=Peter |last=Sciretta |date=October 4, 2016 |website=[[/Film]] |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007174116/http://www.slashfilm.com/westworld-logistical-questions-answered/3 |archivedate=October 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> A recitation from ''[[Romeo and Juliet]]''—"These violent delights have violent ends"<ref name="simulacrum" />—is made part of the series as a [[Computer virus|virus]] trigger within the hosts that alters how they perceive their existence.<ref name="paranoid black paint" /> The series explores ideas about the [[bicameralism (psychology)|bicameral mind]] by the psychologist [[Julian Jaynes]], who argued for the existence of two separate minds—one that gives instructions, and another that performs them. Jaynes discussed how consciousness comes from breaking down the wall between them by exposing the individual to new stimuli.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/westworld-bicameral-mind-theory-real |title=Why the Bicameral Mind Theory Is Crucial to Unlocking 'Westworld' |website=Thrillist |first=Matt |last=Patches |date=October 17, 2016 |accessdate=November 17, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118042115/https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/westworld-bicameral-mind-theory-real |archivedate=November 18, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Costume designer Ane Crabtree approached her work by taking as inspiration the historical attire of the Wild West from the 1850s to the 1890s, as opposed looking purely at [[Western (genre)|Westerns]]. Fabrics were custom-woven, dyed and printed for any actor with a speaking role to capture the intricacies of the costumes (most of which were manufactured from scratch). Hat designs were described as the most challenging part of the process.<ref name="wild hat">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/why-the-westworld-costumes-were-so-complicated-to-create/ |title=Why the Westworld costumes were so complicated to create |first=Bethan |last=Holt |date=November 9, 2016 |work=[[The Daily Telegraph]] |publisher=[[Telegraph Media Group]] |accessdate=November 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110004022/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/why-the-westworld-costumes-were-so-complicated-to-create/ |archivedate=November 10, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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The writers and producers have planned for the story to last up to five seasons.<ref name="last story">{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/08/westworld-plan |title=Westworld has already figured out the next 5 seasons |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=September 8, 2016 |work=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=November 13, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120012155/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/08/westworld-plan |archivedate=November 20, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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In November 2016, HBO renewed the series for a ten-episode second season,<ref name="Season2Renewal">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2016/11/westworld-divorce-insecure-renewed-season-2-hbo-1201853994/ |title=‘Westworld’, ‘Divorce’ & ‘Insecure’ Renewed For Season 2 By HBO |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=November 14, 2016 |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114225411/http://deadline.com/2016/11/westworld-divorce-insecure-renewed-season-2-hbo-1201853994/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> which premiered on April 22, 2018.<ref name="S2Premiere">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-trailer-premiere-date-revealed-super-bowl-2018-ad-1081429 |title='Westworld' Season 2 Trailer, Premiere Date Revealed in Super Bowl 2018 Ad |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=February 4, 2018 |accessdate=February 4, 2018}}</ref> On May 1, 2018, the series was renewed for a third season.<ref name="Season3Renewal">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/05/westworld-renewed-season-3-hbo-1202380588/|title='Westworld' Renewed For Season 3 By HBO|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 1, 2018|accessdate=May 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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After the last episode of the first season was broadcast, Nolan and Joy revealed that they had operated on a strict "need-to-know" basis with most of the actors, in order to "keep the story as fresh and present for them as possible."<ref name="Holloway">{{cite news |last1=Holloway |first1=Daniel |title='Westworld' Creators on Why HBO Drama Won’t Return Before 2018 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-creators-return-2018-1201933825/ |date=December 5, 2016 |accessdate=December 6, 2016 |work=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206013551/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-creators-return-2018-1201933825/ |archivedate=December 6, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> For example, in Wood's case, they gave her strange acting directions without explaining why, and it took a while for Wood to infer she was actually playing five distinct characters within the same host: four different behavioral modes for Dolores, plus Wyatt.<ref name="Wigler">{{cite news |last1=Wigler |first1=Josh |title='Westworld' Star Evan Rachel Wood Talks "Evil" Dolores Twist, Season 2 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-finale-dolores-twist-evan-rachel-wood-interview-season-two-953141 |accessdate=February 2, 2017 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |date=December 5, 2016 |location=Los Angeles |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203161140/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-finale-dolores-twist-evan-rachel-wood-interview-season-two-953141 |archivedate=February 3, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> By contrast, Hopkins was made aware of Ford's general story arc up front (at the time he was pitched the role) to ensure he could fully convey the complexity of the character in his performance.<ref name="Holloway" /><ref name="Hibberd">{{cite news |last1=Hibberd |first1=James |title=Westworld finale: Anthony Hopkins on Dr. Ford's fate |url=http://ew.com/article/2016/12/07/westworld-anthony-hopkins-finale/ |accessdate=February 13, 2017 |work=Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Time Inc. |date=December 7, 2016 |location=New York |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125155121/http://ew.com/article/2016/12/07/westworld-anthony-hopkins-finale/ |archivedate=January 25, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> However, even with that knowledge, Hopkins was initially given heavily redacted scripts, and had to insist on access to complete scripts.<ref name="Hibberd" /><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Early on it was decided that the series would be shot on [[35 mm film]] with assistance from [[Video assist|HD taps]], despite increasing difficulties in acquiring [[film stock]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://filmmakermagazine.com/100088-shooting-film-against-the-digital-wave-dp-paul-cameron-on-westworld/#.WC5PrmczWcx |title=Shooting Film Against the Digital Wave: DP Paul Cameron on Westworld |work=Filmmaker |first=Matt |last=Mulcahey |date=October 31, 2016 |accessdate=November 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119064603/http://filmmakermagazine.com/100088-shooting-film-against-the-digital-wave-dp-paul-cameron-on-westworld/#.WC5PrmczWcx |archivedate=November 19, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> For a softer look, the filmmakers used Arri Zeiss master prime lenses with their coatings removed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/westworld-hbo-jonathan-nolan-film-1201731415/ |title=How HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Shot on Film for a More Tactile, Organic Look |work=IndieWire |first=Bill |last=Desowitz |date=September 30, 2016 |accessdate=November 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119060318/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/westworld-hbo-jonathan-nolan-film-1201731415/ |archivedate=November 19, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The series was primarily shot on [[Kodak]] motion-picture film, which was processed by [[FotoKem]] in Burbank and scanned by [[Encore Hollywood]] to create [[digital intermediate]]s of all takes suitable for use as [[dailies]]. The final cut was delivered to HBO in [[2K resolution|2K]] JPEG digital format for broadcast and to Warner Bros. Television as a [[Negative cutting|cut negative]] for archival purposes.<ref name="Hurwitz">{{cite news |last1=Hurwitz |first1=Matt |title=Stay...cation... |url=http://www.icgmagazine.com/web/stay-cation/ |accessdate=January 12, 2017 |work=ICG Magazine |publisher=The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600 |date=October 13, 2016 |location=Los Angeles |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113153532/http://www.icgmagazine.com/web/stay-cation/ |archivedate=January 13, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Since much of the series is seen from the hosts' point of view,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a49073/westworld-interview-jonathan-nolan-lisa-joy/ |title=''Westworld'' Is Not the Next ''Game of Thrones''—It's Much More Than That |work=Esquire |first=Matt |last=Miller |date=September 29, 2016 |accessdate=December 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129022216/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a49073/westworld-interview-jonathan-nolan-lisa-joy/ |archivedate=November 29, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Steadicam]]s were used to film the whole first season, except for a couple of scenes in the last episode, where a handheld camera was used as a metaphor for hosts who broke free from their programming and acted of their own free will.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/12/maeve-westworld-decision.html |title=''Westworld'' Creators Reveal Whether Maeve Is in Control When She Gets Off the Train |work=Vulture |first=Abraham |last=Riesman |date=December 6, 2016 |accessdate=December 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207175058/http://www.vulture.com/2016/12/maeve-westworld-decision.html |archivedate=December 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Filming for the series' pilot episode took place during a 22-day period<ref name="Heuring">{{cite news |last1=Heuring |first1=David |title=How HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Got Its Big-Screen Look |url=https://variety.com/2016/artisans/production/hbo-westworld-1201878009/ |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |work=Variety |publisher=Variety Media |date=October 4, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009104307/http://variety.com/2016/artisans/production/hbo-westworld-1201878009/ |archivedate=October 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> in August 2014 in and around Los Angeles,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-hbos-westworld-became-tvs-728698 |title=How HBO's 'Westworld' Became TV's Hottest Project |work=The Hollywood Reporter |publisher=Prometheus Global Media |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |date=August 29, 2014 |accessdate=September 17, 2014 |location=Los Angeles |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140917091031/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-hbos-westworld-became-tvs-728698 |archivedate=September 17, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> and in [[Moab, Utah]].<ref name="Fehrman">{{cite news |last1=Fehrman |first1=Craig |title=There's a Reason You Recognize the Landscape of 'Westworld' |url=https://www.outsideonline.com/2118851/theres-reason-you-recognize-landscape-hbos-westworld |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |work=Outside |publisher=Mariah Media Network |date=September 29, 2016 |location=Santa Fe |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161010220110/https://www.outsideonline.com/2118851/theres-reason-you-recognize-landscape-hbos-westworld |archivedate=October 10, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>[[File:A280, Castle Valley, Moab, Utah, USA, 2008.JPG|left|thumb|The series was partly shot in [[Castle Valley, Utah|Castle Valley]], east of [[Moab, Utah]], where [[John Ford]] had made four [[Western (genre)|Westerns]].|300x300px]]Filming locations in California included various soundstages, [[backlot]]s at both [[Universal Studios]] and [[Warner Bros.]], the [[Paramount Ranch]] in [[Agoura, California|Agoura]],<ref name="Pierce">{{cite news |last1=Pierce |first1=Scott D. |title=Southern Utah landscapes star in HBO’s ‘Westworld’ |url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/4382936-155/southern-utah-landscapes-star-in-hbos |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |work=The Salt Lake Tribune |publisher=Utah Media Group |date=September 28, 2016 |location=Salt Lake City |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007214409/http://www.sltrib.com/home/4382936-155/southern-utah-landscapes-star-in-hbos |archivedate=October 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> the Melody Ranch in [[Santa Clarita, California|Santa Clarita]],<ref name="Heuring" /><ref name="Zakarin">{{cite news |last1=Zakarin |first1=Jordan |title=Inside the 'Westworld' Set's Luxury Dystopian Cowboy Disneyland |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/21830-design-of-westworld-s-old-western-town-set-hbo-melody-ranch |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |work=Inverse |publisher=Full Stack Media |date=October 6, 2016 |location=San Francisco |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009183558/https://www.inverse.com/article/21830-design-of-westworld-s-old-western-town-set-hbo-melody-ranch |archivedate=October 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Big Sky Ranch]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/why-westworld-veep-more-series-are-filming-la-1107593/item/seven-filming-locations-san-francisco-county-1107573 |title=Why 'Westworld,' 'Veep' and More Series Are Filming Outside of L.A. |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 4, 2018 |first=Bryn Elise |last=Sandberg |access-date=May 5, 2018}}</ref> the [[Skirball Cultural Center]] and the [[Los Angeles Convention Center]] in Los Angeles,<ref name="Hurwitz" /> and the [[Pacific Design Center]] in [[West Hollywood, California|West Hollywood]].<ref name="Jones">{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Nate |title=How Cinematographer Paul Cameron Created the Look of Westworld’s Sci-Fi Western |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/cinematographer-paul-cameron-westworld-pilot.html |work=Vulture |publisher=New York Media |date=October 3, 2016 |accessdate=October 10, 2016 |location=New York |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011085725/http://www.vulture.com/2016/09/cinematographer-paul-cameron-westworld-pilot.html |archivedate=October 11, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The Melody Ranch set used for the town of Sweetwater had been used previously for many western films, such as ''[[Django Unchained]]'' and ''[[The Magnificent Seven (2016 film)|The Magnificent Seven]]'', but was significantly upgraded for ''Westworld'' by production designer Zack Grobler to portray an idealized version of the American frontier.<ref name="Zakarin" /> [[Chroma key|Green screens]] were placed around the California sets to block modern objects like parking lots, so that the California shots could be later [[Digital compositing|merged digitally]] with exterior shots from Utah.<ref name="Zakarin" /> For scenes showing the arrival of guests, the filmmakers were able to arrange with the [[Fillmore and Western Railway]] for the use of a small train originally built for the 2013 film ''[[The Lone Ranger (2013 film)|The Lone Ranger]]''. F&W also provided a few hundred feet of track on which to place the train; then a pusher vehicle was used to propel the train into the Sweetwater set. The scenes in the underground laboratory levels of Westworld's operations center were filmed on a soundstage at Melody Ranch. The lab set used glass walls extensively, which meant the crew had to be vigilant to avoid walking through glass on the rather dark set, and they had to keep identifying and suppressing unwanted reflections. [[Hawthorne Plaza Shopping Center|Hawthorne Plaza]] was used for filming the "cold storage" level where decommissioned hosts are stored.<ref name="Hurwitz" /><br />
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For the series' large-scale exterior look, the producers drew inspiration from the work of [[John Ford]], who shot four of his Western films in [[Castle Valley, Utah|Castle Valley]], east of Moab.<ref name="Pierce" /> In early 2014, Nolan visited southern Utah with key crew members and a location scout to explore the possibility of filming there, and promptly fell in love with the place.<ref name="Fehrman" /> Location shooting for the pilot episode later occurred over five days in southern Utah,<ref name="Fehrman" /> including Castle Valley.<ref name="Pierce" /> Most Utah locations, like [[Dead Horse Point State Park]], were "walk-in" areas where both cast and crew were required to hike in and out with all their gear.<ref name="Fehrman" /> Horseback riding scenes were filmed at a private ranch, where the filmmakers were not subject to as many restrictions as when working on public land.<ref name="Jones" /> To seamlessly blend California sets with Utah scenery, set walls were shipped to Utah so that they could be used to film reverse angles of scenes originally filmed in California.<ref name="Jones" /> For example, conversations on the exterior balcony of Westworld's operations center were shot on a balcony at the Skirball Center facing towards the center, then reverse angles over the shoulders of the cast members were shot at Dead Horse Point, to make it seem as if the operations center was located on top of the state park's steep cliffs.<ref name="Fehrman" /><ref name="Jones" /><ref name="Hurwitz" /> The train interior scenes were created by mounting the entire train car set on the back of a flatbed truck and driving the truck back and forth along [[Utah State Route 128]].<ref name="Fehrman" /><br />
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The [[3D printing]] of hosts was shot utilizing almost entirely [[practical effect]]s, of which some were polished by the visual effects team.<ref name="christina's carroll">{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/16/westworld-interview-3-stray |title=Westworld producers on episode 3 burning questions |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=October 16, 2016 |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |accessdate=October 21, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020223606/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/16/westworld-interview-3-stray |archivedate=October 20, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The series used real guns, although they were usually unloaded.<ref name="Wigler" /> Out of respect for the actors and extras involved, filming of nudity was conducted on a closed set, and for sex scenes, a sex consultant was used.<ref name="nudity rules">{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/30/westworld-orgy-interview |title=Westworld producers on that wild orgy scene |first=James |last=Hibberd |date=October 30, 2016 |website=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |publisher=[[Time Inc.]] |accessdate=October 31, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031052307/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/10/30/westworld-orgy-interview |archivedate=October 31, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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===Title sequence===<br />
The series' [[title sequence]] was created by Elastic, the same production studio that created the title sequences for three other HBO series: ''[[Rome (TV series)|Rome]]'', ''[[Carnivàle]]'', and ''[[Game of Thrones]]''. Patrick Clair acted as [[creative director]] for the title sequence,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://elastic.tv/project/westworld/ |title=Westworld |publisher=Elastic |accessdate=October 3, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005110043/http://elastic.tv/project/westworld/ |archivedate=October 5, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://culturess.com/2016/10/03/opening-credits-hbos-westworld-released-online-video/ |title=Opening Credits for HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Released Online (Video) |website=Culturess |date=October 3, 2016 |accessdate=October 3, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005144216/http://culturess.com/2016/10/03/opening-credits-hbos-westworld-released-online-video/ |archivedate=October 5, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> which took about five weeks to conceptualize.<ref name="conceptualize">{{cite web |url=http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/westworld/ |title=Westworld |first=Will |last=Perkins |date=October 12, 2016 |website=[[Art of the Title]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015075108/http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/westworld/ |archivedate=October 15, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Clair met with Nolan and Joy in February 2016 to discuss its development. He was interested in their decision to approach the series' point of view from that of the hosts, deeming the result an inherent [[Psychology|psychological study]]. Upon its inception, the sequence would translate elements present in the series via [[computer-aided design]]. For example, once Clair was sent footage by composer [[Ramin Djawadi]] of a [[player piano]] in motion, its actual counterpart, situated in the ''Westworld'' production office, was photographed and then reconstructed in [[computer-generated imagery]].<ref name="simulacrum" /><ref name="conceptualize" /> Nolan also applied the self-playing instrument in reference to [[Kurt Vonnegut]]'s first novel ''[[Player Piano (novel)|Player Piano]]''. It was meant to represent the first [[Rube Goldberg machine]] to evoke human motion.<ref name="paranoid black paint" /> Clair saw the metaphor behind the player piano&mdash;"a primitive form of robot"&mdash;as an exploration into the disparity between man and machine "being created to be made redundant." Hosts that were bathed in white liquid struck Clair as a juxtaposition of the grit and grain of the Western genre with its basis in science fiction. Motifs of [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s [[Vitruvian Man]] came about from Clair's wish to convey ''Westworld''{{'}}s depiction of the naked human body.<ref name="simulacrum" /> The sequence also references [[Chris Cunningham]]'s 1999 music video for the [[Björk]] song "[[All Is Full of Love]]", in a way that Clair called "a bit shameless&nbsp;... because I worship Chris Cunningham and ... it seemed like the perfect place to do it because it was dealing with all the right themes and all the right aesthetics."<ref name="conceptualize" /><br />
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The sequence commences with the rib cage of a horse, along with a set of hosts manufactured by [[industrial robot]]s. The skeletal horse is shown in mid-gallop to subvert the iconography of such a depiction.<ref name="conceptualize" /> As for Clair's efforts in exposing the Western landscapes in connection with a world of [[robotics]], he thought it sensible that it be done inside a single eye; craters and valleys are formed as the simulacrum of an [[Iris (anatomy)|iris]].<ref name="simulacrum">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-title-sequence-secrets.html |title=The Secrets Behind Westworld’s Opening Title Sequence |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=October 5, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008152317/http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-title-sequence-secrets.html |archivedate=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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The second season introduces a new title sequence. Several elements from the original title sequence are changed, including the images of a horse are now replaced with a bison. Other new images in the title sequence include the Man in Black's black hat, a mother cradling her child (evocative of Maeve), and a blonde woman's hair being mechanically combed (representing Dolores). Ramin Djawadi's score stays the same, with the images of the player piano intact.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-opening-credits-explained-1105074 |title='Westworld': What the New Opening Credits Sequence Reveals About Season 2 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Josh |last=Wigler |date=April 24, 2018 |accessdate=April 27, 2018}}</ref><br />
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===Music===<br />
{{see also|Westworld (soundtrack)}}<br />
[[File:Ramin Djawadi.jpg|thumb|alt=Ramin Djawadi|right|[[Ramin Djawadi]] composed original music for the series|145x145px]]<br />
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Original music for the series is composed by [[Ramin Djawadi]], who also worked with showrunner Nolan on ''[[Person of Interest (TV series)|Person of Interest]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/12/29/ramin-djawadi-to-score-hbos-westworld/ |title=Ramin Djawadi to Score HBO’s ‘Westworld’ |work=Film Music Reporter |date=December 29, 2014 |accessdate=December 29, 2014 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141230111311/http://filmmusicreporter.com/2014/12/29/ramin-djawadi-to-score-hbos-westworld/ |archivedate=December 30, 2014 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The main theme blends the use of [[bass note]]s, light [[arpeggio]]s and melody, all of which complement the idea of an amusement park.<ref name="arpeggios from hell">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-radiohead-music.html |title=Why You’ll Be Hearing a Lot of Radiohead on Westworld |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=October 13, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017020839/http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-radiohead-music.html |archivedate=October 17, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The [[Westworld (soundtrack)|first season soundtrack]] was released on December 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Westworld: Season 1 (Music from the HBO® Series) |url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/westworld-season-1-music-from/id1182133569 |publisher=iTunes |accessdate=December 5, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220124754/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/westworld-season-1-music-from/id1182133569 |archivedate=December 20, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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The series prominently features a number of re-workings of popular songs for player piano and strings, among them [[Kanye West]]'s "[[Runaway (Kanye West song)|Runaway]]", [[Radiohead]]'s "[[No Surprises]]",<ref name="radiosurprises">{{cite web |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/21702-hbo-westworld-soundtrack-songs |title=Ranking All the Songs on the Dope 'Westworld' Soundtrack |first=Sean |last=Hutchinson |date=October 3, 2016 |website=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018212133/https://www.inverse.com/article/21702-hbo-westworld-soundtrack-songs |archivedate=October 18, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> "[[Fake Plastic Trees]]", "Motion Picture Soundtrack" and "[[Exit Music (For a Film)]]";<ref name="plastic motion">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-debussy-reverie-clue.html |title=Why Debussy’s ‘Reverie’ May Be a Clue on Westworld |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=November 18, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |publisher=[[New York Media, LLC]] |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125174648/http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-debussy-reverie-clue.html |archivedate=November 25, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Soundgarden]]'s "[[Black Hole Sun]]"; [[The Rolling Stones]]' "[[Paint It Black]]";<ref name="paranoid black paint">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-video-game-influences-season-2-comic-con-1201883378/ |title=‘Westworld’ Showrunners Hint at Season 2, Discuss Show’s Video-Game Influences |first=Todd |last=Spangler |date=October 9, 2016 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013190135/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-video-game-influences-season-2-comic-con-1201883378/ |archivedate=October 13, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> "Pine Apple Rag" and "[[List of compositions by Scott Joplin|Peacherine Rag]]" by [[Scott Joplin]];<ref name="rag apple">{{cite episode |title=Contrapasso |series=Westworld |network=HBO |date=October 30, 2016 |minutes=Event occurs 53}}</ref> [[Claude Debussy]]'s "[[List of compositions by Claude Debussy by Lesure number#L 51 – L 100|''Reverie'' for piano, L.68]]";<ref name="peacherine reverie">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-player-piano-music.html |title=Why Westworld Uses a Player Piano |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=October 18, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019142727/http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-player-piano-music.html |archivedate=October 19, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> "[[A Forest]]" by [[The Cure]];<ref name="cure the forest">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-cure-song-has-clues-for-the-hosts.html |title=Why You Should Listen Closely to That Cure Song on Westworld |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=October 25, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |accessdate=October 26, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026190053/http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-cure-song-has-clues-for-the-hosts.html |archivedate=October 26, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[The Animals]]' version of "[[The House of the Rising Sun#The Animals' version|The House of the Rising Sun]]"; [[Amy Winehouse]]'s "[[Back to Black]]", and [[Nine Inch Nails]]' "[[Something I Can Never Have]]".<ref name="black animals">{{cite web |url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-how-music-is-controlling-the-hosts.html |title=How Music Is Controlling the Hosts on Westworld |first=Jennifer |last=Vineyard |date=November 23, 2016 |website=[[Vulture.com]] |publisher=[[New York Media, LLC]] |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161126102927/http://www.vulture.com/2016/11/westworld-how-music-is-controlling-the-hosts.html |archivedate=November 26, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Licensing costs ranged from $15,000 to $55,000.<ref name="ranged licensing">{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7557728/westworld-saloon-rock-covers-chris-cornell |title=Inside Westworld's Rock Covers (And What Chris Cornell Thought of That Soundgarden Sync) |first=Jason |last=Lipshutz |date=October 28, 2016 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=October 29, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029104106/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7557728/westworld-saloon-rock-covers-chris-cornell |archivedate=October 29, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Djawadi said of the series' use of modern songs that "[''Westworld''] has an anachronistic feel to it, it's a Western theme park, and yet it has robots in it, so why not have modern songs? And that's a metaphor in itself, wrapped up in the overall theme of the show",<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-modern-songs.html|title=Why You’ll Hear Modern Songs Playing on Westworld|last=Vineyard|first=Jennifer|date=October 5, 2016|accessdate=October 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006084225/http://www.vulture.com/2016/10/westworld-modern-songs.html|archivedate=October 6, 2016|deadurl=no|website=[[New York (magazine)#Digital expansion and blogs|Vulture]]|df=mdy-all}}</ref> but credited Nolan with the idea.<ref name="feat">{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/shortcuts/2016/oct/23/ramin-djawadi-westworld-old-timey-rock-song-piano-covers|title=Play it again, Ram: meet the man behind Westworld’s old-timey rock covers|last=Mumford|first=Gwilym|date=October 23, 2016|website=[[The Guardian]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161024092854/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/shortcuts/2016/oct/23/ramin-djawadi-westworld-old-timey-rock-song-piano-covers|archivedate=October 24, 2016|deadurl=no|accessdate=October 24, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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==Release==<br />
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===Broadcast===<br />
The series premiered its ten-episode<ref>{{cite press |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2016/09/28/drama-series-westworld-debuts-oct-2-on-hbo-840110/20160928hbo02/ |title=Drama Series "Westworld" Debuts Oct. 2 on HBO |website=hbo.com |publisher=HBO |date=September 28, 2016 |accessdate=October 12, 2016}}</ref> first season on October 2, 2016 in North America and Australia,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-premiere-date-divorce-insecure-hbo-1201827128/ |title=‘Westworld,’ ‘Divorce,’ ‘Insecure’ Set HBO Premiere Dates |work=Variety |first=Laura |last=Prudom |date=July 30, 2016 |accessdate=July 31, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801004000/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/westworld-premiere-date-divorce-insecure-hbo-1201827128/ |archivedate=August 1, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/34727/westworld-premiere-date-set-october/ |title=''Westworld'' Premiere Date Set for October |first=Bobby |last=Bernstein |work=Nerd Much? |date=July 31, 2016 |accessdate=August 31, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920212648/http://www.nerdmuch.com/news/34727/westworld-premiere-date-set-october/ |archivedate=September 20, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=au2/> and on October 4, 2016 in the UK and Ireland.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-atlantic/westworld |title=Westworld |website=''Sky''|access-date=June 29, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903180652/https://www.sky.com/watch/channel/sky-atlantic/westworld |archivedate=September 3, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The series is broadcast on [[HBO]] in the United States, on [[HBO Canada]] in Canada, on [[HBO Latin America Group|HBO Latin America]] in Latin America, in Australia on [[Showcase (Australian TV channel)|Showcase]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/showcase/westworld.html |title=Westworld: coming to showcase 2016 |date=August 28, 2015 |website=''Foxtel'' |accessdate=October 29, 2015 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151029053805/https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/showcase/westworld.html |archivedate=October 29, 2015 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=au2>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxtel.com.au/got/whats-on/foxtel-insider/showcase/westworld.html |title=Westworld: 5 reasons why this HBO show will be the next Game Of Thrones |date=September 18, 2016 |website=''Foxtel'' |accessdate=September 21, 2016}}</ref> and in the UK and Ireland on [[Sky Atlantic]].<ref name="auto"/><br />
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The second episode was released on HBO in the US on October 7&mdash;two days ahead of the episode's announced broadcast date&mdash;to avoid competing with the second U.S. presidential debate of 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/10/07/westworld-episode-2-available-early-online-hbo/ |title=Westworld Episode 2 Released Early in Advance of Presidential Debate |website=TVLine |first=Ryan |last=Schwartz |date=October 7, 2016 |accessdate=October 7, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008144703/http://tvline.com/2016/10/07/westworld-episode-2-available-early-online-hbo/ |archivedate=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="presidential">{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/10/07/you-can-watch-hbos-new-westworld-right-now-thanks-to-the-trumpclinton-debate/#2dd18c98173d |title=You Can Watch HBO's New 'Westworld' Right Now Thanks To The Trump/Clinton Debate |first=Paul |last=Tassi |date=October 7, 2016 |website=[[Forbes]] |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008171637/http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2016/10/07/you-can-watch-hbos-new-westworld-right-now-thanks-to-the-trumpclinton-debate/#2dd18c98173d |archivedate=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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===Marketing===<br />
Prior to the airing of ''Westworld'', [[HBO]] held [[virtual reality]] exhibits at events like [[San Diego Comic-Con]] and Techcrunch Disrupt devoted to ''Westworld: A Delos Destination''. Attendees were allowed to navigate the process by which guests would enter Westworld, and [[3D interaction|interact with the 3D environment]].<ref name="paranoid black paint" /><ref name="disrupt">{{cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/09/14/westworld-vr-promises-to-make-your-wild-west-fantasies-come-true/ |title=Westworld VR promises to make your Wild West fantasies come true |first=Dean |last=Takahashi |date=September 14, 2016 |website=[[VentureBeat]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014221918/http://venturebeat.com/2016/09/14/westworld-vr-promises-to-make-your-wild-west-fantasies-come-true/ |archivedate=October 14, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="privy">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/hbo-westworld-websites-transmedia-passwords-secret-easter-eggs-1201726355/ |title=‘Westworld’ Website Easter Eggs Warn Visitors About ‘Accidental Death,’ Reveal Employee Secrets |first=Liz Shannon |last=Miller |date=September 13, 2016 |website=[[IndieWire]] |accessdate=October 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018203812/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/hbo-westworld-websites-transmedia-passwords-secret-easter-eggs-1201726355/ |archivedate=October 18, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Made to run on the [[HTC Vive]] [[virtual reality headset]], the piece was conceived by showrunners Nolan and Joy. It was designed using [[Unreal Engine 4]], combining computer-generated content and live action [[360-degree video]]. Users received a [[binary code]], permitting access to the website ''DiscoverWestworld.com'' as part of a [[viral marketing]] campaign. Visitors were shown a trailer of a fictional travel site, leading them to order a trip to Westworld. A [[chatbot]] featured on the website, named Aeden, is available as a Google Assistant action on the smart speaker [[Google Home]].<ref name="chatbot">{{cite web |url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/19/westworld-is-full-of-sex-and-violence-but-the-shows-google-home-bot-wont-talk-about-it/ |title=Westworld is full of sex and violence, but the show’s Google Home bot won’t talk about it |first=Khari |last=Johnson |date=January 19, 2017 |website=[[VentureBeat]] |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120035151/http://venturebeat.com/2017/01/19/westworld-is-full-of-sex-and-violence-but-the-shows-google-home-bot-wont-talk-about-it/ |archivedate=January 20, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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===Home media===<br />
The first season of ''Westworld'' (subtitled ''The Maze'') was released on [[Blu-ray]], DVD, and [[4K resolution|4K]] [[Ultra HD Blu-ray]] on November 7, 2017. It is the first scripted TV series to be released on 4K Blu-ray in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/westworld/241392/westworld-to-be-the-first-tv-series-released-in-4k-ultra-hd |title=Westworld to Be the First TV Series Released in 4K Ultra HD |website=Den of Geek |first=Chris |last=Longo |date=July 5, 2017 |accessdate=May 27, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
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| [[Westworld (season 1)|1]]<br />
| 88% (81 reviews)<br />
| 74 (43 reviews)<br />
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! scope="row" style="width:12px; background:#D5D6DA;"|<br />
| [[Westworld (season 2)|2]]<br />
| 91% (51 reviews)<br />
| 76 (29 reviews)<br />
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====Season 1====<br />
Reception of the series has been largely positive, with particular praise for its visuals, story, and performances.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-westworld-review-20160926-snap-story.html |title=Review HBO's multilayered update of 'Westworld' is TV's next big game-changer |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |first=Mary |last=McNamara |date=October 1, 2016 |accessdate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109004145/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-westworld-review-20160926-snap-story.html |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name=Wiegand>{{cite web |url=http://www.sfgate.com/tv/article/Westworld-is-a-gripping-sci-fi-brain-teaser-9444192.php |title=‘Westworld’ is a gripping sci-fi brain-teaser |work=[[San Francisco Chronicle]] |first=David |last=Wiegand |date=September 29, 2016 |accessdate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109005902/http://www.sfgate.com/tv/article/Westworld-is-a-gripping-sci-fi-brain-teaser-9444192.php |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://flavorwire.com/590879/westworld-is-very-sneakily-an-actors-series |title=‘Westworld’ Is, Very Sneakily, an Actors’ Series |website=[[Flavorwire]] |first=Moze |last=Halperin |date=October 5, 2016 |accessdate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109221215/http://flavorwire.com/590879/westworld-is-very-sneakily-an-actors-series |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> On the review aggregation site [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the first season has an approval rating of 88% based on 81 reviews, with an average rating of 8.19/10, and an average episode score of 94%. The site's consensus reads "With an impressive level of quality that honors its source material, the brilliantly addictive ''Westworld'' balances intelligent, enthralling drama against outright insanity."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/westworld/s01/ |title=Westworld: Season 1 (2016) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=December 29, 2017}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the first season has a score of 74 out of 100, based on 43 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/westworld |title=Westworld: Season 1 |website=Metacritic |accessdate=September 29, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160928094701/http://www.metacritic.com/tv/westworld |archivedate=September 28, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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The editors of ''[[TV Guide]]'' placed ''Westworld'' fifth among the top ten picks for the most anticipated new shows of the 2016–17 season. In writer Tim Surette's overall review, he notes the perfect concept of blending the western premise into a futuristic setting, saying, "Well, ''Westworld'' has both, ensuring that it will be an exciting mashup of genres that will disrupt a television landscape that typically says we can only have one or the other." He also added, "The look of the show and its fine cast swing open the saloon doors, but the real treat will be the intelligent discussion of whether or not robots will eventually kill us all. Thankfully, creator Jonathan Nolan already showed us he's the go-to guy for A.I. with ''Person of Interest''."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/most-anticipated-new-tv-shows-fall-2016-editors-picks/ |title=Our 10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows of Fall 2016 |work=[[TV Guide]] |first=Tim |last=Surette |date=September 16, 2016 |accessdate=October 2, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008191803/http://www.tvguide.com/news/most-anticipated-new-tv-shows-fall-2016-editors-picks/ |archivedate=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Mary McNamara]] of ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote in a lauded review, "It isn’t just great television, it’s vivid, thought-provoking television that entertains even as it examines the darker side of entertainment."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-westworld-review-20160926-snap-story.html |title=HBO's multilayered update of 'Westworld' is TV's next big game-changer |date=October 1, 2016 |work=Los Angeles Times |first=Mary |last=McNamara|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US |issn=0458-3035}}</ref> For the ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'', [[David Wiegand]] wrote, "''Westworld'' isn’t easy to understand at first, but you will be hooked nonetheless by unusually intelligent storytelling, powerful visuals and exceptionally nuanced performances."<ref name=Wiegand/> ''[[Time&nbsp;(magazine)|Time]]''{{'}}s chief critic Daniel D'Addario wrote, "Its carefully chosen details add up to a pulp spectacular that’s more thoughtful than any other of this fall’s new dramas."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://time.com/4512789/hbo-westworld-review/ |title=Why HBO’s Westworld Is Fall’s Most Promising Drama |last=D’Addario |first=Daniel |website=Time |date=September 29, 2017|access-date=December 26, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Jeff Jensen]] of ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' also lauded the series and said, "The depth of ''Westworld'' lies not in asking questions about memory, free will, and what makes us human, but in whether we can become more human than what we let ourselves to be, whether our stories can be richer and more meaningful than what the culture allows."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/30/westworld-review/ |title='Westworld': EW Review |work=Entertainment Weekly |first=Jeff |last=Jensen |date=September 30, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Matthew Gilbert of ''[[The Boston Globe]]'' quipped, "''Westworld'' has fewer heroes than ''[[Game of Thrones]]'', which makes it a bit harder to warm up to, but like a good, thought-provoking puzzle, it is compelling and addictive."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/television/2016/09/28/westworld-the-most-immersive-video-game-ever/JUgwHZ3cAGgtR3jdWjZrQK/story.html |title=‘Westworld’: The most immersive video game ever |work=Boston Globe |first=Matthew |last=Gilbert |date=September 29, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017}}</ref> In a brief review from ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Tim Goodman said, "Where ''Westworld'' is at its best is in the deeper issues that will unspool slowly, like a good mystery. Early episodes are adept at getting at the base attractions of the park and why people would come, but also in setting up a sense of confusion about motives. ... The series benefits from a number of standout performances."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/westworld-review-932919 |title='Westworld': TV Review |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Tim |last=Goodman |date=September 28, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Robert Bianco of ''[[USA Today]]'' wrote, "The reward, beyond the visual splendors you’ve come to expect from big-budget HBO productions, is a set of characters who grow ever more complex."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/09/29/review-westworld-hbo-robert-bianco/91212572/ |title=Review: Complex characters make 'Westworld' a wonder |work=USA Today |first=Robert |last=Bianco |date=September 29, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> Several other publications wrote positive reviews, including ''[[Indiewire]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/09/westworld-review-season-1-hbo-anthony-hopkins-ed-harris-1201731817/ |title=‘Westworld’ Review: Western Philosophy Tops the Wild West in Deep-Thinking HBO Drama |last=Travers |first=Ben |date=September 29, 2016 |work=IndieWire|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The A.V. Club]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://tv.avclub.com/hbo-gives-westworld-s-robot-cowboys-a-prestige-upgrade-1798189131 |title=HBO gives Westworld’s robot cowboys a prestige upgrade |last=Adams |first=Erik |work=The A.V. Club |date=September 28, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[RogerEbert.com]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/demanders/hbos-westworld-will-be-your-next-tv-obsession |title=HBO's "Westworld" Will Be Your Next TV Obsession |last=Tallerico |first=Brian |website=RogerEbert.com |date=September 30, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017}}</ref> ''[[The New Yorker]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/24/the-meta-politics-of-westworld |title=The Meta-Politics of "Westworld" |last=Nussbaum |first=Emily |date=October 17, 2016 |work=The New Yorker|access-date=December 26, 2017 |issn=0028-792X}}</ref> and ''[[The Atlantic]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/10/westworld-is-a-fascinating-self-aware-puzzle/502529/ |title='Westworld' Is a Grand Saga of Gunslingers and Robots |last=Sims |first=David |work=The Atlantic |date=October 2, 2016|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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However, in a moderate review for ''[[The New York Times]]'', chief critic [[James Poniewozik]] said, "It’s an ambitious, if not entirely coherent, sci-fi shoot-’em-up that questions nihilistic entertainment impulses while indulging them."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/01/arts/television/review-westworld-is-a-provocative-but-flawed-sci-fi-shoot-em-up.html |title=Review: ‘Westworld’ Is a Provocative but Flawed Sci-Fi Shoot-’Em-Up |last=Poniewozik |first=James |date=September 30, 2016 |work=The New York Times|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> [[Hank Stuever]] of ''[[The Washington Post]]'' also joins Poniewozik saying, "''Westworld'' off as a dreary trot from start to finish; parts of it are as imaginative and intriguing as anything that’s been on TV recently, particularly in the sci-fi realm," and further said, "It’s definitely not the cyborg ''[[Deadwood&nbsp;(TV series)|Deadwood]]'', that some HBO fans were actively wishing for, nor does it roll out the welcome mat as a riveting, accessible adventure."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/hbo-needs-a-hit-but-westworld-feels-more-like-homework/2016/09/29/4e62b8aa-8411-11e6-92c2-14b64f3d453f_story.html |title=Hold on, cowpokes: HBO’s ‘Westworld’ is a big, fat homework assignment |last=Stuever |first=Hank |date=September 29, 2016 |work=Washington Post|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> Chief journalist [[Rob Owen (journalist)|Rob Owen]] of ''[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]'' also critiqued the series less favorably saying, "It is the definition of a slow-burn series, a program that should be exciting rendered as kind of dull."<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2016/09/30/Tuned-In-Slow-burn-Westworld-moseys-onto-HBO/stories/201609300148 |title=Tuned In: Slow burn ‘Westworld’ moseys onto HBO |work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |first=Rob |last=Owen |date=September 30, 2017|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> In a less enthusiastic review for ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'', Maureen Ryan said, "''Westworld'' looks terrific; its directors have shot its Western locations to stunning effect. But its warmly saturated outdoor scenes and its surface slickness aren’t enough to mask the indecision, condescension, and hollowness at its core."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/reviews/westworld-review-hbo-evan-rachel-wood-1201867496/ |title=TV Review: ‘Westworld’ |last=Ryan |first=Maureen |date=September 27, 2016 |work=Variety|access-date=December 26, 2017 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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====Season 2====<br />
The second season has also received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 91% based on 51 reviews, with an average rating of 8.02/10. The site's consensus reads "''Westworld'' builds on its experimental first season, diving deeper into the human side of AI without losing any of its stylish, bloody glory."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/westworld/s02/ |title=Westworld: Season 2 (2018) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |accessdate=April 19, 2018}}</ref> On Metacritic, the season has a score of 76 out of 100, based on 29 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/westworld/season-2 |title=Westworld: Season 2 |work=Metacritic |accessdate=April 20, 2018}}</ref><br />
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In April 2018, after the second-season premiere, ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' published an article concerning the series' complicated narrative. Andrew Wallenstein wrote, "''Westworld'' seems to have too much faith viewers will be willing to absorb storylines that can border on the incomprehensible." He also commented about the possible future success of the series, stating, "There will be a very vocal core fan base willing to do the homework of piecing together the show's many mysteries, but that's not broad enough a base to be the kind of flagship series HBO wants."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2018/tv/opinion/westworld-whats-wrong-with-hbos-sci-fi-series-1202783922/ |title=‘Westworld’: What’s Wrong With HBO’s Sci-Fi Series |first=Andrew |last=Wallenstein |work=Variety |date=April 24, 2018 |accessdate=April 29, 2018}}</ref><br />
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===Ratings===<br />
The series premiere had viewership numbers slightly less than those for ''[[True Detective]]'', but much better than ''[[Vinyl (TV series)|Vinyl]]'', that meant it was seen as "''...off to a relatively promising start...''"<ref name="HR1">{{cite web |last1=O'Connell |first1=Michael |title=How 'Westworld' Ratings Rank Among Recent HBO Drama Premieres |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-westworld-ratings-rank-hbo-934986 |work=The Hollywood Reporter online |date=October 4, 2016 |accessdate=October 11, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008082113/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/how-westworld-ratings-rank-hbo-934986 |archivedate=October 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="SR1">{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Michael |title=Westworld Draws Highest Premiere Ratings on HBO Since True Detective |url=http://screenrant.com/westworld-premiere-ratings-hbo-true-detective/ |website=Screen Rant |date=October 3, 2016 |accessdate=October 11, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011224648/http://screenrant.com/westworld-premiere-ratings-hbo-true-detective/ |archivedate=October 11, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Mandy Adams, of iTechPost noted that, "Emotional reactions on Twitter were estimated to be 545-percent greater compared to the debut of ''Vinyl'' and 326-percent higher than the latest ''[[The Leftovers (TV series)|The Leftovers]]'' season."<ref name="iTP">{{cite web |last1=Adams |first1=Mandy |title='Westworld' Premiere Draws Strong Ratings, Explosive Twitter Reactions; Series Is HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Successor? |url=http://www.itechpost.com/articles/36243/20161004/westworld-premiere-draws-strong-ratings-addicted-twitter-reactions-hbo-game-of-thrones-successor.htm |website=iTech Post |date=October 4, 2016 |accessdate=October 11, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011141955/http://www.itechpost.com/articles/36243/20161004/westworld-premiere-draws-strong-ratings-addicted-twitter-reactions-hbo-game-of-thrones-successor.htm |archivedate=October 11, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The U.S. series premiere attracted 1.96 million viewers, with 0.8 million in the advertiser-coveted 18-to-49-year-old demographic.<ref name="1.01"/> The premiere episode received 3.3 million viewers for its three Sunday night airings as well as on HBO's streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web |title=TV Ratings: 'Westworld' Premiere Matches 'True Detective' Season 1 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/tv-ratings-westworld-premiere-matches-true-detective-season-1-1201876517/ |first=Daniel |last=Holloway |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=October 3, 2016 |accessdate=October 8, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161007165104/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/tv-ratings-westworld-premiere-matches-true-detective-season-1-1201876517/ |archivedate=October 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The season one finale received 2.2 million viewers for its initial broadcast, and increased to 3.5 million including replays and on-demand viewing. The first season had an average cumulative viewership of 12 million viewers, making it the most-watched first season of an HBO series, and [[TorrentFreak]] gauged ''Westworld'' as the third most-[[Torrent file|torrented]] television show of 2016.<ref name="thirdfreak">{{cite web |url=https://torrentfreak.com/game-of-thrones-most-torrented-tv-show-of-2016-161226/ |title='Game of Thrones' Most Torrented TV-Show of 2016 |first=Ernesto |last=Van der Sar |date=December 26, 2016 |website=[[TorrentFreak]] |publisher=[[TorrentFreak|TF Publishing]] |accessdate=December 30, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226175113/https://torrentfreak.com/game-of-thrones-most-torrented-tv-show-of-2016-161226/ |archivedate=December 26, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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===Accolades===<br />
''Westworld'' has been nominated for 22 [[Emmy Award]]s,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/2017-emmy-nominees-list-nominations-1202494465/ |title=Emmys 2017: Full List of Nominations |date=July 13, 2017 |work=Variety|access-date=October 25, 2017}}</ref> 3 [[Golden Globe Award]]s, 2 [[Satellite Awards]], 4 [[Critics' Choice Television Award]]s, and 2 [[Writers Guild of America Award]]s.<br />
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! scope="col" style="width:3%;"| Year<br />
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! Nominee(s)<br />
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| rowspan="23"| 2016<br />
| rowspan="2" | [[Satellite Awards]]<br />
| scope="row" | [[Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress – Television Series Drama]]<br />
| scope="row" | [[Evan Rachel Wood]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2016-satellite-awards-nominees-listed-includes-moonlight-la-la-land-950935 |title=Satellite Award Nominees Revealed |first=Gregg |last=Kilday |date=November 29, 2016 |accessdate=December 6, 2016 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129224939/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/2016-satellite-awards-nominees-listed-includes-moonlight-la-la-land-950935 |archivedate=November 29, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pressacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-Winners.pdf |title=THE INTERNATIONAL PRESS ACADEMY ANNOUNCES WINNERS FOR THE 21 ANNUAL SATELLITE AWARDS |date=December 18, 2016 |accessdate=December 19, 2016 |website=International Press Academy |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204155337/http://www.pressacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-Winners.pdf |archivedate=February 4, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row"| [[Satellite Award for Best Television Series – Genre|Best Television Series – Genre]]<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="4"| [[Critics' Choice Television Award]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series|Most Exciting New Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/in-contention/critics-choice-awards-2016-most-exciting-new-series-honorees-westworld-pitch-this-is-us-1201854152/ |title=Critics’ Choice Awards Reveal Most Exciting New Series Honorees |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |first=Laura |last=Prudom |date=September 7, 2016 |accessdate=October 7, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160908163920/http://variety.com/2016/tv/in-contention/critics-choice-awards-2016-most-exciting-new-series-honorees-westworld-pitch-this-is-us-1201854152/ |archivedate=September 8, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row"| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Drama Series|Best Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/critics-choice-tv-awards-hbo-leads-22-nominations-1201746217/ |title=Critics’ Choice TV Awards: HBO Leads With 22 Nominations |website=IndieWire |first=Graham |last=Winfrey |date=November 14, 2016 |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117014414/http://www.indiewire.com/2016/11/critics-choice-tv-awards-hbo-leads-22-nominations-1201746217/ |archivedate=January 17, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/critics-choice-awards-2016-complete-winners-list/story?id=44134238 |title=Critics' Choice Awards 2016: Complete Winners List |website=abcnews.go.com |publisher=ABC News |first=George |last=Costantino |date=December 12, 2016 |accessdate=December 12, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110113908/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/critics-choice-awards-2016-complete-winners-list/story?id=44134238 |archivedate=January 10, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row"| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series|Best Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Evan Rachel Wood]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Thandie Newton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[American Society of Cinematographers]]<br />
| scope="row"| Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Movie, Miniseries, or Pilot for Television<br />
| scope="row"| Paul Cameron (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/in-contention/asc-awards-nominations-westworld-preacher-the-night-of-1201935355/ |title=31st ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography |first=Kristopher |last=Tapley |work=Variety |date=December 6, 2016 |accessdate=December 7, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161207213557/http://variety.com/2016/tv/in-contention/asc-awards-nominations-westworld-preacher-the-night-of-1201935355/ |archivedate=December 7, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6"| [[IGN|IGN Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6"| <ref name="ignaward2016">{{cite web |url=http://ie.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2016-awards/Best_TV_Series |title=Best of 2016 |date=December 18, 2016 |accessdate=December 18, 2016 |work=[[IGN]] |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223033329/http://ie.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2016-awards/Best_TV_Series |archivedate=December 23, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row"| Best New TV Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Drama Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Actor<br />
| scope="row"| [[Jeffrey Wright (actor)|Jeffrey Wright]]<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Best TV Actress<br />
| scope="row"| Evan Rachel Wood<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Thandie Newton<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6"| [[IGN|IGN People's Choice Award]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="6"| <ref name="ignaward2016" /><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best New TV Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Drama Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Actor<br />
| scope="row"| Jeffrey Wright<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Best TV Actress<br />
| scope="row"| Evan Rachel Wood<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Thandie Newton<br />
| {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| California On Location Awards<br />
| scope="row"| Location Manager – Television One Hour<br />
| scope="row"| Mandi Dillin<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.californiaonlocationawards.com/finalists.html |title=2015 Cola Finalists |website=www.californiaonlocationawards.com |publisher=California On Location Awards |date=November 13, 2016 |accessdate=October 7, 2016 |archivedate=August 31, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831045242/http://www.californiaonlocationawards.com/finalists.html |deadurl=yes}}</ref><br><ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/chips-future-man-marvels-agents-of-shield-california-locations-1201917072/ |title=‘CHiPs,’ ‘Future Man,’ ‘Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD’ Win California Location Awards |work=Variety |first=Dave |last=McNary |date=November 13, 2016 |accessdate=November 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115122231/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/chips-future-man-marvels-agents-of-shield-california-locations-1201917072/ |archivedate=November 15, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Assistant Location Manager of the Year – Television<br />
| scope="row"| David Park<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Television – One Hour – Location Team<br />
| scope="row"| Team for ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[International Film Music Critics Association Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best Original Score for a Television Series<br />
| scope="row"| [[Ramin Djawadi]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |title=IFMCA Award Nominations 2016 |url=http://filmmusiccritics.org/2017/02/ifmca-award-nominations-2016/ |website=filmmusiccritics.org |publisher=International Film Music Critics Association |date=February 9, 2017 |accessdate=April 9, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211075933/http://filmmusiccritics.org/2017/02/ifmca-award-nominations-2016/ |archivedate=February 11, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="66"| 2017<br />
| rowspan="7"| [[69th Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[J. J. Abrams]], [[Jonathan Nolan]], [[Lisa Joy]], [[Bryan Burk]], Athena Wickham, Kathy Lingg, [[Richard J. Lewis]], [[Roberto Patino]], Katherine Lingenfelter, and Cherylanne Martin<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="22" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |title=Westworld |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/westworld |website=Emmys.com |accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Anthony Hopkins]] (for "[[Trompe L'Oeil (Westworld)|Trompe L'Oeil]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Evan Rachel Wood]] (for "[[The Bicameral Mind]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Jeffrey Wright]] (for "[[The Well-Tempered Clavier (Westworld)|The Well-Tempered Clavier]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Thandie Newton]] (for "[[Trace Decay]]")<br />
| {{nom}} <br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Jonathan Nolan (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="15"| [[69th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series|Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[John Papsidera]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)|Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Paul Cameron]] (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Costumes for a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie|Outstanding Costumes for a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series, or Movie]]<br />
| scope="row"| Trish Summerville, Jo Kissack Folsom, Lynda Foote (for "The Original")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media within a Scripted Program<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series|Outstanding Hairstyling for a Single-Camera Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Joy Zapata, Pavy Olivarez, Bruce Samia, Donna Anderson (for "[[Contrapasso (Westworld)|Contrapasso]]")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design|Outstanding Main Title Design]]<br />
| scope="row"| Patrick Clair, Raoul Marks, Yongsub Song, Felix Soletic, Jessica Hurst and Jose Limon<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music|Outstanding Main Title Theme Music]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Ramin Djawadi]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)|Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Christien Tinsley]], Myriam Arougheti, Gerald Quist, Lydia Milars, [[Edward French (make-up artist)|Ed French]] (for "The Original")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special|Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie, or Special]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Christien Tinsley]], Hiroshi Yada, Georgia Allen, Gerald Quist, Myriam Arougheti (for "The Original")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series|Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Andrew Seklir (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)|Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)]]<br />
| scope="row"| Zack Grobler, Steve Christensen and Julie Ochipinti (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Nathan Crowley, Naaman Marshall and Julie Ochipinti (for "The Original")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a One-Hour Series|Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Thomas E. Matthew Sawelson, Brian Armstrong, Fred Paragano, Mark Allen, Marc Glassman, Sebastian Visconti, Geordy Sincavage, Michael Head, Christopher Kaller, Rick Owens and Tara Blume Norton (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour)|Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour)]]<br />
| scope="row"| Keith Rogers, Scott Weber, Roger Stevenson and Kyle O'Neal (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects|Outstanding Special Visual Effects]]<br />
| scope="row"| Jay Worth, Elizabeth Castro, Joe Wehmeyer, Eric Levin-Hatz, Bobo Skipper, Gustav Ahren, Paul Ghezzo, Mitchell S. Drain and Michael Lantieri (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[Golden Globe Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama|Best Television Series – Drama]]<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |title=The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2017) |url=http://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/2017/ |website=GoldenGlobes.com. |publisher=[[Hollywood Foreign Press Association]] |accessdate=December 12, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114052433/http://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/2017/ |archivedate=January 14, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress – Television Series Drama]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Evan Rachel Wood]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film|Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Thandie Newton]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Ben Barnes (actor)|Ben Barnes]], [[Ingrid Bolsø Berdal]], [[Ed Harris]], [[Luke Hemsworth]], [[Anthony Hopkins]], [[Sidse Babett Knudsen]], [[James Marsden]], [[Leonardo Nam]], [[Thandie Newton]], [[Talulah Riley]], [[Rodrigo Santoro]], [[Angela Sarafyan]], [[Jimmi Simpson]], Ptolemy Slocum, [[Evan Rachel Wood]], [[Shannon Woodward]], [[Jeffrey Wright (actor)|Jeffrey Wright]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/14/2017-sag-awards-nominations |title=SAG Awards nominations 2017: See the full list |first=Joey |last=Nolfi |date=December 14, 2016 |accessdate=December 14, 2016 |work=Entertainment Weekly |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111005833/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/12/14/2017-sag-awards-nominations |archivedate=January 11, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Thandie Newton<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series|Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series]]<br />
| scope="row"|<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[American Cinema Editors Awards 2017|ACE Eddie Awards]]<br />
| Best Edited One Hour Series for Non-Commercial Television<br />
| [[Stephen Semel]] and Marc Jozefowicz (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Sheehan |title=ACE Eddie Awards 2017: Full list of nominations includes Oscar frontrunner ‘La La Land’ |url=http://www.goldderby.com/article/2017/ace-eddie-awards-2017-nominations/ |accessdate=January 3, 2017 |website=Gold Derby |date=January 3, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104001554/http://www.goldderby.com/article/2017/ace-eddie-awards-2017-nominations/ |archivedate=January 4, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Art Directors Guild]]<br />
| scope="row"| ADG Excellence in Production Design Award for One-Hour Period Or Fantasy Single-Camera Series<br />
| scope="row"| [[Nathan Crowley]] (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/hidden-figures-westworld-and-beyonce-among-art-directors-guild-winners-1201985453/ |title=‘Hidden Figures,’ ‘Westworld,’ and Beyonce Among Art Directors Guild Winners |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=February 11, 2017 |accessdate=February 12, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212092556/http://variety.com/2017/film/news/hidden-figures-westworld-and-beyonce-among-art-directors-guild-winners-1201985453/ |archivedate=February 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[Writers Guild of America]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Dramatic Series|Television Drama Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Ed Brubaker, Bridget Carpenter, Dan Dietz, Halley Gross, Lisa Joy, Katherine Lingenfelter, Dominic Mitchell, Jonathan Nolan, Roberto Patino, Daniel T. Thomsen, Charles Yu<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-tv-nominations-include-westworld-is-us-stranger-things-952689 |title=WGA TV Nominations Include 'Westworld,' 'This Is Us' and 'Stranger Things' |first=Michael |last=O'Connell |work=The Hollywood Reporter |date=December 5, 2016 |accessdate=December 5, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161209004804/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wga-tv-nominations-include-westworld-is-us-stranger-things-952689 |archivedate=December 9, 2016 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Writers Guild of America Award for Television: New Series|Television New Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| Ed Brubaker, Bridget Carpenter, Dan Dietz, Halley Gross, Lisa Joy, Katherine Lingenfelter, Dominic Mitchell, Jonathan Nolan, Roberto Patino, Daniel T. Thomsen, Charles Yu<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[43rd People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Favorite Premium Sci-Fi/Fantasy Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/809426/people-s-choice-awards-2017-complete-list-of-nominations |title=People's Choice Awards 2017: Complete List of Nominations |website=[[E! Online]] |first=Zach |last=Johnson |accessdate=December 6, 2016 |date=November 15, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114052433/http://www.eonline.com/news/809426/people-s-choice-awards-2017-complete-list-of-nominations |archivedate=January 14, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Producers Guild of America Awards 2016|Producers Guild of America Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Producers Guild of America Award for Best Episodic Drama|Episodic Television, Drama]]<br />
| scope="row"| J. J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy, Bryan Burk, Athena Wickham, Kathy Lingg, Richard J. Lewis, Roberto Patino, Katherine Lingenfelter, Cherylanne Martin<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/awards/2017/01/05/producers-guild-award-nominations-2017/ |title=People v. O.J., Stranger Things score Producers Guild Award nominations |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |first=Rachel |last=DeSantis |date=January 5, 2017 |accessdate=January 5, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106162937/http://ew.com/awards/2017/01/05/producers-guild-award-nominations-2017/ |archivedate=January 6, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Visual Effects Society Awards 2016]]<br />
| scope="row"| Outstanding Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode<br />
| scope="row"| Jay Worth, Elizabeth Castro, Bobo Skipper, Gustav Ahrén (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/rogue-one-leads-visual-effects-society-award-nominations-2017-full-list-962893/item/outstanding-visual-effects-a-photoreal-feature-962891 |title='Rogue One' Leads Visual Effects Society Feature Competition With 7 Nominations As 'Doctor Strange,' 'Jungle Book' Grab 6 Each |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |date=January 10, 2017 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=January 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112175116/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/rogue-one-leads-visual-effects-society-award-nominations-2017-full-list-962893/item/outstanding-visual-effects-a-photoreal-feature-962891 |archivedate=January 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Cinema Audio Society Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing – Television Series – One Hour<br />
| scope="row"| John Pritchett, Keith Rogers, Scott Weber, Mark Kondracki, Geordy Sincavage (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220013321/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-cinema-audio-society-sound-mixers-award-winners-970631 |archivedate=February 20, 2017 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-cinema-audio-society-sound-mixers-award-winners-970631 |title='La La Land' Wins Cinema Audio Society Award for Sound Mixing |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |date=February 18, 2017 |accessdate=February 19, 2017 |deadurl=no |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[69th Directors Guild of America Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series|Dramatic Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Jonathan Nolan]] (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/stranger-things-westward-atlanta-directors-guild-tv-awards-nominations-1201958069/ |title=Directors Guild TV Awards: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Westworld’ Grab Nominations |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=January 11, 2017 |accessdate=January 11, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112032450/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/stranger-things-westward-atlanta-directors-guild-tv-awards-nominations-1201958069/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> <br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="3"| [[Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild|Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best Contemporary Makeup – Television<br />
| scope="row"| Christien Tinsley, Elisa Marsh, Rolf Keppler<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-make-up-artists-hair-stylists-guild-award-winners-970621 |title='Suicide Squad,' 'Star Trek Beyond' Among Winners at Makeup Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |date=February 19, 2017 |accessdate=February 20, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220175033/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2017-make-up-artists-hair-stylists-guild-award-winners-970621 |archivedate=February 20, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best Period and/or Character Makeup – Television<br />
| scope="row"| Christien Tinsley, Myriam Arougheti, Rolf Keppler<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best Special Makeup Effects – Television<br />
| scope="row"| Christien Tinsley, Hiroshi Yada<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[Costume Designers Guild|Costume Designers Guild Awards]]<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Outstanding Period Television Series<br />
| scope="row"| Trish Summerville (for "[[The Original (Westworld)|The Original]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/la-la-land-jackie-costume-designers-guild-award-nominees-962830/item/excellence-short-form-design-962828 |title='La La Land,' 'Jackie' Among Costume Designers Guild Award Nominees |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |date=January 12, 2017 |accessdate=January 12, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116124949/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/la-la-land-jackie-costume-designers-guild-award-nominees-962830/item/excellence-short-form-design-962828 |archivedate=January 16, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Ane Crabtree<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[Dorian Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| TV Drama of the Year<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/01/gay-and-lesbian-critics-association-dorian-award-nominations-galeca-1201768218/ |title=Gay and Lesbian Critics Association Honor ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Jackie’ with Dorian Award Noms |website=[[IndieWire]] |first=Jude |last=Dry |date=January 12, 2017 |accessdate=January 12, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113083128/http://www.indiewire.com/2017/01/gay-and-lesbian-critics-association-dorian-award-nominations-galeca-1201768218/ |archivedate=January 13, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| TV Performance of the Year – Actress<br />
| scope="row"| Thandie Newton<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="4"| [[Motion Picture Sound Editors|Golden Reel Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best Sound Editing – Long Form Dialogue and ADR in Television<br />
| scope="row"| Thomas E. de Gorter, Matthew Sawelson, Brian Armstrong and Fred Paragano (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114052433/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/motion-picture-sound-editors-golden-reel-award-winners-2017-full-list-winners-970616/item/tv-short-form-dialogue-adr-mpse-golden-reel-winners-2017-976973 |archivedate=January 14, 2017 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/motion-picture-sound-editors-golden-reel-award-winners-2017-full-list-winners-970616/item/tv-short-form-dialogue-adr-mpse-golden-reel-winners-2017-976973 |title=Golden Reel Awards: 'Hacksaw Ridge' Tops Feature Competition at Sound Editors' Ceremony |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=February 19, 2017 |accessdate=February 20, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best Sound Editing – Long Form Sound Effects and Foley in Television<br />
| scope="row"| Thomas E. de Gorter, Matthew Sawelson, Geordy Sincavage, Michael Head, Rick Owen, Tara Blume, Mark Allen and Marc Glassman (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best Sound Editing in Television, Short Form: FX/Foley<br />
| scope="row"| Thomas E. de Gorter, Matthew Sawelson, Geordy Sincavage, Michael Head, Tara Blume, Rick Owens, Mark R. Allen and Marc Glassman (for "[[Trompe L'Oeil (Westworld)|Trompe L'Oeil]]")<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| Best Sound Editing in Television, Short Form: Dialogue / ADR<br />
| scope="row"| Thomas E. de Gorter, Matthew Sawelson, Brian Armstrong and Fred Paragano (for "[[Trace Decay]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Society of Camera Operators]] Awards<br />
| scope="row"| Camera Operator of the Year – Television<br />
| scope="row"| Steven Matzinger & Greg Smith<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/la-la-land-camera-operator-tops-soc-awards-974519 |title='La La Land' Camera Operator Tops SOC Awards |first=Carolyn |last=Giardina |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=January 11, 2017 |accessdate=February 16, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217143127/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/la-la-land-camera-operator-tops-soc-awards-974519 |archivedate=February 17, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="6"| [[43rd Saturn Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Television Series|Best Science Fiction Television Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170302220316/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-walking-dead-lead-saturn-awards-nominations-982468 |archivedate=December 2, 2017 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/rogue-one-walking-dead-lead-saturn-awards-nominations-982468 |title='Rogue One,' 'Walking Dead' Lead Saturn Awards Nominations |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=Aaron |last=Couch |date=March 2, 2017 |accessdate=March 3, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television|Best Supporting Actor on Television]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Ed Harris]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Jeffrey Wright]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television|Best Supporting Actress on Television]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Thandie Newton]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Evan Rachel Wood]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Saturn Award for Best Guest Starring Role on Television|Best Guest Performance on a Television Series]]<br />
| scope="row"| [[Anthony Hopkins]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan="1"| [[Empire Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| Best TV Series<br />
| scope="row"| ''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/three-empire-awards-2017-rogue-one-tom-hiddleston-patrick-stewart-win-big/ |title=Three Empire Awards 2017: Rogue One, Tom Hiddleston And Patrick Stewart Win Big |work=Empire |first=John |last=Nugent |date=March 20, 2017 |accessdate=April 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|[[Canadian Society of Cinematographers]] Awards<br />
| scope="row"|TV Series Cinematography <br />
| scope="row"|[[Robert McLachlan (cinematographer)|Robert McLachlan]] (for "[[Contrapasso (Westworld)|Contrapasso]]")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |title=CSC Awards 2017 |url=http://www.csc.ca/CSCawards/2017/ |website=csc.ca |publisher=Canadian Society of Cinematographers |accessdate=April 8, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409112739/http://www.csc.ca/CSCawards/2017/ |archivedate=April 9, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"| [[Location Managers Guild Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"| LMGI Award for Outstanding Locations in Period Television <br />
| scope="row"| Mandi Dillin<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409043016/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/location-managers-guild-awards-winners-2017-992218/item/outstanding-locations-a-period-tv-series-location-managers-guild-award-winners-2017-992222 |archivedate=April 9, 2017 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/location-managers-guild-awards-winners-2017-992218/item/outstanding-locations-a-period-tv-series-location-managers-guild-award-winners-2017-992222 |title='Hidden Figures,' 'La La Land' Win Location Managers Guild Awards |last=Giardina |first=Carolyn |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=April 8, 2017 |accessdate=April 9, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|[[Edgar Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"|TV Episode Teleplay<br />
| scope="row"|Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Edgar Nominations |url=http://www.theedgars.com/2017EdgarNominations.pdf |website=theedgars.com |publisher=Mystery Writers of America |date=January 19, 2017 |accessdate=April 12, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218073431/http://www.theedgars.com/2017EdgarNominations.pdf |archivedate=February 18, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|[[Ray Bradbury Award]]<br />
| scope="row"|Outstanding Dramatic Presentation<br />
| scope="row"|Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=2016 Nebula Awards |url=http://nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2016/ |website=nebulas.sfwa.org |publisher=The Nebula Awards |accessdate=May 18, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170612063408/http://nebulas.sfwa.org/award-year/2016/ |archivedate=June 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|[[Dragon Con#The Dragon Awards|Dragon Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"|Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series<br />
| scope="row"|''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |last1=Liptak |first1=Andrew |title=The 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading list |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/8/4/16094656/dragon-award-dragoncon-sci-fi-fantasy-books-sad-puppies |website=The Verge |accessdate=August 4, 2017 |date=August 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" rowspan=5|[[Gold Derby Awards|Gold Derby TV Awards]]<br />
| scope="row"|Drama Series<br />
| scope="row"|''Westworld''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=5|<ref>{{cite web |first1=Chris |last1=Beachum |first2=Daniel |last2=Montgomery |first3=Marcus James |last3=Dixon |title=2017 Gold Derby TV Awards nominations: ‘This is Us,’ ‘Veep,’ ‘The Leftovers,’ ‘Stranger Things’ among top contenders |url=http://www.goldderby.com/article/2017/2017-gold-derby-tv-awards-nominations-this-is-us-the-leftovers-stranger-things-news-135724608/ |website=Goldderby |accessdate=August 27, 2017 |date=July 26, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|Drama Actress<br />
| scope="row"|Evan Rachel Wood<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|Drama Supporting Actress<br />
| scope="row"|Thandie Newton<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|Drama Supporting Actor<br />
| scope="row"|Jeffrey Wright<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row"|Drama Episode<br />
| scope="row"|Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy (for "The Bicameral Mind")<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|}<br />
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[[Category:Works by Jonathan Nolan]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Quantico_season_3&diff=844427218Quantico season 32018-06-04T21:08:00Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Episodes */</p>
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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Quantico'' (season 3)}}<br />
{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Quantico<br />
| season_number = 3<br />
| bgcolour = #9B9B9B<br />
| image = Quantico Season 3.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Priyanka Chopra]]<br />
* [[Jake McLaughlin]]<br />
* [[Johanna Braddy]]<br />
* [[Russell Tovey]]<br />
* [[Blair Underwood]]<br />
* [[Marlee Matlin]]<br />
* [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|4|26}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
| num_episodes = 5<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| episode_list = List of Quantico episodes<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The third season of American [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] series ''[[Quantico (TV series)|Quantico]]'' premiered in the United States on [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) on April 26, 2018. The season was produced by [[ABC Studios]], with series creator [[Joshua Safran]], [[Mark Gordon]], Robert Sertner, Nicholas Pepper and Jorge Zamacona serving as [[Television producer|executive producers]]. <br />
<br />
The third season will consist of thirteen episodes, down from the twenty-two episode count of the two previous seasons. The season airs on Thursdays in the United States at 10:00 pm. The show was cancelled on May 11, 2018 by ABC. On May 14, Deadline reported that the network will finish airing the remainder of the third season on Friday nights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/05/quantico-final-season-friday-abc-cancellation-1202390073/|title=‘Quantico’ Moves To Fridays At ABC After Cancellation Announcement|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=14 May 2018|accessdate=15 May 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Overview==<br />
Three years after the events of the Constitutional Convention, former [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] analyst, [[Alex Parrish]] had to escape outside the United States in order to avoid arrest from law enforcement authorities. After living anonymously in [[Italy]], she is forced to return to America after Ryan shared information to her about Shelby's kidnapping by a notorious international arms dealer known as The Widow. In order to save Shelby, Ryan and Alex recruit Owen and Harry to help them with their mission. Owen invites Jocelyn Turner to the team as the former [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent has intelligence about the arms dealer, due in part to their past encounter. Owing to the extreme circumstances of the covert operation, the team must retrieve Shelby at all costs, before time runs out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/pressrelease/quantico-lead-sheet/|title=Quantico Lead Sheet|last=Rehl|first=Cathy|date=January 5, 2018|work=American Broadcasting Company|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Quantico episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#9B9B9B |overall=5 |season=5 |title=20 |director=15 |writer=28 |airdate=16 |viewers=11 |country=U.S. |airdateR=<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/quantico/listings/ |title=Shows A-Z - quantico on abc |work=[[The Futon Critic]] |accessdate=May 24, 2018}}</ref> |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 45<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = The Conscience Code<br />
|DirectedBy = Russell Lee Fine<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Michael Seitzman]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|26}}<br />
|Viewers = 2.66<ref name="3.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-26-2018/|title='Grey’s Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Young Sheldon' and 'Supernatural' adjust up: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 27, 2018|accessdate=April 27, 2018}}</ref><br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 46<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Fear and Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Alex Kalymnios|Alexandra Kalymnios]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|5|3}}<br />
|Viewers = 2.15<ref name="3.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-3-2018/|title='Gotham' and 'Big Bang Theory' adjust up, 'Life in Pieces,' 'Showtime at the Apollo' and 'Station 19' adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 4, 2018|accessdate=May 4, 2018}}</ref><br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 47<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Hell's Gate<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Constantine Makris]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Tom Mularz<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|5|10}}<br />
|Viewers = 1.97<ref name="3.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-10-2018/|title='Grey’s Anatomy,' 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Young Sheldon' adjust up, 'Supernatural' & 'Arrow' down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 11, 2018|accessdate=May 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 48<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Spy Games<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Rodney Sullivan|Kevin Sullivan]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Julia Cohen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|5|25}}<br />
|Viewers = 2.62<ref name="3.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/friday-final-ratings-may-25-2018/|title=‘My Last Days’ adjusts down: Friday final ratings|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=May 29, 2018|publisher=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 29, 2018}}</ref><br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 49<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = The Blood of Romeo<br />
|DirectedBy = David McWhirter<br />
|WrittenBy = Adam Armus<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|6|1}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.04<ref name="3.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/friday-final-ratings-june-1-2018/|title=‘Life Sentence,’ ‘Quantico,’ all others unchanged: Friday final ratings|work=TV By the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=June 4, 2018|accessdate=June 4, 2018}}</ref><br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 50<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = The Heavens Fall<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = Russell Lee Fine<br />
|WrittenBy = Michael Brandon Guercio<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|6|15}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 51<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Bullet Train<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Rob Bowman (director)|Rob Bowman]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Tom Mularz & Gideon Yago<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|6|22}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 52<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Deep Cover<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = Jim McKay<br />
|WrittenBy = Cole Maliska & Joe Webb<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|6|29}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 53<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Fear Feargach<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = P. J. Pesce<br />
|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein & [[Matthew Klam]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|7|6}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 54<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = No Place Is Home<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = Kenneth Fink<br />
|WrittenBy = Gisselle Legere & Julia Cohen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|7|13}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 55<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Art of War<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jennifer Phang]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Adam Armus & Tom Mularz<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|7|20}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 56<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Ghosts<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details" /><br />
|DirectedBy = Russell Lee Fine<br />
|WrittenBy = Julia Cohen & Matthew Klam<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|7|27}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Quantico (season 3)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 57<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Who Are You?<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Season3Details">{{cite tweet|user=michaelseitzman|last=Seitzman|first=Michael|number=973905877102084096|title=@QuanticoTV #Season3 #TitlePages|date=March 14, 2018|accessdate=March 14, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = Russell Lee Fine<br />
|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein & Michael Seitzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|8|3}}<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|LineColor = 9B9B9B<br />
}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
<br />
==Cast==<br />
{{main|List of Quantico characters}}<br />
{{col-begin}}<br />
{{col-3}}<br />
<br />
=== Main ===<br />
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] as [[Alex Parrish]]<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Jake McLaughlin]] as Ryan Booth<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Johanna Braddy]] as Shelby Wyatt<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Russell Tovey]] as Harry Doyle<ref name="ToveyS3"/><br />
* [[Blair Underwood]] as Owen Hall<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Marlee Matlin]] as Jocelyn Turner<ref name="Matlin" /><br />
* [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]] as Mike McQuigg<ref name="Powell" /><br />
{{col-3}}<br />
<br />
=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Amber Skye Noyes]] as Celine Fox<ref name="Noyes" /><br />
* [[Vandit Bhatt]] as Jagdeep Patel<ref name="Bhatt" /><br />
* Donald Paul as Leon Riggs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mrdreamzmag.com/patience-is-the-key/|title=Patience is the Key x Donald Paul|date=March 20, 2018|publisher=Mr Dreamz Magazine|accessdate=April 4, 2018}}</ref> <br />
* [[Jayne Houdyshell]] as The Widow<ref name="S3Cast Recurring">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-Season-Three-Premiere-Of-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-April-26-2018-20180409|title=Scoop: Coming Up On Season Three Premiere Of Quantico on ABC - Thursday, April 26, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 9, 2018|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathan Darrow]] as Felix Pillay<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
* [[Jamie Jackson (actor)|Jamie Jackson]] as Gavin Pillay<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
{{col-3}}<br />
<br />
=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Jay Armstrong Johnson]] as Will Olsen<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
* Ana Khaja as Sita Parrish<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cartermatt.com/294170/quantico-season-3-spoilers-alex-parrishs-mother-coming-back/|title=Quantico season 3 spoilers: Is Alex Parrish’s mother coming back?|date=February 26, 2018|publisher=CarterMatt|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> <br />
* [[Andrea Bosca]] as Andrea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2018/04/09/quantico-season-3-first-look/|title=Quantico Returns On April 26; ABC Shares First Look At Season 3 Premiere|date=April 9, 2018|first=Brian|last=Cantor|publisher=Headline Planet|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Erik Jensen (actor)|Erik Jensen]] as Damon Grosch<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-3-2018-20180416|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 3, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 16, 2018|accessdate=April 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Chris McKinney as Larry Reese<ref name="S3castingE3">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-10-2018-20180423|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 10, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 23, 2018|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Frances Turner as Chelsea Lee<ref name="S3castingE3" /><br />
* Peter Rini as Joel Akers<ref name="S3castingE3" /><br />
* Omar Maskati as Khaled<ref name="S3castingE4">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-17-2018-20180430|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 17, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 30, 2018|accessdate=May 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Alexander Sokovikov as Dmitri Ivanov<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
* Piter Marek as Ali<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
* Lara Wolf as Nora<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
{{col-end}}<br />
<br />
==Production==<br />
===Development=== <br />
In May 2017, ABC renewed the series for a third season of 13 episodes. As part of the renewal process, Safran stepped down as showrunner of the show but remained as a consultant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/quantico-renewed-season-3-josh-safran-stepping-down-showrunner-1202092950/ |title='Quantico' Renewed For Season 3 By ABC, Josh Safran Steps Down As Showrunner |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=May 16, 2017 |accessdate=June 15, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516162900/http://deadline.com/2017/05/quantico-renewed-season-3-josh-safran-stepping-down-showrunner-1202092950/ |archivedate=May 16, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-renewed-abbreviated-season-3-new-showrunner-1003525 |title='Quantico' Renewed for Abbreviated Season 3 With New Showrunner |first=Giovanni |last=Rufino |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 16, 2017 |accessdate=June 16, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516213256/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-renewed-abbreviated-season-3-new-showrunner-1003525 |archivedate=May 16, 2017 }}</ref> The following month, it was announced that [[Michael Seitzman]] would be ''Quantico''{{'s}} showrunner and Safran would be credited as an executive producer.<ref name="season3">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/quantico-season-cast-shakeup-priyanka-chopra-jake-mclaughlin-johanna-braddy-blair-underwood-return-aunjanue-ellis-and-russell-tovey-leave-michael-seitzman-showrunner-1202117775/ |title='Quantico': Priyanka Chopra Among 4 Cast Members Returning For Season 3, Michael Seitzman Set As New Showrunner |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=June 21, 2017 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |accessdate=June 21, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621235345/http://deadline.com/2017/06/quantico-season-cast-shakeup-priyanka-chopra-jake-mclaughlin-johanna-braddy-blair-underwood-return-aunjanue-ellis-and-russell-tovey-leave-michael-seitzman-showrunner-1202117775/ |archivedate=June 21, 2017 }}</ref> The third season premiered on April 26, 2018.<ref name="Season3Date">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/abc-midseason-premiere-dates-greys-anatomy-spinoff-deception-for-the-people-american-idol-air-pattern-1202238242/|title=ABC Slates Midseason Premiere Dates For 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff, 'For the People' & More, Sets 'American Idol' Air Pattern|last=Andreev|first=Nellie|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=January 8, 2018|accessdate=January 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
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=== Casting ===<br />
After the third season renewal announcement, it was reported that [[Yasmine Al Massri]] and [[Pearl Thusi]] would leave the series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-season-3-shakeup-continues-as-original-star-exits-1013530 |title='Quantico' Season 3 Shakeup Continues as Original Star Exits |author=Lesley Goldberg |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614221658/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-season-3-shakeup-continues-as-original-star-exits-1013530 |archivedate=June 14, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Quantico: Another Series Regular Leaving Ahead of Season 3 |url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/15/quantico-season-3-pearl-thusi-leaving-dayana-spoilers/ |publisher=[[TVLine]] |accessdate=June 15, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615205218/http://tvline.com/2017/06/15/quantico-season-3-pearl-thusi-leaving-dayana-spoilers/ |archivedate=June 15, 2017 }}</ref> and in June 2017, it was reported that Ellis and Tovey would not return as part of a creative overhaul.<ref name="S3Cast">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-taps-new-showrunner-rebooted-season-3-as-additional-regulars-exit-1015830 |title='Quantico' Taps New Showrunner for Rebooted Season 3 as Additional Regulars Exit |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622032457/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-taps-new-showrunner-rebooted-season-3-as-additional-regulars-exit-1015830 |archivedate=June 22, 2017 }}</ref> However, in August 2017, it was confirmed that Tovey would in fact be returning as a series regular.<ref name="ToveyS3">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/08/quantico-russell-tovey-return-series-regular-season-3-priyanka-chopra-1202149160/|title='Quantico': Russell Tovey To Return As Series Regular In Season 3|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=August 15, 2017|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref> In late July 2017, [[Marlee Matlin]] joined the show as a series regular in the third season. She will play the role of ex-FBI agent, Jocelyn Turner.<ref name="Matlin">{{cite web|title='Quantico': Marlee Matlin Cast In Season 3 Of ABC Series|url=http://deadline.com/2017/07/quantico-marlee-matlin-cast-season-3-abc-series-1202139672/|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=July 31, 2017|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|accessdate=August 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806141554/http://deadline.com/2017/07/quantico-marlee-matlin-cast-season-3-abc-series-1202139672/|archivedate=August 6, 2017|df=}}</ref> On November 21, 2017, it was announced that [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]] will join the show as a series regular in the third season. He will play Mike McQuigg, an undercover agent.<ref name="Powell">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/quantico-alan-powell-cast-series-regular-season-3-1202212892/|title='Quantico': Alan Powell Cast As Series Regular For Season 3|last=Petski|first=Denise|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 21, 2017|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref> On December 6, 2017, it was announced that [[Amber Skye Noyes]] will join the third season in the recurring role of Celine Fox.<ref name="Noyes">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/12/amber-skye-noyes-quantico-abc-recurring-role-1202221562/|title=Amber Skye Noyes Joins ABC's 'Quantico' In Third Season Recurring Role|last=Evans|first=Greg|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=December 6, 2017|accessdate=December 6, 2017}}</ref> On January 17, 2018, it was announced that [[Vandit Bhatt]] will join the third season in the recurring role of Jagdeep Patel.<ref name="Bhatt">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/quantico-cast-vandit-bhatt-seamus-dever-titans-jimmie-saito-sweetbitter-1202244900/|title='Quantico' Casts Vandit Bhatt; Seamus Dever Joins 'Titans'; Jimmie Saito In 'Sweetbitter'|last=Petski|first=Denise|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 17, 2018|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}</ref> On February 16, 2018, it was confirmed that [[Aunjanue Ellis]] has exited the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2018/02/16/quantico-aunjanue-ellis-leaving-season-3-miranda-shaw/|title=Quantico: Aunjanue Ellis Officially Out|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|publisher=[[TVLine]]|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=February 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
Certain scenes of the third-season premiere were shot on location in [[Italy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/10/01/quantico-season-3-premiere-italy-priyanka-chopra/|title=Quantico Heading Abroad in Season 3|last=Roots|first=Kimberly|date=October 1, 2017|publisher=[[TVLine]]|accessdate=October 2, 2017}}</ref> Filming for the third season started on October 10, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/priyanka-chopra-is-now-in-rome-shooting-for-quantico-season-3_-24414.html|title=Priyanka Chopra is now in Rome shooting for Quantico season 3|date=October 10, 2017|publisher=Filmfare|accessdate=October 12, 2017}}</ref> In March 2018, it was confirmed by showrunner Michael Seitzman that the last few episodes of the third season would be shot on location in [[Ireland]].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=michaelseitzman|last=Seitzman|first=Michael|number=972664182372933632|title=For all you @QuanticoTV fans asking what we're up to.... we are off to Ireland for the last couple episodes of a epic Season 3!|date=March 10, 2018|accessdate=March 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/quantico-season-3-finale-to-be-shot-in-ireland-118031100455_1.html|title='Quantico' season 3 finale to be shot in Ireland|date=March 11, 2018|publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref> Filming for the third season ended on April 21, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/laughingcolours+english-epaper-laughcole/pics+priyanka+chopra+dines+with+quantico+3+cast+for+the+last+time+as+the+show+wraps+up-newsid-85836184|title=Quantico 3: Priyanka Chopra shares a lovely photo with her co-stars on the last day of the shoot|last=Singh|first=Pallavi|date=April 21, 2018|publisher=Pink Villa|accessdate=April 21, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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==References==<br />
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'''General references''' <!-- These references will apply to most, if not all, episodes --><br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/quantico/episodes/779622/|title=''Quantico'' episodes|work=TV Guide|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/quantico/listings/|title=Shows A-Z&nbsp;– ''Quantico'' on ABC|publisher=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/quantico}}<br />
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* {{TV Guide|779622}}<br />
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[[Category:2018 American television seasons]]<br />
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| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Priyanka Chopra]]<br />
* [[Jake McLaughlin]]<br />
* [[Johanna Braddy]]<br />
* [[Russell Tovey]]<br />
* [[Blair Underwood]]<br />
* [[Marlee Matlin]]<br />
* [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]]<br />
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| country = United States<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
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The third season of American [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] series ''[[Quantico (TV series)|Quantico]]'' premiered in the United States on [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) on April 26, 2018. The season was produced by [[ABC Studios]], with series creator [[Joshua Safran]], [[Mark Gordon]], Robert Sertner, Nicholas Pepper and Jorge Zamacona serving as [[Television producer|executive producers]]. <br />
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The third season will consist of thirteen episodes, down from the twenty-two episode count of the two previous seasons. The season airs on Thursdays in the United States at 10:00 pm. The show was cancelled on May 11, 2018 by ABC. On May 14, Deadline reported that the network will finish airing the remainder of the third season on Friday nights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/05/quantico-final-season-friday-abc-cancellation-1202390073/|title=‘Quantico’ Moves To Fridays At ABC After Cancellation Announcement|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=14 May 2018|accessdate=15 May 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Overview==<br />
Three years after the events of the Constitutional Convention, former [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] analyst, [[Alex Parrish]] had to escape outside the United States in order to avoid arrest from law enforcement authorities. After living anonymously in [[Italy]], she is forced to return to America after Ryan shared information to her about Shelby's kidnapping by a notorious international arms dealer known as The Widow. In order to save Shelby, Ryan and Alex recruit Owen and Harry to help them with their mission. Owen invites Jocelyn Turner to the team as the former [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]] agent has intelligence about the arms dealer, due in part to their past encounter. Owing to the extreme circumstances of the covert operation, the team must retrieve Shelby at all costs, before time runs out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/pressrelease/quantico-lead-sheet/|title=Quantico Lead Sheet|last=Rehl|first=Cathy|date=January 5, 2018|work=American Broadcasting Company|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Quantico episodes}}<br />
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|DirectedBy = Russell Lee Fine<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Michael Seitzman]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|26}}<br />
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|WrittenBy = Dave Kalstein<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{main|List of Quantico characters}}<br />
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=== Main ===<br />
* [[Priyanka Chopra]] as [[Alex Parrish]]<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Jake McLaughlin]] as Ryan Booth<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Johanna Braddy]] as Shelby Wyatt<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Russell Tovey]] as Harry Doyle<ref name="ToveyS3"/><br />
* [[Blair Underwood]] as Owen Hall<ref name="S3Cast" /><br />
* [[Marlee Matlin]] as Jocelyn Turner<ref name="Matlin" /><br />
* [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]] as Mike McQuigg<ref name="Powell" /><br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Amber Skye Noyes]] as Celine Fox<ref name="Noyes" /><br />
* [[Vandit Bhatt]] as Jagdeep Patel<ref name="Bhatt" /><br />
* Donald Paul as Leon Riggs<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mrdreamzmag.com/patience-is-the-key/|title=Patience is the Key x Donald Paul|date=March 20, 2018|publisher=Mr Dreamz Magazine|accessdate=April 4, 2018}}</ref> <br />
* [[Jayne Houdyshell]] as The Widow<ref name="S3Cast Recurring">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-Season-Three-Premiere-Of-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-April-26-2018-20180409|title=Scoop: Coming Up On Season Three Premiere Of Quantico on ABC - Thursday, April 26, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 9, 2018|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathan Darrow]] as Felix Pillay<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
* [[Jamie Jackson (actor)|Jamie Jackson]] as Gavin Pillay<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Jay Armstrong Johnson]] as Will Olsen<ref name="S3Cast Recurring" /><br />
* Ana Khaja as Sita Parrish<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cartermatt.com/294170/quantico-season-3-spoilers-alex-parrishs-mother-coming-back/|title=Quantico season 3 spoilers: Is Alex Parrish’s mother coming back?|date=February 26, 2018|publisher=CarterMatt|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> <br />
* [[Andrea Bosca]] as Andrea<ref>{{cite web|url=http://headlineplanet.com/home/2018/04/09/quantico-season-3-first-look/|title=Quantico Returns On April 26; ABC Shares First Look At Season 3 Premiere|date=April 9, 2018|first=Brian|last=Cantor|publisher=Headline Planet|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Erik Jensen (actor)|Erik Jensen]] as Damon Grosch<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-3-2018-20180416|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 3, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 16, 2018|accessdate=April 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Chris McKinney as Larry Reese<ref name="S3castingE3">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-10-2018-20180423|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 10, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 23, 2018|accessdate=April 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Frances Turner as Chelsea Lee<ref name="S3castingE3" /><br />
* Peter Rini as Joel Akers<ref name="S3castingE3" /><br />
* Omar Maskati as Khaled<ref name="S3castingE4">{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-Coming-Up-On-All-New-QUANTICO-on-ABC-Thursday-May-17-2018-20180430|title=Scoop: Coming Up On An All New Quantico on ABC - Thursday, May 17, 2018|publisher=Broadway World|date=April 30, 2018|accessdate=May 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
* Alexander Sokovikov as Dmitri Ivanov<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
* Piter Marek as Ali<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
* Lara Wolf as Nora<ref name="S3castingE4" /><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development=== <br />
In May 2017, ABC renewed the series for a third season of 13 episodes. As part of the renewal process, Safran stepped down as showrunner of the show but remained as a consultant.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/quantico-renewed-season-3-josh-safran-stepping-down-showrunner-1202092950/ |title='Quantico' Renewed For Season 3 By ABC, Josh Safran Steps Down As Showrunner |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=May 16, 2017 |accessdate=June 15, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516162900/http://deadline.com/2017/05/quantico-renewed-season-3-josh-safran-stepping-down-showrunner-1202092950/ |archivedate=May 16, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-renewed-abbreviated-season-3-new-showrunner-1003525 |title='Quantico' Renewed for Abbreviated Season 3 With New Showrunner |first=Giovanni |last=Rufino |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=May 16, 2017 |accessdate=June 16, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516213256/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-renewed-abbreviated-season-3-new-showrunner-1003525 |archivedate=May 16, 2017 }}</ref> The following month, it was announced that [[Michael Seitzman]] would be ''Quantico''{{'s}} showrunner and Safran would be credited as an executive producer.<ref name="season3">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/quantico-season-cast-shakeup-priyanka-chopra-jake-mclaughlin-johanna-braddy-blair-underwood-return-aunjanue-ellis-and-russell-tovey-leave-michael-seitzman-showrunner-1202117775/ |title='Quantico': Priyanka Chopra Among 4 Cast Members Returning For Season 3, Michael Seitzman Set As New Showrunner |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=June 21, 2017 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |accessdate=June 21, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621235345/http://deadline.com/2017/06/quantico-season-cast-shakeup-priyanka-chopra-jake-mclaughlin-johanna-braddy-blair-underwood-return-aunjanue-ellis-and-russell-tovey-leave-michael-seitzman-showrunner-1202117775/ |archivedate=June 21, 2017 }}</ref> The third season premiered on April 26, 2018.<ref name="Season3Date">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/abc-midseason-premiere-dates-greys-anatomy-spinoff-deception-for-the-people-american-idol-air-pattern-1202238242/|title=ABC Slates Midseason Premiere Dates For 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff, 'For the People' & More, Sets 'American Idol' Air Pattern|last=Andreev|first=Nellie|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=January 8, 2018|accessdate=January 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
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=== Casting ===<br />
After the third season renewal announcement, it was reported that [[Yasmine Al Massri]] and [[Pearl Thusi]] would leave the series,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-season-3-shakeup-continues-as-original-star-exits-1013530 |title='Quantico' Season 3 Shakeup Continues as Original Star Exits |author=Lesley Goldberg |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170614221658/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-season-3-shakeup-continues-as-original-star-exits-1013530 |archivedate=June 14, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Quantico: Another Series Regular Leaving Ahead of Season 3 |url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/15/quantico-season-3-pearl-thusi-leaving-dayana-spoilers/ |publisher=[[TVLine]] |accessdate=June 15, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615205218/http://tvline.com/2017/06/15/quantico-season-3-pearl-thusi-leaving-dayana-spoilers/ |archivedate=June 15, 2017 }}</ref> and in June 2017, it was reported that Ellis and Tovey would not return as part of a creative overhaul.<ref name="S3Cast">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-taps-new-showrunner-rebooted-season-3-as-additional-regulars-exit-1015830 |title='Quantico' Taps New Showrunner for Rebooted Season 3 as Additional Regulars Exit |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622032457/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/quantico-taps-new-showrunner-rebooted-season-3-as-additional-regulars-exit-1015830 |archivedate=June 22, 2017 }}</ref> However, in August 2017, it was confirmed that Tovey would in fact be returning as a series regular.<ref name="ToveyS3">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/08/quantico-russell-tovey-return-series-regular-season-3-priyanka-chopra-1202149160/|title='Quantico': Russell Tovey To Return As Series Regular In Season 3|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=August 15, 2017|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref> In late July 2017, [[Marlee Matlin]] joined the show as a series regular in the third season. She will play the role of ex-FBI agent, Jocelyn Turner.<ref name="Matlin">{{cite web|title='Quantico': Marlee Matlin Cast In Season 3 Of ABC Series|url=http://deadline.com/2017/07/quantico-marlee-matlin-cast-season-3-abc-series-1202139672/|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=July 31, 2017|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|accessdate=August 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806141554/http://deadline.com/2017/07/quantico-marlee-matlin-cast-season-3-abc-series-1202139672/|archivedate=August 6, 2017|df=}}</ref> On November 21, 2017, it was announced that [[Alan Powell (actor)|Alan Powell]] will join the show as a series regular in the third season. He will play Mike McQuigg, an undercover agent.<ref name="Powell">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/11/quantico-alan-powell-cast-series-regular-season-3-1202212892/|title='Quantico': Alan Powell Cast As Series Regular For Season 3|last=Petski|first=Denise|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=November 21, 2017|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref> On December 6, 2017, it was announced that [[Amber Skye Noyes]] will join the third season in the recurring role of Celine Fox.<ref name="Noyes">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/12/amber-skye-noyes-quantico-abc-recurring-role-1202221562/|title=Amber Skye Noyes Joins ABC's 'Quantico' In Third Season Recurring Role|last=Evans|first=Greg|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=December 6, 2017|accessdate=December 6, 2017}}</ref> On January 17, 2018, it was announced that [[Vandit Bhatt]] will join the third season in the recurring role of Jagdeep Patel.<ref name="Bhatt">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/quantico-cast-vandit-bhatt-seamus-dever-titans-jimmie-saito-sweetbitter-1202244900/|title='Quantico' Casts Vandit Bhatt; Seamus Dever Joins 'Titans'; Jimmie Saito In 'Sweetbitter'|last=Petski|first=Denise|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=January 17, 2018|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}</ref> On February 16, 2018, it was confirmed that [[Aunjanue Ellis]] has exited the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2018/02/16/quantico-aunjanue-ellis-leaving-season-3-miranda-shaw/|title=Quantico: Aunjanue Ellis Officially Out|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|publisher=[[TVLine]]|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=February 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
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=== Filming ===<br />
Certain scenes of the third-season premiere were shot on location in [[Italy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/10/01/quantico-season-3-premiere-italy-priyanka-chopra/|title=Quantico Heading Abroad in Season 3|last=Roots|first=Kimberly|date=October 1, 2017|publisher=[[TVLine]]|accessdate=October 2, 2017}}</ref> Filming for the third season started on October 10, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/priyanka-chopra-is-now-in-rome-shooting-for-quantico-season-3_-24414.html|title=Priyanka Chopra is now in Rome shooting for Quantico season 3|date=October 10, 2017|publisher=Filmfare|accessdate=October 12, 2017}}</ref> In March 2018, it was confirmed by showrunner Michael Seitzman that the last few episodes of the third season would be shot on location in [[Ireland]].<ref>{{cite tweet|user=michaelseitzman|last=Seitzman|first=Michael|number=972664182372933632|title=For all you @QuanticoTV fans asking what we're up to.... we are off to Ireland for the last couple episodes of a epic Season 3!|date=March 10, 2018|accessdate=March 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/quantico-season-3-finale-to-be-shot-in-ireland-118031100455_1.html|title='Quantico' season 3 finale to be shot in Ireland|date=March 11, 2018|publisher=Business Standard|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref> Filming for the third season ended on April 21, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/laughingcolours+english-epaper-laughcole/pics+priyanka+chopra+dines+with+quantico+3+cast+for+the+last+time+as+the+show+wraps+up-newsid-85836184|title=Quantico 3: Priyanka Chopra shares a lovely photo with her co-stars on the last day of the shoot|last=Singh|first=Pallavi|date=April 21, 2018|publisher=Pink Villa|accessdate=April 21, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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==References==<br />
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'''General references''' <!-- These references will apply to most, if not all, episodes --><br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/quantico/episodes/779622/|title=''Quantico'' episodes|work=TV Guide|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/quantico/listings/|title=Shows A-Z&nbsp;– ''Quantico'' on ABC|publisher=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=August 8, 2017}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/quantico}}<br />
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* {{TV Guide|779622}}<br />
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[[Category:Quantico (TV series)]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Homeland_season_7&diff=835779035Homeland season 72018-04-10T18:30:38Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Episodes */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Homeland<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #E7792A<br />
| image = Homeland Season 7.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Claire Danes]]<br />
* [[Elizabeth Marvel]]<br />
* [[Maury Sterling]]<br />
* [[Linus Roache]]<br />
* [[Jake Weber]]<br />
* [[Morgan Spector]]<br />
* [[Mandy Patinkin]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 9<br />
| network = [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|2|11}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| episode_list = List of Homeland episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The '''seventh season''' of the American television drama series ''[[Homeland (TV series)|Homeland]]'' premiered on February 11, 2018, on [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]], and will consist of 12 episodes.<ref name="s7premiere">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/homeland-season-7-sets-premiere-date-trailer-showtime-1202637509/|title=‘Homeland’ Season 7 Sets Premiere Date, Drops First Trailer |work=Variety|first=Joe |last=Otterson |date=December 12, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
Carrie has left her job in the White House and moved back to Washington, D.C. to live with her sister Maggie. She takes on the Keane administration to secure the release of the 200 members of the intelligence community who were arrested under President Keane's orders the previous season.<ref name="s7premiere"/><br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
{{Main article|List of Homeland characters}}<br />
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===Main===<br />
* [[Claire Danes]] as [[Carrie Mathison]], former CIA member and former White House advisor to President Keane now residing in D.C. with her sister Maggie<br />
* [[Elizabeth Marvel]] as Elizabeth Keane, the current [[President of the United States]]<br />
* [[Maury Sterling]] as Max, a freelance surveillance expert<ref name="s7promotions">{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/homeland-ups-trio-series-regulars-season-7-1022222 |title='Homeland' Ups Trio to Series Regulars for Season 7 (Exclusive) |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Michael |last=O'Connell |date=July 18, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Linus Roache]] as David Wellington, [[White House Chief of Staff]]<ref name="s7promotions"/><br />
* [[Jake Weber]] as Brett O'Keefe, TV host and provocateur<ref name="s7promotions"/><br />
* [[Morgan Spector]] as Dante Allen, an [[FBI]] agent and old friend of Carrie’s who is looking into the hundreds of people President Keane has detained<ref name="Spector-Astin">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2017/09/15/homeland-season-7-cast-morgan-spector-mackenzie-astin/ |title=Homeland Adds Morgan Spector, Mackenzie Astin to Season 7 Cast |work=TVLine |first=Dave |last=Nemetz |date=September 15, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Mandy Patinkin]] as [[Saul Berenson]], Carrie's former boss and mentor and the new [[National Security Advisor (United States)|National Security Advisor]]<br />
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===Recurring===<br />
* [[Amy Hargreaves]] as Maggie Mathison, Carrie's sister<ref name="s7premiere"/><!-- 6 --><br />
* [[Dylan Baker]] as Sam Paley, a maverick [[United States Senator]] from [[Arizona]] who is leading an aggressive investigation into the Keane administration<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/homeland-adds-dylan-baker-season-7-1044132 |title='Homeland' Adds Dylan Baker to Season 7 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Bryn Elise |last=Sandberg |date=September 28, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><!-- 5 --><br />
* Ellen Adair as Janet Bayne<!-- 3 --><br />
* [[Mackenzie Astin]] as Bill Dunn, Carrie's brother-in-law who works for the [[United States Department of the Treasury|Treasury Department]]<ref name="Spector-Astin"/><!-- 5 --><br />
* Courtney Grosbeck as Josie Mathison-Dunn, Carrie's niece who is staunchly anti-Keane<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/09/homeland-casts-courtney-grosbeck-necar-zadegan-hbo-alan-ball-series-1202177128/ |title=‘Homeland’ Casts Courtney Grosbeck; Necar Zadegan Joins HBO’s Alan Ball Series |work=Deadline |first=Denise |last=Petski |date=September 26, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><!-- 4 --><br />
* [[Lesli Margherita]] as Sharon Aldright, O'Keefe's assistant<ref name="Holt-Margherita"/><!-- 3 --><br />
* Claire and McKenna Keane as Frances "Franny" Mathison, Carrie and Brody's daughter<br />
* [[Sandrine Holt]] as Simone Martin<ref name="Holt-Margherita">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/homeland-sandrine-holt-mystery-role-season-7-1202603560/ |title=‘Homeland’ Adds ‘House of Cards’ Alum to Season 7 in Mystery Role (EXCLUSIVE) |work=Variety |first=Elizabeth |last=Wagmeister |date=November 1, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><!-- 6 --><br />
* [[Matt Servitto]] as [[FBI]] Special Agent Maslin<!-- 3 --><br />
* [[Sakina Jaffrey]] as Dr. Meyer, Carrie's psychiatrist<!-- 2 --><br />
* David Maldonado as Bo Elkins, providing sanctuary to O'Keefe<!-- 3 --><br />
<!-- Julee Cerda 2--><br />
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*Colton Ryan as J.J. Elkins, Bo's son<!-- 3 --><br />
* [[Frederic Lehne]] as General Rossen <!-- 2 --><br />
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<!-- Alex Hurt 1--><br />
* [[Costa Ronin]] as [[Army ranks and insignia of the Russian Federation|Lieutenant Colonel]] Yevgeny Gromov, a Russian [[GRU]] Senior Operations Officer <ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/homeland-season-7-cast-costa-ronin-1202635006/ |title=‘Homeland’ Enlists ‘The Americans’ Actor for Season 7 |work=Variety |first=Elizabeth |last=Wagmeister |date=December 11, 2017 |accessdate=December 13, 2017}}</ref><!-- 4 --><br />
<!-- David Neal Levin 1--><br />
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* [[James D'Arcy]] as Anson, a former special ops agent<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/homeland-adds-james-darcy-season-7-1069248 |title='Homeland' Adds James D'Arcy for Season 7 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Michael |last=O'Connell |date=December 19, 2017 |accessdate=January 1, 2018}}</ref><!-- 3 --><br />
* [[Mark Ivanir]] as Ivan Krupin, a former Russian intelligence agent<!-- 2 --><br />
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* William Popp as Stein, a member of Anson's circle <!-- 3 --><br />
* [[Clé Bennett]] as Doxie, also a member of Anson's circle <!-- 3 --><br />
* Ari Fliakos as Bennet, also member of Anson's circle <!-- 3 --><br />
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* [[Catherine Curtin]] as Sandy, a former CIA officer, professor and member of Saul's task force <!-- 4 --><br />
* [[Peter Vack]] as Clint, a computer expert and a member of Saul's task force <!-- 4 --><br />
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* [[Beau Bridges]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] Ralph Warner<!-- 1 --><br />
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===Guest===<br />
* [[Robert Knepper]] as General Jamie McClendon<br />
* [[Elya Baskin]] as Viktor, [[Ambassador of Russia to the United States]]<br />
<br />
==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Homeland episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#E7792A |overall=5 |season=5 |title=22 |director=13 |writer=27 |airdate=12 |prodcode=7 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes =<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 73<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Enemy of the State (Homeland)|Enemy of the State]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Lesli Linka Glatter]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Debora Cahn]] & [[Alex Gansa]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH01<br />
|Viewers = 1.22<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-feb-11-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘Homeland’ premiere steady, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ improves|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 13, 2018|accessdate=February 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 74<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = [[Rebel Rebel (Homeland)|Rebel Rebel]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Lesli Linka Glatter<br />
|WrittenBy = Patrick Harbinson & [[Chip Johannessen]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH02<br />
|Viewers = 1.12<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-feb-18-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: NBA All-Star Game scores for TNT|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 21, 2018|accessdate=February 21, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 75<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Standoff (Homeland)|Standoff]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Michael Klick<br />
|WrittenBy = Anya Leta & [[Ron Nyswaner]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH03<br />
|Viewers = 1.26<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-25-2018.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.25.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|work=Showbuzz Daily|date=February 27, 2018|accessdate=February 27, 2018}}</ref><br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 76<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = [[Like Bad at Things]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Alex Graves]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Chip Johannessen & Patrick Harbinson<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|4}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH04<br />
|Viewers = 0.93<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-march-4-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘The Walking Dead’ at lowest point since Season 1|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=March 6, 2018|accessdate=March 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 77<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = [[Active Measures (Homeland)|Active Measures]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Charlotte Sieling]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Debora Cahn<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH05<br />
|Viewers = 1.32<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-11-2018.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.11.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|work=Showbuzz Daily|date=March 13, 2018|accessdate=March 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 78<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = [[Species Jump]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Michael Offer]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Anya Leta & Ron Nyswaner<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH06<br />
|Viewers = 1.25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-sunday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-18-2018.html|title=UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.18.2018|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|work=Showbuzz Daily|date=March 20, 2018|accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 79<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = [[Andante (Homeland)|Andante]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Lesli Linka Glatter<br />
|WrittenBy = Patrick Harbinson & Chip Johannessen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH07<br />
|Viewers = 1.28<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-march-25-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘The Terror’ gets decent start behind ‘The Walking Dead’|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=March 27, 2018|accessdate=March 27, 2018}}</ref><br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 80<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = [[Lies, Amplifiers, F**king Twitter]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tucker Gates]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Patrick Harbinson & Chip Johannessen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH08<br />
|Viewers = 1.22<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-1-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘The Walking Dead’ falls, NCAA women’s championship off a little|work=TV by the Numbers|first=Rick|last=Porter|date=April 3, 2018|accessdate=April 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 81<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Useful Idiot<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nelson McCormick (director)|Nelson McCormick]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Debora Cahn<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH09<br />
|Viewers = 1.24<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-cable-ratings-april-8-2018/|title=Sunday cable ratings: ‘Walking Dead,’ ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ improve|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 10, 2018|accessdate=April 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 82<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Clarity<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sho.com/homeland/season/7/episode/10/clarity |title=Homeland - Season 7 Episode 10 |publisher=Showtime |accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|15}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH10<br />
|Viewers = <br />
|ShortSummary = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 83<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = All In<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sho.com/homeland/season/7/episode/11/all-in |title=Homeland - Season 7 Episode 11 |publisher=Showtime |accessdate=March 20, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|22}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH11<br />
|Viewers = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Homeland (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 84<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Paean to the People<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sho.com/homeland/season/7/episode/12/paean-to-the-people |title=Homeland - Season 7 Episode 12 |publisher=Showtime |accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|29}}<br />
|ProdCode = 7WAH12<br />
|Viewers = <br />
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}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
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==Production==<br />
The series was renewed for a seventh and eighth season in August 2016.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2016/08/11/homeland-renewed-season-8-showtime/ |title=''Homeland'' Officially Renewed for Season 7 and Season 8 at Showtime |publisher=TVLine |first=Michael |last=Ausiello |date=August 11, 2016 |accessdate=August 11, 2016}}</ref> For this season, [[Maury Sterling]], [[Jake Weber]] and [[Linus Roache]] were promoted to series regulars; Sterling has been recurring since the first season, while Weber and Roache both first appeared in the sixth season.<ref name="s7promotions"/> The seventh season began production on September 11, 2017, filming in [[Richmond, Virginia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/homeland-virginia-season-7-film-showtime-1202491611/ |title=‘Homeland’ Heads to Virginia for Season 7 |work=Variety |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |date=July 11, 2017 |accessdate=July 11, 2017}}</ref><ref name="DylanBaker">{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/homeland-adds-dylan-baker-season-7-1044132 |title='Homeland' Adds Dylan Baker to Season 7 |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Bryn Elise |last=Sandberg |date=September 28, 2017 |accessdate=November 12, 2017}}</ref> Filming wrapped in [[Budapest, Hungary]] on March 29, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LeslilinkaG/status/979358134455152640|title=It’s a wrap on @SHO_Homeland Season 7 in Budapest...another amazing journey with an extraordinary group of people...very grateful!!|first=Lesli Linka|last=Glatter|website=Twitter|date=March 29, 2018|accessdate=March 29, 2018}}</ref><br />
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The writers initially planned for the series' seventh and eighth seasons to comprise a two-season arc, but current events surrounding the U.S. government convinced them to instead continue the arc from Season 6 into Season 7. Showrunner [[Alex Gansa]] said "Given the swirl of news about the Administration’s war with its own intelligence community, “It was just hard not to do it. It was hard to say ‘OK, let’s go tell a story in Paris. Let’s go tell a story in South America.’ Something very significant is happening in all our lives right now”.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/homeland-season-7-alex-gansa-donald-trump-alex-jones-1202684093/ |title=‘Homeland’ Boss on Season 7’s Trump Inspiration, Alex Jones and RIP Peter Quinn |work=Variety |first=Debra |last=Birnbaum |date=February 5, 2018 |accessdate=February 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
The seventh season of ''Homeland'' has received generally positive reviews from critics. On [[Metacritic]], the season (based on the first episode only) has a score of 65 out of 100 based on 6 reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/homeland/season-7 |title=Homeland: Season 7 |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=February 12, 2018}}</ref> On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], it has an approval rating of 78% with an average rating of 6.45 out of 10 based on 8 reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/homeland/s07/ |title=Homeland: Season 7 |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |accessdate=February 13, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Portal|Television in the United States}}<br />
* {{Official website|http://www.sho.com/homeland}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1796960|Homeland}}<br />
* {{tv.com episodes|homeland-2011|80132|Homeland}}<br />
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[[Category:Homeland (TV series)|Season 7]]<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
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| image = Scandal season 7 poster.jpg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 16<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
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The seventh and final season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017 by ABC.<ref name="final season">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced that the seventh season will be the final season for ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eonline.com/videos/260717/tony-goldwyn-talks-the-end-of-scandal|title=Tony Goldwyn Talks the End of Scandal|work=[[E!]] News|date=May 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The season began airing on October 5, 2017,<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> and will consist of 18 episodes, adding the total episode count of the show to 124 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|title=Scandal Farewell Update: Final Season Episode Count Revealed|url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/26/scandal-final-season-7-episode-count-spoilers/|website=[[TV Line]]|accessdate=August 13, 2017}}</ref> Cast member [[George Newbern]] was upgraded to a series regular after being a recurring cast member for the past six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> The season will be produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].<br />
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The season focuses on the new direction of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, which is now headlined by Quinn Perkins, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. Season seven will have twelve series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]]. The season continued to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot until episode 15, where it will air in its original timeslot, Thursday 10:00 pm.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
The season will focus on [[Olivia Pope]] and her new position as [[Chief of Staff]] of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant]] and the Command of B613. It also depicts [[Quinn Perkins]] as the boss of her [[crisis management]] firm Quinn Perkins & Associates, and its team, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C., in their efforts to deal with and contain political scandals.<br />
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== Cast and characters ==<br />
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=== Main ===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as [[Director of the National Security Agency|NSA Director]] [[Jake Ballard (Scandal)|Jacob "Jake" Ballard]] <br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as [[Huck (Scandal)|Diego "Huck" Muñoz]] <br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[Cyrus Beene]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[United States Attorney General|Attorney-General]] [[David Rosen (Scandal)|David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant|Melody Margaret "Mellie" Grant]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as [[Eli Pope|Elijah "Eli"/"Rowan" Pope]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as [[Charlie (Scandal)|Charlie]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States| President]] [[Fitzgerald Grant|Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III]]<br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Jay Hernandez]] as Curtis Pryce<br />
* [[Shaun Toub]] as Ambassador Marashi<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Fenton Glackland<br />
* Whitney Hice as Hannah<br />
* [[Jessalyn Gilsig]] as Vanessa Ballard<br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Bess Armstrong]] as Senator Diane Greenwald<br />
* [[Faran Tahir]] as President Rashad<br />
* Caroline Day as Lucy Riccio<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as [[Michaela Pratt]]<br />
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=== Special guest stars ===<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#000000 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=26 |director=14 |writer=23 |airdate=13 |prodcode=5 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Watch Me (Scandal)|Watch Me]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 701<br />
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The episode begins with a montage depicting Luna's death and Cyrus's rise to the vice-presidency. Jake still has a cabinet position, and is still with Olivia. Olivia works with Cyrus and Mellie to get passed a bill that offers free college education to American citizens while QPA staff battle to find their first client. Olivia's and Jake's uncommitted relationship turns flamboyant when power rises to Olivia's head and she begins to treat him as an employee. Cyrus thinks about becoming the next president, but his ideas fade after Mellie declares how grateful she is for all he has done. Olivia is interviewed by Curtis Pryce and the two end up in an affair. Mellie deals with a situation where a U.S. [[CIA]] agent is being held by terrorists in Bashran. Grant can't convice Ambassador Marachi, and Olivia threatens him in exchange of the citizen's return to American soil.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Pressing the Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 702<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The White House prepares a dinner to welcome the President of Bashran, during which Mellie talks to him to try to reach an agreement on the possession of nuclear weapons in his country through a treaty. Olivia asks Jake to investigate President Rashad and he finds out that Rashad sent his niece to study at a university in the United States, which sounds completely different from what he advocates in his country, which is filled with people who are anti-American. Olivia threatens him with the information, but the President claims to have expected something like that, saying that his ambassador had warned him that Olivia was "the devil." Cyrus takes the millionaire Fenton Glackland on a tour of the White House; Glackland mockingly reveals he will use his money to become President, and Cyrus screams with him, defending the White House. QPA staff get an invitation to the dinner, where they try to socialize with high-profile people and hopefully gather possible scandals. Huck discovers that one of the military men at dinner is actually a killer. This man takes President Rashad to a White House room to assassinate him, but is stopped by agents, quickly advised by Olivia, Huck, and Abby. After, Rashad reveals to Mellie that radicals of his country may be responsible. They talk about the threats they receive as presidents, and Mellie eventually convinces him to accept the treaty. Curtis Pryce also attends the dinner, and he follows Olivia until she asks him to go to her loft. Arriving there, they run into Fitz, who is expecting Olivia.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 109<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Day 101]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 703<br />
|Viewers = 4.70<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Marcus asks Fitz how he would like to have Olivia featured in his Presidential library. Fitz cannot believe his Presidency is being reduced to him just being a man who loved a woman. After spending time with Fitz, Marcus finds him entitled and intolerable. Marcus states Fitz's accomplishments are actually Olivia's. He is close to quitting when Mellie assures him he is just going through the stages of Fitz and the best part is yet to come. Meanwhile, Fitz gets a startling visit from Rowan who needs help trying to handle Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 110<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Lost Girls<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa & Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 704<br />
|Viewers = 4.88<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz is at Olivia's door, and he asks her to help him with a project to find missing girls. She tells him to ask Quinn. Mellie and Rashad are talking about how to solve nuclear problems when Olivia interrupts their meeting. Cyrus debates what to do with the painting from Fenton Glackland. QPA and Fitz look to find the poster girl for missing girls. Rowan tells Fitz that a missing girls case isn't enough to get Olivia back to the good side. Cyrus goes to Glackland's house to return the painting, and they play with virtual reality. Marcus goes to the White House to see Mellie but Olivia won't let him. Olivia goes to QPA and tells them that the way to get attention. On the way out Olivia runs into Fitz who suggests they get a drink sometime. At the summit, the prime minister of Dacal isn't willing to work with Mellie or Rashad. Olivia tells Mellie that she noticed her flirting with Rashad. QPA and Fitz have one of the missing girls' mother start making public statements. Mellie and Rashad have a drink together in the oval and have a romantic connection. Cyrus complains to Mellie that he deserves better than Glackland. Olivia visits Rowan and he tells her that she can't have both B613 and Fitz. Bashran is taken in coup, making Rashad not the president. Jake tells Olivia that she needs to choose whether or not she is Command. Mellie wants to send in troops to Bashran to help Rashad, but Olivia is against it. Olivia goes home and Fitz shows up. He tells her that he was a terrible president when he wasn't with her, and that they are better together. Jake gives Olivia information on what Rowan has been up to.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Lost Girls'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-season-7-episode-4/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2017|date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 111<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Adventures in Babysitting <br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Serveriano Canales & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = 705<br />
|Viewers = 4.89<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Mellie pushes their power like never before, while Cyrus works on a congressional approval to declare war in Bashran as the QPA keeps a close watch on President Rashad’s niece. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 112<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Vampires and Bloodsuckers <br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 706<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia tells Mellie of Rashad's death, and she immediately wants to send troops into Bashran. Olivia and Jake worked together to kill Rashad and Yasmin. Glackland and Cyrus have brunch while Glackland pressures Cyrus for information on what's going on in the White House. Quinn gets ready for her wedding and then meets with Olivia and accuses her of being behind Rashad's death. Mellie shows up at Andrews Air Force Base to say goodbye to Rashad. Huck fusses over Quinn and Charlie's wedding as he is both best man and maid of honor. The ambassador meets with Mellie to try to negotiate peace, but she warns him that the rebels should run. Meanwhile, Quinn is missing and Olivia is worried that Quinn is going to tell that Olivia is behind Rashad's death. Charlie insists that Quinn didn't get cold feet so QPA starts looking for her. Curtis visits QPA looking for Quinn because she called him about Rashad's death. Olivia and Jake work to throw off QPA's search for Quinn by planning to blame it on Glackland. Mellie asks Jake if he could do her a favor, but he says no so she calls Marcus for advice. Charlie, convinced that Glackland has Quinn, captures and tortures him, but Huck stops him before he can cut off Glackland's arm. Mellie calls the new regime in Bashran and tells them that America will work with them for peace, under Mellie's terms. Quinn is still missing, David and Abby reunite. Jake and Olivia look at footage of Quinn arriving to her wedding, meaning that she didn't bail to build a case against Olivia, but that she was kidnapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Vampires and Bloodsuckers'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-vampires-bloodsuckers-season-7-episode-6/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=12 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 113<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Something Borrowed<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 707<br />
|Viewers = 4.97<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At dinner Rowan reveals to Olivia that he has Quinn, and wants to exchange Quinn's life for his freedom and dinosaur bones. Marcus tries to convince Mellie to work with Fitz's foundation on mass incarceration. During a dispute with his daughter, Rowan leaves his living room and gun shots are heard, leaving Olivia to believe Quinn is dead.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 114<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Robin<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Daryn Okada]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 709<br />
|Viewers = 5.17<ref name="7.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-18-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘The Four,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Great News’ down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=January 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Rowan has a body in a car which he burns. He calls the police to report a fire. QPA and Olivia gets word of Quinn's death. Her DNA was found in a tooth from the car fire, along with a burned piece of her wedding dress. Mellie comes to QPA to offer her condolences. Charlie wants to have Quinn cremated and packed into bullet cases. Huck reads through the coroner's report and finds out about the hairpin from the Smithsonian Olivia gave Quinn. Fitz comes to Olivia's apartment to offer his condolences, but Olivia pushes him off, telling him that they aren't friends. Fenton Glackland breaks up with Cyrus because he knows that Charlie was Cyrus' hitman. Huck goes to Fitz to ask for help in fixing Olivia. Huck then goes to an AA meeting. Abby and David talk at the crematory. Drunk and trying to write Quinn's eulogy, Olivia goes to Quinn's office and tries on the white hat. Meanwhile, Rowan is enjoying putting his bones back together. The gladiators say goodbye to Quinn as each of them says something about Quinn and then fires one of her bullets into the ground. Abby, Huck, Charlie, and Marcus get drunk and tell stories about Quinn. Emotional and still drunk, Olivia goes to Fitz's apartment and they have sex. David and Abby rid Charlie's apartment of baby stuff where they find a hidden flashdrive. Charlie arrives at Rowan's door to ask to be reinstated as a B613 agent when he hears a baby crying. He runs up to the second floor of Rowan's house to find a baby girl, he then starts choking Rowan.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 115<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Good People<br />
|DirectedBy = Nzingha Stewart<br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell & <br />Nicholas Nardini<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 708<br />
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="7.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-25-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘Big Bang Theory’ rerun adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 26, 2018|accessdate=January 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode is a flashback to the events that occurred from Quinn's point of view from her abduction to the end of episode 8 where Charlie discovers the baby girl in Rowan's home. Rowan goes to a store to buy a suitcase and makes a friend in one of the employees, Marvin. He kidnaps Quinn from the QPA elevator and puts her in his basement. He goes to dinner with Olivia and says he will trade Quinn for his dinosaur bones, but she declines. Rowan heads to the store and buys a crib, again making conversation with Marvin. They meet in a pub where they have dinner, and Marvin offers Rowan his employee discount. Meanwhile, down in the basement Quinn hallucinates that her colleagues are talking to her. Rowan uses Marvin's employee discount to buy a gun, making it registered in Marvin's name. Olivia arrives at Rowan's home and he barters Quinn for his bones again; overhearing the dispute, Quinn also hears Olivia choose her power over saving Quinn. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 116<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The People v. Olivia Pope<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 710<br />
|Viewers = 5.62<ref name="7.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-1-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Four’ adjust up, ‘Mom’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A distraught Olivia spends the night with Fitz and leads to her agreeing to go with him to Vermont. Once there, she discovers her closest friends are there as well. Olivia is confronted on her role in Quinn and Rashad's deaths. She locks herself in a bedroom as her friends each provide evidence and reasoning why she should step down from her role, offering her an out if she agrees to give up B613. Olivia provides a single-paged statement of resignation from her Chief of Staff role in the White House and alludes to Jake being placed in control of shutting down B613. The crew fly back to Washington and watch the evening's televised press brief for Olivia's formal resignation statement.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 117<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = Army of One<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Liddi-Brown]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 711<br />
|Viewers = 4.63<ref name="7.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-8-2018/|title=Olympics adjust up: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 9, 2018|accessdate=February 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia confronts Mellie on her decision to name Jake as her new Chief of Staff; Mellie tells Olivia that she must step down and resign, or be publicly terminated. QPA gains a new client, a government employee being accused of treason with Russian entities. The crew discovers he is in an affair with Jake's wife upon Olivia leaking the news to the media. With rumors of the resignation in the media, Quinn encourages Rowan to see this as their time to step in and get revenge. However, Rowan disagrees and refuses to harm his own child. Cyrus gives Mellie and Jake a way to frame Olivia and spin her media story, but backstabs them when he provides Olivia with the documents proving the President's media coverup. Cyrus offers Olivia to use the papers to bring down the Mellie presidency when she is scheduled to announce her resignation, but instead brings this information to light with Mellie as she is preparing for the first Presidential Mammogram. Quinn bargains with Rowan for her freedom in exchange for not going after Olivia. Olivia returns home and hears Robin's cries; Quinn shows herself and holds Olivia at gunpoint. Olivia warns Quinn of snipers and continuing to not believe the threat, Olivia is shot in the arm attempting to protect Quinn. Olivia gives her speech at a press conference, initially planning to use the files from Cyrus but instead giving her resignation. Charlie, Quinn, and Robin greet Huck and Abby at QPA.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 118<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself<br />
|DirectedBy = Tony Goldwyn<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 712<br />
|Viewers = 4.95<ref name="7.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-1-2018/|title=‘Superstore,’ ‘SWAT,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After her dismissal from the White House, Olivia serves as a guest lecturer in a local university. [[Annalise Keating]], a defense attorney asks for her help in her class action. At first, Olivia turns down the offer due to the questionable reputation of Annalise but softens up shortly after. The duo get in touch with Fitz in order to gain mileage. Meanwhile, Mellie and Jake are trying their best to postpone if not sabotage the case through QPA; leaking the reason Olivia lost her post as Chief of Staff. With everything seeming to hit a dead end, Olivia and Annalise decide to work by themselves without any help from the White House. After watching a televised interview of Olivia and Annalise, Quinn has a change of heart, offering the "dirt" she has on Justice Spivey—prompting her to persuade—possibly blackmailing the judge in question to change his vote. Therefore, the class action suit is added to the court docket to Mellie's dismay.<br />
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This episode begins a crossover event that concludes on [[How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)#ep58|''How to Get Away with Murder'' season 4 episode 13]].<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 119<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Air Force Two<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Valerie Weiss]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Severiano Canales<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 713<br />
|Viewers = 4.67<ref name="7.13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-8-2018/|title='Young Sheldon,' 'SWAT,' all NBC shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 9, 2018|accessdate=March 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = David and Cyrus are on a plane to the Summit when it gets hacked. One of the White House staffers admits that her laptop was stolen and that she accidentally brought the malware onto the plane. Finding a way to get wifi on the plane, David sends a message to QPA asking for help. Olivia visits Maya, and attempts to celebrate her birthday. Mellie is faced with the decision of whether or not to shoot down the plane per protocol. She is worried that Jake is acting based on his hate of Cyrus. Much to Olivia's dismay, her visit with Maya doesn't bring her any closer to her. As a birthday present, Olivia gets Maya out of jail and givers her a trench coat and a plane ticket to France, as well as enough money to live off of. QPA figures out a way to save the plane. After getting off the plane David goes to Abby, who thought he was going to propose to her. He then tells her he isn't because he knows her and he knows that marriage would make her unhappy.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 120<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The List<br />
|DirectedBy = Greg Evans<br />
|WrittenBy = Jess Brownell & Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|15}}<br />
|ProdCode = 714<br />
|Viewers = 4.74<ref name="7.14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-15-2018/|title=AP Bio’ adjusts up, NCAA Tournament adjusts down but ahead of 2017: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 16, 2018|accessdate=March 16, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A man shows up asking Olivia to help him find his missing daughter Alisha, who idolizes Olivia. Alisha is a congressional intern, who found herself on a list of interns that won't sleep with congressman. Because of her placement on the list she wouldn't be able to get a job. Her father blames Olivia for inspiring her to work in D.C. He accuses her of sleeping her way to the top. Olivia finds Alisha's friend, who did sleep with a congressman, and got a job because of it. Olivia convinces her to give a press conference exposing the congressman responsible. In light of Olivia's case, Mellie plans to introduce legislation addressing sexual harassment. Jake expresses a romantic interest in Mellie, but she turns him down. Fitz asks Olivia if she thinks that he crossed the line when they first got together, and she responds that they both crossed the line together. QPA looks into who hijacked the plane, trying to find evidence that Cyrus is responsible. But when Quinn finds out that Olivia was the one who asked Abby to look into Cyrus she orders QPA to stop investigating. The FBI arrest Charlie for the hijacking, leading QPA to believe that he is being framed.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 121<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = The Noise<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed & Jeremy Gordon<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|29}}<br />
|ProdCode = 715<br />
|Viewers = 3.71<ref name="7.15">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-29-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Chicago Fire’ adjust up, ‘SWAT’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 30, 2018|accessdate=March 30, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 122<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = People Like Me<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Joe Morton]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 716<br />
|Viewers = 3.83<ref name="7.16">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-5-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjust up, ‘Mom,’ ‘Supernatural,’ ‘Arrow’ down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 6, 2018|accessdate=April 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 123<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = Standing in the Sun<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Futon" /><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 717<br />
|Viewers = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 124<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Over a Cliff<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Futon">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=April 4, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tom Verica]]<ref name="Ep18">{{cite tweet|user=tomverica|author=Tom Verica|number=969633089168162816|title=Ok, let's do this. #scandal. #finaltableread|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes<ref name="Ep18" /><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 718<br />
|Viewers = <br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a seventh season on February 10, 2017, alongside with the rest of [[ShondaLand]]-shows.<ref name="final season" /> The series continued to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9 p.m. E.T. like the previous seasons. It will premiere in the fall of 2017, not airing in January like the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/abc-fall-lineup-2017-once-upon-a-time-friday-schedule/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Once Bumped to Friday, black-ish Shifts to Tuesday, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. M.I.A.|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC announced on June 26, 2017, that the seventh season will consist of 18 episodes.<br />
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Long-time director [[Tom Verica]] shared on Twitter that he will only direct the series finale this season<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> as well as the fact that [[Kerry Washington]] is set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Darby Stanchfield]] is also set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Sharat Raju]] revealed on Twitter that he is set to direct an episode in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SharatRaju7/status/888082160888016897|title=But then who will come taunt me and slow down production on set while I'm directing in October?|last=Raju|first=Sharat|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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====Final season====<br />
Speculations about the seventh season being the final season had started as the sixth season began airing. ABC entertainment president Channing Dungey commented in January 2017 that it had not been much discussion about the show's future after the seventh season, but she would happily keep the show on as long as Rhimes "feels that she has creative runway to write the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/scandal-end-tgit-1201957335/|title=ABC Chief Channing Dungey Talks ‘Scandal’ End Plan, TGIT’s Future|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Andy Swift from ''[[TVLine]]'' said that the show needed to end after the seventh season as he felt "this once-great drama is simply spinning its wheels, serving us the same old flavors with only slightly different toppings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/28/scandal-ending-season-7-commentary-series-finale/|title=Scandal Needs to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Before the sixth season finale, multiple sources reported that ''Scandal'' would be ending next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=Scandal to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC confirmed on May 16, 2017, that the seventh season would be the final season for the show. Shonda Rhimes released a statement about the ending of the show calling the seventh season "Olivia's Swan Song" as she said: <br />
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{{cquote|Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/scandal-cancelled-season-7-final-episodes-ending/|title=Scandal Officially Ending, Season 7 Is Olivia's Swan Song: 'We Are Leaving Nothing on the Table,' Says Shonda|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref>}}<br />
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====''How to Get Away with Murder'' crossover====<br />
On January 3, 2018, [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola's entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for ''Scandal''. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don't have to do it, Viola's arc doesn't need this, but it's possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from ''Scandal'' and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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===Casting===<br />
In May 2017, actor [[George Newbern]], who has had recurring appearances since the show's beginning as Charlie, was promoted to the regular cast.<ref name="newbern">{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|last2=Ausiello|first2=Michael|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|website=TVLine|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> In August, [[Jay Hernandez]] and [[Shaun Toub]] were cast in unspecified, recurring roles.<ref name="Hernandez, Toub">{{cite web|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|title=Scandal Adds Homeland, Nashville Actors in Season 7 Mystery Roles|url=http://tvline.com/2017/08/01/scandal-season-7-news-casting-spoilers-jay-hernandez-shaun-toub/amp/|website=TVLine|accessdate=August 24, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| width = 99<br />
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| title1 = [[#ep107|Watch Me]]<br />
| date1 = October 5, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 1.4/5<br />
| viewers1 = 5.52<ref name="7.01"/><br />
| dvr1 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv1 = 3.09<br />
| total1 = 2.5<br />
| totalv1 = 8.61<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=‘The Orville,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title2 = [[#ep108|Pressing the Flesh]]<br />
| date2 = October 12, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 1.2/4<br />
| viewers2 = 5.00<ref name="7.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.1<br />
| dvrv2 = <br />
| total2 = 2.3<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-3-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ is the most-watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
| totalv2 = <br />
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| title3 = [[#ep109|Day 101]]<br />
| date3 = October 19, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers3 = 4.70<ref name="7.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv3 = 2.55<br />
| total3 = 2.1<br />
| totalv3 = 7.25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-4-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-16-22-2017/|title=‘Chicago PD,’ 10 more shows double in week 4 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 2, 2017|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep110|Lost Girls]]<br />
| date4 = October 26, 2017<br />
| rs4 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers4 = 4.88<ref name="7.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv4 = 2.54<br />
| total4 = 2.0<br />
| totalv4 = 7.42<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-5-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-23-29-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' keeps rolling along in week 5 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 9, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep111|Adventures in Babysitting]]<br />
| date5 = November 2, 2017<br />
| rs5 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers5 = 4.89<ref name="7.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv5 = 2.61<br />
| total5 = 2.1<br />
| totalv5 = 7.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title='This Is Us' and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep112|Vampires and Bloodsuckers]]<br />
| date6 = November 9, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers6 = 5.00<ref name="7.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.43<br />
| total6 = 2.0<br />
| totalv6 = 7.43<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title='This Is Us' rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep113|Something Borrowed]]<br />
| date7 = November 16, 2017<br />
| rs7 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers7 = 4.97<ref name="7.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.49<br />
| total7 = 2.0<br />
| totalv7 = 7.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title="This Is Us" and "The Good Doctor" both doubled their adults 18-49 ratings in the Live +7 rankings for Jan. 15-21.|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title8 = [[#ep114|Robin]]<br />
| date8 = January 18, 2018<br />
| rs8 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers8 = 5.17<ref name="7.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 0.8 {{refn|The episode adjusted up to a 1.3 in the weekly finals}}<br />
| dvrv8 = 2.43<br />
| total8 = 2.1<br />
| totalv8 = 7.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-17-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-15-21-2018/|title='This Is Us,' 'The Good Doctor' both double in week 17 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 1, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep115|Good People]]<br />
| date9 = January 25, 2018<br />
| rs9 = 1.3/5<br />
| viewers9 = 5.19<ref name="7.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 0.8 <br />
| dvrv9 = 2.33<br />
| total9 = 2.1<br />
| totalv9 = 7.52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-18-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-22-28-2018/7/|title='This Is Us' sets NBC records in week 18 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 8, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep116|The People vs. Olivia Pope]]<br />
| date10 = February 1, 2018<br />
| rs10 = 1.4/5<br />
| viewers10= 5.62<ref name="7.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv10 = 2.40<br />
| total10 = 2.3<br />
| totalv10 = 8.02<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-19-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-29-feb-4-2018/|title=Closing the book on the Super Bowl ‘This Is Us’: Week 19 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep117|Army of One]]<br />
| date11 = February 8, 2018<br />
| rs11 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers11= 4.64<ref name="7.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv11 = 2.50<br />
| total11 = 2.0<br />
| totalv11 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-20-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-5-11-2018/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘This Is Us’ on top again: Week 20 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 22, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep118|Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself]]<br />
| date12 = March 1, 2018<br />
| rs12 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers12= 4.95<ref name="7.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv12 = 2.73<br />
| total12 = 2.1<br />
| totalv12 = 7.70<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-23-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-26-march-4-2018/|title=‘Agents of SHIELD,’ 16 other shows double in week 23 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 15, 2018|accessdate=March 15, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep119|Air Force Two]]<br />
| date13 = March 8, 2018<br />
| rs13 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers13= 4.67<ref name="7.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 0.8<br />
| dvrv13 = <br />
| total13 = 1.9<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-24-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-5-11-2018/|title=‘This Is Us’ leads the week 24 broadcast Live +7 ratings – by quite a bit|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 22, 2018|accessdate=March 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
| totalv13 =<br />
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| title14 = [[#ep120|The List]]<br />
| date14 = March 15, 2018<br />
| rs14 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers14= 4.74<ref name="7.14"/><br />
| dvr14 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv14 = 2.43<br />
| total14 = 2.0<br />
| totalv14 = 7.17<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-25-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-12-18-2018/|title=This Is Us’ goes out on top: Week 25 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 29, 2018|accessdate=March 29, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#121|The Noise]]<br />
| date15 = March 29, 2018<br />
| rs15 = 0.8/3<br />
| viewers15 = 3.71<ref name="7.15"/><br />
| dvr15 = <br />
| dvrv15 = <br />
| total15 = <br />
| totalv15 = <br />
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| title16 = [[#121|People Like Me]]<br />
| date16 = April 5, 2018<br />
| rs16 = 0.9/4<br />
| viewers16 = 3.83<ref name="7.16"/><br />
| dvr16 = <br />
| dvrv16 = <br />
| total16 = <br />
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===Critical response===<br />
[[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.72/10, based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/scandal/s07|title=Scandal: Season 7|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #000000<br />
| image = Scandal season 7 poster.jpg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 14<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The seventh and final season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017 by ABC.<ref name="final season">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced that the seventh season will be the final season for ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eonline.com/videos/260717/tony-goldwyn-talks-the-end-of-scandal|title=Tony Goldwyn Talks the End of Scandal|work=[[E!]] News|date=May 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The season began airing on October 5, 2017,<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> and will consist of 18 episodes, adding the total episode count of the show to 124 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|title=Scandal Farewell Update: Final Season Episode Count Revealed|url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/26/scandal-final-season-7-episode-count-spoilers/|website=[[TV Line]]|accessdate=August 13, 2017}}</ref> Cast member [[George Newbern]] was upgraded to a series regular after being a recurring cast member for the past six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> The season will be produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].<br />
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The season focuses on the new direction of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, which is now headlined by Quinn Perkins, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. Season seven will have twelve series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]]. The season will continue to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot, the same as the previous seasons.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
The season will focus on [[Olivia Pope]] and her new position as [[Chief of Staff]] of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant]] and the Command of B613. It also depicts [[Quinn Perkins]] as the boss of her [[crisis management]] firm Quinn Perkins & Associates, and its team, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C., in their efforts to deal with and contain political scandals.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
{{main|List of Scandal characters}}<br />
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=== Regular ===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as [[Director of the National Security Agency|NSA Director]] [[Jake Ballard (Scandal)|Jacob "Jake" Ballard]] <br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as [[Huck (Scandal)|Diego "Huck" Muñoz]] <br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[Cyrus Beene]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[United States Attorney General|Attorney-General]] [[David Rosen (Scandal)|David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant|Melody Margaret "Mellie" Grant]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as [[Eli Pope|Elijah "Eli"/"Rowan" Pope]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as [[Charlie (Scandal)|Charlie]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States| President]] [[Fitzgerald Grant|Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III]]<br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Jay Hernandez]] as Curtis Pryce<br />
* [[Shaun Toub]] as Ambassador Marashi<br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Bess Armstrong]] as Senator Diane Greenwald<br />
* [[Faran Tahir]] as President Rashad<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Fenton Glackland<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as [[Michaela Pratt]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#000000 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=26 |director=14 |writer=23 |airdate=13 |prodcode=5 |viewers=9 |country=U.S. |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Watch Me (Scandal)|Watch Me]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 701<br />
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The episode begins with a montage depicting Luna's death and Cyrus's rise to the vice-presidency. Jake still has a cabinet position, and is still with Olivia. Olivia works with Cyrus and Mellie to get passed a bill that offers free college education to American citizens while QPA staff battle to find their first client. Olivia's and Jake's uncommitted relationship turns flamboyant when power rises to Olivia's head and she begins to treat him as an employee. Cyrus thinks about becoming the next president, but his ideas fade after Mellie declares how grateful she is for all he has done. Olivia is interviewed by Curtis Pryce and the two end up in an affair. Mellie deals with a situation where a U.S. [[CIA]] agent is being held by terrorists in Bashran. Grant can't convice Ambassador Marachi, and Olivia threatens him in exchange of the citizen's return to American soil.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Pressing the Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 702<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The White House prepares a dinner to welcome the President of Bashran, during which Mellie talks to him to try to reach an agreement on the possession of nuclear weapons in his country through a treaty. Olivia asks Jake to investigate President Rashad and he finds out that Rashad sent his niece to study at a university in the United States, which sounds completely different from what he advocates in his country, which is filled with people who are anti-American. Olivia threatens him with the information, but the President claims to have expected something like that, saying that his ambassador had warned him that Olivia was "the devil." Cyrus takes the millionaire Fenton Glackland on a tour of the White House; Glackland mockingly reveals he will use his money to become President, and Cyrus screams with him, defending the White House. QPA staff get an invitation to the dinner, where they try to socialize with high-profile people and hopefully gather possible scandals. Huck discovers that one of the military men at dinner is actually a killer. This man takes President Rashad to a White House room to assassinate him, but is stopped by agents, quickly advised by Olivia, Huck, and Abby. After, Rashad reveals to Mellie that radicals of his country may be responsible. They talk about the threats they receive as presidents, and Mellie eventually convinces him to accept the treaty. Curtis Pryce also attends the dinner, and he follows Olivia until she asks him to go to her loft. Arriving there, they run into Fitz, who is expecting Olivia.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 109<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Day 101]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 703<br />
|Viewers = 4.70<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Marcus asks Fitz how he would like to have Olivia featured in his Presidential library. Fitz cannot believe his Presidency is being reduced to him just being a man who loved a woman. After spending time with Fitz, Marcus finds him entitled and intolerable. Marcus states Fitz's accomplishments are actually Olivia's. He is close to quitting when Mellie assures him he is just going through the stages of Fitz and the best part is yet to come. Meanwhile, Fitz gets a startling visit from Rowan who needs help trying to handle Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 110<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Lost Girls<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa & Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 704<br />
|Viewers = 4.88<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz is at Olivia's door, and he asks her to help him with a project to find missing girls. She tells him to ask Quinn. Mellie and Rashad are talking about how to solve nuclear problems when Olivia interrupts their meeting. Cyrus debates what to do with the painting from Fenton Glackland. QPA and Fitz look to find the poster girl for missing girls. Rowan tells Fitz that a missing girls case isn't enough to get Olivia back to the good side. Cyrus goes to Glackland's house to return the painting, and they play with virtual reality. Marcus goes to the White House to see Mellie but Olivia won't let him. Olivia goes to QPA and tells them that the way to get attention. On the way out Olivia runs into Fitz who suggests they get a drink sometime. At the summit, the prime minister of Dacal isn't willing to work with Mellie or Rashad. Olivia tells Mellie that she noticed her flirting with Rashad. QPA and Fitz have one of the missing girls' mother start making public statements. Mellie and Rashad have a drink together in the oval and have a romantic connection. Cyrus complains to Mellie that he deserves better than Glackland. Olivia visits Rowan and he tells her that she can't have both B613 and Fitz. Bashran is taken in coup, making Rashad not the president. Jake tells Olivia that she needs to choose whether or not she is Command. Mellie wants to send in troops to Bashran to help Rashad, but Olivia is against it. Olivia goes home and Fitz shows up. He tells her that he was a terrible president when he wasn't with her, and that they are better together. Jake gives Olivia information on what Rowan has been up to.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Lost Girls'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-season-7-episode-4/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2017|date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 111<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Adventures in Babysitting <br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Serveriano Canales & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = 705<br />
|Viewers = 4.89<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Mellie pushes their power like never before, while Cyrus works on a congressional approval to declare war in Bashran as the QPA keeps a close watch on President Rashad’s niece. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 112<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Vampires and Bloodsuckers <br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 706<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia tells Mellie of Rashad's death, and she immediately wants to send troops into Bashran. Olivia and Jake worked together to kill Rashad and Yasmin. Glackland and Cyrus have brunch while Glackland pressures Cyrus for information on what's going on in the White House. Quinn gets ready for her wedding and then meets with Olivia and accuses her of being behind Rashad's death. Mellie shows up at Andrews Air Force Base to say goodbye to Rashad. Huck fusses over Quinn and Charlie's wedding as he is both best man and maid of honor. The ambassador meets with Mellie to try to negotiate peace, but she warns him that the rebels should run. Meanwhile, Quinn is missing and Olivia is worried that Quinn is going to tell that Olivia is behind Rashad's death. Charlie insists that Quinn didn't get cold feet so QPA starts looking for her. Curtis visits QPA looking for Quinn because she called him about Rashad's death. Olivia and Jake work to throw off QPA's search for Quinn by planning to blame it on Glackland. Mellie asks Jake if he could do her a favor, but he says no so she calls Marcus for advice. Charlie, convinced that Glackland has Quinn, captures and tortures him, but Huck stops him before he can cut off Glackland's arm. Mellie calls the new regime in Bashran and tells them that America will work with them for peace, under Mellie's terms. Quinn is still missing, David and Abby reunite. Jake and Olivia look at footage of Quinn arriving to her wedding, meaning that she didn't bail to build a case against Olivia, but that she was kidnapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Vampires and Bloodsuckers'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-vampires-bloodsuckers-season-7-episode-6/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=12 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 113<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Something Borrowed<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 707<br />
|Viewers = 4.97<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At dinner Rowan reveals to Olivia that he has Quinn, and wants to exchange Quinn's life for his freedom and dinosaur bones. Marcus tries to convince Mellie to work with Fitz's foundation on mass incarceration. During a dispute with his daughter, Rowan leaves his living room and gun shots are heard, leaving Olivia to believe Quinn is dead.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 114<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Robin<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Daryn Okada]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 709<br />
|Viewers = 5.17<ref name="7.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-18-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘The Four,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Great News’ down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=January 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Rowan has a body in a car which he burns. He calls the police to report a fire. QPA and Olivia gets word of Quinn's death. Her DNA was found in a tooth from the car fire, along with a burned piece of her wedding dress. Mellie comes to QPA to offer her condolences. Charlie wants to have Quinn cremated and packed into bullet cases. Huck reads through the coroner's report and finds out about the hairpin from the Smithsonian Olivia gave Quinn. Fitz comes to Olivia's apartment to offer his condolences, but Olivia pushes him off, telling him that they aren't friends. Fenton Glackland breaks up with Cyrus because he knows that Charlie was Cyrus' hitman. Huck goes to Fitz to ask for help in fixing Olivia. Huck then goes to an AA meeting. Abby and David talk at the crematory. Drunk and trying to write Quinn's eulogy, Olivia goes to Quinn's office and tries on the white hat. Meanwhile, Rowan is enjoying putting his bones back together. The gladiators say goodbye to Quinn as each of them says something about Quinn and then fires one of her bullets into the ground. Abby, Huck, Charlie, and Marcus get drunk and tell stories about Quinn. Emotional and still drunk, Olivia goes to Fitz's apartment and they have sex. David and Abby rid Charlie's apartment of baby stuff where they find a hidden flashdrive. Charlie arrives at Rowan's door to ask to be reinstated as a B613 agent when he hears a baby crying. He runs up to the second floor of Rowan's house to find a baby girl, he then starts choking Rowan.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 115<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Good People<br />
|DirectedBy = Nzingha Stewart<br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell & Nicholas Nardini<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 708<br />
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="7.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-25-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘Big Bang Theory’ rerun adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 26, 2018|accessdate=January 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode is a flashback to the events that occurred from Quinn's point of view from her abduction to the end of episode 8 where Charlie discovers the baby girl in Rowan's home. Rowan goes to a store to buy a suitcase and makes a friend in one of the employees, Marvin. He kidnaps Quinn from the QPA elevator and puts her in his basement. He goes to dinner with Olivia and says he will trade Quinn for his dinosaur bones, but she declines. Rowan heads to the store and buys a crib, again making conversation with Marvin. They meet in a pub where they have dinner, and Marvin offers Rowan his employee discount. Meanwhile, down in the basement Quinn hallucinates that her colleagues are talking to her. Rowan uses Marvin's employee discount to buy a gun, making it registered in Marvin's name. Olivia arrives at Rowan's home and he barters Quinn for his bones again; overhearing the dispute, Quinn also hears Olivia choose her power over saving Quinn. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 116<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The People v. Olivia Pope<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 710<br />
|Viewers = 5.62<ref name="7.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-1-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Four’ adjust up, ‘Mom’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A distraught Olivia spends the night with Fitz and leads to her agreeing to go with him to Vermont. Once there, she discovers her closest friends are there as well. Olivia is confronted on her role in Quinn and Rashad's deaths. She locks herself in a bedroom as her friends each provide evidence and reasoning why she should step down from her role, offering her an out if she agrees to give up B613. Olivia provides a single-paged statement of resignation from her Chief of Staff role in the White House and alludes to Jake being placed in control of shutting down B613. The crew fly back to Washington and watch the evening's televised press brief for Olivia's formal resignation statement.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 117<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = Army of One<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Liddi-Brown]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 711<br />
|Viewers = 4.63<ref name="7.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-8-2018/|title=Olympics adjust up: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 9, 2018|accessdate=February 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia confronts Mellie on her decision to name Jake as her new Chief of Staff; Mellie tells Olivia that she must step down and resign, or be publicly terminated. QPA gains a new client, a government employee being accused of treason with Russian entities. The crew discovers he is in an affair with Jake's wife upon Olivia leaking the news to the media. With rumors of the resignation in the media, Quinn encourages Rowan to see this as their time to step in and get revenge. However, Rowan disagrees and refuses to harm his own child. Cyrus gives Mellie and Jake a way to frame Olivia and spin her media story, but backstabs them when he provides Olivia with the documents proving the President's media coverup. Cyrus offers Olivia to use the papers to bring down the Mellie presidency when she is scheduled to announce her resignation, but instead brings this information to light with Mellie as she is preparing for the first Presidential Mammogram. Quinn bargains with Rowan for her freedom in exchange for not going after Olivia. Olivia returns home and hears Robin's cries; Quinn shows herself and holds Olivia at gunpoint. Olivia warns Quinn of snipers and continuing to not believe the threat, Olivia is shot in the arm attempting to protect Quinn. Olivia gives her speech at a press conference, initially planning to use the files from Cyrus but instead giving her resignation. Charlie, Quinn, and Robin greet Huck and Abby at QPA.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 118<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself<br />
|DirectedBy = Tony Goldwyn<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 712<br />
|Viewers = 4.95<ref name="7.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-1-2018/|title=‘Superstore,’ ‘SWAT,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After her dismissal from the White House, Olivia serves as a guest lecturer in a local university. [[Annalise Keating]], a defense attorney asks for her help in her class action. At first, Olivia turns down the offer due to the questionable reputation of Annalise but softens up shortly after. The duo get in touch with Fitz in order to gain mileage. Meanwhile, Mellie and Jake are trying their best to postpone if not sabotage the case through QPA; leaking the reason Olivia lost her post as Chief of Staff. With everything seeming to hit a dead end, Olivia and Annalise decide to work by themselves without any help from the White House. After watching a televised interview of Olivia and Annalise, Quinn has a change of heart, offering the "dirt" she has on Justice Spivey—prompting her to persuade—possibly blackmailing the judge in question to change his vote. Therefore, the class action suit is added to the court docket to Mellie's dismay.<br />
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This episode begins a crossover event that concludes on [[How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)#ep58|''How to Get Away with Murder'' season 4 episode 13]].<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 119<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Air Force Two<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Valerie Weiss]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Severiano Canales<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 713<br />
|Viewers = 4.67<ref name="7.13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-8-2018/|title='Young Sheldon,' 'SWAT,' all NBC shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 9, 2018|accessdate=March 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = David and Cyrus are on a plane to the Summit when it gets hacked. One of the White House staffers admits that her laptop was stolen and that she accidentally brought the malware onto the plane. Finding a way to get wifi on the plane, David sends a message to QPA asking for help. Olivia visits Maya, and attempts to celebrate her birthday. Mellie is faced with the decision of whether or not to shoot down the plane per protocol. She is worried that Jake is acting based on his hate of Cyrus. Much to Olivia's dismay, her visit with Maya doesn't bring her any closer to her. As a birthday present, Olivia gets Maya out of jail and givers her a trench coat and a plane ticket to France, as well as enough money to live off of. QPA figures out a way to save the plane. After getting off the plane David goes to Abby, who thought he was going to propose to her. He then tells her he isn't because he knows her and he knows that marriage would make her unhappy.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 120<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The List<br />
|DirectedBy = Greg Evans<br />
|WrittenBy = Jess Brownell & Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|15}}<br />
|ProdCode = 714<br />
|Viewers = 4.74<ref name="7.14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-15-2018/|title=AP Bio’ adjusts up, NCAA Tournament adjusts down but ahead of 2017: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 16, 2018|accessdate=March 16, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A man shows up asking Olivia to help him find his missing daughter Alisha, who idolizes Olivia. Alisha is a congressional intern, who found herself on a list of interns that won't sleep with congressman. Because of her placement on the list she wouldn't be able to get a job. Her father blames Olivia for inspiring her to work in D.C. He accuses her of sleeping her way to the top. Olivia finds Alisha's friend, who did sleep with a congressman, and got a job because of it. Olivia convinces her to give a press conference exposing the congressman responsible. In light of Olivia's case, Mellie plans to introduce legislation addressing sexual harassment. Jake expresses a romantic interest in Mellie, but she turns him down. Fitz asks Olivia if she thinks that he crossed the line when they first got together, and she responds that they both crossed the line together. QPA looks into who hijacked the plane, trying to find evidence that Cyrus is responsible. But when Quinn finds out that Olivia was the one who asked Abby to look into Cyrus she orders QPA to stop investigating. The FBI arrest Charlie for the hijacking, leading QPA to believe that he is being framed.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 121<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = The Noise<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180316abc02/|title=(#715) "The Noise"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=March 18, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed & Jeremy Gordon<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|29}}<br />
|ProdCode = 715<br />
|Viewers = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 122<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = People Like Me<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Futon">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=March 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Joe Morton]]<ref>{{cite tweet|user=JOEtheMORTON|author=Joe Morton|number=962733331505848322|title=#Gladiators, I want to apologize for not live-tweeting on the last two episodes. I haven't abandoned you, I've been directing ... Episode 716. #ScandalSeason7|date=February 11, 2018|accessdate=February 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 123<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
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|DirectedBy = <br />
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|12}}<ref name="S7airdates">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}</ref><br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 124<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Over a Cliff<br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tom Verica]]<ref>{{cite tweet|user=tomverica|author=Tom Verica|number=888447270781239296|title=I will be directing the final episode of the series. Shonda and I discussed that definitively. #Scandal #AskTom|date=July 21, 2017|accessdate=July 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes<ref>{{cite tweet|user=tomverica|author=Tom Verica|number=888447270781239296|title=I will be directing the final episode of the series. Shonda and I discussed that definitively. #Scandal #AskTom|date=July 21, 2017|accessdate=July 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a seventh season on February 10, 2017, alongside with the rest of [[ShondaLand]]-shows.<ref name="final season" /> The series continued to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9 p.m. E.T. like the previous seasons. It will premiere in the fall of 2017, not airing in January like the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/abc-fall-lineup-2017-once-upon-a-time-friday-schedule/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Once Bumped to Friday, black-ish Shifts to Tuesday, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. M.I.A.|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC announced on June 26, 2017, that the seventh season will consist of 18 episodes.<br />
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Long-time director [[Tom Verica]] shared on Twitter that he will only direct the series finale this season<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> as well as the fact that [[Kerry Washington]] is set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Darby Stanchfield]] is also set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Sharat Raju]] revealed on Twitter that he is set to direct an episode in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SharatRaju7/status/888082160888016897|title=But then who will come taunt me and slow down production on set while I'm directing in October?|last=Raju|first=Sharat|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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====Final season====<br />
Speculations about the seventh season being the final season had started as the sixth season began airing. ABC entertainment president Channing Dungey commented in January 2017 that it had not been much discussion about the show's future after the seventh season, but she would happily keep the show on as long as Rhimes "feels that she has creative runway to write the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/scandal-end-tgit-1201957335/|title=ABC Chief Channing Dungey Talks ‘Scandal’ End Plan, TGIT’s Future|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Andy Swift from ''[[TVLine]]'' said that the show needed to end after the seventh season as he felt "this once-great drama is simply spinning its wheels, serving us the same old flavors with only slightly different toppings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/28/scandal-ending-season-7-commentary-series-finale/|title=Scandal Needs to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Before the sixth season finale, multiple sources reported that ''Scandal'' would be ending next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=Scandal to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC confirmed on May 16, 2017, that the seventh season would be the final season for the show. Shonda Rhimes released a statement about the ending of the show calling the seventh season "Olivia's Swan Song" as she said: <br />
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{{cquote|Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/scandal-cancelled-season-7-final-episodes-ending/|title=Scandal Officially Ending, Season 7 Is Olivia's Swan Song: 'We Are Leaving Nothing on the Table,' Says Shonda|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref>}}<br />
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====''How to Get Away with Murder'' crossover====<br />
On January 3, 2018, [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola's entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for ''Scandal''. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don't have to do it, Viola's arc doesn't need this, but it's possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from ''Scandal'' and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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===Casting===<br />
In May 2017, actor [[George Newbern]], who has had recurring appearances since the show's beginning as Charlie, was promoted to the regular cast.<ref name="newbern">{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|last2=Ausiello|first2=Michael|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|website=TVLine|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> In August, [[Jay Hernandez]] and [[Shaun Toub]] were cast in unspecified, recurring roles.<ref name="Hernandez, Toub">{{cite web|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|title=Scandal Adds Homeland, Nashville Actors in Season 7 Mystery Roles|url=http://tvline.com/2017/08/01/scandal-season-7-news-casting-spoilers-jay-hernandez-shaun-toub/amp/|website=TVLine|accessdate=August 24, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
==Reception==<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
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| title1 = [[#ep107|Watch Me]]<br />
| date1 = October 5, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 1.4/5<br />
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| dvrv1 = 3.09<br />
| total1 = 2.5<br />
| totalv1 = 8.61<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=‘The Orville,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title2 = [[#ep108|Pressing the Flesh]]<br />
| date2 = October 12, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 1.2/4<br />
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| dvr2 = 1.1<br />
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| total2 = 2.3<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-3-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ is the most-watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
| totalv2 = <br />
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| title3 = [[#ep109|Day 101]]<br />
| date3 = October 19, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers3 = 4.70<ref name="7.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv3 = 2.55<br />
| total3 = 2.1<br />
| totalv3 = 7.25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-4-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-16-22-2017/|title=‘Chicago PD,’ 10 more shows double in week 4 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 2, 2017|accessdate=November 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title4 = [[#ep110|Lost Girls]]<br />
| date4 = October 26, 2017<br />
| rs4 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers4 = 4.88<ref name="7.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv4 = 2.54<br />
| total4 = 2.0<br />
| totalv4 = 7.42<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-5-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-23-29-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' keeps rolling along in week 5 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 9, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title5 = [[#ep111|Adventures in Babysitting]]<br />
| date5 = November 2, 2017<br />
| rs5 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers5 = 4.89<ref name="7.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.0<br />
| dvrv5 = 2.61<br />
| total5 = 2.1<br />
| totalv5 = 7.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title='This Is Us' and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title6 = [[#ep112|Vampires and Bloodsuckers]]<br />
| date6 = November 9, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers6 = 5.00<ref name="7.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.43<br />
| total6 = 2.0<br />
| totalv6 = 7.43<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title='This Is Us' rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title7 = [[#ep113|Something Borrowed]]<br />
| date7 = November 16, 2017<br />
| rs7 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers7 = 4.97<ref name="7.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.49<br />
| total7 = 2.0<br />
| totalv7 = 7.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title="This Is Us" and "The Good Doctor" both doubled their adults 18-49 ratings in the Live +7 rankings for Jan. 15-21.|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title8 = [[#ep114|Robin]]<br />
| date8 = January 18, 2018<br />
| rs8 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers8 = 5.17<ref name="7.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 0.8 {{refn|The episode adjusted up to a 1.3 in the weekly finals}}<br />
| dvrv8 = 2.43<br />
| total8 = 2.1<br />
| totalv8 = 7.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-17-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-15-21-2018/|title='This Is Us,' 'The Good Doctor' both double in week 17 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 1, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep115|Good People]]<br />
| date9 = January 25, 2018<br />
| rs9 = 1.3/5<br />
| viewers9 = 5.19<ref name="7.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 0.8 <br />
| dvrv9 = 2.33<br />
| total9 = 2.1<br />
| totalv9 = 7.52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-18-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-22-28-2018/7/|title='This Is Us' sets NBC records in week 18 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 8, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep116|The People vs. Olivia Pope]]<br />
| date10 = February 1, 2018<br />
| rs10 = 1.4/5<br />
| viewers10= 5.62<ref name="7.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv10 = 2.40<br />
| total10 = 2.3<br />
| totalv10 = 8.02<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-19-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-29-feb-4-2018/|title=Closing the book on the Super Bowl ‘This Is Us’: Week 19 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep117|Army of One]]<br />
| date11 = February 8, 2018<br />
| rs11 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers11= 4.64<ref name="7.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv11 = 2.50<br />
| total11 = 2.0<br />
| totalv11 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-20-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-5-11-2018/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘This Is Us’ on top again: Week 20 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 22, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep118|Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself]]<br />
| date12 = March 1, 2018<br />
| rs12 = 1.2/5<br />
| viewers12= 4.95<ref name="7.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv12 = 2.73<br />
| total12 = 2.1<br />
| totalv12 = 7.70<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-23-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-26-march-4-2018/|title=‘Agents of SHIELD,’ 16 other shows double in week 23 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 15, 2018|accessdate=March 15, 2018}}</ref> <br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep119|Air Force Two]]<br />
| date13 = March 8, 2018<br />
| rs13 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers13= 4.67<ref name="7.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = <br />
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| title14 = [[#ep120|The List]]<br />
| date14 = March 15, 2018<br />
| rs14 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers14= 4.74<ref name="7.14"/><br />
| dvr14 = <br />
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===Critical response===<br />
[[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.72/10, based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/scandal/s07|title=Scandal: Season 7|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = <br />
| season_name = Scandal (season 5)<br />
| season_number = <br />
| bgcolour = #004953<br />
| image = File:Scandal Season 4 DVD.jpeg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = DVD cover<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Portia de Rossi]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 21<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2015|9|24}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|2016|5|12}}<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 4)|Season 4]]<br />
| next_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The fifth season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on May 7, 2015 by ABC,<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-renewals-cancellations-fall-2015/|title=ABC Renews Once, Castle and More; Cancels Forever, Cristela|publisher=[[TVGuide]]|last=Ngyuen|first=Hanh|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=May 8, 2015}}</ref> and began airing on September 24, 2015 in the United States on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. The season was produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]]. <br />
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The season continues the story of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, Olivia Pope & Associates, and its staff, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington D.C. Season five has eleven series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]] and three new regulars were added. The season will continue to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot, the same as the previous season as it was moved to make room for ShondaLand Production Company's new TV series, ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<br />
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On March 3, 2016, ABC announced that ''Scandal'' was renewed for a sixth season.<ref name="sixth season">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, S.H.I.E.L.D. and 8 Other Shows Renewed at ABC|work=TVLine|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=March 3, 2016|accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Overview==<br />
The series focuses on Olivia Pope and her [[crisis management]] firm, Olivia Pope & Associates, and its staff, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington D.C. as political scandals occur and they must try to deal with them.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Regular cast===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as Jacob "Jake" Ballard<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as Diego "Huck" Muñoz<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Cyrus Beene]] <br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[Attorney General of the United States|Attorney General]] [[David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[Senator]] Melody "Mellie" Grant<br />
* [[Portia de Rossi]] as [[Chief of Staff to the Vice President of the United States|VP's Chief of Staff]] Elizabeth North<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as Rowan "Eli" Pope<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States|President]] Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Artemis Pebdani]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] Susan Ross<br />
* [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]] as Sally Langston <br />
* [[George Newbern]] as Charlie<br />
* [[Ricardo Chavira]] as Governor Francisco Vargas<br />
* [[Mía Maestro]] as Elise Martin <br />
* [[Gregg Henry]] as Hollis Doyle<br />
* [[Norm Lewis]] as Senate Majority Leader Edison Davis<br />
* [[Joelle Carter]] as Vanessa Moss<br />
* [[Erica Shaffer]] as News Reporter <br />
* [[Mackenzie Astin]] as Noah Baker<br />
* [[John Prosky]] as Senator Gibson <br />
* [[Rose Abdoo]] as Senator Linda Moskowitz <br />
* [[Romy Rosemont]] as Patty Snell <br />
* [[Paul Adelstein]] as Leo Bergen<br />
* [[Brian Letscher]] as Tom Larsen<br />
* [[Matthew Del Negro]] as Michael Ambruso <br />
* [[Annabeth Gish]] as Lillian Forrester<br />
* [[Danny Pino]] as Alejandro "Alex" Vargas<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
* [[Adam J. Yeend]] as Danny Mendoza <br />
* [[Dearbhla Molloy]] as Queen Isabel<br />
* [[Adam Fergus]] as Prince Richard<br />
* Hilty Bowen as Princess Emily<br />
* [[Josh Brener]] as Gavin Price<br />
* [[Julie Claire]] as Francesca Hunter <br />
* [[William Russ]] as Frank Holland<br />
* [[Denise Crosby]] as Janet Holland<br />
* [[Brian J. White|Brian White]] as Franklin Russell<br />
* [[Jon Tenney]] as Andrew Nichols <br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a fifth season on May 7, 2015, by ABC.<ref name="renewal" /> The series will continue to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9:00&nbsp;p.m. E.T. like the previous season, as it was moved to the timeslot to make room for ShondaLand Production Company's new TV series, ''How to Get Away with Murder''. Production began on May 21, 2015, when Rhimes announced on Twitter that the writers were in full swing mapping the fifth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904|title=Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!!|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=May 26, 2015}}</ref> <br />
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The remaining fall schedule for ABC was announced on November 16, 2015 where it was announced that Scandal would air nine episodes in the fall with the fall finale to air on November 19, 2015, just like the rest of ABC's primetime lineup "TGIT" ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[How To Get Away with Murder]]'', which was the same last year. The remaining 12 episodes will air after the winter break, beginning on February 11, 2016,<ref name="winter premiere">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/11/16/abc-midseason-schedule-2016-the-catch-tgit/|title=ABC's Midseason Schedule: Shonda Rhimes' The Catch Joins TGIT Lineup, No Winter Hiatus for Castle|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 16, 2015}}</ref> as a result of ABC airing the television miniseries ''[[Madoff (miniseries)|Madoff]]'' over two nights on February 3–4, 2016 in the same time-slot as ''Scandal'' and ''Grey's Anatomy''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/13/madoff-and-scandal-abcs-miniseries-probably-means-a-longer-wait-for-olivia-popes-return/|title=‘Madoff’ and ‘Scandal’: ABC’s miniseries probably means a longer wait for Olivia Pope’s return|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 16, 2015}}</ref> The show was renewed by ABC for a sixth season on March 3, 2016.<ref name="sixth season" /><br />
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[[File:Scott Foley 1.jpg|thumb|right|130px|[[Scott Foley]] directed an episode for the season.]]<br />
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===Writing===<br />
[[Shonda Rhimes]] said in an interview that the fifth season will begin only a few days after the events in the fourth-season finale. She stated that the fifth season will see Olivia and Fitz the only people standing in a single piece, as she said "The world had been fairly blown apart for everybody except Olivia and Fitz. Everybody else was in a fairly blown apart place ... We pick up right there in that environment and we see what happens next." Rhimes continued talking about Cyrus and Mellie and their situation of not being in the White House anymore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/scandal-news-update-executive-producer-shonda-rhimes-talks-about-season-5-plot-142374/|title='Scandal' News, Update: Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes Talks About Season 5 Plot|work=[[The Christian Post]]|last=Donguines|first=Arvin|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 6, 2015}}</ref> <br />
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Rhimes also confirmed that "the reconstitution" of Team OPA would happen in the fifth season, as Rhimes revealed in an interview with ''[[TVLine]]'', as she explained that the Gladiator conceit was sidelined a bit in the fourth season to instead "healing" Olivia. She noted that "a lot of times it was just Huck and Quinn gladiating by themselves. And that wasn’t the same dynamic."<ref name="gladiators">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/08/14/scandal-season-5-gladiators-spoilers/|title=Scandal Season 5 to Mark the 'Reconstitution' of the Gladiators|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=August 14, 2015|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Scouting began in the beginning of July.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/merrieats/status/618083261730918400|title=Thank you! Everyone back and at work getting ready for Episode 501! Exciting. #5candal |work=Twitter|date=July 6, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> The table read for the first episode was announced on occur on July 14, 2015 by [[Kerry Washington]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/620447292638670848|title=Tomorrow is the day before the #5candal table read. Which means tonight feels like Christmas Eve EVE 😃 I've missed the Scandal fam so much!|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=July 12, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> The title of the season premiere, "Heavy is the Head" was revealed on August 8, 2015, by its director [[Tom Verica]] on Twitter.<ref name="premiere title">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/630125381069045760|title=Well look at what we have here... #5candal. #DirectorsPOV |work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=August 8, 2015|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref> Filming for the season began on July 16, 2015.<ref name="day 1">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/621873016285237248|title=Day 1 #scandal done! No #peepingtoms today...all spoilers:) But one each day for rest of 1st ep. And next director @tonygoldwyn in prep.|work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=July 16, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref><br />
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Several actors working on [[ShondaLand]]-produced shows directed an episode for the fifth season. [[Tony Goldwyn]] from ''Scandal'' directed the second and 17th episode, making it the fourth and fifth episode he has directed on the show. [[Chandra Wilson]] who plays Dr. [[Miranda Bailey]] on ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' directed her first ''Scandal'' episode, which was the sixth episode "Get Out of Jail, Free". [[Scott Foley]] from ''Scandal'' also directed his first ''Scandal'' episode, the 16th named "The Miseducation of Susan Ross". Foley's director-debut was announced on Twitter by Foley himself and executive producer Tom Verica.<ref name="Foley directing">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/scottkfoley/status/654041313982091264|title=#scandal location scout. Stuck!! |work=Twitter|last=Foley|first=Scott|date=October 13, 2015|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
[[File:Mia Maestro SDCC 2014 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|130px|[[Mía Maestro]] was cast in a recurring role.]]<br />
The fifth season had twelve roles receiving star billing, with eleven of them returning from the previous season, eight of which part of the original cast from the first season, and three new cast members being added. Kerry Washington continued to play her role as [[protagonist]] of the series, Olivia Pope, a former White House Director of Communications with her own [[crisis management]] firm. [[Darby Stanchfield]] played [[Abby Whelan]], the [[White House Press Secretary]], [[Katie Lowes]] portrayed [[Quinn Perkins]], and [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] portrayed Huck, the troubled tech guy who works for Olivia. [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] continued his role as activist Marcus Walker. after being upgraded to series regular. [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] continued to portray Cyrus Beene, [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] at the [[White House]] who was fired by Fitz but later rehired. [[Portia de Rossi]] played Elizabeth North, the new Chief of Staff at the White House, and later the Chief of Staff for the Vice President. [[Joshua Malina]] played the role of David Rosen, former [[United States Attorney|U.S. Attorney]], now [[Attorney General]]. [[Bellamy Young]] continued to act as [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]]/[[Senator]] Melody "Mellie" Grant, who was kicked out of the White House by Fitz, and later joined the presidential campaign for President. [[Tony Goldwyn]] continued to portray [[President of the United States|President]] Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III. [[Scott Foley]] portrayed Jake Ballard a former B613 agent and later the head of the NSA. <br />
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On May 14, 2015, after the fourth-season finale, it was announced that [[Portia de Rossi]] had been promoted to a series regular for the fifth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-portia-de-rossi-series-795738|title='Scandal' Promotes Portia de Rossi to Series Regular for Season 5|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=May 14, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> ''[[TVLine]]'' reported in late April that a new gladiator would be added to Olivia Pope & Associates, and the person would be a guest star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/04/24/scandal-season-5-new-gladiator-spoilers/|title=Scandal Blind Item: Olivia to Hire New Gladiator (It's Someone We've Met!)|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=April 24, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> It was also announced on July 7, 2015, that [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]], who had a guest role in season four playing activist Marcus Walker, will be returning as a series regular for the fifth season, but will not appear until later in the fall.<ref name="gladiators" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/07/07/scandal-cornelius-smith-jr-season-5-cast-series-regular-marcus-walker/|title=Scandal: Cornelius Smith Jr. Returning as a Series Regular in Season 5|work=TV Line|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=July 7, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> On August 24, 2015, it was announced that actress [[Mia Maestro]] would be recurring during the fifth season, but the specifics of her role were not revealed.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Andreeva|first1=Nellie|title=Mia Maestro Joins 'Scandal' In Recurring Role|url=http://deadline.com/2015/08/mia-maestro-cast-scandal-recurring-1201504945/|website=Deadline.com|publisher=Penske Business Media|accessdate=25 August 2015}}</ref> [[Julie Claire]] was announced on September 1, 2015 to have joined the cast in a guest role.<ref name="claire">{{cite web|last1=Sneider|first1=Jeff|title='Scandal' Casts Julie Claire for Season 5|url=http://www.thewrap.com/scandal-casts-julie-claire-for-season-5-exclusive/|website=The Wrap|publisher=The Wrap|accessdate=28 September 2015}}</ref> <br />
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It was announced on February 4, 2016, that [[Ricardo Chavira]] would join the show in a recurring role, and would first appear in the eleventh episode.<ref name="chavira">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/04/scandal-ricardo-chavira-abc|title=Scandal books Ricardo Chavira for recurring role — exclusive|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=February 4, 2016|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> [[Annabeth Gish]] was announced on February 8, 2016, to have been cast in a recurring role.<ref name="gish">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2016/02/annabeth-gish-cast-scandal-1201698382/|title=Annabeth Gish Joins ‘Scandal’ As Recurring|work=Deadline|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 8, 2016|accessdate=February 9, 2016}}</ref> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' announced on February 18, 2016, that [[Joe Morton]] who plays Rowan "Eli" Pope had been promoted to a series regular, and was credited as a regular cast member for the first time in the twelfth episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-joe-morton-promoted-series-867234|title='Scandal' Promotes Joe Morton to Series Regular (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=February 18, 2016|accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 70<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Heavy Is the Head (Scandal)|Heavy Is the Head]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tom Verica]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|9|24}}<br />
|ProdCode = 501<br />
|Viewers = 10.25<ref name="head">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Heroes Reborn' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up + Final Football Ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=September 25, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together. After having sex, Olivia and Fitz go to a dinner in the White House to honor the queen of Caledonia. Fitz wants Queen Isabel to allow him to build a naval base on Caledonian soil, but she is hesitant. Fitz and Olivia are in bed when the queen calls Olivia. She goes to the scene where Princess Emily of Caledonia has died in a car crash. Prince Richard insists on getting all of the photos the press took of her dead body to preserve her legacy. Olivia figures out that the car was hacked, meaning she was murdered, along with her bodyguard who was also in the car. Princess Emily was having an affair with her bodyguard, making Prince Richard a suspect. After persuasion from Olivia, Fitz attends Mellie's swearing in. Mellie offers to stand by Fitz and pretend that he didn't cheat on her if he apologizes. He says no, and tells her he wants a divorce. Fitz tells Olivia that he asked Mellie for a divorce. It turns out that the queen knew about the affair, and that Princess Emily was pregnant. Queen Isabel had her killed. Elizabeth North realizes that Fitz and Olivia are a couple again when they argue about how to handle Princess Emily's death. Elizabeth tells Abby that they are together, and Abby feels betrayed. Mellie visits Cyrus and asks him to work with her. he refuses in hope that Fitz will want him back, but Mellie tells him Fitz doesn't want either of them. Olivia goes home to find Huck on her couch. He tells her that he was emotionally hurt by Quinn, and asks her to fix him. Olivia doesn't know how, so Huck seeks help from Jake instead. Back on the White House Balcony, Olivia tells Fitz that before they go public with their relationship, they need to fix some problems they have, "how can we make it work in public when we can barely make it work in private?" Fitz agrees, then Abby finds them kissing on the White House balcony, and tells them there is an interview that they need to see. Sally reports that Fitz has been having an affair with Olivia, and shows a picture of them making out as proof.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 71<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Yes<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Heather Mitchell<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 502<br />
|Viewers =9.12<ref name="yes">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/02/thursday-final-ratings-bones-the-player-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/475407/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Bones' & 'The Player' Adjusted Up + Final Football Ratings|last=Dixon|first=Dani|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 2, 2015|accessdate=October 2, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sally Langston continues her report about Fitz and Olivia's affair, revealing more photos as proof. Olivia, Huck and Quinn dive into a new case that takes Olivia out of D.C. (and away from Fitz) and puts her with Jake as they work to find the son of a wealthy man who is accused of killing his father. Meanwhile, back at the White House, Fitz is determined to find who's responsible for leaking Olivia's name and photos to the press, and Abby receives unexpected guidance from a master of damage control, Cyrus, as she struggles to catch a break with the massive feedback to the leaked photos of Olivia and Fitz. Fitz apologizes to Mellie and brings her back to the White House for an interview that reaffirms their marriage. After getting back to D.C. the press asks Olivia if she is the president's mistress, and she says yes.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 72<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Paris is Burning<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 503<br />
|Viewers = 8.76<ref name="burning">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/09/thursday-final-ratings-oct-8-2015/477299/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'How to Get Away with Murder' adjusted up, low CW premieres hold|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 9, 2015|accessdate=October 9, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Fitz face some very big consequences as the interviewer, Noah, has a recording of Mellie and Fitz lying about their marriage at almost the exact same time Olivia confirms her affair. Fitz suggests telling the truth in the interview, but Mellie refuses because it makes her look bad as a senator. Mellie brings in Cyrus to negotiate with Fitz to make sure she gets her way so she'll do the interview. Meanwhile, Abby shows Olivia she is fully capable of handling working at the White House, by giving a press conference where she tells the press that Olivia has a certain reputation with men in D.C. Fitz tries to remove her from the podium, but Olivia tells him that she needs to be the public villain, and by allowing Abby to throw her under the bus she is choosing Fitz.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 73<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = [[Dog-Whistle Politics (Scandal)|Dog-Whistle Politics]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Zetna Fuentes]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|15}}<br />
|ProdCode = 504<br />
|Viewers = 8.06<ref name="Dog">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/16/thursday-final-ratings-oct-15-2015/478937/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Scandal' adjusted up, plus final NFL numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick |date=October 16, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 16, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Eager to get answers, Jake takes Charlie to Paris and unexpectedly crosses paths with someone he thought he'd never see again, his wife Elise. It is revealed that they were going to meet at a train station to be together, but it didn't work out. After she gets shot he brings her to the U.S. Olivia visits Jake and is surprised by there being another woman in his apartment. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn recruit Marcus Walker to help smooth over the media storm surrounding Olivia. They do interviews where they claim the media has been using dog-whistle politics against Olivia. Fitz quickly finds out the true cost of mercy when he works to stop the Senate from impeaching him. Despite the current scandal, Fitz surprises Olivia at her apartment and takes her on a date. Mellie, seeing their date goes to the women's caucus to tell them she is on board to impeach Fitz.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 74<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = You Got Served<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Bray (director)|Kevin Bray]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|22}}<br />
|ProdCode = 505<br />
|Viewers = 8.28<ref name= "served">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/30/thursday-final-ratings-how-to-get-away-with-murder-adjusts-up-greys-and-others-hold/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ adjusts up, ‘Grey’s’ and others hold|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 30, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 30, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia knows she can't handle this latest storm on her own and calls for help from an unexpected source, Leo Bergen. Meanwhile, Mellie and Cyrus continue to pull strings from the sidelines and Jake is still occupied by a ghost from his past.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 75<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Get Out of Jail, Free<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Chris Van Dusen]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|29}}<br />
|ProdCode = 506<br />
|Viewers = 7.80<ref name= "free">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/04/thursday-final-ratings-the-vampire-diaries-adjusts-up-all-others-hold-plus-final-nfl-numbers/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘The Vampire Diaries’ adjusts up, all others hold, plus final NFL numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 4, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz and Olivia are presented with a shocking plan to get married, which will allow them to not testify against each other. Mellie is ambushed at the hearing, to which she finally signs the divorce papers after confronting Fitz about their lives together. Meanwhile, the Gladiators continue to defend Olivia, and Susan Ross turns to David for advice to resign as Vice President. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 76<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance<br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 507<br />
|Viewers = 8.03<ref name="Chance">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/06/thursday-final-ratings-elementary-and-mom-adjust-down-considerably-thanks-to-nfl/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Elementary’ and ‘Mom’ adjust down considerably thanks to NFL|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 6, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 6, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = While Fitz is focused on winning back the American people, he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, OPA takes on a new client, but Olivia seems preoccupied keeping her own secrets, and Elizabeth North sets her sights on a new agenda.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 77<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Rasputin<br />
|DirectedBy = [[John Terlesky]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul William Davies<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 508<br />
|Viewers = 7.70<ref name= "rasputin">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/13/thursday-final-ratings-nov-12-2015/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘2 Broke Girls’ and CBS take NFL hit, ‘Elementary’ below 1.0, ‘Blacklist’ adjusts up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 13, 2015|accessdate=November 13, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In the midst of Fitz negotiating a historic peace deal, Olivia must rely on her instincts when a guest of the White House discloses powerful intel. Meanwhile, Jake uses Huck's help to get closer to his target, and Cyrus takes matters into his own hands when he realizes he's been shut out of the inner circle.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 78<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = [[Baby, It's Cold Outside (Scandal)|Baby, It's Cold Outside]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Tom Verica<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Wilding]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 509<br />
|Viewers = 8.13<ref name="baby">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/20/thursday-final-ratings-nov-19-15/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Mom’ and ‘2 Broke Girls’ up even after adjusting down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 20, 2015|accessdate=November 20, 2015}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia is feeling more and more frustrated as she must take on "First Lady" type responsibilities at the White House. Olivia has an abortion. Meanwhile, Mellie proves just how powerful she can be and Jake and Huck continue the hunt for Rowan. Olivia misses Fitz's dinner due to her abortion, and Fitz and Olivia break up. They agree that they tried but their relationship didn't work.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 79<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = It's Hard Out Here for a General<br />
|DirectedBy = Tom Verica<br />
|WrittenBy = Severiano Canales<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = 510<br />
|Viewers = 6.96<ref name="general">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/12/thursday-final-ratings-feb-11-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Mom’ adjusts up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 12, 2016|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Six months after Olivia and Fitz have broken up, both of them are handling their newfound freedom in very different ways. Olivia and Jake begin sleeping together again without talking to each other, while Abby becomes Fitz's "work-wife" – much to her dismay. Meanwhile, Pope and Associates take on a case by the head of the NSA that could lead to a national crisis, and Mellie asks Olivia to run her presidential campaign.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 80<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Candidate<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Liddi-Brown]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Alison Schapker]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 511A<br />
|Viewers = 6.09<ref name="candidate">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/19/thursday-final-ratings-feb-18-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘How to Get Away with Murder’ adjust up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 19, 2016|accessdate=February 19, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Mellie and Olivia work together to write Mellie's book about running for President with several secrets about the two's relationships with Fitz being revealed between them. Elizabeth tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency, while Abby and Cyrus have different views on the reporter that is writing a profile piece on Fitz about his last period in Office.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 81<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Wild Card<br />
|DirectedBy = Allison Liddi-Brown &<br />Tom Verica <br />
|WrittenBy = Mark Fish<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 511B<br />
|Viewers = 5.85<ref name="card">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/26/thursday-final-ratings-feb-25-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ adjusts up, ‘Life in Pieces’ adjusts down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 26, 2016|accessdate=February 26, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = While Fitz is preoccupied with Lillian, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan with another candidate who's running for President, Francisco Vargas, by making him known to the public. Elizabeth North uses David to get Susan Ross to run for President, and Olivia questions Jake's motives for being the new head of the NSA.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 82<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = The Fish Rots from the Head<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Heather Mitchell<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = 512<br />
|Viewers = 5.97<ref name="fish">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/11/thursday-final-ratings-march-10-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Scandal’ adjusts up, 4 CBS shows adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 11, 2016|accessdate=March 11, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Abby calls in Olivia and her team to help cover up an accidental murder by the [[United States Secret Service|Secret Service]], but Marcus has doubts about the situation. At the same time, Abby struggles with keeping Fitz's new hobby of sleeping with different women a secret, while Cyrus continues his plan with Governor Vargas leading him to be hired to run Vargas' presidential campaign. Jake announces that he is engaged to his new girlfriend, much to the dismay of Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 83<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = I See You<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Paris Barclay]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = 513<br />
|Viewers = 6.31<ref name="you">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/18/thursday-final-ratings-march-17-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: NCAA tourney has a soft start on CBS|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 18, 2016|accessdate=March 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Huck becomes worried for his family after recognizing his ex-wife's new boyfriend as one of the people he tortured. He kidnaps him, leading Olivia, Quinn and Marcus to look for him. Meanwhile, both Mellie and Susan try to get Hollis as a sponsor for their campaign, but it results with Hollis announcing his run for President. Olivia becomes suspicious about Jake, and figures out that he is doing the same thing to his fiancé as he did to her in the beginning of their relationship. Abby discovers that Cyrus has been working with the Vargas campaign, and fires him and takes over the job as Chief of Staff in the White House.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 84<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = Pencils Down<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Regina King]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|24}}<br />
|ProdCode = 514<br />
|Viewers = 6.15<ref name="down">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/25/thursday-final-ratings-march-24-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' adjusts up, plus final NCAA numbers|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 25, 2016|accessdate=March 25, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After Sally Langston announces that she will hold the first Republican debate, the presidential candidates prepare themselves. Olivia tries to make Mellie "a woman of the people" in the media, but Mellie makes a very public faux pas – leading Olivia to try and fix it. Susan practices her debate skills while at the same time dealing with news of David cheating on her with Elizabeth, leading her to end their relationship. Meanwhile, Quinn learns valuable intel from Jake's fiancée, which turns out to be that Rowan and Jake are funding Edison's presidential campaign. Cyrus gets outplayed by Vargas' brother in handling the campaign.<br />
|LineColor = 004953<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 85<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = The Miseducation of Susan Ross<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|31}}<br />
|ProdCode = 516<br />
|Viewers = 6.44<ref name="ross">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/01/thursday-final-ratings-march-31-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ adjusts up, 'Scandal,' 'Life in Pieces' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 1, 2016|accessdate=April 1, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Susan wins the Republican debate over Mellie and Hollis. After losing, the candidates begin to act in order to get ahead in the election. Mellie appears on [[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]] reading Mean-Tweets to establish a more down-to-earth persona in the media, while Susan does a sit-down interview with David proclaiming their love for each other. Olivia goes too far when trying to get dirt on Susan, leading Quinn to ask Abby and Fitz for help. Cyrus gets more trust from Senator Vargas after his brother Alex fails when he leaks Edison's secret about being in rehab.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 86<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = Thwack!<br />
|DirectedBy = Tony Goldwyn<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = 517<br />
|Viewers = 5.88<ref name="thwack">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/08/thursday-final-ratings-april-7-2016-american-idol-finale/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ adjusts up, 'Odd Couple' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 8, 2016|accessdate=April 8, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Former Vice-President Andrew Nichols threatens to reveal to the media that Fitz went to war for Olivia, risking to take them all down. Olivia works with Fitz to try and pay him off, but he refuses. After he insults Olivia, she goes to extreme measures to keep him quiet by beating him to death with a chair. Meanwhile, Abby struggles with her new position as Olivia tries to take control of the situation. It leads to Abby betraying Olivia by making Lillian the reporter to write about Mellie rather than Andrew. <br />
|LineColor = 004953<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 87<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Till Death Do Us Part<br />
|DirectedBy = Steph Green<br />
|WrittenBy = Paul William Davies<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|21}}<br />
|ProdCode = 518<br />
|Viewers = 6.00<ref name="death">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/22/thursday-final-ratings-april-21-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ and 'Bones' adjust up, '2 Broke Girls' and 'Legends of Tomorrow' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 22, 2016|accessdate=April 22, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After killing Andrew, Olivia stays with Rowan and Jake. While faking her depression, Olivia discovers Rowan's plan to get Jake elected Vice President with Edison by marrying him to Vanessa. Jake and Olivia however reconcile and plan to escape together. However when Rowan threatens to kill Jake if he chooses Olivia, Olivia breaks up with him and Jake marries Vanessa. Meanwhile, through flashbacks, Jake's backstory of his childhood and training at B613 is revealed.<br />
|LineColor = 004953<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 88<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19<br />
|Title = Buckle Up<br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Michelle Lirtzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = 519<br />
|Viewers = 6.25<ref name="buckle">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/29/thursday-final-ratings-april-28-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' and ‘Big Bang Theory’ adjust up, 'Odd Couple,' 'Mom' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 29, 2016|accessdate=April 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The Republican presidential candidates travel to Florida to get an endorsement from Governor Baker, which would lock up enough delegates to secure a commanding lead in the campaign. Abby stalls Mellie's plane from going off so she can be late. Mellie takes matter into her own hands and talks to Fitz about it on the tarmac, where he reveals to her that Olivia killed Andrew. Meanwhile, David is caught in a dilemma when Governor Baker offers to give her endorsement to Susan if he drops the investigation into a sugar company she took kickbacks from. David takes the deal, and Susan gets the endorsement. However, Hollis Doyle is the one who wins Florida. Cyrus deals with Michael, which ends with Michael leaving Cyrus and taking Ella with him.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 89<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20<br />
|Title = Trump Card<br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Severiano Canales & Jess Brownell <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 520<br />
|Viewers = 6.06<ref name="trump">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/06/thursday-final-ratings-may-5-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Mom' and 'Rush Hour' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 6, 2016|accessdate=May 6, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Abby have to put aside their differences and work together to try to take down Hollis Doyle. In the meantime, Edison realizes that he might have just made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind Edison's campaign. <br />
|LineColor = 004953<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 5)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 90<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 21<br />
|Title = That's My Girl<br />
|DirectedBy = Tom Verica<br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes & Mark Wilding<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 521<br />
|Viewers = 6.65<ref name="girl">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/13/thursday-final-ratings-may-12-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory,' ‘The Catch’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ adjust up |work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As each presidential candidate prepares to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a dire situation of her own. While all is going on, Cyrus is presented with shocking and damaging information that could in fact alter the entire presidential race completely. <br />
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}}<br />
}}</onlyinclude><br />
<br />
==Ratings==<br />
<br />
===Live + SD Ratings===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"<br />
|-<br />
! No. in<br />series<br />
! No. in<br />season<br />
! Episode<br />
! Air date<br />
! Time slot (EST)<br />
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]] (18–49)<br />
! Viewers (m)<br />
! 18–49 Rank <br />
! Viewership rank<br />
! Drama rank<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 70<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 1<br />
| "Heavy is the Head"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|9|24}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=22| Thursdays<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 3.3/10<ref name="head"/><br />
! 10.25<ref name="head"/><br />
! 8<ref name="weekly 5x01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/30/tv-ratings-broadcast-top-25-sunday-night-football-leads-adults-18-49-and-total-viewers-for-the-week-ending-september-27-2015/474199/|title=TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: Sunday Night Football Leads Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Week Ending September 27, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Dixon|first=Dani|date=September 30, 2015|accessdate=September 30, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 16<ref name="weekly 5x01"/><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x01"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 71<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Yes"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|1}}<br />
! 2.8/9<ref name="yes"/><br />
! 9.12<ref name="yes"/><br />
! 10<ref name="weekly 5x02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/06/weekly-top-25-sunday-night-football-lead-18-49-viewers-for-sept-28-oct-4-2015/476833/|title=Weekly Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' leads in 18-49 and viewers for Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 6, 2015|accessdate=October 6, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 5x02"/><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x02"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 72<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Paris is Burning"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|8}}<br />
! 2.6/8<ref name="burning"/><br />
! 8.76<ref name="burning"/><br />
! 10<ref name="weekly 5x03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/13/broadcast-weekly-top-25-oct-5-11-2015/478287//476833/|title=Weekly Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' leads in 18-49 and viewers for Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 13, 2015|accessdate=October 13, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 22<ref name="weekly 5x03"/><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x03"/><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 73<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Dog-Whistle Politics"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|15}}<br />
! 2.4/7<ref name="Dog"/><br />
! 8.06<ref name="Dog"/><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 5x04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/20/broadcast-weekly-top-25-oct-12-18-2015/479442/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: 'Empire' and 'Thursday Night Football' trade spots, 'SNF' on top for Oct. 12-18|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 20, 2015|accessdate=October 20, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 5x04" /><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x04" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 74<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "You Got Served"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|22}}<br />
! 2.5/8<ref name="served" /><br />
! 8.28<ref name="served" /><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 5x05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/03/broadcast-weekly-top-25-sunday-night-football-tops-18-49-and-viewers-for-oct-19-25/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: 'Sunday Night Football' tops 18-49 and viewers for Oct. 19-25|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 27, 2015|accessdate=October 27, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 23<ref name="weekly 5x05" /><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x05" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 75<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Get Out of Jail, Free"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|29}}<br />
! 2.3/7<ref name="free" /><br />
! 7.80<ref name="free" /><br />
! 14<ref name="weekly 5x06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/03/broadcast-weekly-top-25-nfl-and-world-series-dominate-the-week-of-oct-26-nov-1/481688/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: NFL and World Series dominate the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 3, 2015|accessdate=November 3, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 30<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2015/11/03/nielsen-weekly-tv-ratings-highlights-week-ending-november-1-2015/75060724/|title=Nielsens: World Series, GOP debate|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=November 3, 2015|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 5x06" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 76<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| "Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|5}}<br />
! 2.2/7<ref name="Chance"/><br />
! 8.03<ref name="Chance"/><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 5x07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/10/broadcast-weekly-top-25-sunday-night-football-leads-empire-and-ncis-top-scripted-shows-for-nov-2-8/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Sunday Night Football’ leads, ‘Empire’ and ‘NCIS’ top scripted shows for Nov. 2-8|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 10, 2015|accessdate=November 10, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 25<ref name="weekly 5x07" /><br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 5x07" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 77<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| "Rasputin"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|12}}<br />
! 2.2/7<ref name="rasputin" /><br />
! 7.70<ref name="rasputin" /><br />
! 14<ref name="weekly 5x08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/17/broadcast-weekly-top-25-nov-9-15-2015/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Sunday Night Football’ leads, ‘Empire’ tops scripted shows for Nov. 9-15|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2015|accessdate=November 17, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 28<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2015/11/17/nielsen-weekly-tv-ratings-highlights-week-ending-november-15-2015/75925656/|title=Nielsens: Debates, 'Badlands,' 'Broke Girls'|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=November 17, 2015|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 6<ref name="weekly 5x08" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 78<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 9<br />
| "Baby, It's Cold Outside"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|19}}<br />
! 2.4/8<ref name="baby" /><br />
! 8.13<ref name="baby" /><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 5x09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/24/broadcast-weekly-top-25-nov-16-22-2015/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: NFL and ‘Empire’ on top again for Nov. 16-22|work=TV By The Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 24, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref><br />
! 23<ref name="weekly 5x09" /><br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 5x09" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 79<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 10<br />
| "It's Hard Out Here for a General"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|11}}<br />
! 2.1/7<ref name="general" /><br />
! 6.96<ref name="general" /><br />
! 9<ref name="weekly 5x10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/17/broadcast-weekly-top-25-feb-8-14-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘NCIS’ top the week of Feb. 8-14|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 17, 2016|accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 28<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/02/17/nielsens-walking-dead-return-nba-all-star-game/80505854/|title=Nielsens: 'Walking Dead' return, NBA All-Star Game|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=February 18, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 5x10" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 80<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 11<br />
| "The Candidate"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|18}}<br />
! 1.8/5<ref name="candidate"/><br />
! 6.09<ref name="candidate"/><br />
! 18<ref name="weekly 5x11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/23/broadcast-weekly-top-25-feb-15-21-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: Grammys dominate the week of Feb. 15-21|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 23, 2016|accessdate=February 23, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 33<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/02/23/nielsens-grammys-better-call-saul/80796604/|title=Nielsens: Grammys, 'Better Call Saul'|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=February 23, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 5<ref name="weekly 5x11" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 81<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 12<br />
| "Wild Card"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|25}}<br />
! 1.7/5<ref name="card" /><br />
! 5.85<ref name="card" /><br />
! 22<ref name="weekly 5x12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/01/broadcast-weekly-top-25-feb-22-28-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: Down Oscars still dominate the week of Feb. 22-28|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 1, 2016|accessdate=March 1, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 37<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/03/01/nielsen-weekly-ratings-highlights-for-week-ending-february-28-2016/81121278/|title=Nielsens: Oscars dip,'Grey's Anatomy' returns|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=March 1, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 6<ref name="weekly 5x12" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 82<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 13<br />
| "The Fish Rots from the Head"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|10}}<br />
! 1.7/6<ref name="fish" /><br />
! 5.97<ref name="fish" /><br />
! 15<ref name="weekly 5x13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/15/broadcast-weekly-top-25-march-7-13-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Little Big Shots’ makes a big impact in the week of March 7–13|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 15, 2016|accessdate=March 15, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 28<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2016/03/15/nielsens-little-big-shots-underground/81811480/|title=Nielsens: 'Little Big Shots,' 'Underground'|last=Levin|first=Gary|work=USA Today|date=March 15, 2016|accessdate=March 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 5x13" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 83<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 14<br />
| "I See You"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|17}}<br />
! 1.6/5<ref name="you" /><br />
! 6.31<ref name="you" /><br />
! 23<ref name="weekly 5x14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/22/broadcast-weekly-top-25-march-14-20-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘The Voice’ and ‘NCIS’ lead a quiet week of March 14–20|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 22, 2016|accessdate=March 22, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 5<ref name="weekly 5x14" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 84<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 15<br />
| "Pencil's Down"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|24}}<br />
! 1.6/5<ref name="down"/><br />
! 6.15<ref name="down"/><br />
! 20<ref name="weekly 5x15">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/29/broadcast-weekly-top-25-march-21-27-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: NCAA Tournament and ‘NCIS’ on top for March 21–27|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 29, 2016|accessdate=March 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 5<ref name="weekly 5x15" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 85<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 16<br />
| "The Miseducation of Susan Ross"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|31}}<br />
! 1.7/6<ref name="ross"/><br />
! 6.44<ref name="ross"/><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 5x16">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/05/broadcast-weekly-top-25-march-28-april-3-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ reclaims No. 1 ranking for March 28-April 3|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 5, 2016|accessdate=April 5, 2016}}</ref><br />
! 25<ref name="weekly 5x16" /><br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 5x16" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 86<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 17<br />
| "Thwack!"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|7}}<br />
! 1.7/5<ref name="thwack"/><br />
! 5.88<ref name="thwack"/><br />
! 15<ref name="weekly 5x17">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/12/broadcast-weekly-top-25-april-4-10-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ leads demo for April 4–10, ‘NCIS’ tops in viewers|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 12, 2016|accessdate=April 12, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 5<ref name="weekly 5x17" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 87<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 18<br />
| "Till Death Do Us Part"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|21}}<br />
! 1.5/5<ref name="death"/><br />
! 6.00<ref name="death"/><br />
! 16<ref name="weekly 5x18">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/26/broadcast-weekly-top-25-empire-tops-18-49-ncis-leads-viewers-for-april-18-24/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ tops 18-49, ‘NCIS’ leads viewers for April 18–24|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=April 26, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 8<ref name="weekly 5x18" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 88<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 19<br />
| "Buckle Up"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|28}}<br />
! 1.6/5<ref name="buckle"/><br />
! 6.25<ref name="buckle"/><br />
! 17<ref name="weekly 5x19">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/03/broadcast-weekly-top-25-april-25-may-1-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ on top again for April 25-May 1|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 3, 2016|accessdate=May 12, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 6<ref name="weekly 5x19" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 89<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 20<br />
| "Trump Card"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|5|5}}<br />
! 1.5/5<ref name="trump"/><br />
! 6.06<ref name="trump"/><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 5x20">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/10/broadcast-weekly-top-25-may-2-8-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ and ‘NCIS’ lead the week of May 2–8|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 10, 2016|accessdate=May 12, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 8<ref name="weekly 5x20" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 90<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 21<br />
| "That's My Girl"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|5|12}}<br />
! 1.8/6<ref name="girl"/><br />
! 6.65<ref name="girl"/><br />
! 10<ref name="weekly 5x21">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/17/broadcast-weekly-top-25-may-9-15-2016/|title=Broadcast weekly Top 25: ‘Empire’ and ‘NCIS’ lead the week of May 9–15|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 17, 2016|accessdate=May 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 5x21" /><br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" <br />
|- <br />
! No. in<br />series<br />
! No. in<br />season<br />
! Episode<br />
! Air date<br />
! Time slot (EST)<br />
! 18–49 rating increase<br />
! Viewers<br />(millions) increase <br />
! Total 18-49<br />
! Total viewers<br />(millions)<br />
! Ref<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 70<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 1<br />
| "Heavy is the Head"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|9|24}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=22| Thursdays<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.8<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.49<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 5.1<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 14.73<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/11/premiere-week-live-7-ratings-blindspot-empire-and-big-bang-theory-score-biggest-gains/477409/|title=Premiere week Live +7 ratings: 'Blindspot,' 'Empire' and 'Big Bang Theory' score biggest gains|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 12, 2015|accessdate=October 12, 2015}}</ref><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 71<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Yes"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|1}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.52<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.7<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 13.63<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/19/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-2-the-blacklist-premiere-joins-empire-and-blindspot-atop-the-charts/479111/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 2: 'The Blacklist' premiere joins 'Empire' and 'Blindspot' atop the charts|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 19, 2015|accessdate=October 19, 2015}}</ref><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 72<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Paris is Burning"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|8}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.6<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.90<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.2<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 12.66<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/31/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-3-quantico-more-than-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-score-biggest-gains/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 3: ‘Quantico’ more than doubles, ‘Empire’ and ‘Blindspot’ score biggest gains|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 31, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 31, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 73<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Dog-Whistle Politics"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|15}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.7<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.16<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 4.1<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 12.22<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/04/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-4-jane-the-virgin-premiere-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-top-charts-for-oct-12-18/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 4: ‘Jane the Virgin’ premiere doubles, ‘Empire’ and ‘Blindspot’ top charts for Oct. 12-18|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 4, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 4, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 75<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "You Got Served"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|22}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.4<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.66<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 11.95<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-5-oct-19-25-2015/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 5: ‘Empire’ and ‘Blindspot’ have biggest toal gains, 5 shows double|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 9, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 9, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 75<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Get Out of Jail, Free"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|29}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.4<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.53<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.7<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 11.33<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/16/broadcast-live-7-ratings-big-bang-theory-and-blindspot-top-week-6-quantico-doubles-in-18-49-and-viewers/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Blindspot’ top week 6, ‘Quantico’ doubles in 18-49 and viewers|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 16, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 76<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| "Even the Devil Deserves a Second Chance"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|5}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.7<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.99<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 12.02<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/23/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-7-nov-2-8-2015/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 7: ‘Elementary’ is still a strong DVR show|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 23, 2015|accessdate=November 23, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 77<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| "Rasputin"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|12}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.6<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.88<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.8<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 11.58<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/01/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-8-empire-big-bang-theory-and-quantico-top-charts-for-nov-9-15/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 8: ‘Empire,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Quantico’ top charts for Nov. 9-15|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 1, 2015|accessdate=December 1, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 78<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 9<br />
| "Baby, It's Cold Outside"<br />
| {{Start date|2015|11|19}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.5<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.78<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 11.91<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-9-big-bang-theory-makes-the-biggest-gains/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 9: ‘Big Bang Theory’ makes the biggest gains|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 7, 2015|accessdate=December 7, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 79<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 10<br />
| "It's Hard Out Here for a General"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|11}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.5<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.73<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.6<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 10.68<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/29/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-21-feb-8-14-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘How to Get Away with Murder,’ 5 other shows double in a DVR-heavy week 21|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 29, 2016|accessdate=February 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 80<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 11<br />
| "The Candidate"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|18}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.4<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.61<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.2<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.70<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-15-21-2016-week-22/#|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’ lead week 22|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 7, 2016|accessdate=March 7, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 81<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 12<br />
| "Wild Card"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|2|25}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.40<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.0<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.23<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/14/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-22-28-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ has biggest week 23 gain, ‘Jane the Virgin’ and 3 others double|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 14, 2016|accessdate=March 15, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 82<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 13<br />
| "The Fish Rots from the Head"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|10}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.5<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.66<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.2<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.65<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/28/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-7-13-2016/|title= Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Quantico’ lead week 25|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 28, 2016|accessdate=March 28, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 83<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 14<br />
| "I See You"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|17}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.4<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.42<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.0<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.73<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/05/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-14-20-2016/|title= Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Modern Family’ and ‘Blindspot’ gain the most for March 14–20|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 5, 2016|accessdate=April 5, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 84<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 15<br />
| "Pencil's Down"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|24}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.32<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 2.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.46<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/11/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-21-27-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Modern Family’ tops the week of March 21–27, 4 shows double|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 11, 2016|accessdate=April 11, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 85<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 16<br />
| "The Miseducation of Susan Ross"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|3|31}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.44<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.0<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.72<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/18/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-28-april-3-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Empire’ lead the week of March 28-April 3|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 18, 2016|accessdate=April 25, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 86<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 17<br />
| "Thwack!"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|7}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.51<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.0<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.39<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/25/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-4-10-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Empire’ and ‘Big Bang Theory’ stay on top for April 4–10|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 25, 2016|accessdate=April 25, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 87<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 18<br />
| "Till Death Do Us Part"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|21}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.28<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 2.8<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.27<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-18-24-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Empire’ and ‘Big Bang Theory’ lead for April 18–24, 5 shows double|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 9, 2016|accessdate=May 12, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 88<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 19<br />
| "Buckle Up"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|4|28}}<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 1.3<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 3.19<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 2.9<br />
! style="text-align:center"| 9.45<br />
! style="text-align:center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/17/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-25-may-1-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Empire’ and ‘Blacklist’ lead for April 25-May 1|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 17, 2016|accessdate=May 18, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 89<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 20<br />
| "Trump Card"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|5|5}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 90<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 21<br />
| "That's My Girl"<br />
| {{Start date|2016|5|12}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
! {{N/a}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Awards and nominations==<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:95%;"<br />
|-<br />
! style="width:20%;"| Award<br />
! style="width:35%;"| Category<br />
! style="width:25%;"| Nominee<br />
! style="width:10%;"| Result<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Award]]<br />
| Favorite Network TV Drama<br />
| ''Scandal''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actor<br />
| [[Scott Foley]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="4"| [[NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Award]]<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| ''Scandal''<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Kerry Washington<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Teen Choice Award]]<br />
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Drama|Choice TV Actress – Drama]]<br />
| Kerry Washington<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==DVD release==<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#004953;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Fifth Season'''''</span><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Scandal-Season-5/22265|title=<br />
Scandal - The Secret is Out: Street Date for 'The Complete 5th Season' DVDs!|work=TV Shows on DVD|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=September 21, 2016}}</ref><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 21 episodes<br />
* 5-disc set<br />
* 904 minutes<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* Extended Episodes<br />
* Bloopers & Mistakes<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region codes|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region codes|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| August 23, 2016<br />
| colspan="3"| November 23, 2016<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
<br />
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scandal}}<br />
<br />
{{Scandal (TV series)}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:2015 American television seasons]]<br />
[[Category:2016 American television seasons]]<br />
[[Category:Scandal (TV series)|Season 5]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Scandal_(TV_series)&diff=828499171Scandal (TV series)2018-03-02T22:49:11Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Ratings */</p>
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<div>{{For|the South Korean drama series|Scandal: A Shocking and Wrongful Incident}}<br />
{{For|the South African soap opera, "Scandal!"|e.tv}}<br />
{{Infobox television<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| image= Scandal Intertitle.png<br />
| caption = <br />
| show_name_2 = The Fixer ([[South Africa]])<br />
| genre = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Political thriller]]<br />
* [[Political drama]]<br />
}}<br />
| creator = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Henry Ian Cusick]]<br />
* [[Columbus Short]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Portia de Rossi]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]]<br />
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* [[Betsy Beers]]<br />
* Mark Wilding<br />
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* Scott Collins<br />
* Matt Byrne<br />
* Heather Mitchell<br />
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* Michael Wojciechowski<br />
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* Matthew Ramsey<br />
* Gregory T. Evans<br />
* Julia Grove<br />
* Christal Khatib<br />
* Matthew Pevic<br />
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| runtime = 43 minutes<br />
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* [[Shondaland]]<br />
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| last_aired = present<br />
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| channel = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
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'''''Scandal''''' is an American [[political thriller]] [[television series]] starring [[Kerry Washington]]. Created by [[Shonda Rhimes]], it debuted on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on April 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/05/17/abc-2011-12-primetime-schedule-announced/92903|title=ABC 2011-12 Primetime Schedule Announced|last=Seidman|first=Robert|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 17, 2011|accessdate=January 10, 2012}}</ref> Kerry Washington's character, [[Olivia Pope]], is partially based on former [[George H.W. Bush]] administration press aide [[Judy Smith]], who serves as a co-executive producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/dc-insider-judy-smith-is-basis-for-abc-drama-scandal/2012/03/29/gIQAbT8JlS_story.html|title=ABC bases 'Scandal' on D.C. insider Judy Smith|last=Tucker|first=Neely|work=Washington Post|date=March 30, 2012|accessdate=May 21, 2012}}</ref><br />
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The show takes place in Washington, D.C. and focuses on Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, Olivia Pope & Associates (OPA), and its staff, as well as staff at the [[White House]] and surrounding political scene. In addition to Kerry Washington, the show features [[Tony Goldwyn]] as Fitzgerald Grant III, the President of the United States—later a former President—and Olivia's main love interest; [[Darby Stanchfield]] as an assistant at OPA (later renamed Quinn Perkins & Associates or QPA), and also the former White House Press Secretary and Chief of Staff; [[Katie Lowes]] as Quinn Perkins, former assistant at OPA and later head of QPA; [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as Huck, a former B613 agent and assistant at QPA; [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as Cyrus Beene, the former White House Chief of Staff under Grant and later Vice President of the United States under Mellie Grant; [[Joshua Malina]] as David Rosen, the Attorney General; [[Bellamy Young]] as Mellie Grant, the ex–First Lady, a former senator, and later the President of the United States after Grant; [[Scott Foley]] as Jake Ballard, the Director of the NSA and Olivia's secondary love interest; [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as Marcus Walker, a civil rights activist, who used to be an OPA assistant and White House Press Secretary; [[Joe Morton]] as Rowan "Eli" Pope, Olivia's father and the former head of a spy agency called B613; and [[George Newbern]] as Charlie, a former B613 agent who later becomes a member of QPA.<br />
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The show was named a [[American Film Institute Awards 2013|Television Program of the Year]] by the [[American Film Institute]], received the [[Peabody Award]] for Excellence in Television and was honored as [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]] at the Image Awards. Washington has won the [[NAACP Image Awards|Image Award]] for [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]] and has been nominated for an [[Primetime Emmy Awards|Emmy Award]] for [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]], a [[Golden Globe Award]] for [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Drama Series]], and a [[Screen Actors Guild Awards|SAG Award]] for [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama Series]]. The seventh season will be the series' last.<br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
{{see also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
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=== Season 1 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 1)}}<br />
The first season of Scandal introduced Olivia Pope ([[Kerry Washington]]) and the various members at her firm. In addition, it introduced the President of the United States, Fitzgerald Grant III ([[Tony Goldwyn]]) and his [[White House Chief of Staff|chief of staff]] Cyrus Beene ([[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]). The season focuses on the lives of the team members, the relationship between Olivia and the President (her former employer), and the mystery surrounding Amanda Tanner's ([[Liza Weil]]) involvement with the [[White House]], among other cases the team solved.<br />
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=== Season 2 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 2)}}<br />
An assassination attempt is made on Fitz's life, which almost kills him. As a result, Sally Langston ([[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]]) takes over as President, much to Cyrus' dismay. After surviving, Fitz decides to get a divorce, which Mellie ([[Bellamy Young]]) tries to avoid by somehow convincing her OB/GYN to induce her labor four weeks early. Huck ([[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]) is arrested for the attempted assassination after being framed by his girlfriend Becky (Susan Pourfar). After David ([[Joshua Malina]]) helps Huck go free, Huck, Olivia and her team trick Becky to show up at the hospital where she is arrested. Fitz finds out that Verna ([[Debra Mooney]]) was behind the assassination and kills her. At the funeral, he reveals to Olivia that he does not want a divorce as he is devastated after learning about the rigging from Verna.<br />
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The second arc focuses on finding the mole who is leaking classified information from the White House. Olivia and the team investigate the case after figuring out that the CIA Director's suicide was actually a murder. Olivia gets to know Captain Jake Ballard ([[Scott Foley]]), who works with the leader of B613, Rowan ([[Joe Morton]]), who orders Jake to get close to Olivia. At the end of the season, Mellie gives Fitz an ultimatum: either he becomes loyal to her, or she goes on national television and reveals Fitz's affair with Olivia. Fitz chooses Olivia, which makes Mellie reveal the affair. Fitz announces his re-election campaign. As Olivia and the team continue to investigate who the mole is, Huck manages to capture Charlie ([[George Newbern]]), who reveals the mole's identity: Billy Chambers ([[Matt Letscher]]). They figure out that Billy is working with David, who steals the Cytron card, but frames Billy and gives Cyrus the card in exchange for being reinstated as US Attorney. At the end, Olivia's name is leaked to the press as being Fitz's mistress, and it is revealed that Rowan is Olivia's father.<br />
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=== Season 3 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 3)}}<br />
After Olivia's name is leaked to the press as Fitz's mistress, Olivia Pope & Associates faces financial troubles when all their clients fire them. The firm accepts "new" clients in order to pay the bills. Rowan becomes more involved with Olivia's life, which begins to affect her, and leads Huck and Jake to investigate B613. They discover during a military action code named "Operation Remington", Fitz shot down a civilian aircraft over Iceland and Olivia's mother was one of over 300 casualties. Determined to find out the truth about Operation Remington, the firm investigates Rowan and learns that a passenger was removed from the flight by a Federal Marshal just prior to take off. Quinn ([[Katie Lowes]]) starts to hang out with Charlie, who sets her up to kill a security guard who was an eye-witness to the Federal Marshal's removal of the passenger. As a result of Quinn's inadvertent murder, Huck tortures her and she leaves the firm.<br />
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Meanwhile, Fitz faces problems when Congresswoman Josephine "Josie" Marcus ([[Lisa Kudrow]]) is in the running to win the Democratic Party primary against Senator Samuel Reston ([[Tom Amandes]]) and become the first female president of the United States. Cyrus tries his best to find dirt on Marcus in order to ruin her campaign, but fails. After Olivia finds out that Fitz shot down the plane which killed her mother, she declines the offer of being the campaign manager for Fitz's re-election and becomes the manager for Josephine Marcus'. After an incident with Marcus' sister, Josephine backs out of her campaign. The second part of the season focuses more on the re-election campaign as Olivia has taken over as the campaign manager. At the same time, Sally announces that she is running for President by being an Independent. As a result, Fitz chooses the Governor of California, Andrew Nichols ([[Jon Tenney]]), as his new Vice Presidential running-mate. Nichols develops a relationship with the First Lady, Mellie. The campaign faces problems when Sally, stricken with guilt over murdering Daniel ([[Jack Coleman (actor)|Jack Coleman]]), almost reveals the truth at a debate. Cyrus asks Jake to help protect the secret, which he does by killing James ([[Dan Bucatinsky]]) to prevent exposing Cyrus's involvement in the cover up. The president's eldest children, Jerry ([[Dylan Minnette]]) and Karen Grant ([[Madeline Carroll]]), come to the White House for an interview, but Olivia soon figures out that they aren't pleased with their parents.<br />
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=== Season 4 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 4)}}<br />
The first half of the season focuses on Jake's arrest for the death of Jerry Grant after Rowan forces Tom ([[Brian Letscher]]) to name Jake as the operator. Rowan continues to try to make everyone believe Jake is guilty, which inspires Olivia to find out the truth for herself. After forcing Tom to reveal Rowan as his operator, Fitz, Jake, and Olivia make a plan to arrest Rowan. Unfortunately, the plan fails, causing Rowan to shut down B613 and start eliminating B613 agents. Olivia tries to kill Rowan when she confronts him, but he manages to flee. Abby ([[Darby Stanchfield]]) is now the White House Press Secretary, and is struggling with gaining the respect of Cyrus and Fitz, because they choose to demean her by calling her "Red" instead of Abby. Later in the season, Abby finds herself stressed even more by the presence of her abusive ex-husband, who has been nominated for Virginia State Senator, and she enlists Leo Bergen ([[Paul Adelstein]]) to help ruin his campaign. Quinn has stayed in contact with both Abby and Huck, in addition to trying to find Olivia.<br />
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Mellie struggles with the death of her son, Jerry. She finally comes to terms with her loss after finding out that Jerry was murdered due to being deliberately exposed to bacterial meningitis rather than contracting the disease naturally, and she chooses to form an alliance with Elizabeth North ([[Portia de Rossi]]). Later, after having an affair with him, Mellie discovers the true nature of Nichols, who threatens to tell the press about their affair. In the season finale, members of a grand jury gathered by David for the B613 case were killed after the initial hearing. OPA and David begin investigating the scene, and realized that Rowan was responsible. He also blackmailed Mellie into giving the names of the members, causing her to feel responsible. Cyrus later finds out the truth, but decides not to tell Fitz. After seeking advice from Maya ([[Khandi Alexander]]), Olivia and Jake decides to reveal B613 to the CIA, but it backfires. They later came up with a plan to frame Rowan for embezzlement of the funds at the museum he is working at, having him imprisoned. Later, Fitz finds out the truth about what Mellie and Cyrus had done; he orders them to leave the White House. Elizabeth then takes Cyrus' place as the chief of staff. In the last scene, he reunites with Olivia.<br />
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=== Season 5 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 5)}}<br />
Olivia and Fitz now embrace being a couple, going public with their relationship, thus leading to Olivia taking on many more of the First Lady-established roles in the White House. She continues managing Olivia Pope & Associates, which Marcus Walker ([[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]) becomes a part of, even using it to spin her image once the world looks down on her due to her new relationship with the President. However, by the midpoint of the season she feels too suffocated in this new life, and so she leaves Fitz, the White House, and secretly has an abortion. Olivia returns to her old life, dealing with the aftermath of her and Fitz's break up, and Rowan gets out of jail and reclaims Jake as his lapdog, while Fitz starts sleeping around and is put in his place by Abby. Meanwhile, Cyrus and Mellie are forced to move on with their lives now that Fitz has kicked them out, Cyrus struggling to figure out what he wishes to do next, and Mellie running for and being elected as a senator, being her next step in making a run for the presidency, which is the main focal point of the second half of the season.<br />
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Mellie makes a run for the presidency and takes Olivia on as her campaign manager, having to go against the likes of current Vice President Susan Ross ([[Artemis Pebdani]]), Hollis Doyle ([[Gregg Henry]]), and Pennsylvania Governor Francisco Vargas ([[Ricardo Antonio Chavira|Ricardo Chavira]]), the latter of which has his campaign managed by Cyrus. David and Elizabeth push for Susan's presidential run, and David begins to fall for her while also entering into a sexual relationship with Liz, ending in heartbreak for two of the three parties involved. Quinn and Charlie begin seeing each other, and Cyrus also has marital problems with Michael ([[Matthew Del Negro]]). Jake marries Vanessa Moss ([[Joelle Carter]]) as per Rowan's arrangement, and also kills her father, also upon Rowan's request. Olivia brutally murders former Vice President Nichols when he starts to recover from his paralysis and threatens to expose a great number of secrets, Fitz learns of her secret abortion, and the season concludes with Mellie and Frankie named as the respective Republican and Democratic nominees, with Jake and Cyrus selected as their respective VPs.<br />
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=== Season 6 ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 6)}}<br />
On March 3, 2016, ABC renewed ''Scandal'' for a sixth season,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/03/greys-anatomy-quantico-abc-renewals-2016|title= Grey's Anatomy, Quantico, and more renewed at ABC|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=March 3, 2016|accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref> which premiered on January 26, 2017.<br />
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=== Season 7 ===<br />
{{main|Scandal (season 7)}}<br />
On February 10, 2017, ABC renewed ''Scandal'' for a seventh season;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-tgit-abc-1201984345/|title=ABC Renews ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for New Seasons|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|work=Variety|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 10, 2017}}</ref> on May 10, 2017, it was announced that this season would be the show's last.<ref name="final-season-7">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=‘Scandal’ To End With Season 7|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|work=TVline|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=May 10, 2017}}</ref> On January 3, 2018, a crossover with ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' was announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> It will air March 1, 2018, with [[Viola Davis]] and [[Aja Naomi King]] guest starring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-air-date-trailer-1202693234/|last=Turchiano|first=Danielle|work=Variety|date=February 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
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== Cast and characters ==<br />
{{see also|List of Scandal characters}}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" width="90%"<br />
! rowspan="2" width="14%"| Actor<br />
! rowspan="2" width="18%"| Character<br />
! colspan="7" width="68%" | Seasons<br />
|-<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 1)|1]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 2)|2]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 3)|3]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 4)|4]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 5)|5]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 6)|6]]<br />
! width="7%" scope="col"| [[Scandal (season 7)|7]]<br />
|-<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| [[Olivia Pope]]<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Henry Ian Cusick]]<br />
| Stephen Finch<br />
| colspan="1" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
| colspan="2" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na"|<br />
| colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}}<br />
| colspan="3" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" |<br />
|-<br />
| [[Columbus Short]]<br />
| Harrison Wright<br />
| colspan="3" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
| colspan="4" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" |<br />
|-<br />
| [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
| [[Abby Whelan]]<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
| [[Quinn Perkins]]<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
| Diego "Huck" Muñoz<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
| Cyrus Beene<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
| Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III<br />
| colspan="7" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
<!---IN CASTING ORDER!---><br />
| [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
| David Rosen<br />
| colspan="1" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="6" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
| Mellie Grant<br />
| colspan="1" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="6" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Scott Foley]]<br />
| Jake Ballard<br />
| colspan="1" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na"|<br />
| colspan="1" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="5" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| Eli Pope<br />
| colspan="1" {{N/A|}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Portia de Rossi]]<br />
| Elizabeth North<br />
| colspan="3" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na"|<br />
| colspan="1" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="2" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
| colspan="1" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na"|<br />
|-<br />
| [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
| Marcus Walker<br />
| colspan="3" style="background: #ececec; color: grey; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na"|<br />
| colspan="1" {{CGuest|Guest}}<br />
| colspan="3" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[George Newbern]]<br />
| Charlie<br />
| colspan="6" {{CRecurring|Recurring}}<br />
| colspan="1" {{CMain|Main}}<br />
|}<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[Olivia Pope|Olivia "Liv" Carolyn Pope]], a former White House Director of Communications who is widely regarded as the best "fixer" in Washington. Olivia worked on the presidential campaign of the then-Governor Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III, with whom she began an affair. After the election, the affair ended and Olivia started her own crisis-management firm called "Olivia Pope & Associates".<br />
* [[Henry Ian Cusick]] as Stephen Finch, a litigator who worked with Olivia and is one of her good friends. He left Washington, D.C. to be with his fiancée Georgia and is currently living in [[St. Petersburg, Russia|St. Petersburg]] and working for the Russian oligarchy.<br />
* [[Columbus Short]] as Harrison Wright, a litigator who worked with Olivia. He hired Quinn for the firm, calling them "gladiators in suits". He is murdered by B613 at the end of season three.<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]], who worked as an investigator in Olivia's firm. After Olivia ran away with Jake Ballard after the second presidential election, Abby was hired as the [[White House Press Secretary]]. She later managed to remove Cyrus Beene and took over his job as the White House Chief of Staff.<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] (née Lindsay Dwyer), who works at Olivia Pope & Associates. She got involved with Charlie, who turned her away from OPA to B613, but she later returned to Olivia.<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as Huck (né Diego Muñoz), a previous assassin for B613, who lost his family because of the job. He later began working as a tech guy for Olivia and her firm and is extremely loyal to her.<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as Cyrus Rutherford Beene, former [[White House Chief of Staff]] who became the running-mate in the presidential election with Governor Fransisco Vargas.<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III, the [[President of the United States]], a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] former [[Governor of California]] from [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]].<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as David Rosen, the [[United States Attorney General]] for the Grant administration. Through the first two seasons, he was an Assistant [[United States Attorney|U.S. Attorney]], however in the third season he was promoted to the [[United States Attorney for the District of Columbia]]. In the fourth season, President Fitzgerald Grant nominated him for Attorney General, in which he was granted. He was fired for corruption in season 5, but returned as Attorney General in season 6 with no explanation.<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as Melody "Mellie" Margaret Grant. Being married to Fitz, she was the [[First Lady of the United States]] before Fitz demanded a divorce after her election to become [[United States Senate|Senator]] of [[Virginia]]. In the fifth season, she runs for President and is nominated as the Republican Presidential candidate. In Season 6, she eventually becomes President. <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as Jacob "Jake" Ballard (né Pete Harris), a [[U.S. Navy]] intelligence officer attached to the Joint Chiefs of Staff who spies on Olivia Pope at the personal request of President Grant, with whom he served in the Navy during the first [[Gulf War]]. Jake was named the director of the [[National Security Agency]] in the fifth season.<br />
* [[Portia de Rossi]] as Elizabeth North, the chairwoman of the [[Republican National Committee]] and a political advisor to the First Lady during her senate campaign; she became the [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] when Cyrus Beene was fired by the president and was later the [[Vice President]]'s Chief of Staff. She was later beaten to death by Marjorie Ruland during Season 6.<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as Marcus Walker, a civil rights activist, a former client of Olivia's firm and [[White House Press Secretary]].<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as Elijah "Eli/Rowan" Pope, Olivia Pope's father, 'Command' of the elite black ops program, B613.<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as Charlie, a B613 agent who developed a romantic relationship with Quinn. By the end of Season 6 he was a member of OPA (renamed QPA), and learned he and Quinn were expecting a child.<br />
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== Production ==<br />
=== Conception and development ===<br />
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In early 2011, it was announced that Shonda Rhimes was developing a new pilot. In February, [[Kerry Washington]] was cast in a leading role.<ref name="zap2it" /> Actress [[Gabrielle Union]] and [[Taraji P. Henson]] auditioned for this role alongside Washington before she was officially chosen. [[Henry Ian Cusick]] also landed a role in the series.<ref name="TVGuide" /> On February 28, 2011, it was announced that [[Tony Goldwyn]] landed the role as the president.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/02/28/hbo-diane-keaton-ellen-page-pilot-fx-powers/ |title=HBO Passes on Diane Keaton, Ellen Page Pilot, FX Orders 'Powers' Pilot and More|date=February 28, 2011|last=Bentley|first=Jean|work=AOL TV|accessdate=March 11, 2012}}</ref> In May 2011, ABC picked up the pilot as a [[mid-season replacement]].<ref name="zap2it2" /> During the Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, it was announced that the show would premiere April 5, 2012 after ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'', relocating ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'' to Tuesday nights.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvline.com/2012/01/abc-cougar-town-schedule/|title=ABC Boss Talks Cougar Town Return, New Night For Private Practice, 'Relocation' For Revenge|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|work=TV Line|date=January 10, 2012|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref><br />
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The program was renewed for a second season on May 11, 2012, in the same Thursday timeslot, while ''Private Practice'' remained in the new Tuesday evening timeslot to finish its final season.<ref name="final-season">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/abcs-scandal-renewed-for-second-season/|title=ABC's 'Scandal' Renewed, 'GCB' Canceled|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=May 11, 2012|work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}</ref> Rhimes had stated at the time that the second season would likely be thirteen episodes or less,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MaggieFurlong/status/201082409003913217|title=Twitter response by Shonda Rhimes to Huffington Post television critic Maggie Furlong|last=Furlong|first=Maggie|date=May 11, 2012|publisher=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abc-renews-private-practice-body-323608|title=ABC Renews 'Private Practice,' 'Body of Proof,' 'Apt. 23,' 'Scandal,' 'Last Man Standing'; Cancels 4 Freshman Shows|last=Goldberg|first=Leslie|date=May 11, 2012|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}</ref> but the renewal of the series after the fall meant that the second season would have two arcs through the season; the first covering the main 13-episode order, with the second arc taking place during the "back nine" order.<br />
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''Scandal'' was renewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/ABC-Cancels-Happy-Endings-1065489.aspx |title=ABC Renews 11 Series, Cancels Happy Endings and Body of Proof - Today's News: Our Take |work=TVGuide.com |date=May 10, 2013 |accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> Along with other ABC dramas, this season was split into two runs of uninterrupted episodes, the first consisting of ten episodes. The second run, initially set to consist of 12 uninterrupted episodes, began on February 27, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Webb Mitovich |url=http://tvline.com/2013/08/28/abc-split-season-schedule-shows-scandal-greys-anatomy/ |title=ABC’s Split-Season Plans For ‘Grey’s,’ ‘Scandal’ ‘Once Upon a Time’ |work=TVLine |date=August 28, 2013 |accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> On December 7, 2013, ABC Studios, announced that due to [[Kerry Washington]]'s pregnancy, the overall episode order would be trimmed from 22 to 18,<ref name="pregnancy">{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2013/12/06/kerry-washington-pregnancy-scandal-season-3-shortened-18-episodes/|title=Scoop: Scandal Season 3 Episode Order Trimmed in Wake of Kerry Washington's Pregnancy News|work=tvline.com|accessdate=December 7, 2013}}</ref> which led the season finale to air four weeks earlier on April 17, 2014.<br />
[[File:Shonda Rhimes 2008.jpg|thumb|left|165px|[[Shonda Rhimes]] is the creator, writer and executive producer of ''Scandal''.]]<br />
The show was renewed for a fourth season by ABC on May 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/08/once-upon-a-time-resurrection-renewed-by-abc/261911/|title=(Updated) 'Modern Family', 'The Middle,' 'The Goldbergs', 'Once Upon a Time', 'Castle', 'Scandal', Grey's Anatomy', 'Revenge', 'Agents of SHIELD' & 'Resurrection' Renewed by ABC|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=May 9, 2014|accessdate=May 9, 2014}}</ref> On May 13, 2014, ABC announced their new schedule, as well as a new time slot for ''Scandal''. The show remained on Thursday night, but it was moved to 9:00 PM E.T. to make room for ShondaLand Production Company's new TV series, ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref name="timeslot">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/05/13/abc-2014-15-primetime-schedule-agents-of-shield-greys-anatomy-scandal-get-new-timeslots-black-ish-gets-post-modern-family-spot/263701/|title=ABC 2014-15 Primetime Schedule: 'Agents of SHIELD', 'Grey's Anatomy', & 'Scandal' Get New Timeslots + 'Black-ish' Gets Post 'Modern Family' Spot & 'Agent Carter' Held For Midseason|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=May 13, 2014|accessdate=May 13, 2014}}</ref> In August 2014, ABC programmed its entire Thursday [[primetime]] lineup with ShondaLand dramas ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'', ''Scandal'' and ''How To Get Away With Murder'', then branded the night as "Thank God It's Thursday" (or "TGIT").<ref>{{cite web|last1=Abrams|first1=Natalie|title=See how ABC is promoting Shonda Rhimes' Thursday takeover|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/21/tgit-greys-scandal-murder-video-abc/|website=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=September 28, 2014|date=August 21, 2014}}</ref> This echoes ABC's former [[TGIF (ABC)|TGIF]] branding of its Friday night family sitcoms and even [[NBC]]'s [[Must See TV]] promotion of formidable Thursday night television hits in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|last=McFarland|first=Melanie|title=On TV: Thursday night throwdown|url=http://www.seattlepi.com/ae/tv/article/On-TV-Thursday-night-throwdown-1215085.php|website=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|accessdate=September 28, 2014|date=September 20, 2006}}</ref><br />
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The remaining fall schedule for ABC was announced on October 30, 2014, where it was announced that ''Scandal'' would air nine episodes in the fall with the fall finale to air on November 20, 2014, just like the rest of ABC's primetime lineup "TGIT" ''Grey's Anatomy'' and ''How To Get Away with Murder''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/29/abc-announces-november-sweeps-programming-including-castle-wedding-tgit-fall-finales/320974/|title=ABC Announces November Sweeps Programming Including 'Castle' Wedding & #TGIT Fall Finales|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=October 29, 2014}}</ref> The remaining 13 episodes aired after the winter break, beginning on January 29, 2015,<ref name="hiatus">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/05/abc-announces-premiere-dates-for-galavant-and-marvels-agent-carter/324468/|title=ABC Announces Premiere Dates for 'Galavant' and 'Marvel's Agent Carter'|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=November 5, 2014|date=November 5, 2014}}</ref> and ending with the season finale on May 14, 2015.<ref name="FutonCritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=April 12, 2015}}</ref><br />
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''Scandal'' was renewed for a fifth season on May 7, 2015, by ABC. The series will continue to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9:00&nbsp;p.m. E.T. like the previous season, as it was moved to the timeslot to make room for Shondaland Production Company's new TV series, ''How to Get Away with Murder''. Production began on May 21, 2015, when Rhimes announced on Twitter that the writers were in full swing mapping the fifth season.<ref name="twitter.com">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/601418253630459904|title=Spending today in both Writers Rooms (#GreysAnatomy and #Scandal) and @petenowa has begun the #HTGAWM Room! Next season is in full swing!!|publisher=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=May 21, 2015|accessdate=May 26, 2015}}</ref><br />
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The series was renewed for a sixth season on March 3, 2016, by ABC.<ref name="sixth season">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, S.H.I.E.L.D. and 8 Other Shows Renewed at ABC|work=TVLine|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=March 3, 2016|accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref> Production is scheduled to begin in July, confirmed by executive-producer [[Tom Verica]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/725096423427960832|title=Last #peepingtom of season 5 #scandal on our fixer @kerrywashington @ScandalMakeup @ScandalABC See you in season 6!|work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=April 26, 2016}}</ref> After [[Kerry Washington]] announced that she was pregnant again, ''[[TVLine]]'' reported that ABC is considering moving the show's premiere to midseason.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/05/02/scandal-season-6-kerry-washington-pregnant-premiere-date-delay/|title=Kerry Washington's Pregnancy May Push 'Scandal' Season 6 to Midseason|work=[[TV Line]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 2, 2016|accessdate=May 2, 2016}}</ref> In addition, the episode order for the sixth season was reduced from 22 to 16 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/05/02/kerry-washington-pregnant-scandal-season-6-episode-count/|title=Scandal Season 6 Episode Order Cut|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 2, 2016|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}</ref> During ABC's annual upfront presentation in May, it was announced that ''Scandal'' will premiere during midseason, following a fall run of the new series ''[[Notorious (2016 TV series)|Notorious]]''.<ref name="mid-season">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/05/17/abc-fall-tv-schedule-2016-scandal-season-6-midseason-delayed/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Scandal Delayed, Kiefer Replaces Nashville, Middle and S.H.I.E.L.D. on the Move|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 17, 2016|accessdate=May 17, 2016}}</ref> Production began on July 13, 2016, with director and executive producer [[Tom Verica]] announcing that the crew was scouting for filming locations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BH0E8kGAumG/|title=Okay gang,we're baaaack! 1st day scouting @scandalabc Filming begins 2 weeks today. @darynokada #directorsPOV|work=Instagram|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=July 13, 2016|accessdate=July 27, 2016}}</ref> The table read for the premiere was on July 26, 2016, with filming starting soon after.<br />
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On February 10, 2017, ABC announced that the series had been renewed for a seventh season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/merrieats/status/757734004514664448|title=First Prod. Meeting #Scandal Season6 Epi. 601 complete.@tomverica directing #ittakesavillage #bestcrew #yayteam|work=Twitter|date=July 25, 2016|accessdate=July 27, 2016 }}</ref> On May 10, 2017, ABC announced that the seventh season would be the show's final season.<ref name="final-season-7" /><br />
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=== Crew ===<br />
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| [[Judy Smith]], [[Jenna Bans]], Mark, Fish, [[Tom Verica]], [[Peter Nowalk]], Allan Heinberg, Mark Driscoll, Noah Evslin, Chris Van Dusen, Holden Chang, Peter Noah, [[Roxann Dawson]] || Jenna Bans, Matt Byrne, Severiano Canales, Mark Fish, Zahir McGhee, Heather Mitchell, Raamla Mohamed, Peter Noah, Miguel Nolla, Peter Nowalk, [[Shonda Rhimes]], Richard Robbins, Chris Van Dusen, Mark Wilding || Tom Verica, Oliver Bokelberg, Steve Robin, [[Allison Liddi-Brown]], Russell Robertson, Mark Tinker, [[Jeannot Szwarc]], Randall Zisk, Stephen Cragg, Michael Katleman, Ron Underwood, Roxann Dawson, Tony Goldwyn, Paul McGuigan, [[Bethany Rooney]], [[Jessica Yu]], [[Ava DuVernay]], Julie Anne Robinson, [[Debbie Allen]], Paul McCrane, Scott Foley<br />
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===Writing===<br />
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In an interview with showrunner Shonda Rhimes, she revealed that the fourth season would highlight [[Darby Stanchfield]]'s character, Abby Whelan. She said "Season 4 is Abby's season. That was by design. A lot of what we know about Abby happens this season."<ref name="tvguide" /> Rhimes also confirmed the speculation about the fate of the character Harrison Wright, who she confirmed was killed.<ref name="tvguide" /> She said that all the people at OPA will cope in different ways to Harrison's death, [[Olivia Pope|Olivia]] the hardest. Rhimes said "It will be very devastating for Abby in a surprising way. You'll see how she's coping with it in a very different way than you would expect."<ref name="rhimes">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandals-shonda-rhimes-season-4-719096|title='Scandal's' Shonda Rhimes on Season 4: Harrison Is 'Gone,' and Focus Is Back on 'Core People'|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=August 14, 2014|date=July 16, 2014}}</ref> Olivia will deal with her betrayal to everyone she left behind, when she hears about the fate of Harrison. The betrayals changed everyone permanently, and Olivia will have to deal with it.<ref name="rhimes" /><br />
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[[File:Kerry Washington LF.jpg|thumb|right|170px|The series focuses on the story of [[Olivia Pope]], portrayed by [[Kerry Washington]].]]<br />
Shonda Rhimes stated that the fourth season will focus more on the core characters, as opposed to the third season where more characters were introduced. Rhimes explained why: "[[Kerry Washington]] couldn't work 14 hours a day, so we had to tell our story in a different way, and that necessitated other people both picking up the slack in beautiful ways".<ref name="rhimes" /><br />
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[[Shonda Rhimes]] said in an interview that the fifth season will begin only a few days after the events in the fourth-season finale. She stated that the fifth season will see Olivia and Fitz the only people standing in a single piece, as she said "The world had been fairly blown apart for everybody except Olivia and Fitz. Everybody else was in a fairly blown apart place ... We pick up right there in that environment and we see what happens next." Rhimes continued talking about Cyrus and Mellie and their situation of not being in the White House anymore.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianpost.com/news/scandal-news-update-executive-producer-shonda-rhimes-talks-about-season-5-plot-142374/|title='Scandal' News, Update: Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes Talks About Season 5 Plot|work=[[The Christian Post]]|last=Donguines|first=Arvin|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 6, 2015}}</ref> Rhimes also confirmed that "the reconstitution" of Team OPA would happen in the fifth season, as Rhimes revealed in an interview with ''[[TVLine]]'', as she explained that the Gladiator conceit was sidelined a bit in the fourth season to instead "healing" Olivia. She noted that "a lot of times it was just Huck and Quinn gladiating by themselves. And that wasn’t the same dynamic."<ref name="gladiators">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/08/14/scandal-season-5-gladiators-spoilers/|title=Scandal Season 5 to Mark the 'Reconstitution' of the Gladiators|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=August 14, 2015|accessdate=August 22, 2015}}</ref><br />
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When talking about the presidential campaign storyline in the show, showrunner [[Shonda Rhimes]] talked to ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' about the character Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III not being president anymore. She said "I can't tell you any of that — but there is a plan. Tony is not going anywhere; where would he go?!". Other cast members spoke their opinion about Grant's next arc without the presidency. [[Tony Goldwyn]], the actor playing Fitz, commented "He'll be much happier as the post-president than as the president." [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]], playing Cyrus Beene, said that "I'd love our show to invent a great role for a president after he's out out office that would reverberate back to the real world." Executive producer [[Betsy Beers]] voiced her excitement about the character doing "anything he wanted". Other cast members compared Fitz's next move with former U.S. presidents [[Jimmy Carter]] and [[Bill Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-what-should-fitz-do-879169|title='Scandal': What Should Fitz Do When He's Out of Office?|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=April 7, 2016|accessdate=April 27, 2016}}</ref><br />
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In an interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Rhimes talked about the presidential election and its factor into the sixth season. She said that it would in both ways, adding that “We are basically going to start our season on election night. Yes, it is going to play into our season, but we’re not going to spend our time playing an election.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/15/scandal-season-6-election-night|title=Scandal season 6 picks up on election night — exclusive|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=August 15, 2016|accessdate=August 15, 2016}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
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The first season had nine roles receiving star billing. [[Kerry Washington]] with her role as [[protagonist]] of the series, [[Olivia Pope]], a former White House Director of Communications with her own [[crisis management]] firm. [[Columbus Short]] played the character Harrison Wright, while [[Darby Stanchfield]] played Abby Whelan, who begins a relationship with David Rosen. [[Katie Lowes]] acted as Quinn Perkins, and [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] played the character Huck, the troubled tech guy who works for Olivia. [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] played Cyrus Beene, the [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] at the [[White House]]. [[Joshua Malina]] played David Rosen, the [[United States Attorney|U.S. Attorney]] who develops a relationship with Abby. [[Bellamy Young]] as [[First Lady of the United States|First Lady]] Melody "Mellie" Grant, while [[Tony Goldwyn]] portrayed [[President of the United States|President]] Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III.<br />
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[[File:Henry Ian Cusick (9425069422) Cropped.jpg|thumb|left|165px|[[Henry Ian Cusick]] did not return for the second season. In Season 4 he made a guest appearance as Stephen Finch.]]<br />
Several casting changes occurred for the second season. [[Henry Ian Cusick]] exited the show and did not return as his character Stephen Finch for the second season as the actor and showrunner Shonda Rhimes came to the mutual decision for him not to come back for the second year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-season-2-henry-ian-cusick-not-returning-335341|title='Scandal's' Henry Ian Cusick Not Returning for Season 2 (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=November 26, 2014|date=June 8, 2012}}</ref> Both [[Bellamy Young]], as First Lady of the United States, and [[Joshua Malina]], as David Rosen, were bumped up to series regulars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2012/06/12/scandal-promotes-bellamy-young-season-2/|title=Scandal Scoop: Bellamy Young Upgraded to Series Regular for Season 2|work=[[TV Line]]|last=Gelman|first=Vlada|accessdate=November 26, 2014|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Scandal-Joshua-Malina-Season2-1048689.aspx|title=Exclusive: Scandal Promotes Joshua Malina to Series Regular for Season 2|work=[[TV Guide]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=November 26, 2014|date=June 8, 2014}}</ref><br />
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On June 14, 2013, [[Scott Foley]] was promoted to regular as of the third season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-promotes-scott-foley-series-569259 |title='Scandal' Promotes Scott Foley to Series Regular for Season 3 |work=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=June 14, 2013 |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref> Casting for [[Lisa Kudrow]] was announced on August 28,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-taps-friends-star-lisa-616794 |title='Scandal' Taps 'Friends' Star Lisa Kudrow for Season 3 |work=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=August 28, 2013 |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref> and was revealed to be playing Congresswoman Josephine Marcus for multiple episodes.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/25/scandal-lisa-kudrow-fan-b_n_4161074.html|title='Scandal' Welcomes Lisa Kudrow, But Has A 'Fan' Blog Scandal Of Its Own (VIDEO)|date=October 25, 2013|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|accessdate=November 2, 2013}}</ref> ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'' alum [[Paul Adelstein]] was announced to join the cast as Leo Bergen, however at the time of the announcement, details on who he would play were kept under wraps.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-recruits-private-practices-paul-624607 |title='Scandal' Recruits 'Private Practice's' Paul Adelstein for Season 3 |work=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=September 9, 2013 |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref> On September 23, 2013, it was announced that [[Sally Pressman]] would be playing a recurring role on the show, which turned out to be the sister of Congresswoman Josephine Marcus, played by Lisa Kudrow.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Ausiello |url=http://tvline.com/2013/09/23/scandal-sally-pressman-season-2/ |title=‘Scandal’ Season 2: Sally Pressman Joins Cast |work=TVLine |date=September 23, 2013 |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref> [[Jack Coleman (actor)|Jack Coleman]] joined the cast in a recurring role as Daniel Douglas, the husband to Vice President Sally Langston.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Scandal-Jack-Coleman-1071189.aspx |title=Heroes' Jack Coleman Joins Scandal in Season 3 - Today's News: Our Take |work=TVGuide.com |date=September 24, 2013 |accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref><br />
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On November 5, 2013, [[Khandi Alexander]] was cast in a recurring role as Olivia's mother for a multiple episode arc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-casts-treme-star-play-653537 |title='Scandal' Casts 'Treme' Star to Play Olivia's Mother (Exclusive) |work=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=November 17, 2011 |accessdate=November 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/khandi-alexander-will-play-olivia-popes-mother-on-scandal |title=Khandi Alexander Will Play Olivia Pope's Mother On 'Scandal' &#124; Shadow and Act |work=Blogs.indiewire.com |date= |accessdate=November 6, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Slezak |first=Michael |url=http://tvline.com/2013/11/05/scandal-olivias-mother-alive-khandi-alexander-season-3/ |title=Scandal Season 3: Khandi Alexander Cast as Olivia’s Mother — Is She Alive? |work=TVLine |date= |accessdate=November 6, 2013}}</ref> On December 3, 2013, it was announced that the show was casting for a new role as a handsome, charismatic fella named Andrew, who would be a love interest for Bellamy Young's character, Mellie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2013/12/03/glee-season-5-dianna-agron-returning-quinn-returns/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Arrow, HIMYM, Once, Good Wife, Hannibal, Scandal, Sleepy and More|work=TV Line|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|accessdate=November 22, 2014|date=December 3, 2014}}</ref> A few days later, on December 6, 2013, actor Jon Tenney was announced to have landed the role of Andrew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2013/12/06/scandal-jon-tenney-mellie-love-interest-season-3/|title=Scandal Exclusive: The Closer's Jon Tenney Joins Season 3 Cast as Love Interest for [Spoiler]|work=TVLine|date=February 8, 2014|accessdate=December 6, 2014}}</ref> On January 28, 2014, it was announced that Scandal was casting the guest-starring roles of Jerry Grant and Karen Grant, Tony Goldwyn and Bellamy Young's characters' children<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2014/01/28/scandal-season-3-cast-fitz-and-mellies-kids-jerry-karen/|title=Exclusive: ''Scandal to Finally Introduce Fitz's Kids|work=TVLine|last=Webb Mitovich|first=Matt|date=February 7, 2014|accessdate=January 28, 2014}}</ref> A week later, on February 6, 2014, it was reported that the guest-starring roles of Jerry and Karen had been landed by [[Dylan Minnette]] and [[Madeline Carroll]]. The duo appeared in the fifteenth episode in addition to the season finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2014/02/05/scandal-cast-fitz-mellie-kids-dylan-minnette-madeline-carroll/#more-491215|title=Scandal Exclusive: Dylan Minnette, Other Lost Alum Cast as Fitz and Mellie's Kids|work=TVLine|last=Webb Mitovich|first=Matt|date=February 7, 2014|accessdate=February 5, 2014}}</ref><br />
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On April 25, 2014, it was announced that [[Columbus Short]] would not return for the fourth season due to personal reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/scandal-columbus-short-exits-season4-1080910.aspx|title=Scandal Shocker: Columbus Short Not Returning for Season 4|work=TV Guide|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=July 29, 2014|date=April 25, 2014}}</ref> In an interview with the show's creator Shonda Rhimes, she revealed that Short's character Harrison Wright would be killed off.<ref name="tvguide">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Scandal-Shonda-Rhimes-Season4-Spoilers-1084441.aspx|title=Scandal's Shonda Rhimes Reveals Harrison's Fate, Talks Season of Abby|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|work=TV Guide|accessdate=July 29, 2014|date=July 15, 2014}}</ref> Television host [[Ellen DeGeneres]] revealed on Twitter that her wife, [[Portia de Rossi]], was cast in a multiple-episode "top secret arc".<ref name="portia">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2014/07/23/portia-de-rossi-scandal-season-4-cast/|title=Scandal Books Portia de Rossi for a 'Top-Secret Arc'|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|accessdate=July 27, 2014|date=July 23, 2014}}</ref><br />
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[[File:PortiadeRossiEllenDeGeneresHWOFSept2012.jpg|thumb|right|170px|[[Ellen DeGeneres]] (''right'') announced on [[Twitter]] that her wife [[Portia de Rossi]] (''left'') was cast for the show.|alt=Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres smiling at an event.]]<br />
Several guest stars were announced to be cast. On July 30, 2014, [[Kelen Coleman]] was reported to appear in the season four premiere.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-books-mccarthys-star-season-722323|title='Scandal' Books 'The McCarthys' Star for Season 4 (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=August 11, 2014|date=July 30, 2014}}</ref> On August 12, 2014, [[Mary McCormack]] and [[Josh Randall]] were announced to appear on the show as a couple, which aired as part of the season's second episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-enlists-mary-mccormack-josh-725078|title='Scandal' Enlists Mary McCormack and Josh Randall for Season 4|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=August 13, 2014|date=August 12, 2014}}</ref> [[Lost (TV series)|''Lost'']] alum [[Sonya Walger]] was announced to appear on the show in a recurring role, on August 18, 2014.<ref name="walger">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/18/scandal-sonya-walger-season4/|title="Scandal" adds "Lost" star Sonya Walger in season 4|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=August 20, 2014|date=August 18, 2014}}</ref> On August 22, 2014, [[Entertainment Weekly]] announced that [[Matthew Del Negro]] will play a recurring role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/08/22/scandal-matthew-del-negro-season4/|title='Mistresses' star Matthew Del Negro heads to 'Scandal'|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=August 24, 2014|date=August 22, 2014}}</ref> It was announced that the role of Karen Grant, one of the Grant family's children, would be recast. On September 5, 2014, [[Mary Mouser]] was reported to take over the role.<ref name="daughter">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2014/09/05/scandal-season-4-karen-grant-recast-mary-mouser/|title=Scandal Recast Alert: Meet the New First Daughter|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|accessdate=September 17, 2014|date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> The actress [[Jasika Nicole]] was announced to return as Huck's estranged wife for the fourth season on October 17, 2014, appearing first in the fifth episode of the season.<ref name="adelstein">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-bring-paul-adelstein-back-741721|title='Scandal' to Bring Paul Adelstein Back|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=October 17, 2014|date=October 17, 2014}}</ref> [[Stephen Collins]] announced on [[Twitter]] that he would be returning to ''Scandal'' for an episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/StephenCollins/status/514525840936165377|title=Happy to say I did another episode of #Scandal. Had a gr8 time. Wish I could say more but @ShondaRhimes would have to kill me.|work=Twitter|last=Collins|first=Stephen|date=September 23, 2014|accessdate=March 1, 2015}}</ref> However, after a news scandal about [[Stephen Collins#Sexual abuse allegations|sexual abuse allegations]] towards Collins, the actor was cut out of the episode per ABC's request.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jarettwieselman/scandal-cuts-stephen-collins-from-upcoming-episode|title="Scandal" Cuts Stephen Collins Amid Child Molestation Allegations|work= [[BuzzFeed]]|last=Wieselman|first=Jarett|date=October 9, 2014|accessdate=March 1, 2015}}</ref><br />
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Two alums from the Shondaland produced television show [[Private Practice (TV series)|''Private Practice'']] were announced to appear in the season. [[Brian Benben]] was announced on September 16, 2014, to have landed a guest-starring role for the season.<ref name="benben">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/16/scandal-brian-benben-season4/#more-185044|title='Private Practice' alum Brian Benben heads to 'Scandal'|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=September 17, 2014|date=September 16, 2014}}</ref> [[Paul Adelstein]] was announced to return as Leo Bergen on the show in an episode which would air in November.<ref name="adelstein" /><br />
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It was reported on October 21, 2014, that [[Michael Trucco]] was cast as Charles Putney, Abby's abusive ex-husband. Information about his character was that he is the youngest son of former Virginia Gov. James Putney and the ex-husband of Abby Whelan after he physically assaulted her in a drunken rage. He will appear in at least one episode of the fourth season.<ref name="ex-husband">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-taps-battlestar-galactica-favorite-742434|title='Scandal' Taps 'Battlestar Galactica' Favorite as Abby's Ex-Husband|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|accessdate=October 21, 2014|date=October 21, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/594242/spoiler-chat-the-latest-on-the-vampire-diaries-damon-and-elena-plus-scandal-arrow-and-more|title=Spoiler Chat: The Latest on The Vampire Diaries' Damon and Elena—Plus, Scandal, Arrow and More!|work=Entertainment Online|last=Santos|first=Kristin|accessdate=November 5, 2014|date=November 4, 2014}}</ref> On November 4, 2014, it was announced that [[Khandi Alexander]] is going to return as Maya Lewis in the winter finale. Alexander's role was initially meant for only one episode as a guest star, but was upgraded to recurring on November 14, 2014.<ref name="maya">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/04/scandal-khandi-alexander-return/|title=Mama Pope lives: Khandi Alexander to return to 'Scandal'|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=November 4, 2014|accessdate=November 5, 2014}}</ref> [[Jason Butler Harner]] was cast for the show in a recurring role, and first appeared in the winter premiere, playing Ian Woods.<ref name="jason">{{cite web|url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/12/11/scandal-jason-butler-harner-season4/|title=Exclusive: 'Scandal' casts Jason Butler Harner in recurring role|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|accessdate=December 11, 2014|date=December 11, 2014}}</ref> On February 20, 2015, it was reported that comedian [[Lena Dunham]] had been cast in an unknown guest role,<ref name="dunham">{{cite web|last1=Weinstein|first1=Shelli|title=Lena Dunham To Guest Star on 'Scandal'|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/lena-dunham-scandal-guest-star-girls-1201438055/|website=Variety|accessdate=February 21, 2015}}</ref> and will appear in the sixteenth episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-lena-dunham-debuts-779238|title='Scandal': See 'Girls' Star Lena Dunham Make Her Debut (Exclusive Photos)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=March 5, 2015|accessdate=March 5, 2015}}</ref> She ultimately portrayed Susanne Thomas, a young woman who writes a scandalous memoir about some of D.C.'s top politicians.<br />
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It was announced on February 4, 2016, that [[Ricardo Chavira]] would join the show in a recurring role, and would first appear in the eleventh episode.<ref name="chavira">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/04/scandal-ricardo-chavira-abc|title=Scandal books Ricardo Chavira for recurring role — exclusive|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=February 4, 2016|accessdate=February 7, 2016}}</ref> [[Annabeth Gish]] was announced on February 8, 2016, to have been cast in a recurring role.<ref name="gish">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2016/02/annabeth-gish-cast-scandal-1201698382/|title=Annabeth Gish Joins ‘Scandal’ As Recurring|work=Deadline|last=Petski|first=Denise|date=February 8, 2016|accessdate=February 9, 2016}}</ref> ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' announced on February 18, 2016, that [[Joe Morton]] who plays Rowan "Eli" Pope had been promoted to a series regular, and was credited as a regular cast member for the first time in the twelfth episode of Season 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-joe-morton-promoted-series-867234|title='Scandal' Promotes Joe Morton to Series Regular (Exclusive)|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|date=February 18, 2016|accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref> ''[[TVLine]]'' announced on August 6, 2016, that ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]''-alum [[Jessalyn Gilsig]] will replace [[Joelle Carter]] as Vanessa Moss, Jake Ballard's wife.<ref name="gilsig">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/05/scandal-recast-jessalyn-gilsig|title=Scandal: Glee alum joins season 6 in recast|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=August 6, 2016|accessdate=August 6, 2016}}</ref> <br />
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''[[TVLine]]'' announced on May 15, 2017, that [[George Newbern]], who plays Charlie, is being promoted to a main cast member for Season 7, after having appeared in over fifty episodes as a recurring cast member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
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Production started at the beginning of July, as Rhimes tweeted that the writers were hard at work collaborating ideas and mapping out the fourth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/486175281443381248|title=Writers Rooms starting back up for #GreysAnatomy and #Scandal today! Feels like 1st day back at school...|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 7, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/486937293739921409|title=Today, the #scandal writers are literally breaking story on set in the conference room of Olivia Pope and Associates. #ItsHandled|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 9, 2014}}</ref> Scouting for the season began a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/merrieats/status/488682757472518144|title=Where in the world are we scouting? @tomverica episode 401 #scandal #Seasonpremiere|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 14, 2014}}</ref> The table read for the first episode was on July 24, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/492352696813240320|title=Table read for #scandal today! Can't wait to see @kerrywashington, @darbysofficial, @tonygoldwyn, @KatieQLowes and everyone!|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 24, 2014}}</ref> and Rhimes revealed the title of the premiere the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/492383339647488000|title=The script. #Scandal #season4|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2014/07/24/scandal-season-4-premiere-title-randy-red-superfreak-julia/|title=Scandal's 'Randy' Season 4 Premiere Title: What Could It Possibly Mean?|work=TV Line|last=Mitovich|first=Matt|accessdate=November 15, 2014|date=July 24, 2014}}</ref> Filming for the fourth season began on July 28, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/493781313673887746|title=#scandal season 4 starts filming today. All 3 shows filming now. Am really back to work -- can't pretend anymore...|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|accessdate=July 29, 2014|date=July 28, 2014}}</ref> and ended on April 28, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/592851139646922753|title=Nope. Tomorrow.|work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=April 27, 2015|accessdate=April 28, 2015}}</ref><br />
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Scouting began in the beginning of July.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/merrieats/status/618083261730918400|title=Thank you! Everyone back and at work getting ready for Episode 501! Exciting. #5candal |work=Twitter|date=July 6, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> Kerry Washington announced the first table read would happen July 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/620447292638670848|title=Tomorrow is the day before the #5candal table read. Which means tonight feels like Christmas Eve EVE 😃 I've missed the Scandal fam so much!|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=July 12, 2015|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref> The title of the season premiere, "Heavy is the Head" was revealed on August 8, 2015, by its director [[Tom Verica]] on Twitter.<ref name="premiere title">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/630125381069045760|title=Well look at what we have here... #5candal. #DirectorsPOV |work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=August 8, 2015|accessdate=August 9, 2015}}</ref> Filming for the season began on July 16, 2015.<ref name="day 1">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/621873016285237248|title=Day 1 #scandal done! No #peepingtoms today...all spoilers:) But one each day for rest of 1st ep. And next director @tonygoldwyn in prep.|work=Twitter|last=Verica|first=Tom|date=July 16, 2015|accessdate=July 18, 2015}}</ref><br />
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Several actors working on [[Shondaland]]-produced shows directed an episode for the fifth season. [[Tony Goldwyn]] from ''Scandal'' directed the second and 17th episode, making it the fourth and fifth episode he has directed on the show. [[Chandra Wilson]] who plays Dr. [[Miranda Bailey]] on ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' directed her first ''Scandal'' episode, which was the sixth episode "Get Out of Jail, Free". [[Scott Foley]] from ''Scandal'' also directed his first ''Scandal'' episode, the 16th named "The Miseducation of Susan Ross". Foley's director-debut was announced on Twitter by Foley himself and executive producer Tom Verica.<ref name="Foley directing">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/scottkfoley/status/654041313982091264|title=#scandal location scout. Stuck!! |work=Twitter|last=Foley|first=Scott|date=October 13, 2015|accessdate=October 14, 2015}}</ref> For the seventh season, both [[Kerry Washington]] and [[Darby Stanchfield]] are set to direct their first ''Scandal'' episodes, with Stanchfield having previously directed all episodes of the web series.<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
===Critical reception===<br />
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The show has been met with generally favorable reviews, with a collective score of 64/100 based on 28 critics from [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.metacritic.com/tv/scandal|title=Scandal – Season 1 |work=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=April 6, 2012}}</ref> Based on advanced [[screener (promotional)|screener]]s sent before the show's premiere, [[Alan Sepinwall]] of ''[[HitFix]]'' stated:<br />
<blockquote>To be perfectly honest, after watching four episodes of ''Scandal'', I'm not 100 percent clear on what it is that Olivia and her team (most of them fellow lawyers who don't practice law) do, nor on exactly what the show is. I'm also not entirely sure that it matters. ''Scandal'' is a good example of what a show is about being far less important than how it's about it.<ref name="AlanSepinwall" /></blockquote><br />
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[[IndieWire]], a daily news site reviewed the first season of ''Scandal'', comparing it to the [[FX (TV channel)|FX]] show ''[[Damages (TV series)|Damages]]''. Stating that the premise was similar and that ''Damages'' is a hell of a show, and worthy of all the accolades; but it's what ''Scandal'' could be, if the envelope was pushed a bit more, and if the show took more risks."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/shadowandact/b2aed7b0-ab28-11e1-bcc4-123138165f92|title=Kerry Washington To Test Primetime Emmy History With ‘Scandal’ (A Drought For Black Actresses)|first=Tambay A.|last=Obenson|date=May 31, 2012|work=IndieWire}}</ref><br />
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''[[Newsday]]''{{'}}s Verne Gay called the series "fun", but added:<br />
<blockquote>All the tropes, cliches and (especially) soap conventions series creator [[Shonda Rhimes]] has poured so generously into ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' and ''[[Private Practice (TV series)|Private Practice]]'' over the years have been poured right back into this [[Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway)|Beltway]] [[potboiler]]. The hairpin plot twists. The whiplash character reveals. The bumptious moralizing. The Strong Woman/Wronged Woman character type, and its direct corollary, Weak, Middle-Aged, Married Man Who Secretly Likes Hookers. It's all here!<ref name="Premiere" /></blockquote><br />
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The show however received many more positive reviews during its second season. ''[[The A.V. Club]]''{{'}}s Ryan McGee compared to the show to ''[[House of Cards (U.S. TV series)|House of Cards]]'', stating:<br />
<blockquote>''Scandal'' has quite a bit to say about how people in general operate. By extension, it also has a lot to say about the type of television people respond to in this ever-splintered viewing environment. In a year in which almost all ratings are down, ''Scandal'' has gone up. Its insane storytelling really isn’t insane at all. Many want to dub ''House of Cards'' the future of television as a whole. In terms of distribution, this may be true. But by giving audiences what they want, and then giving them so much more than they ever expected, ''Scandal'' is the show those looking toward the future of television should be aiming to actually produce, regardless of the medium in which it is viewed.<ref name="McGee" /></blockquote><br />
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[[Alan Sepinwall]] of ''[[HitFix]]'' also changed his stance:<br />
<blockquote>When ''Scandal'' debuted last spring, I wasn't sure what to make of it, beyond recognizing that Kerry Washington had the goods to carry a series and Shonda Rhimes had fashioned an excellent role for her.<br />
This season, though, Rhimes has kicked the show up to another level by ditching the Crisis of the Week procedural format in favor of reinventing ''Scandal'' as a gonzo hybrid of conspiracy thriller and high-stakes soap opera, involving election rigging, a presidential assassination attempt, a failed internal White House coup, and all sorts of other crazy shenanigans. It's ludicrous on virtually every level; it's also an enormous amount of fun, thanks to the writing and the performances.<ref name="Performances" /></blockquote><br />
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=== Ratings ===<br />
In 2016, a ''[[New York Times]]'' study of the 50 TV shows with the most [[Facebook Like]]s found that ''Scandal'' "displays the classic pattern of a show popular with a black audience".<ref name="katz20161227">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/12/26/upshot/duck-dynasty-vs-modern-family-television-maps.html |title=‘Duck Dynasty’ vs. ‘Modern Family’: 50 Maps of the U.S. Cultural Divide |last=Katz |first=Josh |date=December 27, 2016 |newspaper=The New York Times}}</ref> Ratings grew significantly over the second season, reaching a series high with the season finale which increased 25% in total viewers and 39% in Adult 18-49 compared to the first season's finale.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/17/abcs-scandal-marks-most-watched-telecast-ever-and-spikes-over-last-seasons-finale/183070/|title=ABC's 'Scandal' Marks Most-Watched Telecast Ever and Spikes over Last Season's Finale|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=September 25, 2014|date=May 17, 2013}}</ref><br />
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The season 3 premiere had 10.5 million total viewers, up 71 percent from last season's start in September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-scandal-surges-series-643383 |title=TV Ratings: 'Scandal' Surges to Series Highs, 'Millers' Debuts Well - Sean Hayes Less So |work=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=November 17, 2011 |accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee |first=Stephan |url=http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/10/04/scandal-season-3-ratings/ |title='Scandal' returns to best ratings yet, but new shows debut low &#124; Inside TV &#124; EW.com |work=Insidetv.ew.com |date= |accessdate=October 5, 2013}}</ref> The season finale had 10.5 million total viewers, up 15% from last season's finale in May 2013.<ref name="audience">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/18/abc-wins-thursday-with-scandal-posting-best-ever-season-finale-ratings/255415/|title=ABC Wins Thursday with 'Scandal' Posting Best-Ever Season Finale Ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=April 21, 2014|date=April 18, 2014}}</ref> The third season had an average of 11.5 million in Total Viewers, up 39% from the second season which had a total of 8.3 million. It also went up in Adults 18-49 with 43% with an average of 4.0/12, while the previous season had a 2.8/8. This qualifies Scandal as TV’s fastest growing returning series.<ref name="audience"/><br />
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The fourth-season premiere also scored a series high in Total Viewers with 11.96 millions and in adults 18-49 with a 3.8/11.<ref name="newratings">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/12/gotham-has-biggest-adults-18-49-ratings-increase-gotham-red-band-society-top-percentage-gains-in-live-7-ratings-for-week-ending-september-28/313337/|title='Gotham' Has Biggest Adults 18-49 Ratings Increase; 'Gotham' & 'Red Band Society' Top Percentage Gains & 'How To Get Away With Murder' Tops Viewer Gains in Live +7 Ratings for Week Ending September 28|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=October 13, 2014|date=October 12, 2014}}</ref> The series was its ratings increase from week to week compared to its broadcasting last year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/25/abc-hits-a-season-high-in-adults-18-49-and-claims-7-of-the-top-20-tv-shows-the-week-of-november-17-2014/332208/|title=ABC Hits a Season High in Adults 18-49 and Claims 7 of the Top 20 TV Shows the Week of November 17, 2014|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|accessdate=December 2, 2014|date=November 25, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/06/abc-wins-opening-2-thursdays-in-february-sweep-in-adults-18-49-for-first-time-in-7-years/360429/|title=ABC Wins Opening 2 Thursdays in February Sweep in Adults 18-49 for First Time in 7 Years|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=February 6, 2015|accessdate=February 7, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/13/abc-wins-3rd-straight-thursday-with-the-top-3-shows-in-adults-18-49/363020/|title=ABC Wins 3rd Straight Thursday with the Top 3 Shows in Adults 18-49|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=February 13, 2015|accessdate=February 13, 2015}}</ref> The mid-season premiere "[[Run (Scandal)|Run]]" was equaled the series's 2nd-highest-ever rating in adults 18-49.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/03/abc-surges-27-percent-and-claims-4-of-the-weeks-top-10-tv-series-in-adults-18-49/358943/|title=ABC Surges 27 Percent and Claims 4 of the Week’s Top 10 TV Series in Adults 18-49|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=February 3, 2015|accessdate=February 3, 2015}}</ref> The fourth season saw a decrease in the 18-49 key demographic by 5.4 percent to a 2.9, but an increase in total viewers by .86 percent with an average of 9.19 million viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/abc-2014-15-season-ratings-33937/|title=ABC 2014-15 Season Ratings (updated 5/19/15)|work=TV Series Finale|date=May 19, 2015|accessdate=May 19, 2015}}</ref><br />
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! scope="col" style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| Season<br />
! scope="col" style="width:15%;" rowspan="2"| Timeslot ([[Eastern Time Zone#United States|EST]])<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| Number of Episodes<br />
! scope="col" colspan=2| Premiere<br />
! scope="col" colspan=2| Finale<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;" rowspan="2"| TV Season<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall rank<br />
! scope="col" style="width:10%; background:#ffdead;" rowspan="2"| Overall viewership<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Date<br />
! scope="col" span style="width:10%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"| Viewers<br />(millions)<br />
! scope="col" style="width:8%;"| Date<br />
! scope="col" span style="width:10%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;"| Viewers<br />(millions)<br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 1)|1]]<br />
| rowspan="3" | <center>Thursday <br />10:00&nbsp;p.m.</center><br />
! 7<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>April 5, 2012</center><br />
! 7.33<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/04/06/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-american-idol-person-of-interest-missing-up-all-night-adjusted-up-scandal-adjusted-down/127930/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'American Idol', 'Person of Interest', 'Missing', 'Up All Night' Adjusted Up; 'Scandal' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=April 6, 2012|accessdate=April 7, 2012}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>May 17, 2012</center><br />
! 7.33<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/18/thursday-final-ratings-american-idol-greys-anatomy-30-rock-adjusted-up-touch-scandal-adjusted-down/134984/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'American Idol', 'Grey's Anatomy', '30 Rock' Adjusted Up; 'Touch', 'Scandal' Adjusted Down|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=May 18, 2012|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 18, 2012}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2011–12 United States network television schedule|2011–12]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 62<ref name="season 1 ranking" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 8.21<ref name="season 1 ranking">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/24/complete-list-of-2011-12-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-american-idol-ncis-dancing-with-the-stars/135785/|title=Complete List Of 2011–12 Season TV Show Viewership: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops, Followed By 'American Idol,' 'NCIS' & 'Dancing With The Stars' |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date= May 24, 2012 |accessdate= November 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 2)|2]]<br />
! 22<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>September 27, 2012</center><br />
! 6.74<ref>{{cite web |url= http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/05/thursday-final-ratingsthe-x-factor-last-resort-30-rock-greys-anatomy-the-office-adjusted-up-two-and-a-half-men-person-of-interest-scandal-elementary/151704/ |title= Thursday Final Ratings: 'The X Factor', 'Last Resort', '30 Rock', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'The Office' Adjusted Up; 'Two and a Half Men', 'Person of Interest', 'Scandal', 'Elementary' 'Rock Center' & 'The Next' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=October 5, 2012|accessdate=October 6, 2012}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>May 16, 2013</center><br />
! 9.12<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/17/thursday-final-ratings-hannibal-the-big-bang-theory-the-vampire-diaries-greys-anatomy-office-retrospective-adjusted-up/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: ‘Hannibal’, ‘The Big Bang Theory’, ‘The Vampire Diaries’, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ & ‘Office’ Retrospective Adjusted Up|date=May 17, 2013}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2012–13 United States network television schedule|2012–13]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 47<ref name="season 2 ranking" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 8.46<ref name="season 2 ranking">{{cite web |url= http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/29/complete-list-of-2012-13-season-tv-show-viewership-sunday-night-football-tops-followed-by-ncis-the-big-bang-theory-ncis-los-angeles |title= Complete List Of 2012-13 Season TV Show Viewership: 'Sunday Night Football' Tops, Followed By 'NCIS,' 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'NCIS: Los Angeles' |work= TV by the Numbers |date= May 29, 2013 |accessdate= May 30, 2013 |author= Bibel, Sara}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 3)|3]]<br />
! 18<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>October 3, 2013</center><br />
! 10.52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/04/thursday-final-ratings-big-bang-theory-greys-anatomy-parks-and-recreation-welcome-to-the-family-sean-saves-the-world-michael-j-fox-show/206890/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory', 'Grey's Anatomy' & The Originals Adjusted Up; 'Parks and Recreation', 'Welcome to the Family', Sean Saves the World', 'Michael J. Fox Show', & 'Parenthood' Adjusted Down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Bibel|first=Sara|date=October 4, 2013|accessdate=October 4, 2013}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>April 17, 2014</center><br />
! 10.57<ref name="s03e18">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/18/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-adjusted-up/255190/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' Adjusted Up|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 18, 2014|accessdate=April 18, 2014}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2013–14 United States network television schedule|2013–14]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 13<ref name="season 3 ranking" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 12.00<ref name="season 3 ranking">{{cite web|title=Full 2013-2014 TV Season Series Rankings|url=http://deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2-733762/|work=Deadline|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=October 1, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 4)|4]]<br />
| rowspan="3" | <center>Thursday <br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.</center><br />
! 22<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>September 25, 2014</center><br />
! 11.96<ref name="julia">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/09/26/thursday-final-ratings-greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-adjusted-up-final-football-numbers/307278/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Scandal' & 'How to Get Away With Murder' Adjusted Up + Final Football Numbers|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|accessdate=September 26, 2014|date=September 26, 2014}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>May 14, 2015</center><br />
! 8.08<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/05/15/thursday-final-ratings-the-blacklist-adjusted-up-reign-adjusted-down-no-adjustment-to-scandal/404642/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Blacklist' Adjusted Up; 'Reign' Adjusted Down; No Adjustment to 'Scandal'|last=Bibel|first=Sara|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 15, 2015|accessdate=May 15, 2015}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2014–15 United States network television schedule|2014–15]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 8<ref name="season 4 ranking" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 12.66<ref name="season 4 ranking">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/05/2014-15-full-tv-season-ratings-shows-rankings-1201431167/|title=Full 2014–15 TV Season Series Rankings: Football & ‘Empire’ Ruled|last=de Moraes|first=Lisa|work=[[Deadline.com]]|date=May 21, 2014|accessdate=June 10, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 5)|5]]<br />
! 21<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>September 24, 2015</center><br />
! 10.25<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/25/thursday-final-ratings-heroes-reborn-scandal-adjusted-up-final-football-ratings/471703/|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Heroes Reborn' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up + Final Football Ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|date=September 25, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>May 12, 2016</center><br />
! 6.65<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/13/thursday-final-ratings-may-12-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory,' ‘The Catch’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ adjust up |work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2015–16 United States network television schedule|2015–16]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 16<ref name="season 5 ranking" /><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 10.68<ref name="season 5 ranking">{{cite web|url=http://www.timbrooks.net/ratings/|title=Top Rated TV Programs By Season (2007-2016)|last=Brooks|first=Tim|date=February 18, 2017|website=www.timbrooks.net |accessdate=February 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 6)|6]]<br />
! 16<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>January 26, 2017</center><br />
! 7.62<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-26-2017/|title=‘Scandal’ and ‘My Kitchen Rules’ adjust down, Mary Tyler Moore special adjusts up: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 27, 2017|accessdate=January 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>May 18, 2017</center><br />
! 5.23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-18-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Masterchef Junior’ finales, ‘Amazing Race’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 19, 2017|accessdate=May 19, 2017}}</ref><br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2016–17 United States network television schedule|2016–17]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 39<ref name="entertainment2017"/><br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| 8.16<ref name="entertainment2017">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/2016-2017-tv-season-ratings-series-rankings-list-1202102340/|title=Final 2016-17 TV Rankings: ‘Sunday Night Football’ Winning Streak Continues|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 26, 2017|accessdate=May 26, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
! scope="row" style="text-align:center;"|[[Scandal (season 7)|7]]<br />
| rowspan="1" | Thursday 9:00 pm <small>(1–14)</small><br>Thursday 10:00 pm <small>(15–18)</small><br />
! 18<br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center>October 5, 2017</center><br />
! 5.52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
| style="font-size:11px;line-height:110%"|<center></center><br />
! <br />
! style="font-size:smaller"| [[2017–18 United States network television schedule|2017–18]]<br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| <br />
! style="background:#fc9;"| <br />
|}<br />
</center><br />
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<br />
=== Social media ===<br />
<br />
''Scandal'' is one of the most popular shows on social media. The cast tweets with their fans when the show is airing on television.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://time.com/3903181/most-tweeted-about-shows-live-tweeting/|title=Can You Guess the Most Tweeted-About TV Events of the Year?|first=Sarah|last=Begley}}</ref> During the season three premiere, the show topped Nielsen's Twitter TV Ratings Top 10,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/07/scandal-nielsen-twitter-tv-ratings_n_4060651.html|title=Which Show Dominated The Twitter TV Ratings?|date=October 7, 2013|work=Huffington Post}}</ref> with 713,000 tweets that mentioned the show and were seen by an audience of 3.7 million users. The show has also the most loyal Twitter followers according to Nielsen Social.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/scandal-has-twitters-most-loyal-posters/|title='Scandal' has Twitter's most loyal posters |work=Media Life Magazine}}</ref><br />
<br />
== Accolades ==<br />
<br />
''Scandal'' has been acknowledged by the [[ALMA Awards]], [[NAACP Image Awards|Image Awards]], [[BET Awards]], [[Primetime Emmy Awards|Emmy Awards]], [[Screen Actors Guild Awards]], [[Golden Globe Awards]], [[Critics' Choice Television Award|Critics' Choice Awards]], [[Teen Choice Awards]] and [[People's Choice Awards]] as well as honored by the [[American Film Institute]] and the [[Peabody Awards]].<br />
<br />
Kerry Washington, Columbus Short, Guillermo Díaz, Bellamy Young, and Tony Goldwyn have been recognized for their performances. The production team has been honored by the [[Costume Designers Guild Awards|Costume Designers Guild]], [[Society of Camera Operators]], [[Broadcast Music, Inc.|BMI Awards]] and the California on Location (COLA) Awards.<br />
<br />
=== Awards and nominations ===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|-<br />
! width="4%"| Year<br />
! width="24%"| Association<br />
! width="33%"| Category<br />
! width="27%"| Nominee<br />
! width="9%"| Result<br />
! width="3%" class="unsortable" | Ref.<br />
|-<br />
| align="center"| 2012<br />
| [[13th ALMA Awards|ALMA Awards]]<br />
| Favorite TV Actor – Supporting Role in a Drama<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latinheat.com/5603-2/the-2012-alma-award-nominees/|title=2012 ALMA Award Nominees|date=2012|website=latinheat.com|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="11" align="center"| 2013<br />
| [[BET Awards 2013|BET Awards]]<br />
| [[BET Award for Best Actor & Actress|Best Actress]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1709766/bet-awards-2013-winners-list/|title=BET Awards 2013: Complete Winners List|date=2013|work=MTV.com|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Imagen Awards]]<br />
| Best Actor/Television<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imagen.org/photo/896/guillermo-diaz-scandal-best-actor-television-nominee|title=Guillermo Diaz (Scandal), Best Actor in Television Nominee|date=2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[44th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="3" align="center"| <ref name="45th NAACP Image Award Winners">{{cite web|url=http://www.naacp.org/news/entry/45th-naacp-image-award-winners|title=45th NAACP Image Award Winners|author=|date=February 22, 2014|accessdate=February 22, 2014|work=[[NAACP]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series|Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series]]<br />
| [[Shonda Rhimes]] {{small|("[[Sweet Baby (Scandal)|Sweet Baby]]")}}<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[65th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2013|title=65th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners|work=Emmy Awards|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Dan Bucatinsky]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[TV Guide|TV Guide Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| Favorite Drama Series<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="3" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000664/2013|title=TV Guide Awards (2013)|work=IMDb|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Ensemble<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]], [[Columbus Short]], [[Darby Stanchfield]], [[Katie Lowes]], [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]], [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]], [[Tony Goldwyn]], [[Bellamy Young]], [[Joshua Malina]], [[Scott Foley]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Vision Awards<br />
| colspan="2"| Best Drama<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000458/2013|title=NAMIC Vision Awards (2013)|work=IMDb|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="20" align="center"| 2014<br />
| [[BET Awards 2014|BET Awards]]<br />
| [[BET Award for Best Actor & Actress|Best Actress]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/2014-bet-awards-winners-beyonce-rihanna-chris-brown-justin-timberlake/|title=BET Awards Winners: The Complete List|date=2013|website=thewrap.com|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[4th Critics' Choice Television Awards|Critics' Choice Television Awards]]<br />
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/critics-choice-television-awards-2014-712986|title=Critics' Choice Television Awards 2014: Complete Winners List|date=2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series|Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Dorian Awards]]<br />
| TV Performance of the Year – Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/dorian-awards-gay-lesbian-critics-announce-tv-film-nominations/|title=Dorian Awards: Gay and Lesbian Critics Announce TV and Film Nominations|date=2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[71st Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Awards]]<br />
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama|Best Actress in a Television Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/moviesnow/la-et-mn-golden-globes-nominees-winners-complete-list,0,6845028.story#axzz2nHEfg9AW|title=Golden Globes 2014: The complete list of nominees and winners|date=December 12, 2013|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=December 12, 2013}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Gracie Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| Outstanding Drama<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://allwomeninmedia.org/node/581|title=Winners|date=2014|work=All Women in Media}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="5"| [[45th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="5" align="center"| <ref name="45th NAACP Image Award Winners"/><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Columbus Short]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[66th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2014|title=66th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners|work=Emmy Awards|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| Prism Award<br />
| colspan="2"| Drama Series Episode – Substance Use {{small|("[[Snake in the Garden]]")}}<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000546/2014|title=Prism Awards (2014)|work=IMDb|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Performance in a Drama Series Episode<br />
| [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[20th Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]]<br />
| [[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/weekendwarriornews.php?id=112388|title=Nominations for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards |date= December 11, 2013|work=Comingsoon.net |accessdate=December 11, 2013}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[TV Guide|TV Guide Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| Favorite Drama Series<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000664/2014|title=TV Guide Awards (2014)|work=IMDb|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Vision Awards<br />
| colspan="2"| Best Drama<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000458/2014|title=NAMIC Vision Awards (2014)|work=IMDb|accessdate=March 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="13" align="center"| 2015<br />
| [[BET Awards 2015|BET Awards]]<br />
| [[BET Award for Best Actor & Actress|Best Actress]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/2015-bet-awards-winners/|title=The Complete List of Winners At the 2015 BET Awards|date=2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6"| [[46th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="6" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naacp.org/press/entry/the-46th-naacp-image-awards-nominees-announced|title=46th NAACP Image Award Winners|author=|date=February 22, 2015|accessdate=February 22, 2015|work=[[NAACP]]}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Khandi Alexander]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series|Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series]]<br />
| Zahir McGhee {{small|("Mama Said Knock You Out")}}<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[Online Film & Television Association Award|OFTA Television Awards]]<br />
| Best Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ofta.cinemasight.com/Awards/Television/1415.html|title=2014-15: THE SEASON OF OLIVE KITTERIDGE|author=|date= 2015|work=}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series<br />
| [[Khandi Alexander]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[41st People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| Favorite Network TV Drama<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2014/11/04/peoples-choice-awards-2015-nominees-full-list/|title=People’s Choice Awards 2015: Full List Of Nominees|date=November 4, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[67th Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Awards]]<br />
| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Khandi Alexander]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2015|title=67th Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners|work=Emmy Awards|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[2015 Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Awards]]<br />
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Drama|Choice TV Actress – Drama]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teenchoice.com/article/winners-of-%E2%80%9Cteen-choice-2015%E2%80%9D-announced|title=WINNERS OF TEEN CHOICE 2015 ANNOUNCED|work=[[Teen Choice Awards]]|publisher=[[Fox Broadcasting Company|FOX]]|date=August 16, 2015|accessdate=August 17, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="8" align="center"| 2016<br />
| rowspan="4"| [[47th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="4" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/12/08/naacp-image-award-nominations-2015-shonda-rhimes-empire-blackish/|title=ABC's 'TGIT,' ‘Empire’ and ‘black-ish’ Lead NAACP Image Award Nominations|work=TV Line|accessdate=December 8, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Díaz]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{won}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3"| [[42nd People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
| colspan="2"| Favorite Network TV Drama<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="3" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2016|title=2016 Nominees & Winners|work=People's Choice Awards|accessdate=October 3, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actor<br />
| [[Scott Foley]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| [[2016 Teen Choice Awards|Teen Choice Awards]]<br />
| [[Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress Drama|Choice TV Actress – Drama]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/05/24/teen-choice-awards-2016-nominations-full-list-tv-nominees/|title=Teen Choice Awards 2016: CW Dramas, 'Pretty Little Liars' Lead Early Noms|work=TV Line|accessdate=May 24, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="5" align="center"| 2017<br />
| [[Location Managers Guild Awards]]<br />
| Outstanding Locations in a Contemporary TV Series<br />
| Veronique Vowell<br />
| {{pending}}<br />
| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Outstanding Film Commission – 'Hidden Figures,' 'La La Land' Among Location Managers Guild Award Nominees|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hidden-figures-la-la-land-location-managers-guild-awards-nominees-2017-978431/item/outstanding-film-commission-location-managers-guild-award-nominees-2017-978439|website=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=February 26, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[48th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/11/naacp-image-awards-blackish-this-is-us-queen-sugar-winners-list/|title=NAACP Image Awards: 'This Is Us', 'black-ish', 'Queen Sugar' Among Winners|work=TV Line|date=February 12, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Joe Morton]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2"| [[43rd People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]]<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actress<br />
| [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
| rowspan="2" align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.peopleschoice.com/2016/11/15/peoples-choice-awards-2017-full-list-of-nominees/|title=People’s Choice Awards 2017: Full List Of Nominees|website=peopleschoice.com|date=November 16, 2016}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| Favorite Dramatic TV Actor<br />
| [[Scott Foley]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
|+ Recognition for ''Scandal''<br />
|-<br />
! Year<br />
! Result<br />
! Award<br />
! Category<br />
! Recipients<br />
|-<br />
| align="center"| 2013<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| [[American Film Institute#AFI Awards|AFI Award]]<br />
| Television Program of the Year<br />
| ''Scandal''<br />
|-<br />
| align="center"| 2014<br />
| {{won}}<br />
| [[Peabody Award]]<br />
| Area of Excellence (Television)<br />
| ''Scandal''<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Critics' top ten lists ===<br />
{{Col-begin}}<br />
<br />
{{Col-break}}<br />
<br />
{| class="collapsible"<br />
! style="width:14em; background:#C4C3D0; text-align:left"| 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Television Critic Top Ten Lists|work =Metacritic|publisher=|url=http://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-critics-pick-best-television-shows-of-2013|date=December 10, 2013}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| colspan=2|<br />
* No.&nbsp;10 ''[[Austin Chronicle]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[Boston Globe]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]<br />
* No.&nbsp;8 ''[[The Daily Beast]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;4 ''[[Film School Rejects]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;5 ''[[Indiewire]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[Vulture (blog)|Vulture]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;8 ''[[NPR]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;10 ''[[The Salt Lake Tribune]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;5 ''[[Us Weekly]]''<br />
* No.&nbsp;6 ''[[Yahoo]]''<br />
* &nbsp;– ''[[American Film Institute]]''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Col-break}}<br />
<br />
{| class="collapsible"<br />
! style="width:14em; background:#C4C3D0; text-align:left"| 2014<ref>{{cite web|title=Best of 2014: Television Critic Top Ten Lists|work=Metacritic|publisher=|url=http://www.metacritic.com/feature/tv-critics-pick-10-best-tv-shows-of-2014|date=December 9, 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| colspan=2|<br />
* No.&nbsp;9 ''[[Akron Beacon Journal]]''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{{Col-break}}<br />
<br />
{| class="collapsible"<br />
! style="width:14em; background:#C4C3D0; text-align:left"| 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Best of 2015: Television Critic Top Ten Lists|work=Metacritic|publisher=|url=http://www.metacritic.com/feature/critics-pick-the-top-10-best-tv-shows-of-2015|date=December 9, 2015}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| colspan=2|<br />
* No.&nbsp;10 ''[[Village Voice]]''<br />
<br />
|}<br />
{{Col-end}}<br />
<br />
== Broadcasts ==<br />
<br />
In the United States ''Scandal'' airs on ABC on Thursday nights at 9pm/8pm CT. The program airs at the same time in [[Canada]] through the [[City (TV network)|City]] [[television system]] with [[simultaneous substitution|simsubbing]] of the ABC feed.<br />
<br />
The series airs in [[Australia]] on the [[Seven Network]] with reruns airing on [[SoHo (Australian TV channel)|SoHo]], [[Canal Sony]] in [[Latin America]], [[ZFB-TV]] in [[Bermuda]], [[Miami]]'s [[WPLG]] in the [[Bahamas]] (via cable from the United States mainland), and on [[TVB Pearl]] in [[Hong Kong]]. The first two-season originally aired on [[Channel 4 (UK)|Channel 4]] in the [[United Kingdom]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/programmes/scandal|title=Scandal - All 4}}</ref> In 2014 the show was picked up by rival broadcaster [[Sky Living]] who will continue from season three onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/feature/a568038/scandal-utopia-wentworth-prison-tube-talk-qa.html#~oD2L2U8HXTaMrI|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=May 1, 2014|title=Scandal, Utopia, Wentworth Prison: Tube Talk Q&A|first=Jeffrey|last=Morgan|date=May 1, 2014}}</ref> In [[New Zealand]] it first aired on [[TV One (New Zealand)|TV One]] but now airs on [[TV2 (New Zealand)|TV2]].<br />
<br />
It airs in [[South Africa]] on multiple television channels; first run episodes are aired on [[DStv]] premium channel [[M-net]] which airs the latest episode a day after its US airing followed by episodes on rival satellite channel [[StarSat]] and Free TV channel; [[SABC3]] since May 2014. On both [[M-net]], and [[SABC3]] the show is re-titled as ''The Fixer'' due to a locally originated soap named ''Scandal!'' already carrying the show's title on another television channel as to not confuse viewers across rival channels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teeveetee.blogspot.com/2012/10/you-cant-have-scandal-and-scandal-on.html|title=You can't have Scandal! and Scandal on South African television – M-Net changes Scandal to The Fixer, puts it on a new channel and timeslot.|accessdate=October 15, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
In [[Jamaica]], ''Scandal'' airs on CVM TV.<br />
<br />
=== Cable syndication ===<br />
<br />
On July 15, 2013, [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]] and ABC announced an early syndication agreement, which saw BET carrying a marathon of the first two seasons on August 10 and 17, 2013, then in two-hour blocks on Wednesdays before the show's season three premiere on October 3.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-gets-marathon-treatment-at-588642|title='Scandal' Gets Marathon Treatment at BET|last=Goldberg|first=Leslie|date=July 19, 2013|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|accessdate=July 27, 2013}}</ref> BET airs new episodes after an eight-day delay.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/16/business/media/scandal-to-be-quickly-syndicated-on-bet.html?_r=0|title=ABC’s ‘Scandal’ to Be Quickly Syndicated on BET|last=Stelter|first=Brian|date=July 15, 2013|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=July 27, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/abcs-scandal-bet-syndication-584738|title=ABC's 'Scandal' Heads to BET in Early Syndication Deal|last=Goldberg|first=Leslie|date=July 15, 2013|work=The Hollywood Reporter|accessdate=July 27, 2013}}</ref><br />
<br />
== DVD releases and online availability ==<br />
<br />
The series's [[DVD]] releases currently consist of the first, second seasons and third seasons, and were released by [[Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment]] under the [[ABC Studios]] label. Additionally, [[Netflix]] currently streams seasons one through six in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. The seventh season is also streaming on Hulu with new episodes airing every Friday. The show is available via traditional by-episode purchase by most online video retailers, including [[iTunes]].<br />
<br />
;Season 1<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#000;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete First Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 7 Episodes<br />
* 2-Disc Set<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* Scandal: Setting The Pace<br />
* Gladiators in Suits: Casting a Series<br />
* Scripting Scandal<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| June 12, 2012<br />
| colspan="3"| October 7, 2013<br />
|}<br />
<br />
;Season 2<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#062A78;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Second Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 22 Episodes<br />
* 5-Disc Set<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* A Closer Look<br />
* Hanging with Huck<br />
* Deleted Scenes<br />
* Outtakes/Bloopers<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| September 3, 2013<br />
| colspan="3"| February 17, 2014<br />
|}<br />
<br />
;Season 3<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#AE1A1A;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Third Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 18 Episodes<br />
* 4-Disc Set<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* Extended Finale Episode<br />
* See the Locations at Set<br />
* Spotlight Cast Piece: Jeff Perry<br />
* Deleted Scenes<br />
* Bloopers<br />
<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| September 23, 2014<br />
| colspan="3"| January 19, 2015<br />
|}<br />
<br />
;Season 4<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#DAA520;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Fourth Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 22 Episodes<br />
* 5-Disc Set<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* Extended Episodes<br />
* The Fixer – A Day With Kerry Washington<br />
* Outtakes<br />
<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| August 11, 2015<br />
| colspan="3"| November 23, 2015<br />
|}<br />
<br />
;Season 5<br />
{| border="2" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" style="margin: 0 1em 0 0; background: #f9f9f9; border: 1px #aaa solid; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 95%;"<br />
|- style="background:#004953;"<br />
| colspan="6" | <span style="color:white;"> '''''The Complete Fifth Season'''''</span><br />
|- style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center;"<br />
| style="width:400px;" colspan="3"| '''Set Details'''<br />
| style="width:400px; " colspan="3"| '''Special Features'''<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
* 21 Episodes<br />
* 5-Disc Set<br />
* English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)<br />
* English [[Subtitle (captioning)#SDH|SDH]], Spanish and French subtitles<br />
<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
<br />
|- valign="top"<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left; width:400px;"|<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="6" style="text-align:center;"| '''Release Dates'''<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]'''<br />
| colspan="3" style="text-align:center;"| '''[[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]'''<br />
|- style="text-align:center;"<br />
| colspan="3"| August 23, 2016<br />
| colspan="3"| November 23, 2016<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
<br />
{{Reflist|refs=<br />
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<ref name=AlanSepinwall>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/whats-alan-watching/posts/review-kerry-washington-is-strong-in-abcs-scandal|title= Review: Kerry Washington is strong in ABC's 'Scandal'|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|date=April 4, 2012|work=[[HitFix]]|accessdate=April 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=Premiere>{{cite web|url= http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/shonda-rhimes-scandal-premieres-on-abc-1.3641090 |title=Shonda Rhimes' 'Scandal' premieres on ABC |last=Gay |first=Verne |date=April 3, 2012 |work=[[Newsday]] |accessdate=April 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=TVGuide>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Kerry-Washington-Rhimes-1029024.aspx |title=Kerry Washington, Henry Ian Cusick to Star in Shonda Rhimes Pilot|date=February 9, 2011|last=Eng|first=Joyce|work=TV Guide|accessdate=March 11, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=zap2it>{{cite web|url= http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/02/kiefer-sutherland-locked-in-for-touch-fireflys-alan-tudyk-headed-to-suburgatory.html |title=Kiefer Sutherland locked in for 'Touch'; 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk headed to 'Suburgatory'|date=February 22, 2011|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=Zap2it|accessdate=March 11, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=zap2it2>{{cite web|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2011/05/abc-fall-tv-2011-schedule-predictions-comedy-block-tinkering-fresh-dramas.html |title=ABC fall TV 2011 schedule predictions: Comedy block tinkering, fresh dramas|date=May 10, 2011|last=Porter|first=Rick|work= Zap2it|accessdate=March 11, 2012}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=Performances>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/whats-alan-watching/review-scandal-nobody-likes-babies-presidential-assassination|title= Review: 'Scandal' – 'Nobody Likes Babies': Presidential assassination |last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|date=February 7, 2013|work=[[HitFix]]|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref><br />
<br />
<ref name=McGee>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/articles/why-scandal-beats-house-of-cards-at-its-own-game,92545/|title= Why Scandal Beats House of Cards At Its Own Game |last=McGee|first=Ryan|date=February 15, 2013|work=[[HitFix]]|accessdate=May 12, 2013}}</ref><br />
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* {{IMDb title|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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* {{Twitter|name=''Scandal''}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #000000<br />
| image = Scandal season 7 poster.jpg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 12<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The seventh and final season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017 by ABC.<ref name="final season">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced that the seventh season will be the final season for ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eonline.com/videos/260717/tony-goldwyn-talks-the-end-of-scandal|title=Tony Goldwyn Talks the End of Scandal|work=[[E!]] News|date=May 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The season began airing on October 5, 2017,<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> and will consist of 18 episodes, adding the total episode count of the show to 124 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|title=Scandal Farewell Update: Final Season Episode Count Revealed|url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/26/scandal-final-season-7-episode-count-spoilers/|website=[[TV Line]]|accessdate=August 13, 2017}}</ref> Cast member [[George Newbern]] was upgraded to a series regular after being a recurring cast member for the past six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> The season will be produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].<br />
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The season focuses on the new direction of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, which is now headlined by Quinn Perkins, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. Season seven will have twelve series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]]. The season will continue to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot, the same as the previous seasons.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
The season will focus on [[Olivia Pope]] and her new position as [[Chief of Staff]] of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant]] and the Command of B613. It also depicts [[Quinn Perkins]] as the boss of her [[crisis management]] firm Quinn Perkins & Associates, and its team, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C., in their efforts to deal with and contain political scandals.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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=== Regular ===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as [[Director of the National Security Agency|NSA Director]] [[Jake Ballard (Scandal)|Jacob "Jake" Ballard]] <br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as [[Huck (Scandal)|Diego "Huck" Muñoz]] <br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[Cyrus Beene]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[United States Attorney General|Attorney-General]] [[David Rosen (Scandal)|David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant|Melody Margaret "Mellie" Grant]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as [[Eli Pope|Elijah "Eli"/"Rowan" Pope]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as [[Charlie (Scandal)|Charlie]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States| President]] [[Fitzgerald Grant|Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III]]<br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Jay Hernandez]] as Curtis Pryce<br />
* [[Shaun Toub]] as Ambassador Marashi<br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Bess Armstrong]] as Senator Diane Greenwald<br />
* [[Faran Tahir]] as President Rashad<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Fenton Glackland<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as [[Michaela Pratt]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Watch Me (Scandal)|Watch Me]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 701<br />
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The episode begins with a montage depicting Luna's death and Cyrus's rise to the vice-presidency. Jake still has a cabinet position, and is still with Olivia. Olivia works with Cyrus and Mellie to get passed a bill that offers free college education to American citizens while QPA staff battle to find their first client. Olivia's and Jake's uncommitted relationship turns flamboyant when power rises to Olivia's head and she begins to treat him as an employee. Cyrus thinks about becoming the next president, but his ideas fade after Mellie declares how grateful she is for all he has done. Olivia is interviewed by Curtis Pryce and the two end up in an affair. Mellie deals with a situation where a U.S. [[CIA]] agent is being held by terrorists in Bashran. Grant can't convice Ambassador Marachi, and Olivia threatens him in exchange of the citizen's return to American soil.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Pressing the Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 702<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The White House prepares a dinner to welcome the President of Bashran, during which Mellie talks to him to try to reach an agreement on the possession of nuclear weapons in his country through a treaty. Olivia asks Jake to investigate President Rashad and he finds out that Rashad sent his niece to study at a university in the United States, which sounds completely different from what he advocates in his country, which is filled with people who are anti-American. Olivia threatens him with the information, but the President claims to have expected something like that, saying that his ambassador had warned him that Olivia was "the devil." Cyrus takes the millionaire Fenton Glackland on a tour of the White House; Glackland mockingly reveals he will use his money to become President, and Cyrus screams with him, defending the White House. QPA staff get an invitation to the dinner, where they try to socialize with high-profile people and hopefully gather possible scandals. Huck discovers that one of the military men at dinner is actually a killer. This man takes President Rashad to a White House room to assassinate him, but is stopped by agents, quickly advised by Olivia, Huck, and Abby. After, Rashad reveals to Mellie that radicals of his country may be responsible. They talk about the threats they receive as presidents, and Mellie eventually convinces him to accept the treaty. Curtis Pryce also attends the dinner, and he follows Olivia until she asks him to go to her loft. Arriving there, they run into Fitz, who is expecting Olivia.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 109<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Day 101]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 703<br />
|Viewers = 4.70<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Marcus asks Fitz how he would like to have Olivia featured in his Presidential library. Fitz cannot believe his Presidency is being reduced to him just being a man who loved a woman. After spending time with Fitz, Marcus finds him entitled and intolerable. Marcus states Fitz's accomplishments are actually Olivia's. He is close to quitting when Mellie assures him he is just going through the stages of Fitz and the best part is yet to come. Meanwhile, Fitz gets a startling visit from Rowan who needs help trying to handle Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 110<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Lost Girls<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa & Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 704<br />
|Viewers = 4.88<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz is at Olivia's door, and he asks her to help him with a project to find missing girls. She tells him to ask Quinn. Mellie and Rashad are talking about how to solve nuclear problems when Olivia interrupts their meeting. Cyrus debates what to do with the painting from Fenton Glackland. QPA and Fitz look to find the poster girl for missing girls. Rowan tells Fitz that a missing girls case isn't enough to get Olivia back to the good side. Cyrus goes to Glackland's house to return the painting, and they play with virtual reality. Marcus goes to the White House to see Mellie but Olivia won't let him. Olivia goes to QPA and tells them that the way to get attention. On the way out Olivia runs into Fitz who suggests they get a drink sometime. At the summit, the prime minister of Dacal isn't willing to work with Mellie or Rashad. Olivia tells Mellie that she noticed her flirting with Rashad. QPA and Fitz have one of the missing girls' mother start making public statements. Mellie and Rashad have a drink together in the oval and have a romantic connection. Cyrus complains to Mellie that he deserves better than Glackland. Olivia visits Rowan and he tells her that she can't have both B613 and Fitz. Bashran is taken in coup, making Rashad not the president. Jake tells Olivia that she needs to choose whether or not she is Command. Mellie wants to send in troops to Bashran to help Rashad, but Olivia is against it. Olivia goes home and Fitz shows up. He tells her that he was a terrible president when he wasn't with her, and that they are better together. Jake gives Olivia information on what Rowan has been up to.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Lost Girls'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-season-7-episode-4/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2017|date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 111<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Adventures in Babysitting <br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Serveriano Canales & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = 705<br />
|Viewers = 4.89<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Mellie pushes their power like never before, while Cyrus works on a congressional approval to declare war in Bashran as the QPA keeps a close watch on President Rashad’s niece. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 112<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Vampires and Bloodsuckers <br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 706<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia tells Mellie of Rashad's death, and she immediately wants to send troops into Bashran. Olivia and Jake worked together to kill Rashad and Yasmin. Glackland and Cyrus have brunch while Glackland pressures Cyrus for information on what's going on in the White House. Quinn gets ready for her wedding and then meets with Olivia and accuses her of being behind Rashad's death. Mellie shows up at Andrews Air Force Base to say goodbye to Rashad. Huck fusses over Quinn and Charlie's wedding as he is both best man and maid of honor. The ambassador meets with Mellie to try to negotiate peace, but she warns him that the rebels should run. Meanwhile, Quinn is missing and Olivia is worried that Quinn is going to tell that Olivia is behind Rashad's death. Charlie insists that Quinn didn't get cold feet so QPA starts looking for her. Curtis visits QPA looking for Quinn because she called him about Rashad's death. Olivia and Jake work to throw off QPA's search for Quinn by planning to blame it on Glackland. Mellie asks Jake if he could do her a favor, but he says no so she calls Marcus for advice. Charlie, convinced that Glackland has Quinn, captures and tortures him, but Huck stops him before he can cut off Glackland's arm. Mellie calls the new regime in Bashran and tells them that America will work with them for peace, under Mellie's terms. Quinn is still missing, David and Abby reunite. Jake and Olivia look at footage of Quinn arriving to her wedding, meaning that she didn't bail to build a case against Olivia, but that she was kidnapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Vampires and Bloodsuckers'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-vampires-bloodsuckers-season-7-episode-6/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=12 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 113<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Something Borrowed<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 707<br />
|Viewers = 4.97<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At dinner Rowan reveals to Olivia that he has Quinn, and wants to exchange Quinn's life for his freedom and dinosaur bones. Marcus tries to convince Mellie to work with Fitz's foundation on mass incarceration. During a dispute with his daughter, Rowan leaves his living room and gun shots are heard, leaving Olivia to believe Quinn is dead.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 114<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Robin<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Daryn Okada]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 709<br />
|Viewers = 5.17<ref name="7.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-18-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘The Four,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Great News’ down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=January 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Rowan has a body in a car which he burns. He calls the police to report a fire. QPA and Olivia gets word of Quinn's death. Her DNA was found in a tooth from the car fire, along with a burned piece of her wedding dress. Mellie comes to QPA to offer her condolences. Charlie wants to have Quinn cremated and packed into bullet cases. Huck reads through the coroner's report and finds out about the hairpin from the Smithsonian Olivia gave Quinn. Fitz comes to Olivia's apartment to offer his condolences, but Olivia pushes him off, telling him that they aren't friends. Fenton Glackland breaks up with Cyrus because he knows that Charlie was Cyrus' hitman. Huck goes to Fitz to ask for help in fixing Olivia. Huck then goes to an AA meeting. Abby and David talk at the crematory. Drunk and trying to write Quinn's eulogy, Olivia goes to Quinn's office and tries on the white hat. Meanwhile, Rowan is enjoying putting his bones back together. The gladiators say goodbye to Quinn as each of them says something about Quinn and then fires one of her bullets into the ground. Abby, Huck, Charlie, and Marcus get drunk and tell stories about Quinn. Emotional and still drunk, Olivia goes to Fitz's apartment and they have sex. David and Abby rid Charlie's apartment of baby stuff where they find a hidden flashdrive. Charlie arrives at Rowan's door to ask to be reinstated as a B613 agent when he hears a baby crying. He runs up to the second floor of Rowan's house to find a baby girl, he then starts choking Rowan.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 115<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Good People<br />
|DirectedBy = Nzingha Stewart<br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell & Nicholas Nardini<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 708<br />
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="7.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-25-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘Big Bang Theory’ rerun adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 26, 2018|accessdate=January 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode is a flashback to the events that occurred from Quinn's point of view from her abduction to the end of episode 8 where Charlie discovers the baby girl in Rowan's home. Rowan goes to a store to buy a suitcase and makes a friend in one of the employees, Marvin. He kidnaps Quinn from the QPA elevator and puts her in his basement. He goes to dinner with Olivia and says he will trade Quinn for his dinosaur bones, but she declines. Rowan heads to the store and buys a crib, again making conversation with Marvin. They meet in a pub where they have dinner, and Marvin offers Rowan his employee discount. Meanwhile, down in the basement Quinn hallucinates that her colleagues are talking to her. Rowan uses Marvin's employee discount to buy a gun, making it registered in Marvin's name. Olivia arrives at Rowan's home and he barters Quinn for his bones again; overhearing the dispute, Quinn also hears Olivia choose her power over saving Quinn. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 116<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The People v. Olivia Pope<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 710<br />
|Viewers = 5.62<ref name="7.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-1-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Four’ adjust up, ‘Mom’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A distraught Olivia spends the night with Fitz and leads to her agreeing to go with him to Vermont. Once there, she discovers her closest friends are there as well. Olivia is confronted on her role in Quinn and Rashad's deaths. She locks herself in a bedroom as her friends each provide evidence and reasoning why she should step down from her role, offering her an out if she agrees to give up B613. Olivia provides a single-paged statement of resignation from her Chief of Staff role in the White House and alludes to Jake being placed in control of shutting down B613. The crew fly back to Washington and watch the evening's televised press brief for Olivia's formal resignation statement.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 117<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = Army of One<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Liddi-Brown]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 711<br />
|Viewers = 4.63<ref name="7.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-8-2018/|title=Olympics adjust up: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 9, 2018|accessdate=February 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia confronts Mellie on her decision to name Jake as her new Chief of Staff; Mellie tells Olivia that she must step down and resign, or be publicly terminated. QPA gains a new client, a government employee being accused of treason with Russian entities. The crew discovers he is in an affair with Jake's wife upon Olivia leaking the news to the media. With rumors of the resignation in the media, Quinn encourages Rowan to see this as their time to step in and get revenge. However, Rowan disagrees and refuses to harm his own child. Cyrus gives Mellie and Jake a way to frame Olivia and spin her media story, but backstabs them when he provides Olivia with the documents proving the President's media coverup. Cyrus offers Olivia to use the papers to bring down the Mellie presidency when she is scheduled to announce her resignation, but instead brings this information to light with Mellie as she is preparing for the first Presidential Mammogram. Quinn bargains with Rowan for her freedom in exchange for not going after Olivia. Olivia returns home and hears Robin's cries; Quinn shows herself and holds Olivia at gunpoint. Olivia warns Quinn of snipers and continuing to not believe the threat, Olivia is shot in the arm attempting to protect Quinn. Olivia gives her speech at a press conference, initially planning to use the files from Cyrus but instead giving her resignation. Charlie, Quinn, and Robin greet Huck and Abby at QPA.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 118<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself<br />
|DirectedBy = Tony Goldwyn<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = <br />
|Viewers = 4.95<ref name="7.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-1-2018/|title=‘Superstore,’ ‘SWAT,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode begins a crossover event that concludes on [[How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)#ep58|''How to Get Away with Murder'' season 4 episode 13]].<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 119<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Air Force Two<br />
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|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed & Jeremy Gordon<ref name="ep715">{{cite tweet|user=shondarhimes|author=shonda rhimes|number=955566732915150850|title=#scandal #women #shondaland http://ift.tt/2Blqv9E|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a seventh season on February 10, 2017, alongside with the rest of ShondaLand-shows.<ref name="final season" /> The series continued to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9 p.m. E.T. like the previous seasons. It will premiere in the fall of 2017, not airing in January like the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/abc-fall-lineup-2017-once-upon-a-time-friday-schedule/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Once Bumped to Friday, black-ish Shifts to Tuesday, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. M.I.A.|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC announced on June 26, 2017, that the seventh season will consist of 18 episodes.<br />
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Long-time director [[Tom Verica]] shared on Twitter that he will only direct the series finale this season<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> as well as the fact that [[Kerry Washington]] is set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Darby Stanchfield]] is also set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Sharat Raju]] revealed on Twitter that he is set to direct an episode in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SharatRaju7/status/888082160888016897|title=But then who will come taunt me and slow down production on set while I'm directing in October?|last=Raju|first=Sharat|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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====Final season====<br />
Speculations about the seventh season being the final season had started as the sixth season began airing. ABC entertainment president Channing Dungey commented in January 2017 that it had not been much discussion about the show's future after the seventh season, but she would happily keep the show on as long as Rhimes "feels that she has creative runway to write the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/scandal-end-tgit-1201957335/|title=ABC Chief Channing Dungey Talks ‘Scandal’ End Plan, TGIT’s Future|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Andy Swift from ''[[TVLine]]'' said that the show needed to end after the seventh season as he felt "this once-great drama is simply spinning its wheels, serving us the same old flavors with only slightly different toppings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/28/scandal-ending-season-7-commentary-series-finale/|title=Scandal Needs to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Before the sixth season finale, multiple sources reported that ''Scandal'' would be ending next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=Scandal to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC confirmed on May 16, 2017, that the seventh season would be the final season for the show. Shonda Rhimes released a statement about the ending of the show calling the seventh season "Olivia's Swan Song" as she said: <br />
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{{cquote|Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/scandal-cancelled-season-7-final-episodes-ending/|title=Scandal Officially Ending, Season 7 Is Olivia's Swan Song: 'We Are Leaving Nothing on the Table,' Says Shonda|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref>}}<br />
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====''How to Get Away with Murder'' crossover====<br />
On January 3, 2018, [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola’s entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for Scandal. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don’t have to do it, Viola’s arc doesn’t need this, but it’s possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from Scandal and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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===Casting===<br />
In May 2017, actor [[George Newbern]], who has had recurring appearances since the show's beginning as Charlie, was promoted to the regular cast.<ref name="newbern">{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|last2=Ausiello|first2=Michael|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|website=TVLine|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> In August, [[Jay Hernandez]] and [[Shaun Toub]] were cast in unspecified, recurring roles.<ref name="Hernandez, Toub">{{cite web|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|title=Scandal Adds Homeland, Nashville Actors in Season 7 Mystery Roles|url=http://tvline.com/2017/08/01/scandal-season-7-news-casting-spoilers-jay-hernandez-shaun-toub/amp/|website=TVLine|accessdate=August 24, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
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| title5 = [[#ep111|Adventures in Babysitting]]<br />
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| dvrv5 = 2.61<br />
| total5 = 2.1<br />
| totalv5 = 7.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title='This Is Us' and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title6 = [[#ep112|Vampires and Bloodsuckers]]<br />
| date6 = November 9, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 1.1/4<br />
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| dvr6 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.43<br />
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| totalv6 = 7.43<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title='This Is Us' rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title7 = [[#ep113|Something Borrowed]]<br />
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| dvr7 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.49<br />
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| totalv7 = 7.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title="This Is Us" and "The Good Doctor" both doubled their adults 18-49 ratings in the Live +7 rankings for Jan. 15-21.|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title8 = [[#ep114|Robin]]<br />
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| dvrv8 = 2.43<br />
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| totalv8 = 7.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-17-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-15-21-2018/|title='This Is Us,' 'The Good Doctor' both double in week 17 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 1, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title9 = [[#ep115|Good People]]<br />
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| rs9 = 1.3/5<br />
| viewers9 = 5.19<ref name="7.09"/><br />
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| dvrv9 = 2.33<br />
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| title10 = [[#ep116|The People vs. Olivia Pope]]<br />
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| dvr10 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv10 = 2.40<br />
| total10 = 2.3<br />
| totalv10 = 8.02<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-19-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-29-feb-4-2018/|title=Closing the book on the Super Bowl ‘This Is Us’: Week 19 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title11 = [[#ep117|Army of One]]<br />
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| dvrv11 = 2.50<br />
| total11 = 2.0<br />
| totalv11 = 7.14<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-20-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-5-11-2018/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘This Is Us’ on top again: Week 20 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 22, 2018|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref> <br />
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| title12 = [[#ep118|Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself]]<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
[[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.72/10, based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/scandal/s07|title=Scandal: Season 7|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #000000<br />
| image = Scandal season 7 poster.jpg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
* [[Scott Foley]]<br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
* [[Katie Lowes]]<br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 12<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The seventh and final season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017 by ABC.<ref name="final season">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced that the seventh season will be the final season for ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eonline.com/videos/260717/tony-goldwyn-talks-the-end-of-scandal|title=Tony Goldwyn Talks the End of Scandal|work=[[E!]] News|date=May 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The season began airing on October 5, 2017,<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> and will consist of 18 episodes, adding the total episode count of the show to 124 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|title=Scandal Farewell Update: Final Season Episode Count Revealed|url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/26/scandal-final-season-7-episode-count-spoilers/|website=[[TV Line]]|accessdate=August 13, 2017}}</ref> Cast member [[George Newbern]] was upgraded to a series regular after being a recurring cast member for the past six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> The season will be produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].<br />
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The season focuses on the new direction of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, which is now headlined by Quinn Perkins, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. Season seven will have twelve series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]]. The season will continue to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot, the same as the previous seasons.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
The season will focus on [[Olivia Pope]] and her new position as [[Chief of Staff]] of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant]] and the Command of B613. It also depicts [[Quinn Perkins]] as the boss of her [[crisis management]] firm Quinn Perkins & Associates, and its team, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C., in their efforts to deal with and contain political scandals.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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=== Regular ===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as [[Director of the National Security Agency|NSA Director]] [[Jake Ballard (Scandal)|Jacob "Jake" Ballard]] <br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as [[Huck (Scandal)|Diego "Huck" Muñoz]] <br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[Cyrus Beene]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[United States Attorney General|Attorney-General]] [[David Rosen (Scandal)|David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant|Melody Margaret "Mellie" Grant]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as [[Eli Pope|Elijah "Eli"/"Rowan" Pope]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as [[Charlie (Scandal)|Charlie]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States| President]] [[Fitzgerald Grant|Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III]]<br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Jay Hernandez]] as Curtis Pryce<br />
* [[Shaun Toub]] as Ambassador Marashi<br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Bess Armstrong]] as Senator Diane Greenwald<br />
* [[Faran Tahir]] as President Rashad<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Fenton Glackland<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as [[Michaela Pratt]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Watch Me (Scandal)|Watch Me]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 701<br />
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The episode begins with a montage depicting Luna's death and Cyrus's rise to the vice-presidency. Jake still has a cabinet position, and is still with Olivia. Olivia works with Cyrus and Mellie to get passed a bill that offers free college education to American citizens while QPA staff battle to find their first client. Olivia's and Jake's uncommitted relationship turns flamboyant when power rises to Olivia's head and she begins to treat him as an employee. Cyrus thinks about becoming the next president, but his ideas fade after Mellie declares how grateful she is for all he has done. Olivia is interviewed by Curtis Pryce and the two end up in an affair. Mellie deals with a situation where a U.S. [[CIA]] agent is being held by terrorists in Bashran. Grant can't convice Ambassador Marachi, and Olivia threatens him in exchange of the citizen's return to American soil.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Pressing the Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 702<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The White House prepares a dinner to welcome the President of Bashran, during which Mellie talks to him to try to reach an agreement on the possession of nuclear weapons in his country through a treaty. Olivia asks Jake to investigate President Rashad and he finds out that Rashad sent his niece to study at a university in the United States, which sounds completely different from what he advocates in his country, which is filled with people who are anti-American. Olivia threatens him with the information, but the President claims to have expected something like that, saying that his ambassador had warned him that Olivia was "the devil." Cyrus takes the millionaire Fenton Glackland on a tour of the White House; Glackland mockingly reveals he will use his money to become President, and Cyrus screams with him, defending the White House. QPA staff get an invitation to the dinner, where they try to socialize with high-profile people and hopefully gather possible scandals. Huck discovers that one of the military men at dinner is actually a killer. This man takes President Rashad to a White House room to assassinate him, but is stopped by agents, quickly advised by Olivia, Huck, and Abby. After, Rashad reveals to Mellie that radicals of his country may be responsible. They talk about the threats they receive as presidents, and Mellie eventually convinces him to accept the treaty. Curtis Pryce also attends the dinner, and he follows Olivia until she asks him to go to her loft. Arriving there, they run into Fitz, who is expecting Olivia.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 109<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Day 101]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 703<br />
|Viewers = 4.70<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Marcus asks Fitz how he would like to have Olivia featured in his Presidential library. Fitz cannot believe his Presidency is being reduced to him just being a man who loved a woman. After spending time with Fitz, Marcus finds him entitled and intolerable. Marcus states Fitz's accomplishments are actually Olivia's. He is close to quitting when Mellie assures him he is just going through the stages of Fitz and the best part is yet to come. Meanwhile, Fitz gets a startling visit from Rowan who needs help trying to handle Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 110<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Lost Girls<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa & Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 704<br />
|Viewers = 4.88<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz is at Olivia's door, and he asks her to help him with a project to find missing girls. She tells him to ask Quinn. Mellie and Rashad are talking about how to solve nuclear problems when Olivia interrupts their meeting. Cyrus debates what to do with the painting from Fenton Glackland. QPA and Fitz look to find the poster girl for missing girls. Rowan tells Fitz that a missing girls case isn't enough to get Olivia back to the good side. Cyrus goes to Glackland's house to return the painting, and they play with virtual reality. Marcus goes to the White House to see Mellie but Olivia won't let him. Olivia goes to QPA and tells them that the way to get attention. On the way out Olivia runs into Fitz who suggests they get a drink sometime. At the summit, the prime minister of Dacal isn't willing to work with Mellie or Rashad. Olivia tells Mellie that she noticed her flirting with Rashad. QPA and Fitz have one of the missing girls' mother start making public statements. Mellie and Rashad have a drink together in the oval and have a romantic connection. Cyrus complains to Mellie that he deserves better than Glackland. Olivia visits Rowan and he tells her that she can't have both B613 and Fitz. Bashran is taken in coup, making Rashad not the president. Jake tells Olivia that she needs to choose whether or not she is Command. Mellie wants to send in troops to Bashran to help Rashad, but Olivia is against it. Olivia goes home and Fitz shows up. He tells her that he was a terrible president when he wasn't with her, and that they are better together. Jake gives Olivia information on what Rowan has been up to.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Lost Girls'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-season-7-episode-4/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2017|date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 111<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Adventures in Babysitting <br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Serveriano Canales & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = 705<br />
|Viewers = 4.89<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Mellie pushes their power like never before, while Cyrus works on a congressional approval to declare war in Bashran as the QPA keeps a close watch on President Rashad’s niece. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 112<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Vampires and Bloodsuckers <br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 706<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia tells Mellie of Rashad's death, and she immediately wants to send troops into Bashran. Olivia and Jake worked together to kill Rashad and Yasmin. Glackland and Cyrus have brunch while Glackland pressures Cyrus for information on what's going on in the White House. Quinn gets ready for her wedding and then meets with Olivia and accuses her of being behind Rashad's death. Mellie shows up at Andrews Air Force Base to say goodbye to Rashad. Huck fusses over Quinn and Charlie's wedding as he is both best man and maid of honor. The ambassador meets with Mellie to try to negotiate peace, but she warns him that the rebels should run. Meanwhile, Quinn is missing and Olivia is worried that Quinn is going to tell that Olivia is behind Rashad's death. Charlie insists that Quinn didn't get cold feet so QPA starts looking for her. Curtis visits QPA looking for Quinn because she called him about Rashad's death. Olivia and Jake work to throw off QPA's search for Quinn by planning to blame it on Glackland. Mellie asks Jake if he could do her a favor, but he says no so she calls Marcus for advice. Charlie, convinced that Glackland has Quinn, captures and tortures him, but Huck stops him before he can cut off Glackland's arm. Mellie calls the new regime in Bashran and tells them that America will work with them for peace, under Mellie's terms. Quinn is still missing, David and Abby reunite. Jake and Olivia look at footage of Quinn arriving to her wedding, meaning that she didn't bail to build a case against Olivia, but that she was kidnapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Vampires and Bloodsuckers'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-vampires-bloodsuckers-season-7-episode-6/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=12 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 113<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Something Borrowed<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 707<br />
|Viewers = 4.97<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At dinner Rowan reveals to Olivia that he has Quinn, and wants to exchange Quinn's life for his freedom and dinosaur bones. Marcus tries to convince Mellie to work with Fitz's foundation on mass incarceration. During a dispute with his daughter, Rowan leaves his living room and gun shots are heard, leaving Olivia to believe Quinn is dead.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 114<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Robin<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Daryn Okada]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 709<br />
|Viewers = 5.17<ref name="7.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-18-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘The Four,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Great News’ down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=January 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Rowan has a body in a car which he burns. He calls the police to report a fire. QPA and Olivia gets word of Quinn's death. Her DNA was found in a tooth from the car fire, along with a burned piece of her wedding dress. Mellie comes to QPA to offer her condolences. Charlie wants to have Quinn cremated and packed into bullet cases. Huck reads through the coroner's report and finds out about the hairpin from the Smithsonian Olivia gave Quinn. Fitz comes to Olivia's apartment to offer his condolences, but Olivia pushes him off, telling him that they aren't friends. Fenton Glackland breaks up with Cyrus because he knows that Charlie was Cyrus' hitman. Huck goes to Fitz to ask for help in fixing Olivia. Huck then goes to an AA meeting. Abby and David talk at the crematory. Drunk and trying to write Quinn's eulogy, Olivia goes to Quinn's office and tries on the white hat. Meanwhile, Rowan is enjoying putting his bones back together. The gladiators say goodbye to Quinn as each of them says something about Quinn and then fires one of her bullets into the ground. Abby, Huck, Charlie, and Marcus get drunk and tell stories about Quinn. Emotional and still drunk, Olivia goes to Fitz's apartment and they have sex. David and Abby rid Charlie's apartment of baby stuff where they find a hidden flashdrive. Charlie arrives at Rowan's door to ask to be reinstated as a B613 agent when he hears a baby crying. He runs up to the second floor of Rowan's house to find a baby girl, he then starts choking Rowan.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 115<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Good People<br />
|DirectedBy = Nzingha Stewart<br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell & Nicholas Nardini<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 708<br />
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="7.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-25-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘Big Bang Theory’ rerun adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 26, 2018|accessdate=January 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode is a flashback to the events that occurred from Quinn's point of view from her abduction to the end of episode 8 where Charlie discovers the baby girl in Rowan's home. Rowan goes to a store to buy a suitcase and makes a friend in one of the employees, Marvin. He kidnaps Quinn from the QPA elevator and puts her in his basement. He goes to dinner with Olivia and says he will trade Quinn for his dinosaur bones, but she declines. Rowan heads to the store and buys a crib, again making conversation with Marvin. They meet in a pub where they have dinner, and Marvin offers Rowan his employee discount. Meanwhile, down in the basement Quinn hallucinates that her colleagues are talking to her. Rowan uses Marvin's employee discount to buy a gun, making it registered in Marvin's name. Olivia arrives at Rowan's home and he barters Quinn for his bones again; overhearing the dispute, Quinn also hears Olivia choose her power over saving Quinn. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 116<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The People v. Olivia Pope<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = 710<br />
|Viewers = 5.62<ref name="7.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-1-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Four’ adjust up, ‘Mom’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = A distraught Olivia spends the night with Fitz and leads to her agreeing to go with him to Vermont. Once there, she discovers her closest friends are there as well. Olivia is confronted on her role in Quinn and Rashad's deaths. She locks herself in a bedroom as her friends each provide evidence and reasoning why she should step down from her role, offering her an out if she agrees to give up B613. Olivia provides a single-paged statement of resignation from her Chief of Staff role in the White House and alludes to Jake being placed in control of shutting down B613. The crew fly back to Washington and watch the evening's televised press brief for Olivia's formal resignation statement.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 117<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = Army of One<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Liddi-Brown]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = 711<br />
|Viewers = 4.63<ref name="7.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-8-2018/|title=Olympics adjust up: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 9, 2018|accessdate=February 9, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia confronts Mellie on her decision to name Jake as her new Chief of Staff; Mellie tells Olivia that she must step down and resign, or be publicly terminated. QPA gains a new client, a government employee being accused of treason with Russian entities. The crew discovers he is in an affair with Jake's wife upon Olivia leaking the news to the media. With rumors of the resignation in the media, Quinn encourages Rowan to see this as their time to step in and get revenge. However, Rowan disagrees and refuses to harm his own child. Cyrus gives Mellie and Jake a way to frame Olivia and spin her media story, but backstabs them when he provides Olivia with the documents proving the President's media coverup. Cyrus offers Olivia to use the papers to bring down the Mellie presidency when she is scheduled to announce her resignation, but instead brings this information to light with Mellie as she is preparing for the first Presidential Mammogram. Quinn bargains with Rowan for her freedom in exchange for not going after Olivia. Olivia returns home and hears Robin's cries; Quinn shows herself and holds Olivia at gunpoint. Olivia warns Quinn of snipers and continuing to not believe the threat, Olivia is shot in the arm attempting to protect Quinn. Olivia gives her speech at a press conference, initially planning to use the files from Cyrus but instead giving her resignation. Charlie, Quinn, and Robin greet Huck and Abby at QPA.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 118<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself<br />
|DirectedBy = Tony Goldwyn<br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = <br />
|Viewers = 4.95<ref name="7.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-1-2018/|title=‘Superstore,’ ‘SWAT,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = This episode begins a crossover event that concludes on [[How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)#ep58|''How to Get Away with Murder'' season 4 episode 13]].<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 119<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = Air Force Two<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Futon" /><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|8}}<br />
|ProdCode = <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 120<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The List<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="Futon">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=February 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|15}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 121<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = <br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Darby Stanchfield]]<ref>{{cite tweet|user=JannTurner|author=Jann Turner|number=961250661017923585|title=Oops I mean #Scandal715!|date=February 7, 2018|accessdate=February 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
|WrittenBy = Raamla Mohamed & Jeremy Gordon<ref>{{cite tweet|user=shondarhimes|author=shonda rhimes|number=955566732915150850|title=#scandal #women #shondaland http://ift.tt/2Blqv9E|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|3|29}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 122<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = <br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Joe Morton]]<ref>{{cite tweet|user=JOEtheMORTON|author=Joe Morton|number=962733331505848322|title=#Gladiators, I want to apologize for not live-tweeting on the last two episodes. I haven't abandoned you, I've been directing ... Episode 716. #ScandalSeason7|date=February 11, 2018|accessdate=February 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 123<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = <br />
|RTitle = <br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|4|12}}<ref name="S7airdates">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 124<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = Over a Cliff<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="final episode" /><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tom Verica]]<ref>{{cite tweet|user=tomverica|author=Tom Verica|number=888447270781239296|title=I will be directing the final episode of the series. Shonda and I discussed that definitively. #Scandal #AskTom|date=July 21, 2017|accessdate=July 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
|WrittenBy = Shonda Rhimes<ref name="final episode">{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf1ZD8lhDQf/?taken-by=corneliussmithjr|title=@scandalabc final season. Final table read. And we say Whatupdoe! 🌟🙏🏾|work=Instagram|last=Smith Jr.|first=Cornelius|date=March 2, 2018|accessdate=March 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a seventh season on February 10, 2017, alongside with the rest of ShondaLand-shows.<ref name="final season" /> The series continued to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9 p.m. E.T. like the previous seasons. It will premiere in the fall of 2017, not airing in January like the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/abc-fall-lineup-2017-once-upon-a-time-friday-schedule/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Once Bumped to Friday, black-ish Shifts to Tuesday, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. M.I.A.|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC announced on June 26, 2017, that the seventh season will consist of 18 episodes.<br />
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Long-time director [[Tom Verica]] shared on Twitter that he will only direct the series finale this season<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> as well as the fact that [[Kerry Washington]] is set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Darby Stanchfield]] is also set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Sharat Raju]] revealed on Twitter that he is set to direct an episode in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SharatRaju7/status/888082160888016897|title=But then who will come taunt me and slow down production on set while I'm directing in October?|last=Raju|first=Sharat|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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====Final season====<br />
Speculations about the seventh season being the final season had started as the sixth season began airing. ABC entertainment president Channing Dungey commented in January 2017 that it had not been much discussion about the show's future after the seventh season, but she would happily keep the show on as long as Rhimes "feels that she has creative runway to write the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/scandal-end-tgit-1201957335/|title=ABC Chief Channing Dungey Talks ‘Scandal’ End Plan, TGIT’s Future|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Andy Swift from ''[[TVLine]]'' said that the show needed to end after the seventh season as he felt "this once-great drama is simply spinning its wheels, serving us the same old flavors with only slightly different toppings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/28/scandal-ending-season-7-commentary-series-finale/|title=Scandal Needs to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Before the sixth season finale, multiple sources reported that ''Scandal'' would be ending next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=Scandal to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC confirmed on May 16, 2017, that the seventh season would be the final season for the show. Shonda Rhimes released a statement about the ending of the show calling the seventh season "Olivia's Swan Song" as she said: <br />
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{{cquote|Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/scandal-cancelled-season-7-final-episodes-ending/|title=Scandal Officially Ending, Season 7 Is Olivia's Swan Song: 'We Are Leaving Nothing on the Table,' Says Shonda|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref>}}<br />
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====''How to Get Away with Murder'' crossover====<br />
On January 3, 2018, [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola’s entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for Scandal. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don’t have to do it, Viola’s arc doesn’t need this, but it’s possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from Scandal and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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===Casting===<br />
In May 2017, actor [[George Newbern]], who has had recurring appearances since the show's beginning as Charlie, was promoted to the regular cast.<ref name="newbern">{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|last2=Ausiello|first2=Michael|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|website=TVLine|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> In August, [[Jay Hernandez]] and [[Shaun Toub]] were cast in unspecified, recurring roles.<ref name="Hernandez, Toub">{{cite web|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|title=Scandal Adds Homeland, Nashville Actors in Season 7 Mystery Roles|url=http://tvline.com/2017/08/01/scandal-season-7-news-casting-spoilers-jay-hernandez-shaun-toub/amp/|website=TVLine|accessdate=August 24, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
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| totalv5 = 7.50<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title='This Is Us' and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title6 = [[#ep112|Vampires and Bloodsuckers]]<br />
| date6 = November 9, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 1.1/4<br />
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| dvr6 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 2.43<br />
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| totalv6 = 7.43<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title='This Is Us' rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title7 = [[#ep113|Something Borrowed]]<br />
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| viewers7 = 4.97<ref name="7.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv7 = 2.49<br />
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| totalv7 = 7.46<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title="This Is Us" and "The Good Doctor" both doubled their adults 18-49 ratings in the Live +7 rankings for Jan. 15-21.|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=March 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
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| title8 = [[#ep114|Robin]]<br />
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| title9 = [[#ep115|Good People]]<br />
| date9 = January 25, 2018<br />
| rs9 = 1.3/5<br />
| viewers9 = 5.19<ref name="7.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 0.8 <br />
| dvrv9 = 2.33<br />
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| title10 = [[#ep116|The People vs. Olivia Pope]]<br />
| date10 = February 1, 2018<br />
| rs10 = 1.4/5<br />
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| dvr10 = 0.9<br />
| dvrv10 = 2.40<br />
| total10 = 2.3<br />
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| dvrv11 = 2.50<br />
| total11 = 2.0<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
[[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.72/10, based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/scandal/s07|title=Scandal: Season 7|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = This Is Us<br />
| season_number = 2<br />
| bgcolour = #DCB49C<br />
| image = This Is Us season 2 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Milo Ventimiglia]]<br />
* [[Mandy Moore]]<br />
* [[Sterling K. Brown]]<br />
* [[Chrissy Metz]]<br />
* [[Justin Hartley]]<br />
* [[Susan Kelechi Watson]]<br />
* [[Chris Sullivan (actor)|Chris Sullivan]]<br />
* [[Ron Cephas Jones]]<br />
* [[Jon Huertas]]<br />
* [[Alexandra Breckenridge]]<br />
* Niles Fitch<br />
* Lonnie Chavis<br />
* Logan Shroyer<br />
* Parker Bates<br />
* Hannah Zeile<br />
* Mackenzie Hancsicsak<br />
* Eris Baker<br />
* Faithe Herman<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| network = [[NBC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|9|26}}<br />
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
| num_episodes = 15<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| episode_list = This Is Us (TV series)#Episodes<br />
}}<br />
The second season of the American television series ''[[This Is Us (TV series)|This Is Us]]'' continues to follow the family lives and connections of several people who all share the same birthday, and the ways in which they are similar and different. The season is produced by Rhode Island Ave. Productions, Zaftig Films, and [[20th Century Fox Television]], with [[Dan Fogelman]], Isaac Aptaker, and Elizabeth Berger serving as [[showrunner]]s.<br />
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A second and third season of ''This Is Us'' were ordered in January 2017, with production for season two beginning that July. The season stars an [[ensemble cast]] featuring [[Milo Ventimiglia]], [[Mandy Moore]], [[Sterling K. Brown]], [[Chrissy Metz]], [[Justin Hartley]], [[Susan Kelechi Watson]], [[Chris Sullivan (actor)|Chris Sullivan]], [[Ron Cephas Jones]], [[Jon Huertas]], [[Alexandra Breckenridge]], Niles Fitch, Logan Shroyer, Hannah Zeile, Mackenzie Hancsicsak, Parker Bates, Eris Baker, Faithe Herman, and Lonnie Chavis. <br />
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The second season, consisting of 18 episodes, began airing on September 26, 2017, on [[NBC]]. ''This Is Us'' served as the [[List of Super Bowl lead-out programs|lead-out program]] for [[Super Bowl LII]] in February 2018 with the second season's [[Super Bowl Sunday (This Is Us)|fourteenth episode]].<br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
{{Main|List of This Is Us characters}}<br />
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===Main===<br />
* [[Milo Ventimiglia]] as Jack Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-alexandra-breckenridge-jon-huertas-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-sophie-miguel-spoilers-1202116350/ |title='This Is Us': Alexandra Breckenridge, & Jon Huertas Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2 Of NBC Drama |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=June 28, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804114247/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-alexandra-breckenridge-jon-huertas-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-sophie-miguel-spoilers-1202116350/ |archivedate=August 4, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
* [[Mandy Moore]] as Rebecca Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
* [[Sterling K. Brown]] as Randall Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
** Niles Fitch as teenage Randall Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-six-young-actors-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-1202122903/ |title='This Is Us': 7 Young Actors Upped To Series Regulars For Season 2 Of NBC Drama |last=Petski |first=Denise |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=June 30, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804115224/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-six-young-actors-promoted-series-regulars-season-2-nbc-drama-1202122903/ |archivedate=August 4, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
** Lonnie Chavis as young Randall Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><!--In the previous reference, the cited source states that Chavis was not promoted to a series regular with the others due to being contractually-bound as a credited series regular on ''[[White Famous]]''. When it abruptly ended, Chavis, no longer bound by that, was credited as a regular on ''This Is Us'' as of episode 4.--><br />
* [[Chrissy Metz]] as Kate Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
** Hannah Zeile as teenage Kate Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
** Mackenzie Hancsicsak as young Kate Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
* [[Justin Hartley]] as Kevin Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
** Logan Shroyer as teenage Kevin Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
** Parker Bates as young Kevin Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
* [[Susan Kelechi Watson]] as Beth Pearson<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
* [[Chris Sullivan (actor)|Chris Sullivan]] as Toby Damon<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
* [[Ron Cephas Jones]] as William H. "Shakespeare" Hill<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><ref name="PopcultureThisIsUsWilliam">{{cite web|url=http://popculture.com/tv-shows/2017/11/28/this-is-us-william-randall/|title='This Is Us' Reveals Why William Never Contacted Randall|last=Coulston|first=John Connor|website=popculture.com|date=November 28, 2017|accessdate=December 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Jon Huertas]] as Miguel Rivas<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
* [[Alexandra Breckenridge]] as Sophie<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /><br />
* Eris Baker as Tess Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
* Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
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===Recurring===<!-- Reliably sourced and/or confirmed to make 4+ appearances in the series --><br />
* Lyric Ross as Deja, Randall and Beth's foster child.<ref name="LyricRossDeja">{{cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2017/11/06/nbc-hit-this-is-us-lyric-ross-deja-sterling-k-brown/832778001/ |title=Everything's Deja new for 'This Is Us' star Lyric Ross |last=Keveney |first=Bill |work=[[USA Today]] |date=November 6, 2017 |accessdate=November 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
* Jermel Nakia as young adult William H. "Shakespeare" Hill<ref name="AndersonLindoNakia" /><ref name="PopcultureThisIsUsWilliam" /><br />
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===Guest===<br />
* [[Sylvester Stallone]] as himself, actor in Kevin's movie.<ref name="Stallone">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/this-is-us-season-2-sylvester-stallone-1202515046/ |title='This Is Us' Season 2 Adds Sylvester Stallone in Guest Starring Role |last=Otterson |first=Joe |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=August 3, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808232141/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/this-is-us-season-2-sylvester-stallone-1202515046/ |archivedate=August 8, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
* [[Debra Jo Rupp]] as Linda, social worker who works with Randall and Beth when they foster Deja.<ref name="Rupp">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/08/17/this-is-us-season-2-that-70s-show-debra-jo-rupp-adoption|title=This Is Us: That '70s Show star to play role in Randall's adoption plot|last=Snierson|first=Dan|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=August 17, 2017|accessdate=January 16, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Sam Anderson]] as Walter Crowder, judge in young adult William Hill's case.<ref name="AndersonLindoNakia">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/02/lost-alum-sam-anderson-this-is-us/ |title=Lost alum to guest on This Is Us |last=Snierson |first=Dan |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=November 2, 2017 |accessdate=November 2, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171102233028/http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/02/lost-alum-sam-anderson-this-is-us/ |archivedate=November 2, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
* [[Delroy Lindo]] as Ernest Bradley, judge in Randall's adoption case.<ref name="AndersonLindoNakia" /><br />
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* Joy Brunson as Shauna, Deja's mother.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/features/this-is-us-transracial-adoption-foster-care-kate-wedding-kevin-addiction-1202607059/ |title='This Is Us' EP on Transracial Adoption, Kevin's Worsening Addiction and a Pearson Wedding |last=Turchiano |first=Danielle |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=November 7, 2017 |accessdate=November 9, 2017 }}</ref><br />
* [[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]] as Barbara, a psychologist at Kevin's rehab who facilitates his meeting with the family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/milo-ventimiglia-this-is-us-jack-kevin_us_5a4d05d6e4b06d1621bc75f9|title=Kevin's Addiction Will Surely Signal New Revelations About Jack On 'This Is Us'|last=Blickley|first=Leigh|work=HuffPost|date=January 9, 2018|accessdate=January 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
* [[Garrett Morris]] as Lloyd, a resident living in William's old apartment building.<ref name="GMorrisS2E12">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/16/this-is-us-producer-jack-clooney/2|title=This Is Us producer on that ominous clue about Jack's death: 'We are very close'|last=Snierson|first=Dan|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=January 16, 2018|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 19<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = A Father's Advice<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Ken Olin]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Dan Fogelman]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC01<br />
|Viewers = 12.94<ref name="2.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-sept-26-2017/|title='Bull,' 'Voice,' 'This Is Us' adjust up, 'L&O True Crime' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 27, 2017|accessdate=September 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = On the Big Three's 37th birthday, Randall wants to adopt a baby, but Beth convinces him they can honor William's legacy by adopting an older child. Kate leaves an audition because all the other women there are thin, but she returns to go through with it. She is rejected because of her inexperience, not her weight; Kate is confident she can work her way up. Toby tells Kevin that he, not Kevin, needs to be Kate's "person." Kevin explains that Kate informed him of their father's death, and being Kate's brother is the only thing he is really good at. In the past, Rebecca takes the Big Three to a movie after her argument with Jack. Rebecca urges Jack to come home; Jack admits his [[alcoholism|drinking]] is out of control. Later, the family house has burned and Rebecca, in the car with Jack's possessions in a bag, screams and cries.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 20<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = A Manny-Splendored Thing<br />
|DirectedBy = [[John Fortenberry]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Dan Fogelman & Bekah Brunstetter<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC02<br />
|Viewers = 11.06<ref name="2.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-3-2017/|title='Fresh Off the Boat,' 'Voice' adjust up, 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' 'L&O True Crime' adjust down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 4, 2017|accessdate=October 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Kevin is invited back for the 100th "The Manny" episode. The producers try to embarrass him for how he left the show, but Sophie helps him do it anyway. Randall, Beth, their girls, Rebecca, and Miguel travel across the country to see the live episode. Randall and Beth take a walk during the taping to discuss Randall's worries about fostering an older child who could have major issues. Also during the taping, Kate gets a call for her first gig; however, she does not want her mother to criticize her performance, so Kate asks both Rebecca and Toby not to follow her, but they do anyway. Later, Kate confronts Rebecca about how she has always treated her. Rebecca seeks support from Toby, but he clearly sides with Kate, which wins Rebecca's approval. After the episode taping, Beth learns from Kevin that Randall only risked failure once: in asking her out. Beth reassures Randall they can go through with their plan. In flashbacks, Jack confesses to teenage Kate that he has an [[alcoholism]] problem. Jack (when on the wagon before) vented his anger on a punching bag; this time, he lets Rebecca take him to an [[Alcoholics Anonymous|AA]] meeting.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 21<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Déjà Vu<br />
|DirectedBy = [[John Requa]] & [[Glenn Ficarra]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC03<br />
|Viewers = 11.02<ref name="2.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-10-2017/|title='Voice,' 'Flash,' 'Lethal Weapon' & 'The Mick' adjust up, 'NCIS: New Orleans' down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 11, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = On Kevin's movie set, Kate—excited that [[Sylvester Stallone]] is his co-star—bonds with [[Sylvester Stallone|"Sly"]] and tells him what his films meant to her father, and about his death. After talking with Stallone, Kevin's memories of his dad surface, affecting his performance in a scene. Randall learns that a young girl, Deja, is being brought to his home. Later, when Deja yells at Beth for "stealing" her mom's cigarettes, Randall defends his wife, and Deja shrinks to defend herself from apparent aggression. Randall talks to Deja about the joy he found in having Jack and Rebecca, as well as William. Kevin takes pain medication after injuring his knee—his old football injury—from a scene explosion during filming. In flashbacks, when the kids are teenagers, Jack talks about his efforts to rehabilitate from alcoholism; Randall tries to find his birth parents through an ad, and is comforted by Kate and Kevin after a woman claims to be his birth mother for his family's money.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 22<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Still There<br />
|DirectedBy = Ken Olin<br />
|WrittenBy = Vera Herbert<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC04<br />
|Viewers = 10.65<ref name="2.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-17-2017/|title='NCIS,' 'Voice' and 'This Is Us' adjust up, 'Black-ish' and 'L&O True Crime' down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Randall takes his daughters and Deja bowling, which does not go as expected. Beth offers to help Deja take care of her hair, and the two bond. Randall admits to Deja that he has had problems with nervous breakdowns and has taken up running to deal with his anxiety; he invites her to come with him. Kevin undergoes surgery on his injured knee, and continues to overuse his pain medication. Kate visits a [[Gynaecology|gynaecologist]] for an [[Obstetric ultrasonography|ultrasound]], revealing that she is pregnant. In flashbacks, Kate and Kevin contract the [[chicken pox]], and their doctor urges Randall to do his best to catch them as well so it would not occur later for him. Rebecca's mother pops in intent on staying for a while, and her overbearing attitude and the fact that she treats Randall differently than Kate and Kevin leads to Rebecca confronting her about it all and calling her a racist, which Randall overhears. Rebecca's mother takes her words to heart and reaches out to Randall, recognizing for the first time how special he is.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 23<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Brothers<br />
|DirectedBy = John Requa & Glenn Ficarra<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Tyler Bensinger]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|24}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC05<br />
|Viewers = 10.60<ref name="2.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-24-2017/|title=‘This Is Us,’ ‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ ‘Kevin’ & World Series adjust up, ‘L&O True Crime’ down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Kate and Toby share news of her pregnancy. Kevin, set to be auctioned off by Sophie for a large-scale charity event she is hosting, gets drunk while trying to get a pain medication prescription; he misses the auction, embarrassing Sophie. Randall earns Deja's trust. In the past, when Jack takes 10-year-old Kevin and Randall camping, Rebecca learns that Jack's father is dying. She calls Jack, but he had issues with his father, and he is trying to have Kevin get along with Randall, so Jack says that he will not return. Rebecca reassures Jack's father (who sees his granddaughter, Kate) that Jack is a great father and husband. Kevin finds a notebook where Randall wrote notes of how to keep peace between them, motivating him to be nice to Randall. Later, Jack looks at a picture of him and his brother in the army. During Jack's childhood, he and his never-before-seen brother await their father's return to the car as he gets drunk at a bar.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 24<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = The 20's<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Regina King]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Don Roos]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|31}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC06<br />
|Viewers = 8.43<ref name="2.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-oct-31-2017/|title=‘The Middle’ and World Series adjust up, ‘Law & Order True Crime’ down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 1, 2017|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In flashbacks, with the 10-year-old Big Three, Rebecca takes Randall trick-or-treating, while Jack takes Kate and Kevin to a haunted house. Randall learns about Kyle's death from the neighbors; Rebecca then tells him the facts of his adoption. In other flashbacks, with the Big Three being in their twenties, Kate finds out she is involved with a married man. Kevin, desperate for work as an actor, attempts to steal a role from his roommate and best friend. Meanwhile, Randall and Beth prepare for the arrival of their first daughter. Beth unexpectedly goes into labor after agreeing to help Rebecca get a [[Facebook]] account. With no time to get to the hospital, Randall helps Beth through a home delivery. Kate and Kevin commiserate about their deadbeat lives and decide to live together. When Rebecca posts a photo of her granddaughter on Facebook, she gets a message from Miguel, asking how she has been the last 8 years. (Jack's death was sometime before Miguel last saw Rebecca.)<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 25<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = The Most Disappointed Man<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Chris Koch]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Kay Oyegun<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC07<br />
|Viewers = 9.89<ref name="2.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-7-2017/|title=‘The Middle’ adjusts up, ‘The Mayor’ adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 8, 2017|accessdate=November 8, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Jack and Rebecca prepare to finalize Randall's adoption when Randall is a year old. Their case worker gives a glowing recommendation, but their judge is against [[interracial adoption]]. After Rebecca's letter about being Randall's mother, the judge recuses himself; the new judge grants the adoption. Concurrently, William pleads guilty to a drug charge. Although the judge is disappointed because William had a clean record, William claims to be more disappointed, due to the loss of his loved ones and son. The judge visits William in jail, offering to reduce the sentence and get him help, if he stays sober. William keeps this promise for at least 30 years, until hearing his cancer is terminal. As he is about to use, Randall introduces himself as William's biological son. In the present, Randall takes Deja to visit her mother Shauna in prison, but Shauna declines the visit. Randall later talks to Shauna, who intends to take Deja back after her release. He lets Shauna call Deja collect. Kevin's relationship with Sophie deteriorates as he continues abusing pain medication and alcohol. Kate and Toby announce their pregnancy to Kevin, plan to get married at city hall, but then consider a big wedding.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 26<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Number One<br />
|DirectedBy = Ken Olin<br />
|WrittenBy = K.J. Steinberg<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|14}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC08<br />
|Viewers = 10.05<ref name="2.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-14-2017/|title=‘Fresh Off the Boat,’ ‘The Flash’ and ‘Kevin’ adjust up, ‘Bull’ and ‘L&O True Crime’ adjust down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 15, 2017|accessdate=November 15, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Kevin's addiction to pain medication and alcohol is wearing him down. He attends the Alumni Honors Ceremony at his old high school, receives the Distinguished Alum Award, but says he does not deserve it. He pretends to play football on the field, doing play-by-play commentary on his ruined opportunities. Charlotte, an alumna, invites him to her house; when she is not looking, he searches her house for medication, and finds and steals a prescription form. He goes to a pharmacy with a fake prescription, sees police officers, notices his pendant missing, and leaves. In flashbacks, Randall starts a Harvard application, but is interested in Howard University. Kevin and his family meet a college football recruiting coach; afterwards, Jack is angry with Kevin for his attitude; Jack later apologizes. Kevin's football aspirations end one game when his knee is injured. Jack comforts Kevin and gives him the pendant he received in [[Vietnam War|Vietnam]] for protection. In the present, Kevin goes to Charlotte's house to find the pendant, but she will not let him in. Kevin is desperate, needing help; he goes to Randall's house to tell him something, but Randall assumes it is about Kate losing her baby.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 27<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Number Two<br />
|DirectedBy = Ken Olin<br />
|WrittenBy = K.J. Steinberg & Shukree Hassan Tilghman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|21}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC09<br />
|Viewers = 9.34<ref name="2.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-21-2017/|title=‘Dancing With the Stars,’ ‘This Is Us,’ all others hold: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 22, 2017|accessdate=November 22, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Kate miscarries. She and Toby struggle in their relationship after Kate said the miscarriage happened to her, not Toby. Kate tries to keep her singing gig, but then has to leave early. She goes to a buffet restaurant, but does not eat the food she piled on her plate. Rebecca comforts Kate, relating her struggles after baby Kyle was stillborn. Toby eventually comes through for Kate. In flashbacks, Jack and Randall leave for a college visit. Kate and Rebecca, at Kevin's football game, are distracted when discussing the music college Kate wants to attend, as Kevin gets injured; when they notice, Rebecca has Kate page Jack.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 28<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Number Three<br />
|DirectedBy = Ken Olin<br />
|WrittenBy = Shukree Hassan Tilghman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC10<br />
|Viewers = 10.94<ref name="2.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-nov-28-2017/|title=‘The Flash,’ ‘This Is Us’ and ‘Rudolph’ adjust up: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 30, 2017|accessdate=November 30, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Deja's mother Shauna appears unannounced at Randall's home after the charges against her have been dropped. Deja convinces her to leave and wait for them to be reunited via official channels. Randall and Beth are opposed to Shauna resuming custody of Deja, and plan to fight it, but eventually relent. In flashbacks, Jack takes teenage Randall to [[Howard University]] in [[Washington, D.C.|DC]]; Jack takes the official tour while Randall is shown around by a friend. Jack then shows Randall the [[Vietnam Veterans Memorial]], and talks about being drafted and how the war affected him. In more recent times, William tells adult Randall about the two times he saw Randall's mother, how he followed Rebecca to her home, but ultimately decided not to see Randall. In the present, Randall learns of Kate's miscarriage. Randall and Beth plan to try fostering again after a while. Kevin appears at Randall's house, and Randall notices Kevin drinking vodka early in the day. Later, Kevin speeds down the road, unaware at first that Tess has hidden in the back seat. Kevin is pulled over and arrested for [[driving under the influence|DUI]], and Randall and Beth are angry at Kevin for endangering Tess.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 29<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Fifth Wheel<br />
|DirectedBy = Chris Koch<br />
|WrittenBy = Vera Herbert<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC11<br />
|Viewers = 9.65<ref name="2.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-jan-9-2018/|title='Kevin (Probably) Saves the World' adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=January 10, 2018|accessdate=January 10, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Toby finds junk-food trash. Tess tells her parents she was sad when Deja had to go home. The family visits Kevin at rehab; Barbara, the facilitator, wants only immediate family at Kevin's first session. Kevin apologizes to the family, but Barbara has him discuss family issues. Kevin says they are a family of addicts. Kevin felt like an outcast ("fifth wheel"): Kate had Jack's support; Rebecca loved Randall more than Kevin. Randall scolds Kevin; Rebecca, crying, says why Randall was easier to love. Toby, Beth, and Miguel talk at a bar about being outsiders, Miguel being the only one who knew Jack. After the session, the Big Three reconcile; Rebecca tells Kevin why she never worried about him, but they had their moments. Kate admits to Toby about hiding junk food since miscarrying. In flashbacks, with the 10-year-old Big Three, Jack takes the family to a cabin vacation, getting Kevin after football camp. Randall's new glasses are missing. Rebecca notices Kate's food obsession; Jack has her exercise, but later takes her for ice cream. During a thunderstorm, Kevin brings Randall's glasses to their parents' room—Kate and Randall are sleeping with them. He sleeps on the floor; Rebecca joins him.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 30<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = Clooney<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Zetna Fuentes]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Bekah Brunstetter<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC12<br />
|Viewers = 9.82<ref name="2.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-jan-16-2018/|title=Originals all hold, ‘Modern Family’ rerun adjusts down: Tuesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 18, 2018|accessdate=January 18, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = William's stray cat "Clooney" wanders. After rehab, Kevin stays with Rebecca—whom Miguel is protecting: Kevin upset her by getting arrested and criticizing her at rehab. Miguel later tells Kevin that Jack and Rebecca were a unified couple, not individuals; he did not love Rebecca while Jack was alive, but does now and is staying. Kate befriends Madison from support group; they go wedding dress shopping, where Kate discovers Madison's [[bulimia]]; Madison later faints and calls Kate for help. Kate says losing weight as a teenager did not make her happy. Randall visits Beth at work; she says working again would help him. Randall gets William's box from storage, searches for a lady about whom William wrote and drew, and discovers from a picture it was [[Billie Holiday]]. Randall tells Beth he wants to buy and manage the run-down building with her. In flashbacks, Jack and Rebecca take the teenage Big Three clothes shopping for the winter formal and Jack's job. Randall asks a redheaded girl out. Though the kids are almost starting college, Jack again wants to start "Big Three Homes" (which he put aside to support his family). They forget to buy a [[smoke detector]] battery.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 31<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = That'll Be the Day<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Uta Briesewitz]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Kay Oyegun & Don Roos<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|23}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC13<br />
|Viewers = 9.37<ref name="2.13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/tuesday-final-ratings-jan-23-2018/|title=‘LA to Vegas’ and ‘Bull’ adjust down: Tuesday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Welch|first=Alex|date=January 24, 2018|accessdate=January 24, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = An elderly couple, circa 1980, looks through their junk, including a [[jukebox]] which would play "[[That'll Be the Day]]". When their house gets a buyer, the man gives his neighbor, Jack, a [[slow cooker]]. In the present day, Randall and Beth buy William's old building. Kevin helps Randall do repairs; they soon find themselves overwhelmed—and bugs, so the building is vacated when an exterminator is called. When Toby looks for a dog on the internet, Kate—with mixed feelings—adopts a dog. Kevin tries to make amends to Sophie, receives his missing pendant in the mail—and knows that he cannot make amends to his dad. In flashbacks, Jack and Rebecca watch the [[Super Bowl XXXII|Super Bowl]] alone as the teenage Big Three is otherwise occupied—Kevin is with Sophie, Randall is on a date, and Kate is making a music college audition tape (which Jack videotapes, to Kate's initial disapproval). The old slow cooker's faulty switch causes a house fire.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|This Is Us (season 2)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 32<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = [[Super Bowl Sunday (This Is Us)|Super Bowl Sunday]]<br />
|DirectedBy = John Requa & Glenn Ficarra<br />
|WrittenBy = Dan Fogelman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|4}}<br />
|ProdCode = 2AZC14<br />
|Viewers = 26.97<ref name="2.14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-feb-4-2018/|title=Final numbers for Super Bowl LII and ‘This Is Us’: Sunday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 6, 2018|accessdate=February 6, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In 1998, Jack evacuates the family from the burning house; he re-enters, successfully retrieving Kate's dog and family mementos. Jack, hospitalized for [[smoke inhalation]], suffers fatal [[cardiac arrest]]. In the present, the 20th anniversary of Jack's death, Kate's VCR damages the tape Jack recorded of her and saved from the fire, which she watches [[catharsis|cathartically]], blaming herself. Toby gets the tape repaired and digitized. Kate tells Toby he strengthens her, and Jack would have loved him. Kevin visits Jack's memorial tree; he admits not living up to Jack's legacy, but wants to make him proud. Rebecca makes Jack's favorite lasagna, and bonds with Kevin. Randall holds a Super Bowl party to commemorate Jack, but is overly emotional when the family's new pet lizard dies. Tess admits she has tried to prevent social workers from calling; she worries that recent changes mean Randall wants a "new life." He reassures her that he will always be devoted to her. She is happy that the family participates in fostering. Deja unexpectedly arrives; Randall and Beth comfort her. The boy seen earlier is placed with a couple; the social worker is an adult Tess, whom an older Randall is meeting for dinner.<br />
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==Production==<br />
<br />
===Development===<br />
On January 18, 2017, [[NBC]] renewed the series for a second and third season of 18 episodes each, for a total of 36 additional episodes.<ref name="S2&3Renewal">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/01/18/this-is-us-renewed-season-2-nbc/ |title=''This Is Us'' Renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 |work=[[TVLine]] |last=Roots |first=Kimberly |date=January 18, 2017 |accessdate=January 18, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118230010/http://tvline.com/2017/01/18/this-is-us-renewed-season-2-nbc/ |archivedate=January 18, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref> [[Dan Fogelman]], Isaac Aptaker, and Elizabeth Berger serve as the season's [[showrunner]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/03/this-is-us-isaac-aptaker-elizabeth-berger-co-showrunners-nbc-series-new-20th-tv-overall-deal-himym-spinoff-1202037636/ |title='This Is Us': Isaac Aptaker & Elizabeth Berger Named Co-Showrunners In New 20th TV Deal, 'HIMYM' Spinoff On Hold |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=March 6, 2017 |accessdate=September 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
Main cast members [[Milo Ventimiglia]], [[Mandy Moore]], [[Sterling K. Brown]], [[Chrissy Metz]], [[Justin Hartley]], [[Susan Kelechi Watson]], [[Chris Sullivan (actor)|Chris Sullivan]], and [[Ron Cephas Jones]] return from the first season as Jack Pearson, Rebecca Pearson, Randall Pearson, Kate Pearson, Kevin Pearson, Beth Pearson, Toby Damon, and William H. Hill, respectively.<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /> [[Jon Huertas]] and [[Alexandra Breckenridge]], who recurred as Miguel and Sophie, respectively, throughout the first season, were subsequently promoted to the principal cast in the second season.<ref name="BreckenridgeHuertas" /> Also promoted to series regulars are young actors Hannah Zeile as teenage Kate, Niles Fitch as teenage Randall, Logan Shroyer as teenage Kevin, Mackenzie Hancsicsak as young Kate, Parker Bates as young Kevin, Faithe Herman as Annie Pearson, and Eris Baker as Tess Pearson. Lonnie Chavis will continue to recur as young Randall.<ref name="S2ChildActors" /><br />
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In August 2017, [[Sylvester Stallone]] and [[Debra Jo Rupp]] were cast in guest starring roles.<ref name="Stallone" /><ref name="Rupp" /><br />
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===Filming===<br />
The show was awarded over $9.9 million in tax incentives by the [[California Film Commission]] for its second season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/timeless-this-is-us-swat-get-california-tax-credits-tv-1202121917/ |title='This Is Us' & 'Timeless' Among TV Projects Awarded California Tax Credits |last=Patten |first=Dominic |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=June 29, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170707202007/http://deadline.com/2017/06/timeless-this-is-us-swat-get-california-tax-credits-tv-1202121917/ |archivedate=July 7, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Production on the season began on July 11, 2017, in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/11/this-is-us-season-2/ |title=This Is Us creator, stars reveal photos from first day of filming season 2 |last=Snierson |first=Dan |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=July 11, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712045522/http://ew.com/tv/2017/07/11/this-is-us-season-2/ |archivedate=July 12, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
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==Release==<br />
<br />
===Broadcast===<br />
The second season was originally set to move to a Thursday timeslot, to anchor a new [[Must See TV]] lineup, alongside ''[[Will & Grace]]'', ''[[Great News]]'' and ''[[Law & Order True Crime|Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders]]'', with NBC chairman [[Robert Greenblatt|Bob Greenblatt]] explaining, "While this is a bit risky, there is a bigger case to be made about redoing Thursday night. If there is one show we could move, it would be this one."<ref name="OriginalFallSchedule">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/nbc-fall-schedule-2017-upfronts-new-shows-this-is-us-the-blacklist-will-grace-rise-1202093073/ |title=NBC Fall 2017 Schedule: 'This Is Us' Moves To Thursday To Anchor New Must See TV With 'Will & Grace', 'Blacklist' Relocates |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=May 14, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825124352/http://deadline.com/2017/05/nbc-fall-schedule-2017-upfronts-new-shows-this-is-us-the-blacklist-will-grace-rise-1202093073/ |archivedate=August 25, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> However, on May 30, 2017, NBC decided to keep the series on Tuesdays at 9{{nbsp}}pm EST,<ref name="UpdatedFallSchedule">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-returns-to-tuesday-nbc-fall-schedule-1202104586/ |title='This Is Us' Will Stay On Tuesday As NBC Reverses Big Move, Tweaks Fall Schedule |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=May 30, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170903174330/http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-returns-to-tuesday-nbc-fall-schedule-1202104586/ |archivedate=September 3, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> allowing it a run of 10 uninterrupted original episodes in the fall.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-nbc-jennifer-salke-season-2-1202110837/ |title='This Is Us': NBC's Jennifer Salke Says "Season 2 Will Be Incredible" – ATX |last=Blyth |first=Antonia |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=June 9, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727020658/http://deadline.com/2017/06/this-is-us-nbc-jennifer-salke-season-2-1202110837/ |archivedate=July 27, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
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The season began airing on September 26, 2017, on NBC in the United States,<ref name="NBCFallPremiereDates">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/nbc-fall-2017-premiere-dates-this-is-us-will-grace-the-voice-1202116057/ |title=NBC Sets Fall 2017 Premiere Dates: 'This Is Us', 'Will & Grace', 'The Voice' & More |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=June 19, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170704072720/http://deadline.com/2017/06/nbc-fall-2017-premiere-dates-this-is-us-will-grace-the-voice-1202116057/ |archivedate=July 4, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and on [[CTV Television Network|CTV]] in Canada.<ref name="CTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.bellmedia.ca/pr/press/ctv-and-ctv-two-fall-2017-premiere-dates-announced-ctv-is-home-of-televisions-most-anticipated-debuts-of-the-year/ |title=CTV and CTV Two Fall 2017 Premiere Dates Announced ### CTV is Home of Television's Most-Anticipated Debuts of the Year |publisher=[[Bell Media]] |date=August 24, 2017 |accessdate=September 2, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902212155/http://www.bellmedia.ca/pr/press/ctv-and-ctv-two-fall-2017-premiere-dates-announced-ctv-is-home-of-televisions-most-anticipated-debuts-of-the-year/ |archivedate=September 2, 2017 |deadurl=no |df=mdy-all }}</ref> ''This Is Us'' served as the [[List of Super Bowl lead-out programs|lead-out program]] for [[Super Bowl LII]] on February 4, 2018.<ref name="SuperBowlLeadOut">{{cite web |url=http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-to-super-bowl-christmas-episode-thursday-preemptions-1202093177/ |title='This Is Us' To Air After the Super Bowl, Mulls Christmas Episode As It Faces Pre-emptions On New Night |last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |work=[[Deadline.com]] |date=May 14, 2017 |accessdate=September 4, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827094634/http://deadline.com/2017/05/this-is-us-to-super-bowl-christmas-episode-thursday-preemptions-1202093177/ |archivedate=August 27, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 95% approval rating with an average rating of 8.12/10 based on 20 reviews.<!--The website's critical consensus reads, "..."--><ref name="RTS2">{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/this_is_us/s02|title=This Is Us: Season 2|work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=February 5, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
===Ratings===<br />
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| title1 = [[#ep19|A Father's Advice]]<br />
| date1 = September 26, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 3.9/13<br />
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| dvr1 = 2.6<br />
| dvrv1 = 6.93<br />
| total1 = 6.5<br />
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| title2 = [[#ep20|A Manny-Splendored Thing]]<br />
| date2 = October 3, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 3.1/11<br />
| viewers2 = 11.06<ref name="2.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 2.4<br />
| dvrv2 = 6.15<br />
| total2 = 5.5<br />
| totalv2 = 17.21<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title='The Orville,' 'Once Upon a Time,' 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=[[TV By The Numbers]]|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 18, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018231051/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|archivedate=October 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title3 = [[#ep21|Déjà Vu]]<br />
| date3 = October 10, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 2.8/10<br />
| viewers3 = 11.02<ref name="2.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 2.2<br />
| dvrv3 = 6.11<br />
| total3 = 5.0<br />
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| title4 = [[#ep22|Still There]]<br />
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| rs4 = 2.9/10<br />
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| dvr4 = 2.3<br />
| dvrv4 = 6.32<br />
| total4 = 5.2<br />
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| dvrv5 = 6.09<br />
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| title6 = [[#ep24|The 20's]]<br />
| date6 = October 31, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 2.0/7<br />
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| dvrv6 = 6.50<br />
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| dvrv7 = 6.28<br />
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| title8 = [[#ep26|Number One]]<br />
| date8 = November 14, 2017<br />
| rs8 = 2.6/9<br />
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| dvrv8 = 6.10<br />
| total8 = 4.8<br />
| totalv8 = 16.15<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title=‘Jane the Virgin,’ 10 other shows double in week 8 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=December 5, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title9 = [[#ep27|Number Two]]<br />
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| dvrv9 = 5.71<br />
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| title10 = [[#ep28|Number Three]]<br />
| date10 = November 28, 2017<br />
| rs10 = 2.8/10<br />
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| dvr10 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv10 = 5.65<br />
| total10 = 4.8<br />
| totalv10 = 16.60<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-10-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-27-dec-3-2017/|title=CW crossovers get another bump in week 10 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=December 15, 2017|accessdate=December 18, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215213319/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-10-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-27-dec-3-2017/|archivedate=December 18, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| title11 = [[#ep29|The Fifth Wheel]]<br />
| date11 = January 9, 2018<br />
| rs11 = 2.7/9<br />
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| dvr11 = 2.3<br />
| dvrv11 = 6.34<br />
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| title12 = [[#ep30|Clooney]]<br />
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| dvr12 = 2.5<br />
| dvrv12 = 6.35<br />
| total12 = 5.0<br />
| totalv12 = 16.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-17-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-15-21-2018/|title=‘This Is Us,’ ‘The Good Doctor’ both double in week 17 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=February 1, 2018|accessdate=February 1, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180201193125/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-17-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-15-21-2018/|archivedate=February 1, 2018|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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===Accolades===<br />
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| rowspan="5" | 2018<br />
| rowspan="5" | [[49th NAACP Image Awards|NAACP Image Awards]]<br />
| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|Outstanding Drama Series]]<br />
| ''This Is Us''<br />
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| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2018-naacp-image-award-nominations-complete-list-1057758 |title=NAACP Image Awards: 'Marshall,' 'Get Out,' 'Girls Trip' Dominate Film Nominations |author=THR Staff |date=20 November 2017 |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |access-date=20 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series|Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Sterling K. Brown<br />
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| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series|Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series]]<br />
| [[Susan Kelechi Watson]]<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
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| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Writing in a Dramatic Series|Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series]]<br />
| Vera Herbert for "Still Here"<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
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| [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series)|Outstanding Performance by a Youth]]<br />
| Lonnie Chavis<br />
| {{nom}}<br />
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|}<br />
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==References==<br />
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* {{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/this-is-us/episodes-season-2/930697/|title=''This Is Us'' Season 2 Episode Guide|work=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=September 4, 2017}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/this-is-us/listings/|title=Shows A-Z – ''This Is Us'' on NBC|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 4, 2017}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|https://www.nbc.com/this-is-us}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|5555260|This Is Us}}<br />
* {{Tv.com episodes|this-is-us||This Is Us|2}}<br />
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{{Infobox television season<br />
|show_name = The Big Bang Theory<br />
|season_number = 10<br />
|bgcolour = #FF6354<br />
|image = The Big Bang Theory Season 10.jpg<br />
|caption = Tenth season DVD cover art<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Johnny Galecki]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]]<br />
* [[Simon Helberg]]<br />
* [[Kunal Nayyar]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]]<br />
* [[Melissa Rauch]]<br />
* [[Kevin Sussman]]<br />
}}<br />
|country = United States<br />
|num_episodes = 24<br />
|network = [[CBS]]<br />
|first_aired = {{Start date|2016|9|19}}<br />
|last_aired = {{End date|2017|5|11}}<br />
|episode_list = List of The Big Bang Theory episodes<br />
}}<br />
The tenth season of the American [[sitcom]] ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'' premiered on CBS Monday, September 19, 2016 and concluded on Thursday, May 11, 2017.<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/06/21/cbs-premiere-dates-fall-2016-big-bang-ncis/|title=CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Big Bang, NCIS, MacGyver, XL Scorpion and More|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=June 21, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820193857/https://tvline.com/2016/06/21/cbs-premiere-dates-fall-2016-big-bang-ncis/|archivedate=August 20, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> It returned to its regular Thursday time slot on October 27, 2016, after ''[[NFL on CBS|Thursday Night Football on CBS]]''.<ref name="premiere" /><ref name="Futon">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/big-bang-theory/listings|title=Shows A-Z – big bang theory, the on cbs|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=August 20, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/03/27/cbs-announces-season-finale-airdates-504011/20170327cbs01/|title=CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=March 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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On March 12, 2014, ''The Big Bang Theory'' was renewed for an additional three years, extending it through the 2016–17 season for a total of ten seasons.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Big Bang Theory: Renewed for THREE More Years!|url=http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2014/03/the-big-bang-theory-renewed-for-three-more-years|date=March 12, 2014|accessdate=August 14, 2014|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811114054/http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2014/03/the-big-bang-theory-renewed-for-three-more-years/|archivedate=August 11, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
Like the previous two seasons, the first five episodes of the tenth season aired on a different night due to [[NFL on CBS#2016: Thursday Night Football|CBS acquiring the rights]] to ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'' games. In May 2016, CBS announced at its annual upfront presentation that the series would begin its tenth season on Mondays, before returning to the Thursday slot once the football games ended.<ref name="premiere" /><br />
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Filming for the tenth season began on August 16, 2016, according to posts on [[Instagram]] and [[Twitter]] by several of the cast members including [[Kaley Cuoco]] and [[Mayim Bialik]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BJMQefSDhKY/?taken-by=normancook|title=#season10 woot woot! @thebigbangtheory__ we back babyyyyy😎🙌🏽🙏🏼 #selfiestick #backstagepass|work=[[Instagram]]|date=August 17, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828205908/https://www.instagram.com/p/BJMQefSDhKY/?taken-by=normancook|archivedate=August 28, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/missmayim/status/765751358104309761|title=Season 10 of #TheBigBangTheory...taping happening now!|work=Twitter|last=Bialik|first=Mayim|date=August 16, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927035747/https://twitter.com/missmayim/status/765751358104309761|archivedate=September 27, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parade.com/500408/paulettecohn/the-big-bang-theory-cast-shows-theyre-back-to-work-on-season-10/|title=The Big Bang Theory Cast Shows They're Back to Work on Season 10|work=Parade.com|last=Cohn|first=Paulette|date=August 17, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819214709/http://parade.com/500408/paulettecohn/the-big-bang-theory-cast-shows-theyre-back-to-work-on-season-10/|archivedate=August 19, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Several castings for the tenth season were announced before the season began airing. ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' announced on July 22, 2016, that [[Katey Sagal]] and [[Jack McBrayer]] had been cast as Penny's mother and brother, respectively. Information about the characters was that Sagal would play Susan, who was described as stressed out and neurotic from a life with her troubled son. McBrayer would play Randall, a cheerful former drug dealer and ex-con.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/the-big-bang-theory-katey-sagal-pennys-mom-season-10-1201820584/|title='The Big Bang Theory' Casts Katey Sagal, Jack McBrayer for Season 10|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Prudom|first=Laura|date=July 22, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816084932/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/the-big-bang-theory-katey-sagal-pennys-mom-season-10-1201820584/|archivedate=August 16, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' reported on August 10, 2016, a week before filming began, that [[Dean Norris]] would have a multi-episode arc in the tenth season, and would be playing [[Colonel (United States)|Colonel]] Williams, a tough officer from the [[Air Force Research Laboratory]], who is interested in the men's quantum gyroscope for military applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/10/big-bang-theory-dean-norris|title=Big Bang Theory taps Dean Norris for multi-episode arc|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=August 10, 2016|accessdate=August 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160813052156/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/10/big-bang-theory-dean-norris|archivedate=August 13, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On November 9, 2016, ''[[TVLine]]'' reported that [[Christopher Lloyd]] had been cast as Theodore for the season's December 1 episode.<ref>{{cite web |first=Charlie |last=Mason |title=''The Big Bang Theory'': Christopher Lloyd Set to Guest-Star in Mystery Role |url=http://tvline.com/2016/11/09/the-big-bang-theory-christopher-lloyd-cast-guest-star/ |publisher=''[[TVLine]]'' |date=November 9, 2016 |accessdate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110110834/http://tvline.com/2016/11/09/the-big-bang-theory-christopher-lloyd-cast-guest-star/ |archivedate=November 10, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name="ep1010">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20161128cbs13/|title=(#BBT1010) "The Property Division Collison" |publisher=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=November 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Johnny Galecki]] as [[Leonard Hofstadter|Dr. Leonard Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]] as [[Sheldon Cooper|Dr. Sheldon Cooper]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]] as [[Penny (The Big Bang Theory)|Penny<!-- Leave this as simply "Penny", which is the common name used for this character throughout all seasons! -->]]<br />
* [[Simon Helberg]] as [[Howard Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kunal Nayyar]] as [[Raj Koothrappali|Dr. Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Amy Farrah Fowler|Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler]]<br />
* [[Melissa Rauch]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Bernadette|Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kevin Sussman]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Stuart David Bloom|Stuart Bloom]]<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Christine Baranski]] as [[Dr. Beverly Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Laurie Metcalf]] as [[Mary Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)|Mary Cooper]]<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Colonel Richard Williams<br />
* [[Brian George]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Dr. V.M. Koothrappali and Mrs. Koothrappali|Dr. V.M. Koothrappali]]<br />
* [[Brian Posehn]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Bertram Kibbler|Dr. "Bert" Bertram Kibbler]]<br />
* [[John Ross Bowie]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Barry Kripke|Dr. Barry Kripke]]<br />
* [[Pamela Adlon]] as Halley Wolowitz ([[voice actor|voice only]])<br />
* [[Brian Thomas Smith]] as Zack Johnson<br />
* [[Laura Spencer (actress)|Laura Spencer]] as Emily Sweeney<br />
* [[Kate Micucci]] as Lucy<br />
* [[Alessandra Torresani]] as Claire<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Alfred Hofstadter<br />
* [[Keith Carradine]] as Wyatt<br />
* [[Katey Sagal]] as Susan<br />
* [[Jack McBrayer]] as Randall<br />
* [[Josh Zuckerman]] as Marty<br />
* [[Brandon Jones (actor)|Brandon Jones]] as [[The Flash]]<br />
* [[Maria Canals-Barrera]] as Issabella Maria Concepcion<br />
* [[Christopher Lloyd]] as Theodore<br />
* [[Katie Leclerc]] as Emily<br />
* [[April Bowlby]] as Rebecca<br />
* [[Riki Lindhome]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Ramona Nowitzki|Ramona Nowitzki]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of The Big Bang Theory episodes}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 208<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = The Conjugal Conjecture<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Mark Cendrowski]]<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Chuck Lorre]] & [[Steve Holland (writer)|Steve Holland]] & Tara Hernandez|t=[[Steven Molaro]] & [[Eric Kaplan]] & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|9|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15303<br />
|Viewers = 15.82<ref name="s1001">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/20/monday-final-ratings-sept-19-2016/|title=Monday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Gotham' adjust up, 'Kevin' and 'Good Place' hold|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 20, 2016|accessdate=September 20, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921200622/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/20/monday-final-ratings-sept-19-2016/|archivedate=September 21, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The gang prepares for Leonard and Penny's second wedding ceremony. Sheldon and Leonard fear that Mary slept with Alfred the previous night, though they swear nothing happened. They do, however, plan to visit each other, irritating Beverly. Penny's family arrives. Her mother worries that her son's recent jail stint will cause Leonard's family to think of them as [[white trash]]. The ceremony goes well, with Leonard and Penny declaring their love for each other, Beverly and Alfred grateful they at least made Leonard together during their relationship, and Sheldon declaring his love for the couple. Howard is contacted by Colonel Richard Williams of the [[Air Force Research Laboratory]], who scares both him and Raj. Howard eventually agrees to meet him, but the colonel refuses to give the reason for his interest.<br />
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''Title reference'': Everyone assuming Mary and Alfred slept together.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 209<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = The Military Miniaturization<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|9|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15301<br />
|Viewers = 14.24<ref name="s1002">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/27/monday-final-ratings-sept-26-2016/|title=Monday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Voice' adjusts down, final debate numbers|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 27, 2016|accessdate=September 27, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160929142713/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/09/27/monday-final-ratings-sept-26-2016/|archivedate=September 29, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard and Howard worry the military might try to take over the [[guidance system]] project for weaponry, but Sheldon does not. They make him promise not to talk during the meeting with Colonel Williams. The Colonel is impressed with Howard as the main brain behind the project, making Sheldon squirm. The military wants a smaller version made, perhaps in four months. Sheldon, no longer able to contain himself, promises to have it in two. Though the others are angry about such a tight deadline, they all have fun with their new lab's [[retinal scan]]ner. Meanwhile, the pharmaceutical company employees have found out Bernadette is pregnant, infuriating her as they might take her off the next big medical project. Penny admits she was the one who let this slip. Bernadette forgives her because she intends to threaten her boss with a lawsuit if she is taken off the project.<br />
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''Title reference'': The military wanting a smaller version of the guidance system.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 210<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = The Dependence Transcendence<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Saladin K. Patterson & Tara Hernandez |t=Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15302<br />
|Viewers = 14.32<ref name="10.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/10/04/monday-final-ratings-oct-3-2016/|title='Conviction,' 'Timeless,' 'Kevin' and 'Scorpion' all adjust down, 'Big Bang' and 'Voice' adjust up: Monday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 4, 2016|accessdate=October 4, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005155850/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/10/04/monday-final-ratings-oct-3-2016/|archivedate=October 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard are exhausted from trying to meet the Air Force's deadline that Sheldon set into motion. In a dream, [[The Flash]] persuades Sheldon to take an energy drink. After it wears off, Sheldon is convinced he is addicted, further annoying the other two. Sheldon breaks down and admits he cannot figure out the math and isn't as smart as he thought. The others comfort him. Facing Colonel Williams, they admit that they need at least two years, which is easily accepted as the military is used to contractors not meeting deadlines. Amy takes Penny to a party thrown by Bert the geologist, but they discover they are the only ones there. Bert shocks them by saying Amy is the most popular scientist at Caltech, and he falls in love with Penny. Raj tries to help Bernadette get the nursery ready, but she doesn't enjoy it. She admits her lack of excitement makes her fear she cannot be maternal. Raj calls his OB-GYN father, who tells Bernadette that, while she may not like babies in general, she can still love her own child.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon trying to beat his perceived caffeine addiction.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 211<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = The Cohabitation Experimentation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Dave Goetsch & Maria Ferrari |t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15304<br />
|Viewers = 14.41<ref name="10.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-10-2016/|title='Timeless,' 'Conviction,' 'DWTS,' 'Lucifer' adjust down, 'Big Bang' adjusts up: Monday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 11, 2016|accessdate=October 11, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012075644/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-10-2016/|archivedate=October 12, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After a plumbing problem makes Amy's apartment uninhabitable for five weeks, Leonard and Penny suggest Amy move into Leonard and Sheldon's apartment. After Amy proposes their cohabitation as an experiment, Sheldon agrees to move with her into Penny's apartment, thrilling Leonard and Penny. Amy's first night in Sheldon's bed is rough and she doesn't get much sleep due to Sheldon's tossing and turning. The next morning, they fight over scientific integrity, working themselves up until Amy suggests they head for Penny's apartment to make out. After an ultrasound, Howard and Bernadette are angry that Raj knows the sex of their baby when they had elected not to find out. They have a bad night debating whether to call Raj about it.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy agree to experiment with living together.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 212<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = The Hot Tub Contamination<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez |t=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15305<br />
|Viewers = 14.20<ref name="10.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-17-2016/|title='Gotham,' 'The Voice,' 'Big Bang,' 'DWTS' adjust up, 'Conviction' and '2 Broke Girls' adjust down: Monday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2016|accessdate=October 19, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161019082610/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-17-2016/|archivedate=October 19, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy and Sheldon storm into Leonard and Penny's apartment arguing about Sheldon requiring a bathroom schedule. To help him cool off, Penny takes Sheldon to an ice cream parlor, where he tries to hunt for a different romantic partner. Sheldon confesses that he once walked in on his father with another woman when he was thirteen, which is why he always knocks three times when entering a room now, and it makes him worry that he'll hurt Amy one day. Penny convinces him to give the relationship a chance. Leonard coaches Amy on how to live with Sheldon. Returning, Sheldon agrees to compromise, so he does away with the bathroom schedule and agrees to share a toothbrush holder, a big step for Sheldon. After a canceled weekend away, Howard and Bernadette find Raj and Stuart secretly coming into their house and using the hot tub. They listen in as Raj reveals he is now single, but finally kick them out when Stuart says he isn't wearing a bathing suit.<br />
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''Title reference'': Raj and Stuart secretly using Howard and Bernadette's hot tub.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 213<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = The Fetal Kick Catalyst<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe |t=Steven Molaro & Saladin K. Patterson & Anthony Del Broccolo}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|10|27}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15306<br />
|Viewers = 14.31<ref name="10.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-27-2016/|title='The Good Place' and 'Chicago Med' adjust up, 'Pure Genius,' other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 28, 2016|accessdate=October 28, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029045646/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-27-2016/|archivedate=October 29, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon throws a brunch to surprise Amy, who wanted to invite guests over; Stuart, Bert from the geology lab, and a Romanian neighbor from downstairs attend. Stuart is insulted when he learns that the brunch was a test run before inviting others over; Sheldon apologizes and they get drunk, complimenting each other and annoying Amy. Penny gets invited to a Van Nuys Comic-Con event to sign autographs since she starred in two ''Serial Apeist'' movies; she is humiliated by fans deriding her poor acting ability but loving her topless shower scene. Leonard ends up holding court describing how he married such an attractive woman. When Howard finally feels the baby kick, he and Raj go shopping, test-driving a crib and a minivan for 24 hours, but Howard injures his back and they drive to the ER.<br />
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''Title reference'': Howard's spending spree after feeling the baby kick for the first time.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 214<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = The Veracity Elasticity<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari |t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Adam Faberman}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|3}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15307<br />
|Viewers = 14.18<ref name="10.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-3-2016/|title='Big Bang Theory,' 'How to Get Away' adjust up, 'Great Indoors' and NBC adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 4, 2016|accessdate=November 4, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094456/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-3-2016/|archivedate=November 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon finds out from Leonard through Bernadette that Amy's apartment was repaired two weeks ago and that Amy lied about it to keep living with him. And Leonard learns from Howard through Bernadette that Penny has been secretly moving Leonard's collectibles into storage. As Penny covers for Amy over her lie, Sheldon and Leonard confront them for lying to them. Sheldon forgives Amy and wants to keep living with her, but is torn about where he really belongs, especially after having a nightmare of Leonard and Penny turning his old room into a sex dungeon. He chooses to live with Amy after engaging in an intellectual conversation with her. Leonard also agrees to let Penny decorate their bedroom to make her feel more at home, but when she makes the room look too girly, he puts some of the stuff into Sheldon and Amy's new closet.<br />
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''Title reference'': Amy stretching the truth about her old apartment not being habitable.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 215<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = The Brain Bowl Incubation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson |t=Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15308<br />
|Viewers = 14.47<ref name="10.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-10-2016/|title='Chicago Med' and NBC adjust down with NFL pre-emptions: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 11, 2016|accessdate=November 11, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161112142253/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-10-2016/|archivedate=November 12, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy uses skin cells from her and Sheldon to produce some primitive [[neuron]]s through [[transdifferentiation]]. This inspires Sheldon to want to have a child with Amy, though she is not enthusiastic about his plan to have a child immediately. Sheldon launches a plan to seduce his girlfriend. Raj becomes attracted to Issabella, a cleaning woman at his lab, and fixes her dinner. She is insulted when she discovers that Raj told his friends that she was a fellow astronomer, but agrees to another date.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy mix their DNA and incubate some brain cells.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 216<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = The Geology Elevation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Erik Kaplan & Maria Ferrari |t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|11|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15309<br />
|Viewers = 14.34<ref name="10.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-november-17-2016/|title='Grey's Anatomy' adjusts up, 'The Great Indoors' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 18, 2016|accessdate=November 18, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161119001446/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-november-17-2016/|archivedate=November 19, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon learns that Bert has won a [[MacArthur Fellows Program|MacArthur Fellowship]] prize for his work on [[endolith]]ic organisms and has to deal with his professional jealousy, repeatedly injuring himself while trying to cope. The rest of the group discuss their own internal jealousies. [[Stephen Hawking|Professor Hawking]] calls Sheldon and explains that even he gets jealous. In order to make peace, Sheldon goes with Bert to a taping of ''[[The Ellen DeGeneres Show]]''. Meanwhile, Howard finds a remote-controlled miniature Stephen Hawking he once built and, while everyone (except Kripke) thinks it is offensive, Hawking would actually like the idea.<br />
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''Title reference'': Bert's geology research gets more attention than Sheldon's work.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 217<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The Property Division Collision<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Bill Prady & Steve Goetsch |t=Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15310<br />
|Viewers = 14.54<ref name="10.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/legends-of-tomorrow-adjusts-up-supernatural-great-indoors-baking-show-adjust-down-thursday-final-ratings/|title='Legends of Tomorrow' adjusts up, 'Supernatural,' 'Great Indoors,' 'Baking Show' adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 5, 2016|accessdate=December 5, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6mXByP61P?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/legends-of-tomorrow-adjusts-up-supernatural-great-indoors-baking-show-adjust-down-thursday-final-ratings/|archivedate=December 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After Sheldon and Amy take the ugly portrait of Penny and Amy to Leonard and Penny's apartment, the guys start to divide up their belongings. When Sheldon tries to take everything, a dispute over the official apartment flag starts a war between Sheldon and Leonard. Sheldon rents out his old room to an old man, Theodore ([[Christopher Lloyd]]), who helps them to realize that Sheldon moving out is affecting both of them deeply, leading Sheldon to acquiesce regarding the flag. Stuart brings Howard and Bernadette a gift and ends up moving back in because he was evicted from his apartment. Stuart helps them with baby things to justify his moving in, starting a war with Raj who claims he was first in line to help them. Finally, Bernadette goes into labor and everyone heads to the hospital for the arrival of the baby. <br />
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''Title reference'': Leonard and Sheldon's dispute over dividing their belongings.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 218<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Birthday Synchronicity<br />
|DirectedBy = Nikki Lorre<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari |t=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|12|15}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15311<br />
|Viewers = 15.96<ref name="10.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-dec-15-2016/|title='The Great Indoors' adjusts down, 'Big Bang' adjusts up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 16, 2016|accessdate=December 16, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161218134829/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-dec-15-2016/|archivedate=December 18, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The impending birth of Bernadette and Howard's baby coincides with Amy's birthday, which interferes with Sheldon and Amy's annual sex date. Raj accidentally reveals the baby is a girl and is kicked out of the Wolowitz house. When the time comes for the baby to be delivered, everyone waits in the lobby of the hospital. The friends all reminisce about how much has changed in ten years, though Raj feels he has done the least, which further upsets him. Halley Wolowitz is born and Raj is honored to be her godfather. The baby's cry sounds like her grandmother, Debbie Wolowitz. After going to [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Hollywood)|The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]], Amy and Sheldon finally have their annual birthday coital festivities. <br />
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''Title reference'': Halley Wolowitz is born on the same day as Amy's birthday. <br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 219<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = The Holiday Summation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez |t=Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|1|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15312<br />
|Viewers = 16.80<ref name="10.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-5-2017/|title=ABC’s Menendez brothers special adjusts up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 9, 2017|accessdate=January 9, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110015801/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-5-2017/|archivedate=January 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After the Christmas holiday, Sheldon and Amy tell Leonard and Penny about their visit to his mother Mary, who upset Sheldon by confessing she never thought he would find a partner. Sheldon reacted by acting anti-socially and getting his ear pierced. Also, Leonard and Penny had a series of mishaps chopping down a Christmas tree and bringing it home, while Bernadette and Howard have been struggling to cope with a constantly screaming baby. Eventually, Bernadette does resolve the problem by climbing into Halley's crib and sleeping with her.<br />
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''Title reference'': The couples tell stories that summarize what happened to them during the holidays.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 220<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = The Romance Recalibration<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Dave Goetsch & Anthony Del Broccolo |t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|1|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15313<br />
|Viewers = 15.15<ref name="10.13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-19-2017/|title=‘The Big Bang Theory’ ajdusts up, ‘My Kitchen Rules’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 23, 2017|accessdate=January 23, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125152522/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-19-2017/|archivedate=January 25, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Penny feels Leonard is not putting enough effort into their relationship now that they are married. Leonard thinks that he is the only one putting in any effort at all. Angrily, Penny takes Amy with her to a spa weekend in lieu of Leonard. Sheldon and Leonard soon follow, solving the problem by having Sheldon create a Relationship Agreement for Leonard and Penny just like Sheldon and Amy's. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj create a path in the baby's room to the crib without causing the floorboards to squeak, thus disturbing baby Halley, with an overly complicated solution. <br />
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''Title reference'': Leonard and Penny reorganizing their relationship for more romance. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 221<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The Emotion Detection Automation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan |t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Saladin K. Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|2|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15314<br />
|Viewers = 14.66<ref name="10.14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-2-2017/|title=‘Scandal’ adjusts down a little: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 3, 2017|accessdate=February 3, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204024510/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-2-2017/|archivedate=February 4, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon wants to understand others' emotions better and gets an experimental machine from MIT that reads other people for him. It reveals Leonard is angry about Penny inviting her ex-drug dealing brother to stay with them while he applies for a job at her pharmaceutical company. Sheldon is upset the machine works so well, as he feels he cannot understand others himself, but Amy comforts him, proud of his progress. Leonard and Penny apologize for blaming their fight on him, while Penny still intends to blame Leonard to her family as the reason why Randall cannot stay with them. Meanwhile, after being dumped by his latest girlfriend, Raj calls together several of his ex-girlfriends to find out why he's still single. Emily Sweeney, Lucy, Claire, and Emily the deaf woman tell Raj that he has been pushy, vain, needy and too scared of his parents and subsequently leave him feeling down, since they all found better relationships after they dumped him. Howard promises that, if things don't work out with Bernadette, he'll become Raj's partner in thirty years. <br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon's machine prototype to reveal emotions. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 222<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = The Locomotion Reverberation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds |t=Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|2|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15315<br />
|Viewers = 14.15<ref name="10.15">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-9-2017/|title=‘Riverdale’ adjusts up; ‘Great Indoors,’ ‘Powerless,’ ‘Mom,’ ‘Chicago Med’ down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 10, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211035045/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-9-2017/|archivedate=February 11, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard are nearly finished with their guidance system for the military, but Sheldon thinks it could be even smaller, frustrating the others as they've just met the approved specifications. To distract him for a few days, Leonard gifts him a trip to be a train conductor in Nevada. The trip greatly excites Sheldon, becoming all he thinks about, frustrating Amy. After seeing Sheldon's theory, Colonel Williams orders his smaller version to be made instead, so Leonard and Howard try and get him to come back, but he refuses, saying that theory can never be proven, unlike trains. After Sheldon sees through their attempt to trick him into correcting a purposely wrong equation, Howard promises to teach him the mechanics of trains in exchange for his help, also allowing him to build the smaller guidance system with them. Meanwhile, Penny and Amy take Bernadette out to get her mind off motherhood duties, leaving Raj and Stuart to babysit Halley. However, Bernadette becomes worried about Halley when Raj and Stuart repeatedly call her while having a few minor mishaps and the fact that Bernadette now has a big house and a family of her own has made Penny and Amy sad over the slow progress in their own relationships.<br />
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''Title reference'': The consequences of Sheldon's train trip taking over his thoughts. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 223<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = The Allowance Evaporation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe |t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|2|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15316<br />
|Viewers = 13.51<ref name="10.16">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-16-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ adjust up, ‘Scandal’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 17, 2017|accessdate=February 17, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218063957/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-16-2017/|archivedate=February 18, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon and Amy are out on a date when Bert the geologist is stood up. He says he admires them other than their only having sex once a year. Amy is angry Sheldon told everyone at the university. Sheldon apologizes, now understanding the need for privacy, and also informs Amy of one of his private secrets: that he got his driver's license two years ago, but lets her chauffeur him to feel important. Meanwhile, Raj's father has stopped trying to find him a wife since Raj still relies on him to pay for everything. Raj's friends make him realize he is spoiled. Raj decides to stop taking the money to prove everyone wrong, though his father is very happy.<br />
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''Title reference'': Raj stops taking money from his father.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 224<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = The Comic-Con Conundrum<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Saladin K. Patterson & Tara Hernandez |t=Steve Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|2|23}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15317<br />
|Viewers = 13.38<ref name="10.17">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-23-2017-2/|title=‘How to Get Away with Murder’ finale, ‘Training Day’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 27, 2017|accessdate=February 27, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227190031/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-23-2017-2/|archivedate=February 27, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Raj appoints Sheldon as his financial manager and is told he cannot afford to go to [[San Diego Comic-Con]] this year due to his high rent and massive credit card debt. Raj tries selling his collectibles and working for Stuart to make extra money. Howard does a bunch of chores so Bernadette will let him leave for five days. Penny says she wants to go with the guys to make Leonard happy, but they both think she'll be miserable, leading to tension until Sheldon and Amy reveal the truth. Howard and Bernadette try to pay Raj for babysitting Halley, but he rejects the money along with his chance to go. Leonard decides to stay home to be with Penny and Howard does the same for his family. Sheldon still plans on going, confounding Amy with his attempts to have her join him.<br />
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''Title reference'': Raj, Howard, and Leonard's struggles with going to Comic-Con. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 225<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = The Escape Hatch Identification<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Anthony Del Broccolo |t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|3|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15318<br />
|Viewers = 13.08<ref name="10.18">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-9-2017/|title=‘Mom’ and NBC shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 10, 2017|accessdate=March 10, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170311181910/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-9-2017/|archivedate=March 11, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Raj can no longer afford his apartment, so Leonard and Penny temporarily give him Sheldon's old room. This makes Sheldon uncomfortable and he calls Beverly to have her analyze why. She claims he views his old room as an escape hatch should things go wrong with Amy and that Leonard and Penny need a roommate to distract themselves from their own relationship problems. The group's fighting leads to Raj leaving and scaring Howard, Bernadette, and Stuart in the middle of the night. The couples are able to work through their issues and Raj is invited back to stay with Leonard and Penny. <br />
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''Title reference'': Leonard's mother helping Sheldon find his metaphorical "escape hatch," his old room in Penny and Leonard's apartment.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 226<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19<br />
|Title = The Collaboration Fluctuation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Tara Hernandez & Giuseppe Graziano |t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Dave Goetsch}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|3|30}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15319<br />
|Viewers = 12.78<ref name="10.19">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-30-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ adjusts up; ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal,’ ‘Mom,’ ‘Powerless’ down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 31, 2017|accessdate=March 31, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401005439/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-march-30-2017/|archivedate=April 1, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon and Amy attempt to analyze the [[Copenhagen interpretation]] using the [[Decision-making#Neuroscience|neurobiology of decision-making]]. Professionally collaborating for the first time, they try to be nice for the sake of their relationship, but their work is of poor quality. They find that insulting each other makes them more [[Creativity|creative]], so they compile a list of topics on which insults are allowed. Meanwhile, Penny and Raj bond over [[Femininity|girly]] things, causing Leonard to feel left out. Howard and Bernadette suggest that he talk to them, but Raj and Penny talk over Leonard about his feelings.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy collaborating, first through cooperation, then through arguing. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 227<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20<br />
|Title = The Recollection Dissipation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|6}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15320<br />
|Viewers = 12.59<ref name="10.20">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-6-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Blacklist: Redemption’ adjust up, ‘Scandal’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 7, 2017|accessdate=April 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170408081717/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-6-2017/|archivedate=April 8, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon pushes himself to work on the guidance system with Howard and Leonard and his project with Amy on the same day. He catches a cold and wakes up the next day, half-naked and with no memory of what he did after he took cold medicine. His notebook of classified information on the military project is gone. Tracking his phone, they realize Sheldon went to a Western-themed bar. He gets the notebook back, but learns he told everyone there about the project after making them pinky swear to secrecy. Meanwhile, Bernadette feels guilty about returning to work so soon and leaving Halley. Howard thinks she is mad at him for not telling her her aunt died six years ago, but makes her feel better by saying that they can change their choices if they want and Halley won't remember this anyway. Amy performs [[Warm Kitty|Soft Kitty]] for Sheldon in different languages using an [[autoharp]].<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon losing his memory of the day. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 228<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 21<br />
|Title = The Separation Agitation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari|t=Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|13}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15321<br />
|Viewers = 11.89<ref name="10.21">{{cite web|url=http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-13-2017.html|title=SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 4.13.2017|last=Metcalf|first=Mitch|work=ShowBuzzDaily|date=April 14, 2017|accessdate=April 17, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170415200327/http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-thursday-cable-originals-network-finals-4-13-2017.html|archivedate=April 15, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Bert the geologist interrupts the latest "Fun with Flags" episode to tell everyone he has a girlfriend now, a personal trainer named Rebecca. He brings her to meet the gang, but it becomes clear that she is only with Bert for his grant money. They convince him to dump her. However, he misses her, calling "Fun With Flags" again to say that he got her back by purchasing her a jet ski. Meanwhile, Howard, Bernadette, and Stuart are all upset about leaving Halley at the university's daycare. Howard and Stuart take her out the first day to go to an aquarium and bring Bernadette with her to see her off to daycare the next day.<br />
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''Title reference'': The agitation felt by separating from baby Halley. <br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 229<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 22<br />
|Title = The Cognition Regeneration<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe|t=Dave Goetsch & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|4|27}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15322<br />
|Viewers = 12.52<ref name="10.22">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-27-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Masterchef Junior’ adjust up; ‘The Catch’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=April 28, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429013348/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-april-27-2017/|archivedate=April 29, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon loses his edge at online gaming and tries several new tasks to keep his mind sharp: baking with Raj, juggling with Howard, and riding a unicycle. Amy says maybe he should just focus on living well. Sheldon does agree with her, but also wants to try stilts. Penny runs into her ex-boyfriend Zack, who offers her a job at his menu company. Penny likes the idea and Leonard reluctantly supports her. However, Zack says she cannot have the job, as his fiancée thinks it is a stupid idea for him to work with an ex-girlfriend. Meanwhile, Howard is tired of Bernadette making fun of his magic tricks and finds her old [[ventriloquist]] dummy, though she uses it to scare Howard. <br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon trying to keep his mind sharp.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 230<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 23<br />
|Title = The Gyroscopic Collapse<br />
|DirectedBy = Anthony Rich<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Alex Ayers|t=Steven Molaro & Jim Reynolds & Saladin K. Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|5|4}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15323<br />
|Viewers = 12.39<ref name="10.23">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-4-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Masterchef Junior’ adjust up, ‘Riverdale’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 5, 2017|accessdate=May 5, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505234057/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-4-2017/|archivedate=May 5, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard, Howard, and Sheldon finish their gyroscope for the Air Force, only to have it confiscated by the military for classified reasons. The loss of the project causes Howard to become clingy with Bernadette, though he reminds her that she's behaved in a similar manner after setbacks at her own job. Raj moves out of Leonard and Penny's apartment and into a room above Bert's garage. Amy is offered a summer position as a guest researcher at [[Princeton University|Princeton]]. Though Sheldon initially takes the news badly, he ultimately agrees she should accept the offer, and they have a night of unscheduled sex before she leaves. <br />
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''Title reference'': The loss of the gyroscope project.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 10)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 231<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 24<br />
|Title = The Long Distance Dissonance<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds|t=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|5|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15324<br />
|Viewers = 12.99<ref name="10.24">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-11-2017/|title=‘The Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Masterchef Junior’ adjust up, ‘The Blacklist’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=May 12, 2017|accessdate=May 12, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516154237/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-may-11-2017/|archivedate=May 16, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = With Amy away, Sheldon's old admirer [[The_Big_Bang_Theory_(season_2)#ep23|Dr. Ramona Nowitzki]] begins to hang around him at Caltech and, later, his home. The rest of the gang become convinced she is pursuing Sheldon, alarming Amy. They do their best to keep her away from him, even following her to her car after dinner as a group. Sheldon doesn't believe Ramona is romantically interested in him but, when he asks her about it, she kisses him. Sheldon immediately departs and flies to New Jersey, proposing to Amy the second she answers the door.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy's long-distance relationship problems<br />
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}}</onlyinclude><br />
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==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| title1 = [[#ep208|The Conjugal Conjecture]]<br />
| date1 = September 19, 2016<br />
| rs1 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers1 = 15.82<ref name="s1001" /><br />
| dvr1 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv1 = 5.70<br />
| total1 = 5.8<br />
| totalv1 = 21.52<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/10/04/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-19-25-2016/|title='Designated Survivor' is your premiere week DVR champion: Broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 4, 2016|accessdate=October 4, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6l10KMemT?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/10/04/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-19-25-2016/|archivedate=October 4, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep209|The Military Miniaturization]]<br />
| date2 = September 26, 2016<br />
| rs2 = 3.6/12<br />
| viewers2 = 14.24<ref name="s1002"/><br />
| dvr2 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv2 = 5.48<br />
| total2 = 5.6<br />
| totalv2 = 19.73<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-26-oct-2-2016/|title=‘Designated Survivor’ posts more big DVR gains: Broadcast Live +7 ratings for Sept. 26-Oct. 2|date=October 11, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6lBiOe1qx?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-26-oct-2-2016/|archivedate=October 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep210|The Dependence Transcendence]]<br />
| date3 = October 3, 2016<br />
| rs3 = 3.5/13<br />
| viewers3 = 14.32<ref name="10.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv3 = 5.04<br />
| total3 = 5.4<br />
| totalv3 = 19.37<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-3-9-2016/|title=Rich get richer as ‘Empire,’ ‘Big Bang,’ ‘Designated Survivor’ lead broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 3-9|date=October 19, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020040211/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-3-9-2016/|archivedate=October 20, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep211|The Cohabitation Experimentation]]<br />
| date4 = October 10, 2016<br />
| rs4 = 3.4/12<br />
| viewers4 = 14.41<ref name="10.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv4 = 5.28<br />
| total4 = 5.4<br />
| totalv4 = 19.69<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-10-16-2016/|title=‘This Is Us,’ ‘Big Bang,’ ‘Designated Survivor’ lead broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 10-16|date=October 27, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6laOvEuw1?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-10-16-2016/|archivedate=October 28, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep212|The Hot Tub Contamination]]<br />
| date5 = October 17, 2016<br />
| rs5 = 3.5/12<br />
| viewers5 = 14.20<ref name="10.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv5 = 4.97<br />
| total5 = 5.3<br />
| totalv5 = 19.17<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-17-23-2016/|title=‘This Is Us’ and ‘Agents of SHIELD’ score in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 17-23|date=November 4, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105094726/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-17-23-2016/|archivedate=November 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep213|The Fetal Kick Catalyst]]<br />
| date6 = October 27, 2016<br />
| rs6 = 3.4/13<br />
| viewers6 = 14.31<ref name="10.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 5.16<br />
| total6 = 5.3<br />
| totalv6 = 19.47<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-24-30-2016/|title=‘This Is Us,’ ‘Designated Survivor’ stay on top in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 24-30|date=November 10, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6lwDzO3GV?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-24-30-2016/|archivedate=November 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep214|The Veracity Elasticity]]<br />
| date7 = November 3, 2016<br />
| rs7 = 3.1/12<br />
| viewers7 = 14.18<ref name="10.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv7 = 5.45<br />
| total7 = 5.1<br />
| totalv7 = 19.63<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-31-nov-6-2016/|title=13 shows double, ‘This Is Us’ & ‘Big Bang’ lead broadcast Live +7 ratings for Oct. 31-Nov. 6|date=November 17, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6m6AAbloO?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-for-oct-31-nov-6-2016/|archivedate=November 18, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep215|The Brain Bowl Incubation]]<br />
| date8 = November 10, 2016<br />
| rs8 = 3.4/13<br />
| viewers8 = 14.47<ref name="10.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv8 = 5.32<br />
| total8 = 5.4<br />
| totalv8 = 19.79<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/designated-survivor-makes-more-big-gains-in-week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|title=‘Designated Survivor’ makes more big gains in week 8 broadcast Live +7 ratings|date=November 23, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124025039/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/designated-survivor-makes-more-big-gains-in-week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|archivedate=November 24, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep216|The Geology Elevation]]<br />
| date9 = November 17, 2016<br />
| rs9 = 3.1/12<br />
| viewers9 = 14.34<ref name="10.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv9 = 5.58<br />
| total9 = 5.1<br />
| totalv9 = 19.92<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-9-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-14-20-2016/|title=‘This Is Us,’ ‘Big Bang,’ ‘Designated Survivor’ are the Big Three in week 9 broadcast Live +7 ratings|date=December 1, 2016|publisher=|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201234118/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-9-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-14-20-2016/|archivedate=December 1, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep217|The Property Division Collision]]<br />
| date10 = December 1, 2016<br />
| rs10 = 3.1/11<br />
| viewers10 = 14.54<ref name="10.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv10 = 5.40<br />
| total10 = 5.0<br />
| totalv10 = 19.94<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/new-girl-and-quantico-double-in-week-10-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-28-dec-4-2016/|title=6 shows double in week 11 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 21, 2016|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=December 21, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6myo7vNzi?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/new-girl-and-quantico-double-in-week-10-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-28-dec-4-2016/|archivedate=December 23, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep218|The Birthday Synchronicity]]<br />
| date11 = December 15, 2016<br />
| rs11 = 3.4/13<br />
| viewers11 = 15.96<ref name="10.11"/><br />
| dvr11 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv11 = 5.30<br />
| total11 = 5.4<br />
| totalv11 = 21.26<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-13-broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-12-18-2016/|title=‘Designated Survivor’ posts another double-double in week 13 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 3, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 3, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104113709/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-13-broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-12-18-2016/|archivedate=January 4, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep219|The Holiday Summation]]<br />
| date12 = January 5, 2017<br />
| rs12 = 3.6/13<br />
| viewers12 = 16.80<ref name="10.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv12 = 5.15<br />
| total12 = 5.5<br />
| totalv12 = 21.96<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-16-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-2-8-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Blacklist top the week 16 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 20, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 20, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120205854/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-16-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-2-8-2017/|archivedate=January 20, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep220|The Romance Recalibration]]<br />
| date13 = January 19, 2017<br />
| rs13 = 3.4/13<br />
| viewers13 = 15.15<ref name="10.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv13 = 4.96<br />
| total13 = 5.3<br />
| totalv13 = 20.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-18-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-16-22-2017/|title=‘Agents of SHIELD’ and ‘This Is Us’ make big gains in week 18 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 1, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=February 1, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6nxvmU9Yh?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-18-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-16-22-2017/|archivedate=February 2, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep221|The Emotion Detection Automation]]<br />
| date14 = February 2, 2017<br />
| rs14 = 3.1/12<br />
| viewers14 = 14.66<ref name="10.14"/><br />
| dvr14 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv14 = 4.66<br />
| total14 = 4.8<br />
| totalv14 = 19.32<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/big-bang-theory-agents-of-shield-benefit-the-most-in-week-20-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|title='Big Bang Theory, 'Agents of SHIELD' benefit the most in week 20 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 15, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=February 24, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6oJIHiRI6?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/big-bang-theory-agents-of-shield-benefit-the-most-in-week-20-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|archivedate=February 16, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#ep222|The Locomotion Reverberation]]<br />
| date15 = February 9, 2017<br />
| rs15 = 3.0/12<br />
| viewers15 = 14.15<ref name="10.15"/><br />
| dvr15 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv15 = 5.10<br />
| total15 = 4.8<br />
| totalv15 = 19.24<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/this-is-us-and-timeless-lead-the-week-21-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|title='This Is Us' and 'Timeless' lead the week 21 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 23, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=February 23, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6oV5Nyaz1?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/this-is-us-and-timeless-lead-the-week-21-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|archivedate=February 23, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title16 = [[#ep223|The Allowance Evaporation]]<br />
| date16 = February 16, 2017<br />
| rs16 = 2.8/10<br />
| viewers16 = 13.51<ref name="10.16"/><br />
| dvr16 = 1.5<br />
| dvrv16 = 4.12<br />
| total16 = 4.3 <br />
| totalv16 = 17.63<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-22-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-13-19-2017/|title='This Is Us' and 'Agents of SHIELD' on top again: Week 22 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 2, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=March 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ofykwvi2?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-22-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-13-19-2017/|archivedate=March 3, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title17 = [[#ep224|The Comic-Con Conundrum]]<br />
| date17 = February 23, 2017<br />
| rs17 = 2.8/11<br />
| viewers17 = 13.38<ref name="10.17"/><br />
| dvr17 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv17 = 4.94<br />
| total17 = 4.6<br />
| totalv17 = 18.32<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-23-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-20-26-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ makes biggest gains again: Week 23 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 9, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 12, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6oqoKJBXr?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-23-broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-20-26-2017/|archivedate=March 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title18 = [[#ep225|The Escape Hatch Identification]]<br />
| date18 = March 9, 2017<br />
| rs18 = 2.8/11<br />
| viewers18 = 13.04<ref name="10.18"/><br />
| dvr18 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv18 = 4.91<br />
| total18 = 4.7<br />
| totalv18 = 17.95<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-25-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-6-12-2017/|title=‘Sleepy Hollow’ & 5 more shows double, ‘This Is Us’ has biggest total gain: Week 25 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 24, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 12, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517024132/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-25-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-6-12-2017/|archivedate=May 17, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title19 = [[#ep226|The Collaboration Fluctuation]]<br />
| date19 = March 30, 2017<br />
| rs19 = 2.6/11<br />
| viewers19 = 12.78<ref name="10.19"/><br />
| dvr19 = 1.6<br />
| dvrv19 = 4.40<br />
| total19 = 4.2<br />
| totalv19 = 17.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-28-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-27-april-2-2017/|title=‘Designated Survivor’ scores again, 7 shows double in week 28 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 13, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 12, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170414081927/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-28-broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-27-april-2-2017/|archivedate=April 14, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title20 = [[#ep227|The Recollection Dissipation]]<br />
| date20 = April 6, 2017<br />
| rs20 = 2.7/11<br />
| viewers20 = 12.59<ref name="10.20"/><br />
| dvr20 = 1.5<br />
| dvrv20 = 4.51<br />
| total20 = 4.2<br />
| totalv20 = 17.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-29-broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-3-9-2017/|title=‘iZombie’ premiere gets decent bump in week 29 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 20, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6psHAD2Xv?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-29-broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-3-9-2017/|archivedate=April 20, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title21 = [[#ep228|The Separation Agitation]]<br />
| date21 = April 13, 2017<br />
| rs21 = 2.5/9<br />
| viewers21 = 11.89<ref name="10.21" /><br />
| dvr21 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv21 = 4.60<br />
| total21 = 4.2<br />
| totalv21 = 16.49<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/6-shows-double-led-by-designated-survivor-week-30-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|title=6 shows double, led by ‘Designated Survivor’: Week 30 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 26, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6q1OGqoci?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/6-shows-double-led-by-designated-survivor-week-30-broadcast-live-7-ratings/|archivedate=April 26, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title22 = [[#ep229|The Cognition Regeneration]]<br />
| date22 = April 27, 2017<br />
| rs22 = 2.6/11<br />
| viewers22 = 12.52<ref name="10.22" /><br />
| dvr22 = 1.3<br />
| dvrv22 = 3.72<br />
| total22 = 3.9<br />
| totalv22 = 16.23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-32-broadcast-live-3-ratings-april-24-30-2017/|title=‘The Big Bang Theory’ rules the week 32 broadcast Live +3 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 6, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=June 7, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507082959/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-32-broadcast-live-3-ratings-april-24-30-2017/|archivedate=May 7, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title23 = [[#ep230|The Gyroscopic Collapse]]<br />
| date23 = May 4, 2017<br />
| rs23 = 2.5/11<br />
| viewers23 = 12.39<ref name="10.23" /><br />
| dvr23 = 1.5<br />
| dvrv23 = 4.18<br />
| total23 = 4.0<br />
| totalv23 = 16.57<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-33-broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-1-7-2017/|title=‘Modern Family,’ ‘Big Bang’ gain the most, 10 shows double: Week 33 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 22, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=June 3, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6qempg2t9?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-33-broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-1-7-2017/|archivedate=May 22, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| title24 = [[#ep231|The Long Distance Dissonance]]<br />
| date24 = May 11, 2017<br />
| rs24 = 2.7/11<br />
| viewers24 = 12.99<ref name="10.24" /><br />
| dvr24 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv24 = 4.96<br />
| total24 = 4.5<br />
| totalv24 = 17.95<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-34-broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-8-14-2017/|title=‘Designated Survivor,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ finale lead week 34’s broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 27, 2017|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=June 3, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6qmTuEwxj?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-34-broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-8-14-2017/|archivedate=May 27, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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{{Infobox television season<br />
|show_name = The Big Bang Theory<br />
|season_number = 9<br />
|bgcolour = #000000<br />
|image = The Big Bang Theory Season 9.jpg<br />
|caption = Ninth season DVD cover art<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Johnny Galecki]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]]<br />
* [[Simon Helberg]]<br />
* [[Kunal Nayyar]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]]<br />
* [[Melissa Rauch]]<br />
* [[Kevin Sussman]]<br />
* [[Laura Spencer (actress)|Laura Spencer]]<br />
}}<br />
|country = United States<br />
|num_episodes = 24<br />
|network = [[CBS]]<br />
|first_aired = {{Start date|2015|9|21}}<br />
|last_aired = {{End date|2016|5|12}}<br />
|episode_list = List of The Big Bang Theory episodes<br />
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The ninth season of the American [[sitcom]] ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'' started airing on CBS on Monday, September 21, 2015.<ref name="Season9Premiere">{{cite web|url=http://screencrush.com/cbs-supergirl-premiere-october-26|title=CBS 'Supergirl' Sets October Premiere, Plus More Fall Schedules|last=Fitzpatrick|first=Kevin|publisher=Screencrush|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 9, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610090043/http://screencrush.com/cbs-supergirl-premiere-october-26/|archivedate=June 10, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> It returned to its regular Thursday time slot on November 5, 2015 for the season's seventh episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/big-bang-theory/listings|title=Shows A-Z – big bang theory, the on cbs|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=August 10, 2015}}</ref> It concluded on May 12, 2016. On March 12, 2014, ''The Big Bang Theory'' was renewed for an additional three years, extending it through the 2016–17 season for a total of ten seasons.<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|title=The Big Bang Theory: Renewed for THREE More Years!|url=http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2014/03/the-big-bang-theory-renewed-for-three-more-years|date=March 12, 2014|accessdate=August 14, 2014|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811114054/http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2014/03/the-big-bang-theory-renewed-for-three-more-years/|archivedate=August 11, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Laura Spencer (actress)|Laura Spencer]] was upgraded to the main cast during the season as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Emily Sweeney|Dr. Emily Sweeney]], after being a recurring cast member for two seasons.<br />
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== Production ==<br />
Like the previous season, the first six episodes of the ninth season aired on a different night due to [[NFL on CBS#2015: Thursday Night Football|CBS acquiring the rights]] to ''[[Thursday Night Football]]'' games. In May 2015, CBS announced at its annual upfront presentation, that the series would begin its ninth season on Mondays, before returning to the Thursday slot once the football games ended.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/tv/cbs-201516-fall-schedule-the-big-bang-theory-move-new-premieres-midseason-shows|title=CBS 2015/16 Fall Schedule: The Big Bang Theory move, new premieres & midseason shows!|work=UnrealityTV|last=Barnes|first=Nick|date=May 14, 2015|accessdate=August 10, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728025052/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/tv/cbs-201516-fall-schedule-the-big-bang-theory-move-new-premieres-midseason-shows/|archivedate=July 28, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Filming for the ninth season began on August 5, 2015, according to posts on [[Twitter]] by several of the cast members including [[Melissa Rauch]] and [[Kunal Nayyar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MelissaRauch/status/628976840317665281|title=So great to be back! Here we go Season 9! @BigBang_CBS|work=Twitter|last=Rauch|first=Melissa|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 10, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305154750/https://twitter.com/MelissaRauch/status/628976840317665281|archivedate=March 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kunalnayyar/status/628949933400285186|title=Back to work this morning:) @BigBang_CBS season 9! Let's. Do. This. Who's in?|work=Twitter|last=Nayyar|first=Kunal|date=August 5, 2015|accessdate=August 10, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305150244/https://twitter.com/kunalnayyar/status/628949933400285186|archivedate=March 5, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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[[Laurie Metcalf]] reprised her role as Sheldon's mother Mary in episodes 1 and 24, and [[Keith Carradine]] returned as Penny's father Wyatt in episode 3.<ref name="UAalum">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/21/spoiler-room-big-bang-theory-supernatural-spoilers|title=Spoiler Room: Scoop on Big Bang, Murder, Supernatural and more|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|date=August 21, 2015|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|accessdate=August 22, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821180604/http://www.ew.com/article/2015/08/21/spoiler-room-big-bang-theory-supernatural-spoilers|archivedate=August 21, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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Sheldon's maternal grandmother Constance who he calls "Meemaw" made her first long-awaited appearance in episode 14 and was portrayed by [[June Squibb]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/06/big-bang-theory-june-squibb-sheldon-meemaw |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-08-20 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701235453/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/01/06/big-bang-theory-june-squibb-sheldon-meemaw |archivedate=July 1, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> and Leonard's father Alfred also made his first long-awaited appearance in episode 24 and was played by [[Judd Hirsch]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-bang-theory-casts-leonards-876394 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2016-08-20 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011181445/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-bang-theory-casts-leonards-876394 |archivedate=October 11, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
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This was the first season to feature every main cast member of the show, including former main cast member [[Sara Gilbert]], who made a guest appearance in the 200th episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-big-bang-theory-200th-episode-every-star-set-to-cameo-including-adam-west-and-sara-gilbert-a6857746.html|title=The Big Bang Theory 200th episode: Every star set to cameo, including Adam West and Sara Gilbert|work=The independent|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|date=February 6, 2016|accessdate=February 6, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206142604/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-big-bang-theory-200th-episode-every-star-set-to-cameo-including-adam-west-and-sara-gilbert-a6857746.html|archivedate=February 6, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Johnny Galecki]] as [[Leonard Hofstadter|Dr. Leonard Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]] as [[Sheldon Cooper|Dr. Sheldon Cooper]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]] as [[Penny (The Big Bang Theory)|Penny<!-- Leave this as simply "Penny", which is the common name used for this character throughout all seasons! -->]]<br />
* [[Simon Helberg]] as [[Howard Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kunal Nayyar]] as [[Raj Koothrappali|Dr. Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Amy Farrah Fowler|Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler]]<br />
* [[Melissa Rauch]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Bernadette|Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kevin Sussman]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Stuart David Bloom|Stuart David Bloom]]<br />
* [[Laura Spencer (actress)|Laura Spencer]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Emily Sweeney|Dr. Emily Sweeney]]<br />
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===Special guest cast===<br />
* [[Adam Nimoy]] as himself<br />
* [[Elon Musk]] as himself<br />
* [[Adam West]] as himself<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Laurie Metcalf]] as [[Mary Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)|Mary Cooper]]<br />
* [[John Ross Bowie]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Barry Kripke|Dr. Barry Kripke]]<br />
* [[Wil Wheaton]] as himself<br />
* [[Casey Sander]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters|Mike Rostenkowski]]<br />
* [[Alessandra Torresani]] as Claire<br />
* [[Christine Baranski]] as [[Dr. Beverly Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Brian Thomas Smith]] as Zach Johnson <br />
* [[Sara Gilbert]] as Leslie Winkle<br />
* [[Bob Newhart]] as Dr. Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton<br />
* [[Stephen Hawking]] as himself<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
* [[Jim Meskimen]] as a minister<br />
* [[Melissa Tang]] as Mandy Chao<br />
* [[Keith Carradine]] as Wyatt<br />
* Megan Heyn as Natalie<br />
* [[Patrika Darbo]] as Grace<br />
* [[Michael Rapaport]] as Kenny<br />
* [[Stephen Merchant]] as Dave Gibbs<br />
* [[Analeigh Tipton]] as Vanessa Bennett<br />
* [[Wayne Wilderson]] as Travis<br />
* [[Jane Kaczmarek]] as Dr. Gallo<br />
* [[June Squibb]] as Meemaw<br />
* [[Creagen Dow]] as Maitre D'<br />
* [[Blake Anderson]] as Trevor<br />
* [[Judd Hirsch]] as Alfred Hofstadter<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
{{See also|List of The Big Bang Theory episodes}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 184<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = The Matrimonial Momentum<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Mark Cendrowski]]<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Chuck Lorre]] & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari|t=[[Steven Molaro]] & [[Steve Holland (writer)|Steve Holland]] & [[Eric Kaplan]]}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|9|21}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7201<br />
|Viewers = 18.20<ref name="s901">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/22/monday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-adjusted-up-significant-mother-life-in-pieces-penn-teller-adjusted-down/470550|title=Monday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'Significant Mother', 'Life in Pieces' & 'Penn & Teller' Adjusted Down - Ratings|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922213131/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/22/monday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-adjusted-up-significant-mother-life-in-pieces-penn-teller-adjusted-down/470550/|archivedate=September 22, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard and Penny elope in [[Las Vegas]], [[livestreaming|live streaming]] the ceremony for friends at home. Leonard wrote a touching cosmology-based wedding vow while Penny recites "[[You've Got a Friend in Me]]". When they kiss after he carries her over the threshold, Penny is still bothered that Leonard kissed Mandy two years ago and is outraged to hear they work together. When Leonard and Penny return home, she goes to her apartment alone. Sheldon, confused and hurt by Amy's indecision about their relationship, insults her before all their friends watching the wedding at Howard and Bernadette's house. Amy openly breaks with him, upon which all leave except for Howard and Stuart, who actually see the wedding to the end. Sheldon calls his mother to return his great-grandmother's ring which he had intended for Amy, but Mary tells him to wait. Sheldon briefly considers dating Mandy to hurt Amy. He is angered that Penny knew Amy was unhappy and did not defend him. A dejected Leonard cannot believe he is spending his wedding night with Sheldon, though Sheldon always expected this.<br />
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''Title reference'': The events that are set in motion by Leonard and Penny eloping.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 185<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = The Separation Oscillation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez|t=Chuck Lorre & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|9|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7202<br />
|Viewers = 15.23<ref name="s902">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/29/monday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-voice-adjusted-up-castle-life-in-pieces-dancing-with-the-stars-adjusted-down/473832|title=Monday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' + 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'Castle', 'Life in Pieces' & 'Dancing with the Stars' Adjusted Down|last=Dixon|first=Dani|date=September 29, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=September 29, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151001012631/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/09/29/monday-final-ratings-the-big-bang-theory-the-voice-adjusted-up-castle-life-in-pieces-dancing-with-the-stars-adjusted-down/473832/|archivedate=October 1, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After having a nightmare of Sheldon and Penny passionately kissing, Leonard considers marriage counseling but finds it too expensive. Howard and Bernadette have long known of Leonard and Mandy's kiss. Howard kept it from Raj, as did Bernadette from Penny. Bernadette points out to Penny that the now confident Leonard is with her because he loves her, not out of desperation. During a chat with Mandy Chow, who is not attracted to Leonard and neither remembers nor cares that she kissed him, he realizes part of himself may be trying to sabotage his marriage as he thinks he is not good enough for Penny. Penny admits fearing he will leave her for someone smarter. Both agree to abandon their fears and embrace their happiness. Sheldon surprises them with a trip to [[San Francisco]], only to say he is going too, as he bought the tickets for himself and Amy. Sheldon returns Amy's belongings, failing to make her jealous by "accidentally" putting one of Penny's bras in the box. He records a "Fun With Flags" episode alone, angrily using countries that separated as metaphors for Amy dumping him. Amy, furious, demands he remove the video, for Sheldon a sign she still wants him.<br />
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''Title reference'': Penny and Leonard get back together while Sheldon and Amy drift further apart.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 186<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = The Bachelor Party Corrosion<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Dave Goetsch & Jim Reynolds & Jeremy Howe|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7203<br />
|Viewers = 15.40<ref name="s903">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/06/monday-final-ratings-oct-5-2015/476907|title=Monday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'The Voice' Adjusted Up; 'Blindspot' and 'Castle' Adjusted Down|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 6, 2015|work=TVbytheNumbers|accessdate=October 6, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007190245/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/06/monday-final-ratings-oct-5-2015/476907/|archivedate=October 7, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Raj and Howard plan to kidnap Leonard for a belated [[bachelor party]] weekend and forcefully take Sheldon, who is impressed that the van they are driving once belonged to physicist [[Richard Feynman]], and that they plan to stay at his vacation house in [[Mexico]]. When the van has a flat tire, a stuck [[lug nut]] prevents the men from fixing it. Several scientific methods all fail to remove it, but ultimately inadvertently set the van on fire. Meanwhile, the women have a small bachelorette party at Penny's apartment. Amy reveals she has not told her family about her breakup with Sheldon, relating how her mother had her sit in a "sin closet". Penny pierces Amy's ears for her, and mentions she has not told her family she married Leonard. She reluctantly calls her father Wyatt, who is simply happy for her, though he upsets Penny on confessing he accidentally killed her pet pig a year ago. The women have Amy call her mother, but when Amy finds it difficult to tell her about the breakup, Penny tells her about Amy's breakup, her penis cookies, and her pierced ears. Then Amy's mother has her sit in Penny's closet.<br />
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''Title reference'': The men's bachelor party plans being ruined by the corroded bolt holding the flat tire.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 187<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = The 2003 Approximation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan|t=Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7204<br />
|Viewers = 14.96<ref name="s904">{{cite web|title=Monday final ratings: 'The Voice' and 'Big Bang Theory' adjusted up, 'Castle,' 'Life in Pieces' and 'Scorpion' adjusted down|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/13/monday-final-ratings-oct-12-15/478481|last=Porter|first=Rick|accessdate=October 13, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015130158/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/13/monday-final-ratings-oct-12-15/478481/|archivedate=October 15, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard and Penny finally tell Sheldon they have moved in together now that they are married. Sheldon is upset, but Bernadette says he should try to find another roommate, though Stuart firmly rejects her idea that he move in with Sheldon. Sheldon rejects everyone he meets and Amy refuses to live with him, as they have just broken up. Sheldon tries to pretend that it is 2003, before he met Leonard, Penny and Amy, and before he developed emotional connections to other people, fearing that Leonard and Penny, too, will eventually abandon him. For his sake, Leonard and Penny agree to split their time between apartments to be with Sheldon who begins to modify The Roommate Agreement for this purpose. Meanwhile, Stuart wants a band to play music in his comic book store for free. Raj and Howard write a [[Filk music|filk song]] about [[Thor (Marvel Comics)|Thor]] fighting [[Indiana Jones]], though Emily suggests it would be better if people could dance to the music. Raj and Howard momentarily break up the band but quickly make up, playing the song at the store only to have Stuart say they should play music people could dance to.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon resets his life and his apartment back to 2003 when he was happier and unemotional before he met Leonard.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 188<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = The Perspiration Implementation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari|t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Saladin Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7205<br />
|Viewers = 14.68<ref name="s905">{{cite web|title=Monday final ratings: 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' and 'Jane the Virgin' adjusted down, 'Big Bang' adjusted up|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/20/monday-final-ratings-oct-19-2015/479671|last=Porter|first=Rick|accessdate=October 20, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022144341/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/20/monday-final-ratings-oct-19-2015/479671/|archivedate=October 22, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Howard builds a machine to add mileage to the [[Fitbit]] Bernadette bought for him to track his exercise. Leonard, however, decides that the group should become more active and they take up the sport of [[fencing]], attending a class taught by Barry Kripke. After learning that Amy is single, Kripke wants to ask her out, which upsets Sheldon. The men go to a sports bar and encourage Sheldon to move on. Sheldon randomly asks two women out and is rejected. Stuart asks Penny, Bernadette, and Amy for advice on how to attract more female customers to his comic book store and they conclude that his creepy behavior is the problem. Amy sympathizes with him for being lonely, but turns him down when he hits on her. She also rejects Kripke after he sends her a photograph of him nude. When Leonard and Sheldon return home from the bar, they run into Amy and Bernadette, leading to a chat between Sheldon and Amy, who awkwardly exchange anecdotes on their attempts to move on.<br />
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''Title reference'': The men getting all sweaty from exercising.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 189<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = The Helium Insufficiency<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Anthony Del Broccolo|t=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7207<br />
|Viewers = 16.32<ref name="s906">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/03/monday-final-ratings-supergirl-and-blindspot-adjust-down-big-bang-theory-adjusts-up|title=Monday final ratings: 'Supergirl' and 'Blindspot' adjust down, 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 3, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 4, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109011832/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/03/monday-final-ratings-supergirl-and-blindspot-adjust-down-big-bang-theory-adjusts-up/|archivedate=November 9, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Swedish physicists are about to prove Sheldon and Leonard's super-fluid hypothesis about the universe and the men need [[liquid helium]] to conduct their experiment first. Kripke refuses to let them use any of the university's helium. Howard connects them to Kenny, a black market dealer, though Sheldon's mistrust of him almost ends the deal. At the lab, Leonard and Sheldon panic about using stolen property and pay Kenny to take it back. Kripke offers to give them some of his helium if they share scientific credit with him. Instead, they pay Kenny for helium a third time and watch ''[[Ernest Goes to Jail]]'' with him because he gets along with them. Meanwhile, Stuart tells the rest of the group he has been on two dates thanks to an app on his phone. They download it on Amy's phone much to her discomfort and make fun of the suggested men. To their surprise, a man named Dave texts Amy his thanks for the date they had last night. Amy reveals she has been on three coffee dates with men and is starting to like Dave.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Leonard do not have enough helium on hand to perform their experiment.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 190<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = The Spock Resonance<br />
|DirectedBy = Nikki Lorre<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Jim Reynolds & Tara Hernandez|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7206<br />
|Viewers = 14.81<ref name="s907">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/06/thursday-final-ratings-elementary-and-mom-adjust-down-considerably-thanks-to-nfl|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Elementary' and 'Mom' adjust down considerably thanks to NFL|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 6, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 6, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107093147/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/06/thursday-final-ratings-elementary-and-mom-adjust-down-considerably-thanks-to-nfl/|archivedate=November 7, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Wil Wheaton arranges for Sheldon to be interviewed for a documentary about Spock, "[[For the Love of Spock]]" and [[Leonard Nimoy]] by his son [[Adam Nimoy|Adam]]. Sheldon explains he admired the character of [[Spock]] from childhood for being unemotional and tried to imitate him. He brings up the autographed napkin from Nimoy from "[[The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis]]" that he keeps with his valuables, including the engagement ring he meant for Amy. His aborted proposal to Amy shocks Leonard and Penny who push Sheldon to admit he is feeling hurt. Sheldon lashes out, but decides to propose to Amy anyway for closure. From a distance, he sees her kiss another man, Dave, goodbye outside her apartment building. Sheldon leaves dejected. At home, he is upset Spock's way of life is a lie, and Leonard tells him to start focusing on the real people in his life. Meanwhile, Bernadette wants to start renovating the house, though Howard protests against changing his childhood home. Calling in her father Mike, he asks why Howard does not want children. Howard reveals Bernadette to be the one resisting parenthood. Raj theorizes she fears it because Howard acts so childish. Howard says he always dreamed of being a responsible father to make up for his own abandonment in childhood. Bernadette promises to think about it.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon oscillating between his love for the unemotional Spock and his love for Amy.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 191<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = The Mystery Date Observation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds|t=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7208<br />
|Viewers = 14.92<ref name="s908">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/13/thursday-final-ratings-nov-12-2015|title=Thursday final ratings: '2 Broke Girls' and CBS take NFL hit, 'Elementary' below 1.0, 'Blacklist' adjusts up|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 13, 2015|accessdate=November 13, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151114232729/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/13/thursday-final-ratings-nov-12-2015/|archivedate=November 14, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy has another date with Dave, so Bernadette and Penny decide to spy on her, dragging Leonard along. During the date, Dave reveals he is a huge fan of Sheldon's scientific work. He asks her about Sheldon the entire time, greatly annoying her. As they leave, Bernadette hits Dave's car. Initially outraged about the accident, Dave meets Leonard and is instantly starstruck. Amy ends it with Dave, who is happy to have kissed and been rejected by the same woman as Dr. Sheldon Cooper. Meanwhile, Sheldon struggles to move on without Amy, so he asks Howard and Raj to set him up with another woman since they introduced him to Amy. They post an ad on [[Craigslist]] that is filled with scientific and science-fiction brain teasers to solve for Sheldon's contact information that night. Fifteen seconds after the deadline, a woman named Vanessa shows up, sharing many of Sheldon's interests including physics, flags, and obscure languages. He does like her, but shuts the door on her for exceeding the time limit.<br />
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''Title reference'': Bernadette and Penny spying with Leonard on Amy and her date.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 192<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = The Platonic Permutation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Jim Reynolds & Jeremy Howe & Tara Hernandez|t=Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Adam Faberman}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|11|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7209<br />
|Viewers = 15.19<ref name="s909">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/20/thursday-final-ratings-nov-19-15|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Mom' and '2 Broke Girls' up even after adjusting down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 20, 2015|accessdate=November 20, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121061921/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/20/thursday-final-ratings-nov-19-15/|archivedate=November 21, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = With Sheldon and Amy still broken up and all of his friends busy for [[Thanksgiving]], Sheldon tries to give her tickets he bought them to Thanksgiving dinner at the aquarium, but Amy suggests they can still go as friends. Despite initial awkwardness, Amy honestly answers Sheldon's questions about her dating life, and each wants the other to be happy. They fall back into their old relationship as friends. Later, Amy tells Sheldon she is ready to be his girlfriend again. Sheldon declines, since getting over her was too difficult, but wishes to remain friends. Amy hides her hurt feelings. Bernadette, Raj and Emily drag Howard to a [[soup kitchen]] to volunteer for the day, after Howard lies about going there to avoid Sheldon. At the soup kitchen, Howard hates washing dishes, but is delighted to meet [[Elon Musk]], the founder of [[SpaceX]]. They bond over space travel. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny prepare Thanksgiving dinner at home for the gang. When he realizes she does not know his birthday, he proceeds to list personal things he knows about her, but accidentally reveals knowing she hates some orange lingerie he bought her, which she only disclosed in her journal. To apologize for reading it without permission, Leonard dances in the lingerie, asking Penny to post an image on her social media as punishment. Penny refuses, but Howard, Raj, Bernadette, and Emily barge into the scene in his apartment.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy spend the day at the aquarium as friends and, afterwards, they switch roles in which of them wants to start dating again and the other just wants to remain friends.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 193<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The Earworm Reverberation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds & Saladin Patterson|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|12|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7210<br />
|Viewers = 15.27<ref name="s910">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/11/thursday-final-ratings-dec-10-2015|title=Thursday final ratings: '2 Broke Girls' and other CBS shows adjust down with NFL pre-emptions|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 11, 2015|accessdate=December 11, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151214145152/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/11/thursday-final-ratings-dec-10-2015/|archivedate=December 14, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon is humming the melody to a song he does not know the name of, which is especially unusual since he has an [[eidetic memory]]. He spends two days obsessing over the tune and recording a log while he is still mentally sound, fearing he might be turning into a mad genius, thus annoying Leonard and Penny. Sheldon finally realizes the song is "[[Darlin' (The Beach Boys song)|Darlin']]" by [[the Beach Boys]] and that the lyrics relate to how Amy made him a better man, and rushes to her apartment. Although she is on a date with Dave, Amy realizes Sheldon loves her and they get back together. Meanwhile, Howard and Raj's fan page for their filk band is liked by a person named Trent. They stalk Trent online and think he is very cool, deciding to go meet him in a café. However, they see him pick his nose and eat his own booger, causing them to run out.<br />
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''Title reference'': The effects of the song stuck in Sheldon's head which is called an [[earworm]].<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 194<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Opening Night Excitation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez|t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|12|17}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7211<br />
|Viewers = 17.23<ref name="s911">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/18/thursday-final-ratings-dec-17-15|title=Thursday Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' holds, season high for 'Mom' despite adjusting down|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 18, 2015|accessdate=December 18, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151220174851/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/18/thursday-final-ratings-dec-17-15/|archivedate=December 20, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After an iconic [[Star Wars opening crawl|''Star Wars''-like opening credit crawl]], the men are overjoyed to get opening night tickets to the ''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]'' movie, which premieres on Amy's birthday. As Sheldon bought his ticket when he and Amy were broken up, he still wants to see it, despite Penny saying he should be with Amy. Sheldon has a dream/visitation where Arthur Jeffries' ghost talks with him while dressed as a [[Jedi]] master, and convinces him Amy is more important, leading him to tell Amy he'll spend the day with her as well as give up his Star Wars ticket to the rest of the men. Talking over birthday gift ideas with Penny and Bernadette, he shocks them by saying he is going to have [[coitus]] with Amy to show her how much she means to him. On Amy's birthday, Sheldon and Amy are nervous about having sex, but enjoy the experience more than they expected. Sheldon wants to do it again on her next birthday, which is fine with Amy. Arthur later appears to Sheldon again, asking for details about the sex, but Sheldon replies by discussing the movie, oblivious to Arthur's real question. Meanwhile, the rest of the men go to the movie with Wil Wheaton, who arrives dressed as [[Spock]] in a [[Star Trek uniforms|''Star Trek'' uniform]] to spite the viewers. After the movie, the men lie back in the afterglow, much like Sheldon and Amy did.<br />
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''Title reference'': The excitement generated by opening night for ''[[Star Wars: The Force Awakens]]'' and Amy/Sheldon losing their virginity.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 195<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = The Sales Call Sublimation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Saladin K. Patterson|t=Steven Molaro & Maria Ferrari & Anthony Del Broccolo}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|1|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7212<br />
|Viewers = 15.85<ref name="s912">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/08/thursday-final-ratings-jan-7-2016|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Life in Pieces' adjusts down|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 8, 2016|accessdate=January 8, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109070152/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/08/thursday-final-ratings-jan-7-2016/|archivedate=January 9, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Penny cannot find a way to make a sales call on psychiatrist Dr. Gallo. She has Leonard pose as a patient to get her in the door. Dr. Gallo disagrees with the way Leonard's mother approaches psychology. Leonard feels great talking with her. When Penny meets her, Dr. Gallo has her question why she often acts like a mother to Leonard, along with her other anxieties, such as Sheldon. She also makes Penny feels better after their talk. Dr. Gallo gives her a prescription, but not the one Penny was supposed to sell. While Amy is at a conference, Sheldon spends the day at the astronomy lab with Raj. After they discover a medium-sized asteroid, they argue about what to name it; Leonard suggests they name it after their girlfriends. Sheldon gets Raj to name it after Amy in exchange for any children Sheldon and Amy have being named Rajesh, even their daughters. Howard and Bernadette want to start remodeling the house and are excited when Stuart moves out, but are surprised when they find they miss him. Stuart sneaks back at night to watch them sleep.<br />
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''Title reference'': Leonard posing as a patient to help Penny's pharmaceutical sales<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 196<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = The Empathy Optimization<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Dave Geotsch|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|1|14}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7213<br />
|Viewers = 15.75<ref name="s913">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/15/thursday-final-ratings-jan-14-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'The Blacklist' adjust up|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 15, 2016|accessdate=January 15, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117112453/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/15/thursday-final-ratings-jan-14-2016/|archivedate=January 17, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = While Amy is still away, Sheldon has recovered from the flu, but though his friends attempt to help him, his rude behavior during his illness offends them. They decide to rent a [[party bus]] to [[Las Vegas]] to get away from him. Amy admits she, too, extended her trip to avoid him, and teaches Sheldon about empathy. After Sheldon realizes what he did was wrong, he apologizes to each of his friends in turn, but his apology to Emily goes wrong when he says dermatologists are not real doctors. When Raj tries to defend Sheldon, it leads to a fight between him and Emily. Sheldon decides not to go to Las Vegas with the group as a gesture of his regret, but sneaks onto the bus with Stuart to make amends with Emily and fix things between her and Raj. Sheldon and Stuart then leave, but the others decide to let Sheldon and Stuart go with them after all.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon trying to feel and understand empathy.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 197<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The Meemaw Materialization<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|4}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7214<br />
|Viewers = 15.29<ref name="s914">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/05/thursday-final-ratings-feb-4-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Life in Pieces' and 'Mom' adjust down|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 5, 2016|accessdate=February 5, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206053943/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/05/thursday-final-ratings-feb-4-2016/|archivedate=February 6, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon's grandmother "Meemaw" visits Pasadena to check out Amy. Meemaw distrusts Amy due to their breakup and lets slip that Sheldon had planned to propose. Both Sheldon and Amy tell Meemaw how they make each other a better person, so Meemaw tells them that she won't stand in their way. On the subject of marriage, however, Sheldon tells Amy to slow down as they've just got back together and had sex. Meanwhile, Raj has a debate about ''[[Frozen (2013 film)|Frozen]]'' with Howard, attracting the attention of Claire, a bartender working on a science-fiction screenplay for a children's film. She asks Raj to meet her for a scientific perspective on her plot. Raj wants to do this, but Howard and Bernadette warn him it could upset Emily. Raj is unsure where things are going with her, but eventually tells Claire he has a girlfriend. Claire says they can still meet as two platonic adults. However, at the meeting, Raj fantasizes about having a family with Claire.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon's grandmother or 'Meemaw' finally appearing after being mentioned in a number of episodes.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 198<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = The Valentino Submergence<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Molaro & Jim Reynolds & Tara Hernandez|t=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7215<br />
|Viewers = 16.25<ref name="s915">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/12/thursday-final-ratings-feb-11-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Mom' adjusts up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 12, 2016|accessdate=February 12, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160214082920/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/12/thursday-final-ratings-feb-11-2016/|archivedate=February 14, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard and Penny go out to eat for Valentine's Day and realize that they are getting older after Penny is addressed as "Ma'am". Howard and Bernadette plan on using their new hot tub and find a rabbit floating in it. After nursing it back to health and naming it Valentino, the rabbit bites Howard, who heads off to the ER for a rabies shot. Bernadette decides for the moment not to tell him that she is pregnant. Raj finally decides to break up with Emily and then calls Claire, who has just gotten back together with her old boyfriend. Emily does not take him back, sending Raj into a depression. Sheldon and Amy host their first live episode of "Fun with Flags". Taking live phone calls, wherein Amy ends up speaking with Raj and Barry Kripke about their love lives, which thoroughly depresses Sheldon. Amy does get Sheldon to admit their own breakup has made them a stronger couple. They are interrupted by Penny and Leonard, who barge in dressed as Cupids, throwing confetti in an effort to feel young again.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': The name given to the rabbit that almost drowns in the Wolowitz hot tub.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 199<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = The Positive Negative Reaction<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Jim Reynolds & Saladin Patterson|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7216<br />
|Viewers = 15.24<ref name="s916">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/19/thursday-final-ratings-feb-18-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Scandal' and 'How to Get Away with Murder' adjust up|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 19, 2016|accessdate=February 19, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221085618/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/19/thursday-final-ratings-feb-18-2016/|archivedate=February 21, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Bernadette tells Howard she is pregnant. While he is excited at first, he begins panicking that he will be a bad parent. When Howard talks things over with the men, Sheldon is upset that a baby will change their social group. The others try to calm him down at a karaoke bar and come up with a possible way for him to make more money by expanding on Sheldon and Leonard's [[Superfluid helium|research]] and patenting the idea. A drunk Sheldon says that, because he and Howard both grew up without fathers, Howard will know how important he is to his own child. Meanwhile, Bernadette meets with the women to tell them, though Leonard texts Penny beforehand. She is worried by Howard's reaction, but Amy and Penny tell her life will be better with a child. Bernadette shocks them by admitting the baby was conceived on Sheldon's bed. After their ideas for fun all turn out to be impossible to do because Bernadette is pregnant, the men invite them to sing karaoke with them. Howard and Bernadette soothe each other's fears. Everyone takes turns singing about babies to Bernadette, while Sheldon is shocked to learn what happened in his bedroom.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Howard's initially negative reaction to Bernadette's positive pregnancy test.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 200<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17<br />
|Title = The Celebration Experimentation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|2|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7217<br />
|Viewers = 15.94<ref name="s917">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/26/thursday-final-ratings-feb-25-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Life in Pieces' adjusts down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 26, 2016|accessdate=February 26, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227102832/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/26/thursday-final-ratings-feb-25-2016/|archivedate=February 27, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = When Amy plans a birthday party for Sheldon because he made her birthday so special, he is reluctant on account of a traumatic childhood experience in which his sister's friends lied to him that Batman was coming to his sixth birthday, thereby ruining all his birthdays thereafter. Nonetheless, he relents, and the friends hire TV's Batman, [[Adam West]], to attend as their present. When Sheldon arrives, he is initially happy, but quickly panics and runs into the bathroom. Penny tries to talk to him and they open up to one another. He emerges to apologize to everyone, after which Amy and all assembled share a toast in Sheldon's honor. Sheldon is delighted to hear all the nice things said about him. They then receive a video call from Professor [[Stephen Hawking]], who joins them in singing "[[Happy Birthday to You]]".<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Sheldon allows the group to experiment by giving him a birthday party.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 201<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18<br />
|Title = The Application Deterioration<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Adam Faberman|t=Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|10}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7218<br />
|Viewers = 14.68<ref name="s918">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/11/thursday-final-ratings-march-10-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Scandal' adjusts up, 4 CBS shows adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=March 11, 2016|accessdate=March 11, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312072739/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/11/thursday-final-ratings-march-10-2016/|archivedate=March 12, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon, Leonard, and Howard move forward with patenting their [[gyroscope]] idea, but are shocked to learn that, as Caltech employees, they are only entitled to 25% of any profits, and that Howard, as a [[NASA]] employee, is not legally entitled to any profits. They reluctantly agree to sign, allowing Sheldon to write their own contract to share the money from the remaining 25% with Howard. Bernadette is against this, as Sheldon belittles Howard every time they try to work together. When confronted about this, Sheldon agrees to make it part of the contract that he be respectful of Howard for the purposes of the patent. Sheldon also shows his generosity by stipulating that 1/4 of his profits will go to a scholarship fund for the Wolowitzs' baby. Meanwhile, Emily sends Raj a belated Valentine's gift and wants to see him again. Raj turns to the women for advice, but decides to go through with seeing her after they say he shouldn't. On his way there, Claire calls him to say she is now single and he should see her instead, since Emily is just manipulating him. Raj drives back and forth while talking to both women, unsure of whom he should see, before choosing Emily and ultimately sleeping with her.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': The men being shocked that, to apply for a patent, they must give up most of their profits.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 202<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19<br />
|Title = The Solder Excursion Diversion<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Bill Prady & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|3|31}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7219<br />
|Viewers = 14.24<ref name="s919">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/01/thursday-final-ratings-march-31-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Scandal,' 'Life in Pieces' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 1, 2016|accessdate=April 1, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401232025/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/01/thursday-final-ratings-march-31-2016/|archivedate=April 1, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = While Leonard and Howard work in Howard's lab, their wives join them and help with their project. After leaving to pick up more solder, the two men are invited to see a preview of ''[[Suicide Squad (film)|Suicide Squad]]'' and decide to lie to their wives and attend. Howard spitefully texts Raj, unaware that he is in the lab with the women. Raj is ready to help the women out their husbands' lie, but the men show up with flowers and apologize. Sheldon's old laptop finally dies, so Amy buys him a new one. He does not want to dispose of the broken one and takes Amy to a storage facility, where he reveals that he has never thrown anything away, including clothes, broken electronics, and toothbrushes. Amy now feels closer to him and begins to help him let go of his past, one small step at a time. Sheldon later sends her home so that he can Skype with her on his new high-resolution laptop.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Leonard and Wolowitz attending the movie screening instead of acquiring solder for their experiment.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 203<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20<br />
|Title = The Big Bear Precipitation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Dave Goetsch & Tara Hernandez|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Jim Reynolds}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7220<br />
|Viewers = 13.50<ref name="s920">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/08/thursday-final-ratings-april-7-2016-american-idol-finale/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Odd Couple' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 8, 2016|accessdate=April 8, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411021250/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/08/thursday-final-ratings-april-7-2016-american-idol-finale/|archivedate=April 11, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy persuades Sheldon to join her, Leonard and Penny for a weekend at a cabin in the woods. Sheldon is phobic to everything in the outdoors. After their hike is rained out, they play the game "[[Never Have I Ever]]", where Sheldon exposes Leonard's extra bank account that he keeps secret from Penny. Penny gets mad, but reluctantly understands. She admits she is unhappy in pharmaceutical sales, but also does not want to go back to acting or waitressing. She resolves to stick to her job in order to be adult and pay off her credit card debt. Sheldon admits he was once arrested in a jaywalking incident, and Amy once pushed all the buttons in an elevator. Raj gets too involved in Bernadette's pregnancy by suggesting specialists and buying a huge [[Costco teddy bear]]. Howard tells him to back off, until Bernadette gets upset and wants both him and the bear back. He returns, and the three listen to the baby's heartbeat, though Raj gets a little too close again.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Rain disrupting the group's weekend plans at a cabin in Big Bear, as well as Raj buying Howard and Bernadette a large teddy bear to celebrate their pregnancy.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 204<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 21<br />
|Title = The Viewing Party Combustion<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe|t=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|21}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7221<br />
|Viewers = 14.16<ref name="s921">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/22/thursday-final-ratings-april-21-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Bones' adjust up, '2 Broke Girls' and 'Legends of Tomorrow' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 22, 2016|accessdate=April 22, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423011328/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/22/thursday-final-ratings-april-21-2016/|archivedate=April 23, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As the group prepares to watch ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' at the apartment, Leonard refuses to go to Sheldon's quarterly roommate agreement meeting and is further annoyed when Penny takes Sheldon's side. Amy arrives and agrees with Leonard, stating her dislike of meetings regarding the relationship agreement. On the way there, Raj constantly brags about dating both Emily and Claire, annoying Howard. Stuart shows up in costume because Howard tricked him into wearing it. The group splits up, with Sheldon, Penny, Raj, and Stuart in one apartment and Leonard, Amy, and Howard across the hall. Leonard is further upset to learn Penny goes behind his back to Sheldon to get what she wants in the roommate agreement. Amy only took Leonard's side because she is jealous of how close Sheldon and Penny are. Howard accidentally eats pistachios and has to go to the hospital after an allergic reaction. He is alright. The group compare all their scheming to the characters on the ''Game of Thrones'' series. The men later make fun of Stuart riding home on a bike while still in costume.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': The group having a big argument during a party to watch a television show.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 205<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 22<br />
|Title = The Fermentation Bifurcation<br />
|DirectedBy = Nikki Lorre<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Jim Reynolds & Anthony Del Broccolo|t=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|4|28}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7222<br />
|Viewers = 14.13<ref name="s922">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/29/thursday-final-ratings-april-28-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Big Bang Theory' adjust up, 'Odd Couple,' 'Mom' and 'The 100' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=April 29, 2016|accessdate=April 29, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160501095602/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/29/thursday-final-ratings-april-28-2016/|archivedate=May 1, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Penny wins a wine-tasting trip at work, so everyone but Sheldon and a pregnant Bernadette joins her. Raj is still dating both Emily and Claire, but is not exclusive with either and decides to bring Claire, asking his friends not to bring up their relationship status. They meet Penny's old boyfriend Zack, who raises the potential military applications of Leonard and Howard's gyroscope system. This worries them, but Howard decides he still needs the money for his baby, so they move forward. Zack also flirts with Claire and questions why Raj is not more committed to her. Claire tricks Raj into admitting he is seeing someone else too. At home, Sheldon bores Bernadette with his love of trains and different types of toast, but she does enjoy a version of ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'', in which her character is not pregnant and can enjoy alcohol, sushi, and hot tubs. She thanks him for a fun break from her pregnancy.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': The group separates into two branches because of the wine tasting trip.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 206<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 23<br />
|Title = The Line Substitution Solution<br />
|DirectedBy = Anthony Rich<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Saladin K. Patterson & Tara Hernandez|t=Steven Molaro & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7223<br />
|Viewers = 13.22<ref name="s923">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/06/thursday-final-ratings-may-5-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' adjusts up, 'Mom' and 'Rush Hour' adjust down|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 6, 2016|accessdate=May 6, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507115556/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/06/thursday-final-ratings-may-5-2016/|archivedate=May 7, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = To avoid his mother Beverly and join the guys at a special ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron|Avengers]]'' screening and Q&A session, Leonard has Penny collect her from the airport. Penny tries to bond with her but is countered with condescending or [[psychoanalysis|psychoanalytical]] remarks. Beverly offers to interview Amy, Bernadette and partners for a new book on high-achieving couples, but when Bernadette suggests she interview Penny too and Beverly retorts "About what?", Penny finally explodes and expresses her feelings at the insults. Beverly admits reacting to the insult of neither being invited to her son's wedding nor even being informed of it. Penny suggests holding a new ceremony for Beverly, and they at last bond. Sheldon hires Stuart to shop with Amy instead of him so he can keep his place in line for the Q&A event. Amy, annoyed, pays Stuart to yell at Sheldon, and rejects Sheldon's flowers and apology delivered by Stuart. Stuart holds Sheldon's place in line so he can apologize to Amy in person. Sheldon's experience is finally ruined when only he is upset about a man [[cutting in line|joining friends in the line]] ahead of Sheldon.<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Sheldon hires Stuart to hold his place in line while he apologizes to Amy.<br />
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}}<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 9)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 207<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 24<br />
|Title = The Convergence Convergence<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Tara Hernandez & Adam Faberman|t=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|5|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 4X7224<br />
|Viewers = 14.73<ref name="s924">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/13/thursday-final-ratings-may-12-2016/|title=Thursday final ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory,' ‘The Catch’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ adjust up|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514104031/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/13/thursday-final-ratings-may-12-2016/|archivedate=May 14, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = When Leonard and Penny announce their second wedding ceremony, conflict arises between Leonard's parents Beverly and Alfred. Sheldon has also invited his mother Mary. Beverly and Mary are distant with each other, while Beverly and Alfred bicker. While the Hofstadters snipe at each other during dinner, Mary and Alfred bond over their dislike of Beverly and leave early, since they are staying at the same hotel. Sheldon and Leonard are later worried when neither parent will answer their phones that night, though Penny is amused at the thought that their parents are becoming closer. When Howard gets an e-mail from the [[U.S. Air Force]] about his gyroscope patent, he fears that the government is after him, due to negative portrayals of them in the media. Bernadette tries to convince him that he is paranoid, but Howard's fears increase when he sees a car following them to dinner, unaware that it is Leonard and Penny. His attempt to evade them causes him to drive recklessly, and he is pulled over by a policeman for a [[Field sobriety testing|sobriety test]].<br />
----<br />
''Title reference'': Everyone converging on the dinner before Leonard and Penny's second wedding ceremony.<br />
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== Ratings ==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
<br />
| title1 = [[#ep184|The Matrimonial Momentum]]<br />
| date1 = September 21, 2015<br />
| rs1 = 4.7/16<br />
| viewers1 = 18.20<ref name="s901" /><br />
| dvr1 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv1 = 5.52<br />
| total1 = 6.8<br />
| totalv1 = 23.73<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/02/live-3-broadcast-ratings-empire-tops-adults-18-49-ratings-increase-nashville-leads-percentage-blindspot-leads-viewership-growth-for-the-week-ending-september-27-2015/475143|title=Premiere week Live +7 ratings: 'Blindspot,' 'Empire' and 'Big Bang Theory' score biggest gains|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 12, 2015|accessdate=October 12, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013035619/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/02/live-3-broadcast-ratings-empire-tops-adults-18-49-ratings-increase-nashville-leads-percentage-blindspot-leads-viewership-growth-for-the-week-ending-september-27-2015/475143/|archivedate=October 13, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep185|The Separation Oscillation]]<br />
| date2 = September 28, 2015<br />
| rs2 = 3.8/16<br />
| viewers2 = 15.23<ref name="s902" /><br />
| dvr2 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv2 = 5.55<br />
| total2 = 5.9<br />
| totalv2 = 20.78<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/19/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-2-the-blacklist-premiere-joins-empire-and-blindspot-atop-the-charts/479111|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 2: 'The Blacklist' premiere joins 'Empire' and 'Blindspot' atop the charts|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 19, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 19, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151020142054/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/19/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-2-the-blacklist-premiere-joins-empire-and-blindspot-atop-the-charts/479111/|archivedate=October 20, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep186|The Bachelor Party Corrosion]]<br />
| date3 = October 5, 2015<br />
| rs3 = 3.9/13<br />
| viewers3 = 15.40<ref name="s903" /><br />
| dvr3 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv3 = 5.47<br />
| total3 = 6.0<br />
| totalv3 = 20.87<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/31/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-3-quantico-more-than-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-score-biggest-gains|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 3: 'Quantico' more than doubles, 'Empire' and 'Blindspot' score biggest gains|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 31, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=October 31, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107212508/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/10/31/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-3-quantico-more-than-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-score-biggest-gains/|archivedate=November 7, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title4 = [[#ep187|The 2003 Approximation]]<br />
| date4 = October 12, 2015<br />
| rs4 = 3.9/13<br />
| viewers4 = 14.96<ref name="s904" /><br />
| dvr4 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv4 = 5.07<br />
| total4 = 5.9<br />
| totalv4 = 20.03<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/04/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-4-jane-the-virgin-premiere-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-top-charts-for-oct-12-18|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 4: 'Jane the Virgin' premiere doubles, 'Empire' and 'Blindspot' top charts for Oct. 12–18|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 4, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 4, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151107202722/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/04/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-4-jane-the-virgin-premiere-doubles-empire-and-blindspot-top-charts-for-oct-12-18/|archivedate=November 7, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep188|The Perspiration Implementation]]<br />
| date5 = October 19, 2015<br />
| rs5 = 3.9/13<br />
| viewers5 = 14.68<ref name="s905" /><br />
| dvr5 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv5 = 5.51<br />
| total5 = 5.9<br />
| totalv5 = 20.20<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-5-oct-19-25-2015|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 5: 'Empire' and 'Blindspot' have biggest toal gains, 5 shows double|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 9, 2015|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=November 9, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151113034210/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-5-oct-19-25-2015/|archivedate=November 13, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title6 = [[#ep189|The Helium Insufficiency]]<br />
| date6 = October 26, 2015<br />
| rs6 = 4.4/14<br />
| viewers6 = 16.32<ref name="s906" /><br />
| dvr6 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv6 = 4.85<br />
| total6 = 6.3<br />
| totalv6 = 21.18<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/16/broadcast-live-7-ratings-big-bang-theory-and-blindspot-top-week-6-quantico-doubles-in-18-49-and-viewers|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Blindspot' top week 6, 'Quantico' doubles in 18–49 and viewers|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 16, 2015|accessdate=November 16, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117032234/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/16/broadcast-live-7-ratings-big-bang-theory-and-blindspot-top-week-6-quantico-doubles-in-18-49-and-viewers/|archivedate=November 17, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep190|The Spock Resonance]]<br />
| date7 = November 5, 2015<br />
| rs7 = 3.7/13<br />
| viewers7 = 14.81<ref name="s907" /><br />
| dvr7 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv7 = 5.19<br />
| total7 = 5.8<br />
| totalv7 = 20.00<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/23/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-7-nov-2-8-2015|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 7: 'Elementary' is still a strong DVR show|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 23, 2015|accessdate=November 23, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151124144526/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/11/23/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-7-nov-2-8-2015/|archivedate=November 24, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep191|The Mystery Date Observation]]<br />
| date8 = November 12, 2015<br />
| rs8 = 3.7/13<br />
| viewers8 = 14.92<ref name="s908" /><br />
| dvr8 = 2.2<br />
| dvrv8 = 4.98<br />
| total8 = 5.9<br />
| totalv8 = 19.90<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/01/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-8-empire-big-bang-theory-and-quantico-top-charts-for-nov-9-15|title=Broadcast live +7 ratings, week 8: 'Empire,' 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Quantico' top charts for Nov. 9–15|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 1, 2015|accessdate=December 1, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203192118/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/01/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-8-empire-big-bang-theory-and-quantico-top-charts-for-nov-9-15/|archivedate=December 3, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title9 = [[#ep192|The Platonic Permutation]]<br />
| date9 = November 19, 2015<br />
| rs9 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers9 = 15.19<ref name="s909" /><br />
| dvr9 = 2.4<br />
| dvrv9 = 5.93<br />
| total9 = 6.2<br />
| totalv9 = 21.23<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-9-big-bang-theory-makes-the-biggest-gains|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings, week 9: 'Big Bang Theory' makes the biggest gains|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 7, 2015|accessdate=December 7, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208104803/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-9-big-bang-theory-makes-the-biggest-gains/|archivedate=December 8, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep193|The Earworm Reverberation]]<br />
| date10 = December 10, 2015<br />
| rs10 = 3.8/14<br />
| viewers10 = 15.27<ref name="s910" /><br />
| dvr10 = 2.5<br />
| dvrv10 = 6.20<br />
| total10 = 6.3<br />
| totalv10 = 21.47<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/29/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-12-dec-7-13-2015|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' gets biggest bump of the season in week 12, 5 shows double in 18–49|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 29, 2015|accessdate=December 29, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151229231936/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/12/29/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-12-dec-7-13-2015/|archivedate=December 29, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep194|The Opening Night Excitation]]<br />
| date11 = December 17, 2015<br />
| rs11 = 4.1/16<br />
| viewers11 = 17.23<ref name="s911" /><br />
| dvr11 = 2.9<br />
| dvrv11 = 7.17<br />
| total11 = 7.0<br />
| totalv11 = 24.42<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/05/broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-14-20-2015|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Jane the Virgin' lead a light week 13|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 5, 2016|accessdate=January 5, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106020022/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/05/broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-14-20-2015/|archivedate=January 6, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title12 = [[#ep195|The Sales Call Sublimation]]<br />
| date12 = January 7, 2016<br />
| rs12 = 3.8/14<br />
| viewers12 = 15.85<ref name="s912" /><br />
| dvr12 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv12 = 5.10<br />
| total12 = 5.9<br />
| totalv12 = 20.95<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/25/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-16-jan-4-10-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Shades of Blue' premiere gets a good lift in week 16|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 25, 2016|accessdate=January 25, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160128010705/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/01/25/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-16-jan-4-10-2016/|archivedate=January 28, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep196|The Empathy Optimization]]<br />
| date13 = January 14, 2016<br />
| rs13 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers13 = 15.75<ref name="s913" /><br />
| dvr13 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv13 = 5.17<br />
| total13 = 5.9<br />
| totalv13 = 20.93<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/01/broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-11-17-2016-week-17/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' and 'Modern Family' lead week 17, 'Shades of Blue' doubles |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=February 1, 2016 |accessdate=February 1, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202103725/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/01/broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-11-17-2016-week-17/ |archivedate=February 2, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep197|The Meemaw Materialization]]<br />
| date14 = February 4, 2016<br />
| rs14 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers14 = 15.29<ref name="s914" /><br />
| dvr14 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv14 = 5.33<br />
| total14 = 5.9<br />
| totalv14 = 20.62<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/22/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-1-7-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' gains the most, 'Vampire Diaries' and 'Shades of Blue' double |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=February 22, 2016 |accessdate=February 22, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6fZTa3zjq?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/22/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-1-7-2016/ |archivedate=February 25, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title15 = [[#ep198|The Valentino Submergence]]<br />
| date15 = February 11, 2016<br />
| rs15 = 3.8/14<br />
| viewers15 = 16.25<ref name="s915" /><br />
| dvr15 = 2.3<br />
| dvrv15 = 5.78<br />
| total15 = 6.1<br />
| totalv15 = 22.03<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/29/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-21-feb-8-14-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'How to Get Away with Murder,' 5 other shows double in a DVR-heavy week 21 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=February 29, 2016 |accessdate=February 29, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ffRnxyTG?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/02/29/broadcast-live-7-ratings-week-21-feb-8-14-2016/ |archivedate=February 29, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title16 = [[#ep199|The Positive Negative Reaction]]<br />
| date16 = February 18, 2016<br />
| rs16 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers16 = 15.24<ref name="s916" /><br />
| dvr16 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv16 = 5.17<br />
| total16 = 5.7<br />
| totalv16 = 20.41<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-15-21-2016-week-22/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'The Blacklist' and 'The Big Bang Theory' lead week 22 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=March 7, 2016 |accessdate=March 7, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6fvXB6q0r?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/07/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-15-21-2016-week-22/ |archivedate=March 11, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title17 = [[#ep200|The Celebration Experimentation]]<br />
| date17 = February 25, 2016<br />
| rs17 = 3.8/13<br />
| viewers17 = 15.94<ref name="s917" /><br />
| dvr17 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv17 = 5.21<br />
| total17 = 5.9<br />
| totalv17 = 21.15<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/14/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-22-28-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' has biggest week 23 gain, 'Jane the Virgin' and 3 others double |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=March 14, 2016 |accessdate=March 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6g1YTf9yK?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/14/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-22-28-2016/ |archivedate=March 15, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title18 = [[#ep201|The Application Deterioration]]<br />
| date18 = March 10, 2016<br />
| rs18 = 3.5/13<br />
| viewers18 = 14.68<ref name="s918" /><br />
| dvr18 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv18 = 4.80<br />
| total18 = 5.5<br />
| totalv18 = 19.49<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/28/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-7-13-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Quantico' lead week 25 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=March 28, 2016 |accessdate=March 28, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6gM4Qa1hG?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/03/28/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-7-13-2016/ |archivedate=March 28, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title19 = [[#ep202|The Solder Excursion Diversion]]<br />
| date19 = March 31, 2016<br />
| rs19 = 3.5/14<br />
| viewers19 = 14.20<ref name="s919"/><br />
| dvr19 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv19 = 4.98<br />
| total19 = 5.5<br />
| totalv19 = 19.19<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/18/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-28-april-3-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' and 'Empire' lead the week of March 28 – April 3 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=April 18, 2016 |accessdate=April 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6gsTs2pYc?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/18/broadcast-live-7-ratings-march-28-april-3-2016/ |archivedate=April 19, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title20 = [[#ep203|The Big Bear Precipitation]]<br />
| date20 = April 7, 2016<br />
| rs20 = 3.1/11<br />
| viewers20 = 13.50<ref name="s920"/><br />
| dvr20 = 1.9<br />
| dvrv20 = 5.28<br />
| total20 = 5.0<br />
| totalv20 = 18.78<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/25/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-4-10-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Empire' and 'Big Bang Theory' stay on top for April 4–10 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=April 25, 2016 |accessdate=April 25, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6h2UhOD1p?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/04/25/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-4-10-2016/ |archivedate=April 25, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title21 = [[#ep204|The Viewing Party Combustion]]<br />
| date21 = April 21, 2016<br />
| rs21 = 3.2/12<br />
| viewers21 = 14.16<ref name="s921"/><br />
| dvr21 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv21 = 4.92<br />
| total21 = 5.2<br />
| totalv21 = 19.07<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-18-24-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Empire' and 'Big Bang Theory' lead for April 18–24, 5 shows double |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=May 9, 2016 |accessdate=May 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6hOARbwTy?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/09/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-18-24-2016/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title22 = [[#ep205|The Fermentation Bifurcation]]<br />
| date22 = April 28, 2016<br />
| rs22 = 3.4/12<br />
| viewers22 = 14.13<ref name="s922"/><br />
| dvr22 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv22 = 5.12<br />
| total22 = 5.4<br />
| totalv22 = 19.25<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/17/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-25-may-1-2016/ |title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Empire' and 'Blacklist' lead for April 25 – May 1 |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Porter |first=Rick |date=May 17, 2016 |accessdate=May 17, 2016 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ha5IGARo?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/17/broadcast-live-7-ratings-april-25-may-1-2016/ |archivedate=May 17, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
<br />
| title23 = [[#ep206|The Line Substitution Solution]]<br />
| date23 = May 5, 2016<br />
| rs23 = 3.0/12<br />
| viewers23 = 13.22<ref name="s923"/><br />
| dvr23 = 2.0<br />
| dvrv23 = 4.98<br />
| total23 = 5.0<br />
| totalv23 = 18.21<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/23/broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-2-8-2016/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ tops total gains, ‘Vampire Diaries’ and 9 others double in 18-49|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 23, 2016|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 23, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6hjDQbKcQ?url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/23/broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-2-8-2016/|archivedate=May 23, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title24 = [[#ep207|The Convergence Convergence]]<br />
| date24 = May 12, 2016<br />
| rs24 = 3.4/14<br />
| viewers24 = 14.73<ref name="s924"/><br />
| dvr24 = 2.1<br />
| dvrv24 = 5.24<br />
| total24 = 5.5<br />
| totalv24 = 19.96<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/31/broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-9-15-2016/|title=Broadcast Live +7 ratings: ‘Big Bang Theory’ finale and ‘Empire’ share lead for May 9–15|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=May 31, 2016|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=May 31, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601134556/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2016/05/31/broadcast-live-7-ratings-may-9-15-2016/|archivedate=June 1, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
The ninth season received mixed reviews. John Doyle of ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' criticized the humor, writing that "The show isn't funny any more. The same tired jokes go around in circles. It’s dated and stale",<ref>{{cite web |first=John |last=Doyle |title=''The Big Bang Theory'' now running on fumes of nostalgia |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/john-doyle-the-big-bang-theory-now-running-on-fumes-of-nostalgia/article28970374/ |website=[[The Globe and Mail]] |publisher=[[The Woodbridge Company]] |date=March 1, 2016 |accessdate=January 5, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105154318/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/john-doyle-the-big-bang-theory-now-running-on-fumes-of-nostalgia/article28970374/ |archivedate=January 5, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> while Tom Eames of ''[[Digital Spy]]'' criticized the relationship between characters Leonard and Penny, writing that they "certainly don't have some passionate, [[Friends|Ross and Rachel]]-style 'will they / won't they' romance, with fans dying to see them together. Even now they're married, it's a weirdly anti-climactic payoff - and it doesn't quite feel right that they're together."<ref>{{cite web |first=Tom |last=Eames |title=''The Big Bang Theory'' season 9 premiere review: One wedding and a break-up |url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-big-bang-theory/review/a669859/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-premiere-review-one-wedding-and-a-break-up/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst (media)|Hearst]] |date=September 22, 2015 |accessdate=January 5, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106023715/http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/the-big-bang-theory/review/a669859/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-premiere-review-one-wedding-and-a-break-up/ |archivedate=January 6, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> Ashley Bissette Sumerel of TV Fanatic wrote that "For a rather serious season premiere, "The Matrimonial Momentum" is still a lot of fun".<ref>{{cite web |first=Ashley Bissette |last=Sumerel |title=''The Big Bang Theory'' Season 9 Episode 1 Review: The Matrimonial Momentum |url=https://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/09/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-1-review-the-matrimonial-mo/ |publisher=TV Fanatic |date=September 21, 2015 |accessdate=January 5, 2017 |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106011102/https://www.tvfanatic.com/2015/09/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-1-review-the-matrimonial-mo/ |archivedate=January 6, 2017 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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* [[Johnny Galecki]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]]<br />
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* [[Kunal Nayyar]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]]<br />
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|last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
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The eleventh season of the American television [[sitcom]] ''[[The Big Bang Theory]]'' premiered on [[CBS]] on Monday, September 25, 2017.<ref name="premiere">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/05/17/cbs-announces-new-2017-2018-fall-schedule-761201/20170517cbs01/|title=CBS Announces New 2017–2018 Fall Schedule|date=May 17, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017|publisher=The Futon Critic}}</ref> It returned to its regular Thursday time slot on November 2, 2017, after ''[[NFL on CBS|Thursday Night Football on CBS]]'' ended.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/06/01/cbs-announces-fall-2017-2018-primetime-premiere-dates-324011/20170601cbs01/|title=CBS Announces Fall 2017-2018 Primetime Premiere Dates |publisher=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=September 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In March 2017, CBS renewed the series for two additional seasons, bringing its total to twelve, and running through the [[2018–19 United States network television schedule|2018–19 television season]].<ref name="March2017Renewal">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/big-bang-theory-officially-renewed-two-seasons-as-mayim-bialik-melissa-rauch-await-deals-9|title='Big Bang Theory' Officially Renewed for Two Seasons as Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch Await Deals|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=March 20, 2017|accessdate=March 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
Just like the previous three seasons, the first five episodes aired on Mondays due to CBS' contractual rights to air the ''Thursday Night Football'' games. After ''Thursday Night Football'' ended, the series returned to its regular Thursday schedule starting on November 2, 2017. Filming for the eleventh season began on August 15, 2017; it was also announced with the taping report that the premiere for the eleventh season would be titled "The Proposal Proposal". Before the season premiered, five episodes were filmed from August 15 to September 19, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://forum.the-big-bang-theory.com/topic/7111-taping-report-thread/|title=Taping Report Thread|website=The Big Bang Theory Forums|language=en-US|accessdate=September 28, 2017}}</ref><br />
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According to ''[[TV Guide]]'', Steve Holland announced on September 22, 2017 that both [[Bob Newhart]] and [[Wil Wheaton]] would return this season since their absences from Season 10.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/the-big-bang-theory-season-11-preview/|title=The Big Bang Theory's New Boss on Young Sheldon Crossovers and Season 11|date=September 22, 2017|work=TVGuide.com|accessdate=September 28, 2017|language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Johnny Galecki]] as [[Leonard Hofstadter|Dr. Leonard Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Jim Parsons]] as [[Sheldon Cooper|Dr. Sheldon Cooper]]<br />
* [[Kaley Cuoco]] as [[Penny (The Big Bang Theory)|Penny<!-- Leave this as simply "Penny", which is the common name used for this character throughout all seasons! -->]]<br />
* [[Simon Helberg]] as [[Howard Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kunal Nayyar]] as [[Raj Koothrappali|Dr. Rajesh "Raj" Koothrappali]]<br />
* [[Mayim Bialik]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Amy Farrah Fowler|Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler]]<br />
* [[Melissa Rauch]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Bernadette|Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz]]<br />
* [[Kevin Sussman]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Stuart David Bloom|Stuart Bloom]]<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Laurie Metcalf]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Mary Copper|Mary Cooper]]<br />
* [[Christine Baranski]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Dr. Beverly Hofstadter|Dr. Beverly Hofstadter]]<br />
* [[Stephen Hawking]] as himself<br />
* [[Regina King]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Janine Davis|Janine Davis]]<br />
* [[Brian Posehn]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Bertram Kibbler|Dr. "Bert" Bertram Kibbler]]<br />
* [[Wil Wheaton]] as himself<ref name="proton">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20171019cbs06/|title=(#T12.15606)The Proton Regeneration|publisher=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Bob Newhart]] as Dr. Arthur Jeffries/Professor Proton<ref name="proton"/><br />
* [[John Ross Bowie]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Barry Kripke|Dr. Barry Kripke]]<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Colonel Richard Williams<br />
* [[Brian Thomas Smith]] as Zack Johnson<ref>http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings.aspx?id=20171116cbs07</ref><br />
* [[Brian George]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#V. M. Koothrappali|Dr. V. M. Koothrappali]]<br />
* [[Pamela Adlon]] as Halley Wolowitz ([[voice actor|voice only]])<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
* [[Riki Lindhome]] as [[List of The Big Bang Theory characters#Ramona Nowitzki|Ramona Nowitzki]]<br />
* [[Ira Flatow]] as himself<br />
* Swati Kapila as Ruchi<br />
* [[Beth Behrs]] as Nell<br />
* [[Walton Goggins]] as Oliver<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of The Big Bang Theory episodes}}<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 232<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = The Proposal Proposal<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Mark Cendrowski]]<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Chuck Lorre]] & [[Eric Kaplan]] & Jeremy Howe|t=[[Steve Holland (writer)|Steve Holland]] & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15601 <br />
|Viewers = 17.65<ref name="11.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-sept-25-2017/|title='Big Bang’ and ‘Young Sheldon’ adjust up, ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘DWTS,’ ‘The Brave,’ ‘Me, Myself & I’ down: Monday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=September 26, 2017|accessdate=September 26, 2017|publisher=TV by the Numbers}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy enthusiastically accepts Sheldon's marriage proposal. However, when dining with Amy's colleagues later that night, Sheldon is offended that they are more impressed with Amy's work than his own. With help from [[Stephen Hawking]], Sheldon later comes to grips with the fact that he will not always be the center of attention in the marriage. Bernadette is shocked to realize that she is pregnant again. She and Howard are not thrilled at the idea of having another baby so soon after their first. They attempt to convince Leonard and Penny to have a child as well, but are rebuffed.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon's proposal of marriage<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 233<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = The Retraction Reaction<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski <br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Steven Molaro]] & Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari |t=Dave Goetsch & Eric Kaplan & Anthony Del Broccolo}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15602<br />
|Viewers = 14.06<ref name="11.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-2-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Voice’ adjust up; ‘Good Doctor,’ ‘DWTS,’ ‘Kevin Can Wait,’ ‘The Brave’ & ‘Scorpion’ down: Monday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 3, 2017|accessdate=October 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Leonard gives an interview on [[National Public Radio|public radio]] where he admits physics research might be at a dead end. The university is furious and, while trying to think of reasons to put in a retraction, he depresses Sheldon into thinking he might be right. Howard and Raj come over and end up just as depressed. Getting drunk with Penny, the guys go to the grave of [[Richard Feynman]] and realize there is hope for physics as long as they believe in it. Leonard accidentally sends a drunken email to Human Resources. Meanwhile, Amy and Bernadette agree with each other to keep quiet about the success in their careers so as not to upset Sheldon and Howard. While bragging to each other, they end up arguing which of their fields is better.<br />
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''Title reference'': Leonard's depression while writing a retraction of his statements on the radio. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 234<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = The Relaxation Integration<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski <br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Adam Faberman |t=Maria Ferrari & [[Andy Gordon]] & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15603<br />
|Viewers = 13.13<ref name="11.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Good Doctor’ adjust up, other CBS shows and ‘The Brave’ down: Monday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 10, 2017|accessdate=October 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon cannot find the perfect wedding date and begins [[Somniloquy|talking in his sleep]], like a laid-back person who just goes with the flow. Amy and Penny believe that his subconscious mind is trying to tell him to be more relaxed; his attempt to be so while wearing flip-flops ends in disaster. He decides to leave all the wedding planning to Amy while he wears a Star Trek uniform underneath his tuxedo. Meanwhile, Raj and Stuart both become interested in Bernadette's new coworker Ruchi. While she likes them both as friends, she does not want a relationship with anyone, and Stuart apologizes to her.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon trying to embrace the relaxed side of his personality. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 235<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = The Explosion Implosion <br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski <br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=[[Bill Prady]] & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez |t=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15604<br />
|Viewers = 13.07<ref name="11.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-16-2017/|title=‘Big Bang,’ ‘Voice,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Me, Myself & I’ adjust up, ABC and ‘9JKL’ down: Monday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 17, 2017|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Howard and Bernadette learn their second child will be a boy, leading Howard to doubt whether he can [[Masculinity|be a good father to a son]]. He and Sheldon go out in the desert to test launch a [[model rocket]], but it explodes, causing him further doubt. On the way home, Howard does a good job coaching Sheldon to drive them home, for which Sheldon tells him he will be a good teacher to his son. Leonard's mother Beverly begins talking to Penny as a friend and confidant, troubling Leonard, especially when he learns that Beverly told Penny that she is proud of her, a level of praise she never bestowed upon Leonard himself. When Leonard confronts Beverly, he is touched when she says that of all of her children's spouses, Penny is the one she is most impressed by, and that for this, she is indeed proud of him. Meanwhile, Raj helps Bernadette turn baby girl clothes into boy ones.<br />
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''Title reference'': The fate of Sheldon and Howard's model rocket. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 236<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = The Collaboration Contamination <br />
|DirectedBy = Nikki Lorre <br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan|t=Dave Goetsch & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|23}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15605<br />
|Viewers = 13.20<ref name="11.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/monday-final-ratings-oct-23-2017/|title='The Good Doctor’ adjusts down, ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Voice’ adjust up: Monday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 24, 2017|accessdate=October 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amy and Howard begin collaborating on a [[neuroprosthetics]] project, upsetting Sheldon and Raj, who feel they are not spending as much time with them. When they seek solace with an annoyed Bernadette, she exploits the situation to trick Sheldon into doing Howard's chores. Penny employs the approaches recommended in one of Bernadette's parenting books to deal with Sheldon with success, but Leonard believes she is coddling Sheldon too much. Sheldon and Raj resolve the issue of missing their significant others by spending time together.<br />
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''Title reference'': Amy and Howard's collaboration contaminating Sheldon and Raj's moods. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 237<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = The Proton Regeneration<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Molaro, Dave Goetsch, Alex Yonks|t=Dave Steve Holland, Andy Gordon, Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15606<br />
|Viewers = 14.14<ref name="11.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon's childhood science show with Professor Proton is being rebooted. After unsuccessfully auditioning for the part, he goes to Wil Wheaton for acting tips only to find out Wil has taken the role. Talking it over with Arthur in his dreams he is still upset his idol is replaced and considers Wil an enemy again. Meanwhile, Howard gets a vasectomy while Bernadette is on bed rest. Penny offers to take care of Halley for them but they insult her by saying Penny is irresponsible. Halley ends up saying her first word by calling Penny "Mama."<br />
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''Title reference'': The announced reboot of the Professor Proton series.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 238<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = The Geology Methodology<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steven Holland & Anthony Del Broccolo & Adam Faberman|t=Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15607<br />
|Viewers = 13.80<ref name="11.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Bert asks for Sheldon's help in a geology research project relating to [[dark matter]]. Sheldon secretly agrees, but is too embarrassed to admit he is working with rocks. Bert finds out about this and ends their partnership. After talking with Amy, Sheldon goes to apologize, only to find Leonard has taken his place. Meanwhile, Raj runs into Ruchi again and goes out with her, but she does not believe in romantic love. After Howard and Bernadette tell Raj that he can just have sex with Ruchi, he agrees to keep it casual.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon working in geology with Bert. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 239<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = The Tesla Recoil<br />
|DirectedBy = Anthony Rich<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez|t=Steve Holland & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15608<br />
|Viewers = 13.44<ref name="11.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title='Supernatural' and NFL adjust up, 'Young Sheldon' adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = After learning Sheldon went behind their backs to work with the military again, Leonard and Howard say Sheldon is like [[Thomas Edison]], taking credit for other's ideas, while they are more like [[Nikola Tesla]]. Leonard and Howard bring in Barry Kripke to help create a better idea than Sheldon's, but Kripke goes to the military himself cutting all three of them out. Meanwhile, Bernadette fears Ruchi is trying to steal her projects at work while she is on maternity leave, and hires Raj to spy on her. Though he finds proof that Ruchi may be stealing from Bernadette, Raj tries to defend Ruchi like a boyfriend would, pointing out Bernadette's hypocrisy as she would've most likely stolen from other people's projects as well. Ruchi is not happy about this and promptly dumps Raj.<br />
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''Title reference'': The guys discussion of Tesla and Edison. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 240<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = The Bitcoin Entanglement <br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Andy Gordon & Jeremy Howe|t=Dave Goetsch & Maria Ferrari & Anthony Del Broccolo}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|30}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15609<br />
|Viewers = 13.84<ref name="11.09">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-30-2017/|title='Supernatural,' 'Big Bang Theory' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=December 4, 2017|accessdate=December 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In 2010, Leonard, Howard and Raj mined a lot of [[Bitcoin]], worth thousands of dollars seven years later, but leave Sheldon out due to his fear of tax implications. Flashbacks are shown of how the Bitcoin ended up on an old laptop of Leonard's, which Penny gave to her old boyfriend Zack after she and Leonard broke up. In 2017, Leonard and Penny retrieve the computer from Zack, who first shows them a video of a drunken Penny apologizing for breaking up with Leonard. The Bitcoin is not found on the laptop. Sheldon had moved it to a flash drive on Leonard's keychain to teach them a lesson, but Leonard lost the keychain years ago. A final flashback to 2013 shows Stuart discovering the flash drive, which he decides to erase and sell for $10.<br />
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''Title reference'': The guys trying to find their old Bitcoin investment. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 241<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The Confidence Erosion <br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Bill Prady & Maria Ferrari & Adam Faberman|t=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|7}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15610<br />
|Viewers = 14.41<ref name="11.10">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-dec-7-2017/|title='Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 8, 2017|accessdate=December 8, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = When Raj loses a job interview at a planetarium, his father says he has no confidence because Howard always makes fun of him. Raj distances himself from Howard and later gets the job. Howard is hurt by this (even after apologizing to him) and tries to make amends with Raj after his first talk at the planetarium, but when he sees him get a date, he leaves without speaking to him, thinking that the latter's life is better without him. Meanwhile, Sheldon and Amy try randomly dividing up wedding tasks, but they keep arguing. The only thing they can agree on is to get married so they decide to just get married at City Hall. However, Sheldon decides that he wants a first dance with his new wife, and they go home to plan their wedding.<br />
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''Title reference'': Howard eroding Raj's confidence. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 242<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = The Celebration Reverberation <br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Alex Ayers|t=Dave Goetsch & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|12|14}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15611<br />
|Viewers = 13.74<ref name="11.11">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-dec-14-2017/|title=‘Thursday Night Football’ adjusts up, still at season low: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 15, 2017|accessdate=December 19, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Howard and Raj are still fighting so Howard dis-invites Raj to Halley's birthday party. However, when Howard's designated party planner Stuart pulls out at the last minute, Raj agrees to plan the party, which doesn't turn out too well due to Halley being asleep, Bernadette on bed rest and no people turning up. When Howard and Raj get into a shoving match in the party's bounce house, they end up letting out their frustrations with each other, but also having fun and reconciling. Leonard is depressed upon receiving his successful brother's Christmas card and attempts to make a list of what he and Penny accomplished this year, but doesn't come up with much. This prompts them to think about their plans for the future, so they decide to go on trips and achieve more out of life together before starting a family. Sheldon cooks Amy a ''[[Little House on the Prairie]]''-themed birthday dinner, which gives them both food poisoning. They eventually recover enough to attend Halley's birthday party with the others, where they decide to have fun in the bouncy castle and then have sex in Howard and Bernadette's house.<br />
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''Title reference'': Amy and Halley's birthday celebrations. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 243<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12<br />
|Title = The Matrimonial Metric<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Maria Ferrari & Tara Hernandez & Jeremy Howe|t=Steve Holland & Eric Kaplan & Andy Gordon}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|4}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15612<br />
|Viewers = 16.16<ref name="11.12">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-4-2018/|title=‘The Four,’ ‘Will & Grace,’ everything else unchanged: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 8, 2018|accessdate=January 8, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon and Amy struggle to choose a best man and maid of honor from their friends. They secretly decide to test and score them, allowing everyone to have an equal shot at either role. Once the gang finds out, none of them apart from Bernadette and Stuart want to be in the wedding. Sheldon settles for Stuart as best man, but once Leonard tells Sheldon that as the groom, the decision is his alone, he picks Leonard. Amy is set to call Bernadette but once Penny realizes Amy is her best friend, she immediately pitches herself for the position and Amy enthusiastically chooses her. Amy later makes Penny tell Bernadette the bad news.<br />
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''Title reference'': Sheldon and Amy scoring their friends for roles in the wedding. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 244<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13<br />
|Title = The Solo Oscillation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Steve Holland & Anthony Del Broccolo|t=Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|11}}<br />
|ProdCode = T12.15613<br />
|Viewers = 15.93<ref name="11.13">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-11-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Young Sheldon’ and ‘The Four’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 12, 2018|accessdate=January 12, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = With Leonard, Howard, Raj and Amy accomplishing so much on their respective projects, Sheldon is forced to admit he has nothing important to work on. He makes Amy leave the apartment for a few days so he can focus, but cannot come up with any ideas and calls his mother as a distraction. Leonard and Amy have fun recreating experiments from when they were growing up, boring Penny, so she eats with Sheldon as he mulls over his scientific studies. Penny helps him realize that his study of dark matter is his rebound science from string theory, which Sheldon admits he never forgot about, but explaining string theory to her inspires Sheldon, helping him discover a potential breakthrough in the field. Meanwhile Howard is too busy with his family to be in the band with Raj, so Raj brings in Bert. But when Howard annoys Bernadette by writing an astronaut-themed musical while she is on bed-rest, she makes him rejoin the band. The three are poorly received, after singing Bert's original song about the boulder from [[Indiana Jones]] at a [[Bar mitsvah]].<br />
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''Title reference'': A [[triple entendre]] to represent Sheldon going into isolation to figure out his future research field only to go back to studying [[string theory]], the vibration of the strings in string theory, and Howard's oscillation between being in a band with Raj and being solo.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 245<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14<br />
|Title = The Separation Triangulation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Chuck Lorre & Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari |t= Steven Molaro & Steve Holland & Tara Hernandez}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<br />
|ProdCode = <br />
|Viewers = 14.92<ref name="11.14">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-jan-18-2018/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ adjusts up, ‘The Four,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Great News’ down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 22, 2018|accessdate=January 22, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Raj hooks up with a recently separated woman, Nell, after one of his lectures at the planetarium. Her husband Oliver confronts Raj at the planetarium and then breaks down over the end of his marriage. After comforting Oliver, Raj talks to Nell and convinces her to give her husband another chance. Meanwhile, after diving once again into string theory and sprawling his work across his and Amy's apartment, Sheldon approaches a reluctant Leonard and Penny and convinces them to let him use his old room to study for a three-day trial period with an agreement to be quiet and stay out of their way. Sheldon surprisingly sticks to this agreement, being a reasonably good guest, which shockingly frustrates Leonard to no end. After Leonard lets out his frustrations, Sheldon then renegotiates the guest tenancy agreement for an extra few days and resumes being his normal demanding self, much to Leonard's relief.<br />
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''Title reference'': A [[double entendre]] that refers to both the love triangle between Raj, Nell, and Oliver, who is upset at his separation from Nell and the roommate triangle that has reformed between Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny, a distinct callback to the show's initial seasons.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|The Big Bang Theory (season 11)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 246<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15<br />
|Title = The Novelization Correlation<br />
|DirectedBy = Mark Cendrowski<br />
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s=Steve Holland & Andy Gordon & Adam Faberman|t=Eric Kaplan & Maria Ferrari & Jeremy Howe}}<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<br />
|ProdCode = <br />
|Viewers = 14.69<ref name="11.15">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-feb-1-2018/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘The Four’ adjust up, ‘Mom’ and ‘AP Bio’ adjust down: Thursday final ratings|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2018|accessdate=February 2, 2018}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Sheldon and Amy are surprised to find that Wil Wheaton's new Professor Proton show is actually very entertaining and that Wil had Howard on as a guest. On Howard’s suggestion, Sheldon apologizes to Wil, mending their friendship, and tells him he wants to be on the show; but Wil asks for Amy. Sheldon tells her to do it, but she says she often doesn't do things to avoid upsetting him. Sheldon is horrified when he realises how selfish he has been, especially when he finds out that the guys do the same for him. Sheldon encourages Amy to go to inspire girls to pursue science while trying to control his obvious jealousy for her. Meanwhile, Leonard writes a book about a physicist that solves a murder, the protagonist Logan Dean is based on himself. Bernadette points out Logan's mean boss Illsa is similar to Penny, who thinks it is based on Bernadette. However, Bernadette tells Penny the truth, upsetting her and making her mad at Leonard. After calling his mother for advice, Leonard learns that Illsa is actually like her; but abandons the book when he realizes he wrote romantic tension into the relationship between the characters. <br />
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''Title reference'': The uncertainty of which woman in Leonard's life did he subconsciously base the mean boss character in the novel he wrote. <br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 247<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16<br />
|Title = The Neonatal Nomenclature<br />
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==Ratings==<br />
{{Television episode ratings<br />
| title1 = [[#ep232|The Proposal Proposal]]<br />
| date1 = September 25, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 4.1/16<br />
| viewers1 = 17.65<ref name="11.01" /><br />
| dvr1 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv1 = 5.42<br />
| total1 = 5.8<br />
| totalv1 = 23.08<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-25-oct-1-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ and ‘The Good Doctor’ score big in premiere week broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title2 = [[#ep233|The Retraction Reaction]]<br />
| date2 = October 2, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 3.2/12<br />
| viewers2 = 14.06<ref name="11.02"/><br />
| dvr2 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv2 = 5.14<br />
| total2 = 5.0<br />
| totalv2 = 19.20<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=‘The Orville,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 18, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title3 = [[#ep234|The Relaxation Integration]]<br />
| date3 = October 9, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 2.9/11<br />
| viewers3 = 13.13<ref name="11.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.6<br />
| dvrv3 = 4.77<br />
| total3 = 4.5<br />
| totalv3 = 17.90<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-3-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ is the most-watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
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| title4 = [[#ep235|The Explosion Implosion]]<br />
| date4 = October 16, 2017<br />
| rs4 = 2.8/11<br />
| viewers4 = 13.07<ref name="11.04"/><br />
| dvr4 = 1.6<br />
| dvrv4 = 4.64<br />
| total4 = 4.4<br />
| totalv4 = 17.71<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-4-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-16-22-2017/|title=‘Chicago PD,’ 10 more shows double in week 4 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=November 2, 2017|accessdate=November 2, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title5 = [[#ep236|The Collaboration Contamination]]<br />
| date5 = October 23, 2017<br />
| rs5 = 2.8/10<br />
| viewers5 = 13.20<ref name="11.05"/><br />
| dvr5 = 1.6<br />
| dvrv5 = 4.76<br />
| total5 = 4.4<br />
| totalv5 = 17.96<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-5-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-23-29-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ keeps rolling along in week 5 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=November 9, 2017|accessdate=November 13, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
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| title6 = [[#ep237|The Proton Regeneration]]<br />
| date6 = November 2, 2017<br />
| rs6 = 2.7/11<br />
| viewers6 = 14.14<ref name="11.06"/><br />
| dvr6 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv6 = 5.14<br />
| total6 = 4.5<br />
| totalv6 = 19.28<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 22, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title7 = [[#ep238|The Geology Methodology]]<br />
| date7 = November 9, 2017<br />
| rs7 = 2.8/11<br />
| viewers7 = 13.80<ref name="11.07"/><br />
| dvr7 = 1.6<br />
| dvrv7 = 4.76<br />
| total7 = 4.4<br />
| totalv7 = 18.56<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=November 27, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title8 = [[#ep239|The Tesla Recoil]]<br />
| date8 = November 16, 2017<br />
| rs8 = 2.6/11<br />
| viewers8 = 13.44<ref name="11.08"/><br />
| dvr8 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv8 = 4.84<br />
| total8 = 4.3<br />
| totalv8 = 18.28<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title=‘Jane the Virgin,’ 10 other shows double in week 8 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=December 5, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
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| title9 = [[#ep240|The Bitcoin Entanglement]]<br />
| date9 = November 30, 2017<br />
| rs9 = 2.5/10<br />
| viewers9 = 13.84<ref name="11.09"/><br />
| dvr9 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv9 = 4.70<br />
| total9 = 4.2<br />
| totalv9 = 18.54<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-10-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-27-dec-3-2017/|title=CW crossovers get another bump in week 10 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=December 15, 2017|accessdate=December 15, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title10 = [[#ep241|The Confidence Erosion]]<br />
| date10 = December 7, 2017<br />
| rs10 = 2.8/10<br />
| viewers10 = 14.41<ref name="11.10"/><br />
| dvr10 = 1.7<br />
| dvrv10 = 4.95<br />
| total10 = 4.5<br />
| totalv10 = 19.36<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-11-broadcast-live-7-ratings-dec-4-10-2017/|title=‘Agents of SHIELD’ gets a good bump in week 11 broadcast Live +7 ratings|publisher=TV By The Numbers|date=December 21, 2017|accessdate=January 2, 2017|first=Rick|last=Porter}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title11 = [[#ep242|The Celebration Reverberation]]<br />
| date11 = December 14, 2017<br />
| rs11 = 2.6/11<br />
| viewers11 = 13.74<ref name="11.11"/><br />
| dvr11 =<br />
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| title12 = [[#ep243|The Matrimonial Metric]]<br />
| date12 = January 4, 2018<br />
| rs12 = 3.1/12<br />
| viewers12 = 16.16<ref name="11.12"/><br />
| dvr12 = 1.4<br />
| dvrv12 = 3.74<br />
| total12 = 4.5<br />
| totalv12 = 19.90<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-15-broadcast-live-3-ratings-jan-1-7-2018/|title=‘9-1-1’ premiere gets a good boost in the week 15 broadcast Live +3 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 12, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 12, 2018}}</ref>{{ref|ratings-1|1}}<br />
<br />
| title13 = [[#ep244|The Solo Oscillation]]<br />
| date13 = January 11, 2018<br />
| rs13 = 3.1/12<br />
| viewers13 = 15.93<ref name="11.13"/><br />
| dvr13 = 1.8<br />
| dvrv13 = 5.18<br />
| total13 = 4.9<br />
| totalv13 = 21.11<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-16-broadcast-live-7-ratings-jan-8-14-2018/|title=‘The Brave’ goes from low to... less low: Week 16 broadcast Live +7 ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 26, 2018|work=TV by the Numbers|accessdate=January 26, 2018}}</ref><br />
<br />
| title14 = [[#ep245|The Separation Triangulation]]<br />
| date14 = January 18, 2018<br />
| rs14 = 2.9/12<br />
| viewers14 = 14.92<ref name="11.14"/><br />
| dvr14 =<br />
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| title15 = [[#ep246|The Novelization Correlation]]<br />
| date15 = February 1, 2018<br />
| rs15 = 2.9/12<br />
| viewers15 = 14.69<ref name="11.15"/><br />
| dvr15 =<br />
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = Scandal<br />
| season_number = 7<br />
| bgcolour = #000000<br />
|image = Scandal season 7 poster.jpg<br />
| image_alt = <br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
*[[Kerry Washington]]<br />
*[[Scott Foley]]<br />
*[[Darby Stanchfield]]<br />
*[[Katie Lowes]]<br />
*[[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]<br />
*[[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]<br />
*[[Joshua Malina]]<br />
*[[Bellamy Young]]<br />
*[[Joe Morton]]<br />
*[[George Newbern]]<br />
*[[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]<br />
*[[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
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| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 7<br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
|first_aired = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|last_aired = present<br />
| prev_season = [[Scandal (season 6)|Season 6]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of Scandal episodes<br />
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The seventh and final season of the American television drama series ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017 by ABC.<ref name="final season">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced that the seventh season will be the final season for ''Scandal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eonline.com/videos/260717/tony-goldwyn-talks-the-end-of-scandal|title=Tony Goldwyn Talks the End of Scandal|work=[[E!]] News|date=May 18, 2017|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref> The season began airing on October 5, 2017,<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> and will consist of 18 episodes, adding the total episode count of the show to 124 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|title=Scandal Farewell Update: Final Season Episode Count Revealed|url=http://tvline.com/2017/06/26/scandal-final-season-7-episode-count-spoilers/|website=[[TV Line]]|accessdate=August 13, 2017}}</ref> Cast member [[George Newbern]] was upgraded to a series regular after being a recurring cast member for the past six seasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> The season will be produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with ShondaLand Production Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]].<br />
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The season focuses on the new direction of Olivia Pope's [[crisis management]] firm, which is now headlined by Quinn Perkins, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C. Season seven will have twelve series regulars, all returning from the previous season, out of which six are part of the original cast of eight regulars from [[Scandal (season 1)|the first season]]. The season will continue to air in the Thursday 9:00 pm timeslot, the same as the previous seasons.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
The season will focus on [[Olivia Pope]] and her new position as [[Chief of Staff]] of [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant]] and the Command of B613. It also depicts [[Quinn Perkins]] as the boss of her [[crisis management]] firm Quinn Perkins & Associates, and its team, as well as staff at the [[White House]] in Washington, D.C., in their efforts to deal with and contain political scandals.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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=== Regular ===<br />
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* [[Kerry Washington]] as [[White House Chief of Staff|Chief of Staff]] [[Olivia Pope]] <br />
* [[Scott Foley]] as [[Director of the National Security Agency|NSA Director]] [[Jake Ballard (Scandal)|Jacob "Jake" Ballard]] <br />
* [[Darby Stanchfield]] as [[Abby Whelan|Abigail "Abby" Whelan]] <br />
* [[Katie Lowes]] as [[Quinn Perkins]] <br />
* [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as [[Huck (Scandal)|Diego "Huck" Muñoz]] <br />
* [[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]] as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] [[Cyrus Beene]]<br />
* [[Joshua Malina]] as [[United States Attorney General|Attorney-General]] [[David Rosen (Scandal)|David Rosen]]<br />
* [[Bellamy Young]] as [[President of the United States|President]] [[Mellie Grant|Melody Margaret "Mellie" Grant]]<br />
* [[Joe Morton]] as [[Eli Pope|Elijah "Eli"/"Rowan" Pope]]<br />
* [[George Newbern]] as [[Charlie (Scandal)|Charlie]]<br />
* [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as [[Marcus Walker]]<br />
* [[Tony Goldwyn]] as [[President of the United States| President]] [[Fitzgerald Grant|Fitzgerald "Fitz" Thomas Grant III]]<br />
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=== Recurring ===<br />
* [[Jay Hernandez]] as Curtis Pryce<br />
* [[Shaun Toub]] as Ambassador Marashi<br />
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=== Guest ===<br />
* [[Bess Armstrong]] as Senator Diane Greenwald<br />
* [[Faran Tahir]] as President Rashad<br />
* [[Dean Norris]] as Fenton Glackland<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of Scandal episodes}}<br />
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 107<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = [[Watch Me (Scandal)|Watch Me]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Jann Turner]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Shonda Rhimes]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|ProdCode = 701<br />
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="7.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title='Grey's Anatomy' and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The episode begins with a montage depicting Luna's death and Cyrus's rise to the vice-presidency. Jake still has a cabinet position, and is still with Olivia. Olivia works with Cyrus and Mellie to get passed a bill that offers free college education to American citizens while QPA staff battle to find their first client. Olivia's and Jake's uncommitted relationship turns flamboyant when power rises to Olivia's head and she begins to treat him as an employee. Cyrus thinks about becoming the next president, but his ideas fade after Mellie declares how grateful she is for all he has done. Olivia is interviewed by Curtis Pryce and the two end up in an affair. Mellie deals with a situation where a U.S. [[CIA]] agent is being held by terrorists in Bashran. Grant can't convice Ambassador Marachi, and Olivia threatens him in exchange of the citizen's return to American soil.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 108<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Pressing the Flesh<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Tony Goldwyn]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Matt Byrne<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|ProdCode = 702<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = The White House prepares a dinner to welcome the President of Bashman, during which Mellie talks to him to try to reach an agreement on the possession of nuclear weapons in his country through a treaty. Olivia asks Jake to investigate President Rashad and he finds out that Rashad sent his niece to study at a university in the United States, which sounds completely different from what he advocates in his country, which is filled with people who are anti-American. Olivia threatens him with the information, but the President claims to have expected something like that, saying that his ambassador had warned him that Olivia was "the devil." Cyrus takes the millionaire Fenton Glackland on a tour of the White House; Glackland mockingly reveals he will use his money to become President, and Cyrus screams with him, defending the White House. QPA staff get an invitation to the dinner, where they try to socialize with high-profile people and hopefully gather possible scandals. Huck discovers that one of the military men at dinner is actually a killer. This man takes President Rashad to a White House room to assassinate him, but is stopped by agents, quickly advised by Olivia, Huck, and Abby. After, Rashad reveals to Mellie that radicals of his country may be responsible. They talk about the threats they receive as presidents, and Mellie eventually convinces him to accept the treaty. Curtis Pryce also attends the dinner, and he follows Olivia until she asks him to go to her loft. Arriving there, they run into Fitz, who is expecting Olivia.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 109<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = [[Day 101]]<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Scott Foley]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Zahir McGhee<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|ProdCode = 703<br />
|Viewers = 4.70<ref name="7.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Marcus asks Fitz how he would like to have Olivia featured in his Presidential library. Fitz cannot believe his Presidency is being reduced to him just being a man who loved a woman. After spending time with Fitz, Marcus finds him entitled and intolerable. Marcus states Fitz's accomplishments are actually Olivia's. He is close to quitting when Mellie assures him he is just going through the stages of Fitz and the best part is yet to come. Meanwhile, Fitz gets a startling visit from Rowan who needs help trying to handle Olivia. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 110<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Lost Girls<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa & Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|ProdCode = 704<br />
|Viewers = 4.88<ref name="7.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Fitz is at Olivia's door, and he asks her to help him with a project to find missing girls. She tells him to ask Quinn. Mellie and Rashad are talking about how to solve nuclear problems when Olivia interrupts their meeting. Cyrus debates what to do with the painting from Fenton Glackland. QPA and Fitz look to find the poster girl for missing girls. Rowan tells Fitz that a missing girls case isn't enough to get Olivia back to the good side. Cyrus goes to Glackland's house to return the painting, and they play with virtual reality. Marcus goes to the White House to see Mellie but Olivia won't let him. Olivia goes to QPA and tells them that the way to get attention. On the way out Olivia runs into Fitz who suggests they get a drink sometime. At the summit, the prime minister of Dacal isn't willing to work with Mellie or Rashad. Olivia tells Mellie that she noticed her flirting with Rashad. QPA and Fitz have one of the missing girls' mother start making public statements. Mellie and Rashad have a drink together in the oval and have a romantic connection. Cyrus complains to Mellie that he deserves better than Glackland. Olivia visits Rowan and he tells her that she can't have both B613 and Fitz. Bashran is taken in coup, making Rashad not the president. Jake tells Olivia that she needs to choose whether or not she is Command. Mellie wants to send in troops to Bashran to help Rashad, but Olivia is against it. Olivia goes home and Fitz shows up. He tells her that he was a terrible president when he wasn't with her, and that they are better together. Jake gives Olivia information on what Rowan has been up to.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Lost Girls'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-season-7-episode-4/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=28 October 2017|date=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 111<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Adventures in Babysitting <br />
|DirectedBy = Oliver Bokelberg<br />
|WrittenBy = Serveriano Canales & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|ProdCode = 705<br />
|Viewers = 4.89<ref name="7.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia and Mellie pushes their power like never before, while Cyrus works on a congressional approval to declare war in Bashran as the QPA keeps a close watch on President Rashad’s niece. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 112<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Vampires and Bloodsuckers <br />
|DirectedBy = Jann Turner<br />
|WrittenBy = Chris Van Dusen & Tia Napolitano<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|ProdCode = 706<br />
|Viewers = 5.00<ref name="7.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Olivia tells Mellie of Rashad's death, and she immediately wants to send troops into Bashran. Olivia and Jake worked together to kill Rashad and Yasmin. Glackland and Cyrus have brunch while Glackland pressures Cyrus for information on what's going on in the White House. Quinn gets ready for her wedding and then meets with Olivia and accuses her of being behind Rashad's death. Mellie shows up at Andrews Air Force Base to say goodbye to Rashad. Huck fusses over Quinn and Charlie's wedding as he is both best man and maid of honor. The ambassador meets with Mellie to try to negotiate peace, but she warns him that the rebels should run. Meanwhile, Quinn is missing and Olivia is worried that Quinn is going to tell that Olivia is behind Rashad's death. Charlie insists that Quinn didn't get cold feet so QPA starts looking for her. Curtis visits QPA looking for Quinn because she called him about Rashad's death. Olivia and Jake work to throw off QPA's search for Quinn by planning to blame it on Glackland. Mellie asks Jake if he could do her a favor, but he says no so she calls Marcus for advice. Charlie, convinced that Glackland has Quinn, captures and tortures him, but Huck stops him before he can cut off Glackland's arm. Mellie calls the new regime in Bashran and tells them that America will work with them for peace, under Mellie's terms. Quinn is still missing, David and Abby reunite. Jake and Olivia look at footage of Quinn arriving to her wedding, meaning that she didn't bail to build a case against Olivia, but that she was kidnapped.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kirkland|first1=Justin|title=Scandal recap: 'Vampires and Bloodsuckers'|url=http://ew.com/recap/scandal-vampires-bloodsuckers-season-7-episode-6/|website=ew.com|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|accessdate=12 November 2017|date=9 November 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Scandal (season 7)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 113<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Something Borrowed<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Sharat Raju]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Mark Fish (writer)|Mark Fish]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|ProdCode = 707<br />
|Viewers = 4.97<ref name="7.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = At dinner Rowan reveals to Olivia that he has Quinn, and wants to exchange Quinn's life for his freedom and dinosaur bones. Marcus tries to convince Mellie to work with Fitz's foundation on mass incarceration. Rowan leaves his living room and gun shots are heard, leaving Olivia to wonder if Quinn is dead.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 114<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Robin<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web|title=(#709) "Robin"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20171229abc13/|website=The Futon Critic|accessdate=January 1, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Daryn Okada]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/11/16/abc-greys-anatomy-scandal-htgawm-winter-return-date/|title=ABC sets 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Scandal,' 'HTGAWM' return date|last=Abrams|first=Natalie|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=November 16, 2017|accessdate=September 15, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ProdCode = 709<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 115<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Good People<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="futon">{{cite web|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|website=The Futon Critic|accessdate=September 16, 2017}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<br />
|ProdCode = 708<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 116<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = The People vs. Olivia Pope<br />
|RTitle = <ref name="futon">{{cite web|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|website=The Futon Critic|accessdate=September 16, 2017}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kerry Washington]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Ameni Rozsa<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<ref name="FutonCritic">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/scandal/listings/|title=Shows A-Z - scandal on abc|website=The Futon Critic|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
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|DirectedBy = [[Tom Verica]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888447270781239296|title=I will be directing the final episode of the series. Shonda and I discussed that definitively. #Scandal #AskTom|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=Twitter|date=July 21, 2017|accessdate=July 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Scandal'' was renewed for a seventh season on February 10, 2017, alongside with the rest of ShondaLand-shows.<ref name="final season" /> The series continued to air at Thursdays in the timeslot 9 p.m. E.T. like the previous seasons. It will premiere in the fall of 2017, not airing in January like the previous season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/abc-fall-lineup-2017-once-upon-a-time-friday-schedule/|title=ABC Fall Schedule: Once Bumped to Friday, black-ish Shifts to Tuesday, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. M.I.A.|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC announced on June 26, 2017, that the seventh season will consist of 18 episodes.<br />
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Long-time director [[Tom Verica]] shared on Twitter that he will only direct the series finale this season<ref name="finale">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/887874742291582976|title=I will be directing the series finale come Feb. #scandal. And I'll still b stoppin by and #peepingtom ing. How about an #askTom to clear up?|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 19, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> as well as the fact that [[Kerry Washington]] is set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tomverica/status/888099537478234112|title=She is...and @tonygoldwyn and I are plotting|last=Verica|first=Tom|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref> Actress [[Darby Stanchfield]] is also set to direct her first episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-star-darby-stanchfield-direct-final-season-episode-1026798|title='Scandal' Star Darby Stanchfield to Direct Final Season Episode (Exclusive)|last=Goldberg|first=Lesley|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 4, 2017|accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[Sharat Raju]] revealed on Twitter that he is set to direct an episode in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SharatRaju7/status/888082160888016897|title=But then who will come taunt me and slow down production on set while I'm directing in October?|last=Raju|first=Sharat|work=twitter.com|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
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====Final season====<br />
Speculations about the seventh season being the final season had started as the sixth season began airing. ABC entertainment president Channing Dungey commented in January 2017 that it had not been much discussion about the show's future after the seventh season, but she would happily keep the show on as long as Rhimes "feels that she has creative runway to write the show."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/scandal-end-tgit-1201957335/|title=ABC Chief Channing Dungey Talks ‘Scandal’ End Plan, TGIT’s Future|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Andy Swift from ''[[TVLine]]'' said that the show needed to end after the seventh season as he felt "this once-great drama is simply spinning its wheels, serving us the same old flavors with only slightly different toppings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/04/28/scandal-ending-season-7-commentary-series-finale/|title=Scandal Needs to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> Before the sixth season finale, multiple sources reported that ''Scandal'' would be ending next season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/10/scandal-ending-season-7-final-episodes-shonda-rhimes/|title=Scandal to End With Season 7|work=TVLine|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=May 10, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> ABC confirmed on May 16, 2017, that the seventh season would be the final season for the show. Shonda Rhimes released a statement about the ending of the show calling the seventh season "Olivia's Swan Song" as she said: <br />
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{{cquote|Deciding how to end a show is easy. Deciding when to finish is quite simple when the end date is years away. But actually going through with it? Actually standing up to say: ‘This is it?’ Not so much. So, next year we are going all out. Leaving nothing on the table. Creating this world in celebration. We are going to handle the end the way we like to handle the important things in our Scandal family: all together, white hats on, gladiators running full speed over a cliff.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/16/scandal-cancelled-season-7-final-episodes-ending/|title=Scandal Officially Ending, Season 7 Is Olivia's Swan Song: 'We Are Leaving Nothing on the Table,' Says Shonda|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=May 16, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref>}}<br />
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====''How to Get Away with Murder'' crossover====<br />
On January 3, 2018, [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola’s entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for Scandal. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don’t have to do it, Viola’s arc doesn’t need this, but it’s possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from Scandal and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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===Casting===<br />
In May 2017, actor [[George Newbern]], who has had recurring appearances since the show's beginning as Charlie, was promoted to the regular cast.<ref name="newbern">{{cite web|last1=Ausiello|first1=Michael|last2=Ausiello|first2=Michael|title=Scandal Promotes George Newbern to Series Regular for Final Season|url=http://tvline.com/2017/05/15/scandal-season-7-george-newbern-charlie-series-regular-cast/|website=TVLine|accessdate=July 22, 2017|date=May 16, 2017}}</ref> In August, [[Jay Hernandez]] and [[Shaun Toub]] were cast in unspecified, recurring roles.<ref name="Hernandez, Toub">{{cite web|last1=Swift|first1=Andy|title=Scandal Adds Homeland, Nashville Actors in Season 7 Mystery Roles|url=http://tvline.com/2017/08/01/scandal-season-7-news-casting-spoilers-jay-hernandez-shaun-toub/amp/|website=TVLine|accessdate=August 24, 2017|date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Reception==<br />
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===Ratings===<br />
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| title1 = [[#ep107|Watch Me]]<br />
| date1 = October 5, 2017<br />
| rs1 = 1.4/5<br />
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| dvrv1 = 3.09<br />
| total1 = 2.5<br />
| totalv1 = 8.61<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=‘The Orville,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| title2 = [[#ep108|Pressing the Flesh]]<br />
| date2 = October 12, 2017<br />
| rs2 = 1.2/4<br />
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| dvr2 = 1.1<br />
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| total2 = 2.3<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-3-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ is the most-watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| date3 = October 19, 2017<br />
| rs3 = 1.1/4<br />
| viewers3 = 4.70<ref name="7.03"/><br />
| dvr3 = 1.0<br />
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===Critical response===<br />
[[Review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 91% approval rating with an average rating of 7.72/10, based on 11 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/scandal/s07|title=Scandal: Season 7|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/scandal}}<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|1837576|Scandal}}<br />
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[[Category:Scandal (TV series)|Season 7]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=How_to_Get_Away_with_Murder_season_4&diff=821014271How to Get Away with Murder season 42018-01-17T22:49:25Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Episodes */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox television season<br />
| show_name = How to Get Away with Murder <br />
| season_number = 4<br />
| bgcolour = #020202<br />
| image = How to Get Away with Murder season 4 poster.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Viola Davis]]<br />
* [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]]<br />
* [[Jack Falahee]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]]<br />
* [[Matt McGorry]]<br />
* [[Conrad Ricamora]]<br />
* [[Karla Souza]]<br />
* [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]]<br />
* [[Liza Weil]]<br />
}}<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = 8<!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|2017|9|28}} <br />
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}<br />
| prev_season = [[How to Get Away with Murder (season 3)|Season 3]]<br />
| next_season = <br />
| episode_list = List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes<br />
}}<br />
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The fourth season of the [[Television in the United States|American]] [[legal drama]] [[Television program|series]] ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017, by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]].<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/quantico-renewed-1202428168/amp/|title=ABC 2017 Upfront Summary|work=Variety|last=Holloway|first=Daniel|date=May 15, 2017|accessdate=May 16, 2017}}</ref> It began airing on September 28, 2017, with expected 15 episodes like the previous seasons.<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> This was made in a deal with [[Viola Davis]] that the series would be a limited series with only 15 or 16 episodes per season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TVGuide/status/489095092636876801|title=#Scandal will do a full 22-episode season, while #HowToGetAwayWithMurder will only do 15 or 16 episodes #TCA14|publisher=TV Guide|date=July 15, 2014|accessdate=July 16, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/10/how-to-get-away-with-murder-blackish-full-season-1-orders-abc-848758/|title=‘How To Get Away With Murder’ & ‘Black-Ish': Full-Season Orders At ABC - Deadline|work=Deadline|date=October 9, 2014|accessdate=November 1, 2014}}</ref><br />
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==Plot==<br />
[[Annalise Keating|Annalise]] ([[Viola Davis]]) and the Keating 4 are still dealing with the aftermath of Wes' ([[Alfred Enoch]]) death. While Annalise tries to take care of her mother's mental health and at the same time reorganize her personal and professional life, her associates move on after being left out of the law firm. In the mean time, Connor ([[Jack Falahee]]) accepts Oliver's ([[Conrad Ricamora]]) proposal, Laurel ([[Karla Souza]]) expects Wes' baby, Michaela ([[Aja Naomi King]]) and Asher ([[Matt McGorry]]) team up for internships, and Bonnie ([[Liza Weil]]) seeks her professional future. In addition, Laurel, Michaela and Oliver hatch a plan to eliminate the possibility of Antares, a telecommunications company headed by Jorge Castillo, launching an IPO with Caplans & Gold; with a reluctant Frank and Asher joining afterwards. Half of the flash-forwards are revealed with shocking revelations. Simon inadvertently kills himself when confronting Asher, Michaela and Laurel of their plan and Laurel goes into early labour after being struck by Frank by accident, with the baby successfully saved by Annalise.<br />
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==Cast and characters==<br />
{{main|List of How to Get Away with Murder characters}}<br />
{{columns-start|num=2}}<br />
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===Main===<br />
* [[Viola Davis]] as [[Annalise Keating]]<br />
* [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]] as [[Nate Lahey]]<br />
* [[Jack Falahee]] as [[Connor Walsh (character)|Connor Walsh]]<br />
* [[Aja Naomi King]] as [[Michaela Pratt]]<br />
* [[Matt McGorry]] as [[Asher Millstone]]<br />
* [[Conrad Ricamora]] as [[Oliver Hampton]]<!---Ricamora is credited BEFORE Souza in the show's Starring credits.--><br />
* [[Karla Souza]] as [[Laurel Castillo]]<br />
* [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Frank Delfino|Frank Delfino]]<br />
* [[Liza Weil]] as [[Bonnie Winterbottom]]<br />
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===Recurring===<br />
* [[Jimmy Smits]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Isaac Roa|Isaac Roa]]<br />
* [[Esai Morales]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Jorge Castillo|Jorge Castillo]]<br />
* [[Benito Martinez (actor)|Benito Martinez]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Todd Denver|Todd Denver]]<br />
* Behzad Dabu as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Simon Drake|Simon Drake]]<br />
* [[Amirah Vann]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Tegan Price|Tegan Price]]<br />
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===Guest===<br />
* [[Cicely Tyson]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Ophelia Harkness|Ophelia Harkness]]<br />
* [[Roger Robinson (actor)|Roger Robinson]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Mac Harkness|Mac Harkness]]<br />
* Gwendolyn Mulamba as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Celestine Harkness|Celestine Harkness]]<br />
* Julius Tennon as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Desmond|Desmond]]<br />
* [[Stephanie Faracy]] as Ellen Freeman<br />
* [[L. Scott Caldwell]] as Jasmine Bromelle<br />
* [[Marianne Jean-Baptiste]] as Virgina Cross<br />
* [[Cristine Rose]] as Wenona Sansbury<br />
* [[D. W. Moffett]] as Jeff Walsh<br />
* Jim Abele as Ted Walsh<br />
* [[Lauren Vélez|Luna Vélez]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Soraya Hargrove|Soraya Hargrove]]<!--Vélez is credited as Luna Vélez on Episode 4.--><br />
* [[Kathryn Erbe]] as Jacqueline Roa<br />
* [[Oded Fehr]] as Chase<br />
* [[Nicholas Gonzalez]] as [[List of How to Get Away with Murder characters#Dominic|Dominic]]<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{See also|List of How to Get Away with Murder episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#020202 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=24 |director=16 |writer=25 |airdate=15 |viewers=10 |country=U.S. |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 46<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = I'm Going Away<br />
|DirectedBy = Jet Wilkinson<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Peter Nowalk]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.96<ref name="4.01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Superstore,’ ‘Good Place,’ ‘Gotham’ adjust up; ‘How to Get Away’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Annalise hosts a dinner to dismiss the Keating 4 and Bonnie from their jobs as they decide to move on and seek new opportunities. During a flight to visit her mother, she meets Desmond and has casual sex with him back at his hotel. Stressed by her mother’s dementia, Annalise places her in a nursing home. Meanwhile, Connor rejects Oliver's marriage proposal, stating that he wants them to get married when the time is right. Laurel correctly suspects her father, Jorge, was involved in Wes’ death and decides to have the baby. Michaela and Asher apply for internships. Bonnie has a job interview at the courthouse with A.D.A. Todd Denver. Back from visiting her mother, Annalise attends a court hearing and is reinstated as a lawyer after agreeing to attend therapy sessions with Dr. Isaac Roa.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': Three months later, Frank and Isaac rush into a hospital room where Laurel is unconscious. Frank wakes her up and she realizes her baby is gone.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 47<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = I'm Not Her<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Paris Barclay]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Maya Goldsmith<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.88<ref name="4.02">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = On her second session with Dr. Roa, Annalise tells him how her week went when she decided to take the case of Jasmine, one of her cellmates from when she was in prison. Meanwhile, the Keating 4 try to move on with their lives by getting interviews at the Middleton law job fair. Meanwhile, Nate suspects Annalise is planning on something when he finds out Bonnie is working for the D.A.'s office. With aid from Connor, Laurel continues to investigate Jorge's company and his involvement in Wes' death. Laurel, to aid Michaela in Jorge's investigation, helps her get a job at Caplan & Gold, the company that represents him.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': Two and a half months later, Isaac calls Annalise but she doesn't answer. Meanwhile, going to Annalise's hotel room, Bonnie walks into a new crime scene; she then makes her way to the elevator, where there are bloody hand prints.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 48<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = It's for the Greater Good <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nicole Rubio]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Erika Harrison<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.88<ref name="4.03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Annalise takes on a case and quickly realizes the stakes are much higher than she originally thought. Meanwhile, Laurel asks Michaela to help her get information regarding Wes' death, and Connor decides to withdraw from law school.<br />
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''Flashforward'': Two months later, Isacc runs into Michaela, who is covered in blood and heavily distraught, looking around a nursery and asking where Laurel's baby is.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 49<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Was She Ever Good at Her Job?<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Michael Smith (director)|Mike Smith]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Michael Russo<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|19}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.56<ref name="4.04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-19-2017/|title=‘Gotham’ and ‘Supernatural’ adjust up, final NFL numbers: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 20, 2017|accessdate=October 20, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Annalise and Michaela are forced to work together on a case involving the Middleton University president, Soraya Hargrove. Oliver gets in touch with Connor's dads, hoping to reconnect him with his biological father, Jeff. At the courthouse, Denver discovers that Bonnie hired Laurel and orders her to fire her. To which, Bonnie responds that Laurel might file a lawsuit on discrimination, due to her pregnancy. Later, Bonnie arrives for a session with Isaac under the fake name, Julie.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': One and a half months later, Bonnie tries to gets in touch with Isaac, who at that time is consoling a distraught Michaela. She walks into the Caplan & Gold law firm, where a pool of blood is seen on the floor and Oliver is shown to be a witness.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 50<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = I Love Her <br />
|DirectedBy = [[Lexi Alexander]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Sarah L. Thompson<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.56<ref name="4.05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In need of forty clients, Annalise continues collecting cases for her class action suit. Bonnie sends Nate to investigate, but he actually he warns her. In 2002, Annalise defended a councilman Bonnie accused of rape. Even though she won the case, Annalise resigned from her law firm out of guilt from how she treated Bonnie on the stand. Afterwards, she approached Bonnie as a potential lawyer. Michaela and Oliver use Tegan’s computer to access Antares’ files, only to find a cease and desist letter the firm sent to an Antares employee who was murdered. With all her secrecy, Asher begins to doubt Michaela. Frank asks Laurel if the baby is really Wes’, making her angry and distraught for cheating on Wes. Annalise succeeds in getting the necessary forty clients, only to lose a majority of them as Bonnie lures each into a plea deal. Isaac discovers that Julie is actually Bonnie and the "Mae" she has been referring to all along is Annalise.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': Two weeks later, Bonnie investigates the crime scene at Caplan & Gold, and learns that the suspect, revealed to be Asher, is in jail, in distress and crying.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 51<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Stay Strong, Mama<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Cherie Nowlan]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Morenike Balogun<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.56<ref name="4.06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In attempt to derail Annalise's class action suit, Denver threatens to seize Claudia's family's home if she does not withdraw from the lawsuit. Annalise retaliates by having Claudia's son, Tyrone, read a statement to the governor in a press conference about the threats, therefore hurting Denver's bid for attorney general. Denver kicks Bonnie off of the lawsuit, believing that she is too emotionally invested. Annalise reveals to Isaac that after her miscarriage, she attempted suicide. Though triggered by his similarities to Annalise's trauma, Isaac refuses to transfer Annalise to a new therapist, despite the requests of his own therapist, his ex-wife. Jorge visits Laurel to tell her that Antares is going public, leading Laurel to realize that he had Wes killed because Antares' reputation would have been damaged had Wes confessed about Sam and Rebecca's murders. Upon learning that Antares is having a security room installed at Caplan & Gold accessible by Tegan among others, Oliver tries to convince Michaela to use Tegan's security badge to access the room, but she refuses. After being confronted by Asher, Michaela explains why she, Laurel, and Oliver were secretly meeting; however Asher storms out. Frank learns that he scored well on the Law School Admission Test and promises to be a good father to Laurel's baby.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': One week later, Isaac tries to get a hold of Annalise, who is in the shower, washing blood off herself, distraught.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 52<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Nobody Roots for Goliath<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Nzingha Stewart]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Daniel Robinson<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.71<ref name="4.07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As Annalise tries to certify her class action law suit, the attorney general targets her alcoholism in attempts to take her down, leading her to figure out a way to rule out those accusations. Annalise also drops Isaac as her therapist after his ex-wife tells her that she is triggering him and may be threatening his sobriety. Meanwhile, Asher convinces Laurel, Michaela, and Oliver to tell Frank about their plan, hoping he'll convince them out of it. Instead, Frank agrees to help them, as they are all intent on getting justice for Wes. Later that night, Connor proposes to Oliver, who reveals what the others have been up to and that they know who killed Wes.<br />
----<br />
''Flashforward'': 48 hours later, a group of surgeons are operate on a patient, who suddenly goes into cardiac arrest.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 53<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Live. Live. Live.<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Rob Hardy]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Joe Fazzio<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|Viewers = 3.72<ref name="4.08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|publisher=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Canceling his proposal to Oliver, Connor confronts Laurel about her plan to expose Antares and her father for Wes' death, resulting in a fight between him and Frank. Despite Connor and Oliver's reluctance, they agree to steal Tegan's keycard and blame it on Simon. Connor decides to tell Annalise, who has taken Isaac back as her therapist. At the party, Simon admits he loves Oliver, and later catches Laurel, Michaela, and Asher as they try to escape with a hard drive containing all of Antares' files. Simon finds a gun in Laurel's bag and questions the group, before accidentally shooting himself in the head, leading to Asher’s arrest. In shock, Laurel leaves with the hard drive and heads to Annalise's hotel, where she goes into premature labor, having been struck earlier by Frank during his fight with Connor. Annalise finds her and performs [[cardiopulmonary resuscitation|CPR]] on the baby to save him. Meanwhile, Simon goes into cardiac arrest during surgery.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 54<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = He's Dead<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20171229abc14/|title=(#409) "He's Dead"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 4, 2018}}</ref><br />
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|WrittenBy = Abby Ajayi<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|18}}<ref name="FutonCritic" /><br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 55<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Everything We Did Was For Nothing<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180116abc25/|title=(#410) "Everything We Did Was For Nothing"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 16, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = Jonathan Brown<br />
|WrittenBy = Matthew Cruz<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|1|25}}<ref name="FutonCritic" /><br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 56<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11<br />
|Title = He's a Bad Father<br />
|RTitle = <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20180117abc03/|title=(#411) "He's a Bad Father"|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|accessdate=January 17, 2018}}</ref><br />
|DirectedBy = Marta Cunningham<br />
|WrittenBy = Maya Goldsmith<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|2|1}}<ref name="FutonCritic" /><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''How to Get Away with Murder'' was renewed for a fourth season on February 10, 2017, by ABC.<ref name="renewal" /> Production began on May 8, 2017, when one of the writers of the show announced on [[Twitter]] that the writing staff was in full swing mapping and writing the fourth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/biermann/status/861640862773542912|title=The 2017/18 begins. 1st out of the gate: the #HTGAWM writers are back today.|work=[[Twitter]]|date=May 8, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> The table read occurred on July 14, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ShondalandTV/status/885966698116898817|title=First #HTGAWM table read!!! Congrats to @violadavis & @IAmCicelyTyson for their Emmy nominations! #shondaland #TGIT|work=Twitter|date=July 14, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> Showrunner [[Peter Nowalk]] revealed the title of the season premiere to be "I'm Going Away".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BW0ghUnj_rw/?taken-by=petenowalk&hl=en|title=Already halfway through shooting our season 4 premiere...eeek #htgawm|work=[[Instagram]]|last=Nowalk|first=Pete|date=July 22, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Casting===<br />
The cast features nine major roles receiving star billing, all of them returning from the previous season. [[Viola Davis]] portrays the [[protagonist]] of the series, Professor Annalise Keating, a high-profile defense attorney, teaching a class at Middleton University. [[Billy Brown (actor)|Billy Brown]] portrays [[Detective]] Nate Lahey, Annalise's boyfriend. There are four students who work at Annalise's law firm. [[Jack Falahee]] portrays Connor Walsh, the ruthless student. [[Aja Naomi King]] plays Michaela Pratt, the ambitious student who wants to be as successful as Annalise. [[Matt McGorry]] continues portraying Asher Millstone, a student who comes from a privileged background. [[Karla Souza]] portrays Laurel Castillo, an [[idealistic]] student. [[Charlie Weber (actor)|Charlie Weber]] plays Frank Delfino, an employee of Annalise's firm who is not a lawyer but handles special duties requiring discretion. [[Liza Weil]] plays Bonnie Winterbottom, who is an [[associate attorney]] in Annalise's firm. [[Conrad Ricamora]] portrays Oliver Hampton, a hacker who is in a relationship with Connor.<br />
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In July 2017, [[Jimmy Smits]] was cast in an unspecified role.<ref name="smiths">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/07/jimmy-smits-cast-how-to-get-away-with-murder-in-major-season-4-recurring-abc-1202132337/|title=Jimmy Smits Joins ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ In Major Season 4 Guest Arc|work=[[Deadline.com]]|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=July 20, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> He plays Dr. Isaac Roa, Annalise's court-requested therapist. In August, Davis' husband, Julius Tennon, was confirmed to guest star.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hatchett|first1=Keisha|date=August 3, 2017|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-4-julius-tennon/|title=How to Get Away with Murder Recruits Viola Davis' Husband for Season 4|work=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=August 19, 2017}}</ref> He plays Desmond, a man who flirts with Annalise during a flight. In September 2017, Natalie Abrams of ''EW.com'' revealed that [[D. W. Moffett]] was cast as Connor's father.<ref name="Moffett">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/28/spoiler-room-once-upon-time-greys-anatomy-flash/|title=Spoiler Room: Scoop on Once Upon a Time, Grey's Anatomy, The Flash, and more|first=Natalie|last=Abrams|date=September 28, 2017|accessdate=October 7, 2017|website=EW.com|quote=I can exclusively reveal that D.W. Moffett has booked a role on Murder as Connor’s father.}}</ref><br />
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===''Scandal'' crossover===<br />
On January 3, 2018, ''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' star [[Kerry Washington]] tweeted out a photo to [[Viola Davis]] of herself in a "familiar" setting, that being a courthouse used for the set of ''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/kerrywashington/status/948600018658910209|title=Hey Ms @violadavis ❤️ check it out. This spot look familiar?! Where are you?|work=Twitter|last=Washington|first=Kerry|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Fans began to speculate a possible crossover episode being in the works, which was only heightened when Davis tweeted out a photo in response, that being her on the set of Mellie Grant's ([[Bellamy Young]]) Oval Office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/violadavis/status/948607459094011904|title=Hey @KerryWashington, guess where I am?!|work=Twitter|last=Davis|first=Viola|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref> Later that day, the crossover was officially confirmed through a tweet by ''Scandal'' creator [[Shonda Rhimes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/shondarhimes/status/948645218735202304|title=People. It's happening. @petenowalk, you ready for this? #TGITCrossover #HowtoGetAwaywithScandal|work=Twitter|last=Rhimes|first=Shonda|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref><br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' creator [[Peter Nowalk]] later went on to share in an interview with ''Deadline'':<br />
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{{cquote|At the beginning of the season, my writers and I were planning out Viola's entire arc and something in her story organically came up that was very appropriate for Scandal. When I went to Shonda, she heard it. I said, we don't have to do it, Viola's arc doesn't need this, but it's possible that their stories could cross really organically. She actually pulled up a clip of something from Scandal and their side of the story coalesced perfectly. So it was one of those serendipitous things where we both realized it was good for both characters, and it almost felt like we had been planning it since last season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2018/01/scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-crossover-shonda-rhimes-kerry-washington-viola-davis-htgawm-creator-qa-1202234080/|title=‘Scandal’/’How To Get Away With Murder’ Crossover: Get Details On Big Shondaland Event From ‘HTGAWM’ Creator – Q&A|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=January 3, 2018|accessdate=January 3, 2018}}</ref>}}<br />
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==Reception==<br />
===Critical response===<br />
The [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] gave the season a 100% approval rating, with an average rating of 7.9/10, based on 6 reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=How to Get Away With Murder: Season 4|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/how_to_get_away_with_murder/s04/|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref> Maureen Lee Lenker of gave the premiere a B letter rating.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ew.com/recap/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-4-premiere/|title='How to Get Away with Murder' premiere recap: 'I'm Going Away'|last=Lee Lenker|first=Maureen|date=September 28, 2017|website=[[EW.com]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 6, 2017}}</ref> Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya, writer of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', also had a similar response, giving the premiere a A- rating, commenting, "It's a strange but ultimately satisfying premiere, standing out from the show's past premieres by going the slow character drama route rather than murder party."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.avclub.com/in-season-four-premiere-how-to-get-away-with-murder-re-1818983482|title=In season four premiere, How To Get Away With Murder rebuilds with quiet character drama|last=Kumari Upadhyaya|first=Kayla|date=September 28, 2017|website=[[The A.V. Club]]|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 6, 2017}}</ref> Ali Barthwell of ''[[Vulture (magazine)|Vulture]]'' gave the premiere a 4 out of 5 stars rating, glorifying Viola Davis' performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/2017/09/htgawm-season-4-premiere-recap.html|title=How to Get Away With Murder Season-Premiere Recap: Class Dismissed|last=Barthwell|first=Ali|date=September 29, 2017|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 6, 2017}}</ref> Meghan De Maria of ''[[Refinery29]]'' also praised Davis' acting, naming it the "glue that holds the series together".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/09/174125/how-to-get-away-with-murder-season-4-premiere-recap-episode-1|title=How To Get Away With Murder Recap: "I'm Going Away"|last=De Maria|first=Meghan|date=September 29, 2017|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Ratings===<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Wikiquote}}<br />
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* {{IMDb title|3205802}}<br />
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''[[How to Get Away with Murder]]'' is an American legal drama television series that airs on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]], and first premiered on September 25, 2014. The series follows Professor [[Annalise Keating]], a law professor and [[Criminal defense lawyer|criminal defense attorney]] at Middleton University, who selects five interns to work in her law firm: Wes Gibbins, [[Connor Walsh (character)|Connor Walsh]], Michaela Pratt, Asher Millstone, and Laurel Castillo – alongside Annalise's employees Frank Delfino and [[Bonnie Winterbottom]], an associate lawyer. With the exception of the pilot, every episode's title is a phrase said by one of the characters in that episode.<br />
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The first season initially had an order of thirteen episodes,<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie |url=http://www.deadline.com/2014/05/abc-picks-up-shonda-rhimes-how-to-get-away-with-murder-anthony-anderson-american-crime/|title=ABC New Series Pickups: 'Selfie', 'Forever', Galavant', 'Whispers', 'How To Get Away With Murder', 'American Crime', 'Black-ish', Jeff Lowell Comedy|publisher=Deadline.com|date=May 8, 2014|accessdate=May 12, 2014}}</ref> but ABC ordered a full season for the series with an additional two episodes after the first episode aired and was the top series debut of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |title='How to Get Away With Murder' and 'black-ish'Get Full Season Orders at ABC |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Kondolojy |first=Amanda |date=October 9, 2014 |accessdate=October 24, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024083749/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/10/09/how-to-get-away-with-murder-and-black-ish-get-full-season-orders-at-abc/312767/ |archivedate=October 24, 2014 |df= }}</ref> On May 7, 2015, the show was renewed for a second season, which will consist of fifteen episodes like the previous season.<ref name="epcount">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2015/05/12/abc-midseason-schedule-2016-secrets-and-lies-season-2/|title=Secrets and Lies Will Air in Nashville Slot, and More ABC Midseason Moves|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|work=TV Line|date=May 12, 2015|accessdate=September 25, 2015}}</ref> March 3, 2016, ABC announced that the show was renewed for a third season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/03/abc-renewed-series-2016-greys-anatomy-shield/|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, S.H.I.E.L.D. and 8 Other Shows Renewed at ABC|work=TVLine|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=March 3, 2016|accessdate=March 3, 2016}}</ref> On February 10, 2017, ABC renewed the show for a fourth season.<ref name=TVLine>{{cite web |url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/ |title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and HTGAWM Renewed for 2017-18 Season |author=Andy Swift |date=February 10, 2017 |publisher=TVLine |accessdate=February 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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===Season 1 (2014–15)===<br />
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===Season 2 (2015–16)===<br />
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===Season 3 (2016–17)===<br />
{{main article|How to Get Away with Murder (season 3)}}<br />
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===Season 4 (2017)===<br />
{{main article|How to Get Away with Murder (season 4)}}<br />
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==Ratings==<br />
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==References==<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://abc.go.com/shows/how-to-get-away-with-murder}}<br />
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* [[Sarah Drew]]<br />
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]<br />
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The '''fourteenth season''' of the American television medical drama ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' was ordered on February 10, 2017, by [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC), and premiered on September 28, 2017 with a special two-hour premiere.<ref name="premiere date" /> The season will consist of 24 episodes,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/renewcancel/tv-shows-renewed-for-2017-and-beyond/|title=TV shows renewed for 2017–18 and beyond|date=2017-02-13|newspaper=TV By The Numbers by zap2it.com|access-date=2017-02-14|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="renewed">{{Cite news|url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/greys-anatomy-season-14-renewal-abc/|title=Grey's Anatomy TV show on ABC: season 14 renewal|date=2017-02-10|newspaper=canceled TV shows – TV Series Finale|access-date=2017-02-14|language=en-US}}</ref> with the season's seventh episode marking the 300th episode for the series overall. The season is produced by [[ABC Studios]], in association with [[Shondaland|ShondaLand]] Production Company and The Mark Gordon Company; the [[showrunner]] being [[Shonda Rhimes]]. <br />
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This season is the first not to feature [[Jerrika Hinton]] as Dr. Stephanie Edwards since her introduction in the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|ninth season]], following her departure at the conclusion of the previous season.<ref name="edwards">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/01/31/greys-anatomy-season-14-jerrika-hinton-leaving-stephanie/|title=Grey's Anatomy: [Spoiler] Poised to Exit|work=TV Line|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=January 31, 2017|accessdate=February 1, 2017}}</ref> The season also marked the last appearance for [[Martin Henderson]] as a series regular.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/26/greys-anatomy-martin-henderson-exit-riggs/|title=<br />
Grey's Anatomy Martin Henderson exit Riggs|website=EW|accessdate=October 28, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Plots==<br />
The season follows the story of [[surgery|surgical]] [[residency (medicine)|residents]], [[fellowship (medicine)|fellows]], and [[attending physician|attendings]] as they experience the difficulties of the competitive careers they have chosen. It is set in the surgical wing of the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, located in [[Seattle, Washington]].<br />
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The season picks up right where it left off after the fire in the previous season finale. Grey-Sloan takes on a new, improved appearance after it is repaired of the damages from the fire. [[Meredith Grey]] ([[Ellen Pompeo]]) finds herself in another love triangle with Nathan Riggs ([[Martin Henderson]]) and his long-lost fiancée, Megan Hunt ([[Abigail Spencer]]), though she encourages Riggs to resume his relationship with Megan over her. Meredith performs a ground-breaking surgery on Megan, landing her a Harper Avery Award. [[Jackson Avery]] ([[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]]) and [[Maggie Pierce]] ([[Kelly McCreary]]) fiddle with the idea of a relationship after Jackson and [[April Kepner]] ([[Sarah Drew]]) decide to live apart.<br />
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[[Teddy Altman]] ([[Kim Raver]]) returns to Seattle to assist with Megan's reappearance and notices the tension in Owen and Amelia's relationship. With the help of DeLuca's sister, visiting doctor Carina DeLuca (Stefania Spampinato), [[Amelia Shepherd]] ([[Caterina Scorsone]]) discovers she has a brain tumor that has been impairing her judgment for the last 10 years. After it is removed by her former professor Tom Koracick ([[Greg Germann]]), Amelia and [[Owen Hunt]] ([[Kevin McKidd]]) decide to end their marriage. Meanwhile, after [[Alex Karev]] ([[Justin Chambers]]) reveals to Jo Wilson ([[Camilla Luddington]]) that he tracked down her husband, Alex and Jo reconcile their relationship, with Jo declaring that she will divorce Paul ([[Matthew Morrison]]).<br />
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A new class of interns is introduced, one of which has a history with Andrew DeLuca ([[Giacomo Gianniotti]]). Ben Warren ([[Jason Winston George|Jason George]]) joins to Fire Academy but has trouble telling his wife, [[Miranda Bailey]] ([[Chandra Wilson]]). Harper Avery ([[Chelcie Ross]]) threatens to pull funding from Grey-Sloan and fires Bailey as Chief, but he soon after passes away, reinstating Bailey in the position. After Eliza Minnick ([[Marika Domińczyk]]) is fired from Grey-Sloan, she [[Ghosting (relationships)|ghosts]] [[Arizona Robbins]] ([[Jessica Capshaw]]), who subsequently begins dating Carina. Their relationship is short-lived, however, as Arizona inadvertently ends it while preparing for Sofia to return home from New York. Carina begins a sexual relationship with the newly single Owen.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{main article|List of Grey's Anatomy cast members|List of Grey's Anatomy characters}}<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Ellen Pompeo]] as Dr. [[Meredith Grey]]<br />
* [[Justin Chambers]] as Dr. [[Alex Karev]]<br />
* [[Chandra Wilson]] as Dr. [[Miranda Bailey]]<br />
* [[James Pickens Jr.]] as Dr. [[Richard Webber]]<br />
* [[Kevin McKidd]] as Dr. [[Owen Hunt]]<br />
* [[Jessica Capshaw]] as Dr. [[Arizona Robbins]]<br />
* [[Sarah Drew]] as Dr. [[April Kepner]]<br />
* [[Jesse Williams (actor)|Jesse Williams]] as Dr. [[Jackson Avery]]<br />
* [[Caterina Scorsone]] as Dr. [[Amelia Shepherd]]<br />
* [[Camilla Luddington]] as Dr. Jo Wilson<br />
* [[Kelly McCreary]] as Dr. [[Maggie Pierce (Grey's Anatomy)|Maggie Pierce]]<br />
* [[Jason George]] as Dr. Ben Warren<br />
* [[Martin Henderson]] as Dr. [[Nathan Riggs]] (episodes 1–5)<br />
* [[Giacomo Gianniotti]] as Dr. Andrew DeLuca<br />
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===Recurring cast===<br />
* [[Debbie Allen]] as Dr. Catherine Avery<br />
* [[Kim Raver]] as Dr. [[Teddy Altman]]<ref name="TeddyReturns"/><br />
* [[Abigail Spencer]] as Dr. Megan Hunt<ref name="MeganRecast">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/08/greys-anatomy-abigail-spencer-recur-recasting-megan-1202142455/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Abigail Spencer Set To Recur In Recasting|first=Denise|last=Petski|date=4 August 2017|publisher=|accessdate=29 September 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Greg Germann]] as Dr. Tom Koracick<ref name="Germann"/><br />
* [[Matthew Morrison]] as Dr. Paul Stadler<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4762998/Matthew-Morrison-reprise-role-ABC-s-Grey-s-Anatomy.html|title=Matthew Morrison will return to Grey’s Anatomy in 14th season|publisher=|accessdate=29 September 2017}}</ref><br />
* Stefania Spampinato as Dr. Carina DeLuca<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/greys-anatomy-casts-stefania-spampinato/|title=Grey's Anatomy Adds a Controversial New Doctor for Season 14|date=8 August 2017|publisher=|accessdate=29 September 2017}}</ref><br />
*Jake Borelli as Dr. Levi Schmitt<ref name="interns"/><br />
*[[Jeanine Mason]] as Dr. Sam Bello<ref name="interns"/><br />
*Alex Blue Davis as Dr. Casey Parker<ref name="interns"/><br />
*Rushi Kota as Dr. Vikram Roy<ref name="interns"/><br />
*Jaicy Elliot as Dr. Taryn Helm<ref name="interns"/><br />
*Sophia Taylor Ali as Dr. Dahlia Qadri<ref name="interns"/><br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
*[[Debra Mooney]] as Evelyn Hunt<br />
*[[Bill Smitrovich]] as Dr. Walter Carr<br />
*[[Chelcie Ross]] as Dr. Harper Avery<br />
*[[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]] as Dr. Ellis Grey<br />
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===Casting===<br />
Series regular [[Jerrika Hinton]] does not appear for the first time since her introduction at the start of the 9th season, after it was announced she landed a starring role in [[Alan Ball (screenwriter)|Alan Ball]]'s new [[HBO]] drama series ''[[Here, Now]]''.<ref name="edwards" /> Hinton had previously been in talks of leaving the show at the end of the 12th season when she was cast in the Shondaland comedy pilot ''Toast'', but ABC passed on the project.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/03/16/jerrika-hinton-greys-anatomy-cast-toast/|title=Grey's Anatomy's Jerrika Hinton Nabs Lead in Shondaland Comedy Pilot|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Schwartz|first=Ryan|date=March 16, 2016|accessdate=May 14, 2017}}</ref> Renewing her contract for another three seasons as Dr. [[Arizona Robbins]] after the eleventh season, [[Jessica Capshaw]] will return for the 14th season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvline.com/2015/06/28/greys-anatomy-jessica-capshaw-new-contract-season-12-arizona/|title=Grey's Anatomy: Jessica Capshaw Signs Major Contract Extension — Find Out How Long Arizona's Sticking Around|work=TVLine|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|date=June 28, 2015|accessdate=May 26, 2016}}</ref> On June 20, 2017, it was announced that [[Kim Raver]] is set to reprise her role as Dr. [[Teddy Altman]] for a guest arc.<ref name="TeddyReturns">{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/06/greys-anatomy-kim-raver-return-season-14-1202116524/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Kim Raver To Make A Return In Season 14|work=Deadline|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=June 20, 2017|accessdate=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In August 2017, it was announced that [[Abigail Spencer]] would replace [[Bridget Regan]] as Megan Hunt for a multi-episode arc this season.<ref name="MeganRecast"/> After recurring in the previous season as the controversial character, Eliza Minnick, it was announced in August 2017 that Marika Dominczyk would not return to the show. On September 13, 2017, another special guest star was announced in [[Greg Germann]] ([[Ally McBeal]]); though details of his role were not disclosed, it was revealed that his character's name would be Tom Koracick and he'd been seen in the episode "Go Big or Go Home."<ref name="Germann">{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/879712/grey-s-anatomy-season-14-admits-greg-germann-for-guest-star-role#photo-844453|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Admits Greg Germann for Guest-Star Role|work=E!|last=Nilles|first=Billy|date=September 13, 2017|accessdate=September 13, 2017}}</ref> His character turned out to be Amelia's neurosurgery mentor and he re-appeared in the subsequent episode entitled "Ain't That a Kick in the Head." <br />
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On October 26, 2017, it was announced that [[Martin Henderson]]'s appearance in the fifth episode of the season would be his last.<ref>http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/26/greys-anatomy-martin-henderson-exit-riggs/</ref><br />
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On October 9, 2017, the new group of interns to join the cast as of the fourth episode,"Ain't That a Kick in the Head," was announced to include [[Jeanine Mason]] ([[So You Think You Can Dance (U.S. TV series)|So You Think You Can Dance]]) as Sam, Alex Blue Davis as Casey, Rushi Kota as Vik, Jaicy Elliot as Taryn, Sophia Taylor Ali as Dahlia, and Jake Borelli as Levi.<ref name="interns">{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/885703/meet-grey-s-anatomy-s-new-season-14-interns#photo-852524|title=Meet Grey's Anatomy's New Season 14 Interns |work=E!|last=Nilles|first=Billy|date=October 9, 2017|accessdate=October 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
''Grey's Anatomy'' was renewed for a 14th season by ABC on February 10, 2017.<ref name="renewed" /> It will premiere on September 28, 2017, with a two-hour premiere.<ref name="premiere date">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/07/24/abc-premiere-dates-fall-2017-greys-anatomy-scandal/|title=ABC Fall Premiere Dates: XL Grey's Return, Scandal's Swan Song and More|work=[[TVLine]]|last=Mitovich|first=Matt Webb|date=July 24, 2017|accessdate=July 24, 2017}}</ref> [[Ellen Pompeo]] announced that she will be directing several episodes in the 14th season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/839998/why-ellen-pompeo-couldn-t-say-no-to-directing-grey-s-anatomy|title= Why Ellen Pompeo Couldn't Say No to Directing Grey's Anatomy|work=E! Online|last=Nilles|first=Billy|date=March 30, 2017|accessdate=May 14, 2017}}</ref> On April 28, 2017, veteran writer [[Krista Vernoff]] announced that she will return to the show as a writer after leaving the show after the seventh season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KristaVernoff/status/858088980943847424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.greysanatomy.com.br%2Fkrista-vernoff-anuncia-volta-para-greys-anatomy%2F|title=Friday afternoon seems as good a time as any to announce this tidbit: I'm returning to #GreysAnatomy for Season 14! #NeverSayNever|work=Twitter|last=Vernoff|first=Krista|date=April 28, 2017|accessdate=May 14, 2017}}</ref> On January 11, 2018, ABC released a six-episode web series following the new surgical interns at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The web series was written by Barbara Kaye Friend and directed by series regular [[Sarah Drew]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/tv/greys-anatomy-web-series-b-team/|title=Grey's Anatomy Web Series Follows Latest Batch of Newbie Doctors: Meet the B-Team|work=People.com|last=Corinthios|first=Aurelie|date=January 9, 2018|accessdate=January 11, 2018}}</ref><br />
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==Episodes==<br />
{{Main article|List of Grey's Anatomy episodes}}<br />
The number in the "No. overall" column refers to the episode's number within the overall series, whereas the number in the "No. in season" column refers to the episode's number within this particular season. "U.S. viewers in millions" refers to the number of Americans in millions who watched the episodes live.<br />
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|EpisodeNumber = 294<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = Break Down the House<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Debbie Allen]]<br />
|WrittenBy = [[Krista Vernoff]]<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
|Viewers = 8.07<ref name="house">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/will-grace-superstore-good-place-gotham-adjust-up-how-to-get-away-adjusts-down-thursday-final-ratings/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Superstore,’ ‘Good Place,’ ‘Gotham’ adjust up; ‘How to Get Away’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|last=Porter|first=Rick|work=TV by the Numbers|date=September 29, 2017|accessdate=September 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = In a whirlwind of reunions and a Grey Sloan "major uplift," Meredith finds herself in a complicated love triangle between Nathan and Megan, Owen’s sister who was recently revealed to still be alive after a ten year absence in a hostage camp overseas. With Megan’s reappearance, Teddy Altman comes back to Seattle to support Owen and his mom, which leads to awkward interactions with Amelia. With Stephanie now in Texas at a burn unit, Jo eagerly tries to make Ben her new person. After being “ghosted” by Eliza, Arizona hits it off with an Italian girl in a bar whom she takes home with her. When DeLuca comes home, he finds his sister half-naked on his couch with Arizona.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 295<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Get Off on the Pain<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin McKidd]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
|Viewers = 8.07<ref name="house"/><br />
|ShortSummary = Carina, DeLuca’s sister, asks to be introduced to Bailey in order to get approval to study the controversial topic of female masturbation and orgasms at her hospital; Bailey obliges due to society's double standard. Meredith works to get everyone to agree that an abdominal wall transplant is the best tactic to treat Megan’s wounds; she even gets Teddy to scrub in to erase any doubts of Meredith’s intentions of being Megan’s surgeon. Jo tries to mend her relationship with Alex, after it’s revealed that Jo slept with one of the new sub-interns. Owen gets called out on his marital status with Amelia, who seems to be avoiding him and his family. Even without the support of Jackson, Amelia fights to remove a patient’s mastoid tumor. She later takes part in Carina's study which leads to her finding a huge tumor in her own brain.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 296<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Go Big or Go Home<br />
|DirectedBy = [[Chandra Wilson]]<br />
|WrittenBy = Meg Marinis<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
|Viewers = 8.06<ref name="go big">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-5-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 6, 2017|accessdate=October 6, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amelia brings in one of her former professors and current head of Neurology at [[Johns Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins]], Dr. Tom Koracik to help her come up with a treatment plan for her tumor. Much to her chagrin, Dr Koracik brings to light how impaired her judgment has been over the last ten years; Richard makes sure to let Amelia know that her judgment hasn’t been all that bad and encourages her to come clean to those with whom she’s closest. Bailey is confronted by Harper Avery about all the changes that have been made to the hospital and threatens to withdraw all funding from the foundation; when Bailey stands up to him, Avery fires her. In the end of the episode Avery passes away with a sudden cardiac arrest and then Jackson and Catherine Avery reinstate Bailey back as the chief. Ben and Arizona resort to advice delivered by Carina when one of their patients gets stuck in labor. Meredith turns to her former psychiatrist, who winds up as a patient, to sort out her mood towards everyone instigated by the love triangle involving Nathan and Megan. Jo asks Alex to move back home.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 297<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Ain't That a Kick in the Head?<br />
|DirectedBy = Geary McLeod<br />
|WrittenBy = Marlana Hope<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
|Viewers = 8.08<ref name="kick head">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-12-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace,’ ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Gotham’ and NFL adjust up: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = Amelia has her brain tumor removed, but in the days following, she experiences some complications, such as speaking only French, and memory loss. Richard unexpectedly brings Maggie to attend a family dinner hosted by Catherine, which turns awkward when Catherine discloses to Avery his inheritance from Harper’s passing, a quarter billion dollars. Bailey and Richard host interviews with prospective new interns but fail to find a decent candidate. Using her research to justify his entry into the country, Meredith and Nathan team up to bring Megan’s adopted son to America. Amelia and Owen face their fear that their marriage is based on a version of Amelia created by her illness. Arizona learns that Sofia wants to move home. Jo confesses that she hates how much control her ex-husband has over her.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 298<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = [[Danger Zone (Grey's Anatomy)|Danger Zone]]<br />
|DirectedBy = Cecilie Mosli<br />
|WrittenBy = Jalysa Conway<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
|Viewers = 7.67<ref name="zone">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-oct-26-2017/|title=NFL adjusts up, scripted shows all unchanged: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 27, 2017|accessdate=October 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As Owen helps Megan make the trip to California where she’ll start her new life with Nathan and her son, Farouk, they reminisce on their time spent in [[Fallujah|Fallujah, Iraq]]. During their time overseas, Nathan proposed to Megan by recycling a necklace that wasn’t initially intended for her. Teddy quickly recognized the necklace and the fact that Nathan cheated and pushed him to come clean. Despite the good news of the engagement, Megan dealt with heartbreak of not making strat, which is later revealed to her as Owen’s own doing. Distraught over her brother's betrayal, she gets on a helicopter with one of the shooters who attacked their troops, leading to her disappearance. While Nathan awaits the arrival of Megan and Owen, he bonds with Farouk, who is having trouble acclimating to the free world. He also officially ends his relationship with Meredith, as does Owen with Amelia when he comes to terms with the notion that neither of them are truly happy.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 299<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Come On Down to My Boat, Baby<br />
|DirectedBy = Lisa Leone<br />
|WrittenBy = Kiley Donovan<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
|Viewers = 7.38<ref name="boat">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-2-2017/|title=‘Will & Grace’ adjusts up, ‘Sheldon’ and other CBS shows adjust down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 3, 2017|accessdate=November 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As the new surgeon on the cover page of the medical journal, JSA, Meredith performs a rare surgical procedure, made possible by Jo’s persuasion, to try and save a judge from his progressive cancer diagnosis. The men of Grey Sloan take a “sick day” and hang out on a Jackson’s newly purchased boat, whereas the women swipe for dates on [[Tinder (app)|Tinder]]. Arizona has broken up with Carina in preparation of Sofia moving back home. Amelia heads back to surgery but struggles with her confidence, recruiting the help of Dr. Koracik and seeking the encouragement of Richard. While Arizona and April repair a woman’s injuries caused by an accidental firing of a gun that was hidden inside her vagina, Bailey and Maggie take care of a hypochondriac who was a victim of the accidental shooting. At the surgeon-intern mixer, Meredith learns that she's been nominated for the annual Harper Avery award; however, the news is overshadowed by the loss of her patient. Jackson gives half his inheritance to Bailey to fund a research competition. Jo learns she's in the running for chief resident and decides to file for divorce from Paul after confiding her situation to the judge. DeLuca recognizes one of the new interns from his past, while Owen and Carina are caught kissing.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 300<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7<br />
|Title = Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story<br />
|DirectedBy = Debbie Allen<br />
|WrittenBy = Krista Vernoff<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
|Viewers = 8.13<ref name="story">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-9-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Thursday Night Football’ adjust up: Thursday final ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 10, 2017|accessdate=November 10, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = When a roller coaster car derails off its tracks, Meredith’s plans to attend the Harper Avery award ceremony are put on hold. Three patients visiting the ER look like former doctors of the hospital: Drs. Cristina Yang, George O’Malley, and Izzie Stevens. Amelia and Owen learn to co-exist in the OR, after Amelia orders a surprise CT which shows a large hematoma that she is able to repair. As Arizona performs surgery on Liza, Izzie’s look-a-like, she reflects on her relationship with Callie and Mark in preparation for Sofia’s return to Seattle. Jo probes Alex to call Izzie and see how she is, to which Alex says he knows how she is…a happily married surgeon with three children. As they wait on Meredith to leave for Boston, Maggie bonds with Zola as they rehearse medical knowledge and talk about Derek. Bailey and Ben fight over his announcement to join the fire department, due to Bailey’s fear that he has commitment issues. Unable to fly out to Boston, in an OR—in front of her friends and colleagues—Meredith is announced the winner of the 2017 Harper Avery award. <br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 301<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8<br />
|Title = Out of Nowhere<br />
|DirectedBy = Kevin McKidd<br />
|WrittenBy = William Harper<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
|Viewers = 7.52<ref name="nowhere">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/thursday-final-ratings-nov-16-2017/|title=‘Supernatural’ and NFL adjust up, ‘Young Sheldon’ adjusts down: Thursday final ratings|work=TV By the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|ShortSummary = As the interns struggle to find their stride as surgeons, Jo begins her reign as chief resident. Things take a turn for the worse when the computer system gets hacked at Grey Sloan Memorial, as all of the patients’ records get held hostage for $20 million. Unable to understand why the ransom is so large and unprecedented, Bailey realizes it’s due to the recently announced competition funded by Jackson’s inheritance. Without the use of the technological advancements to which the doctors have become accustomed, they must rely on their instincts to treat their patients; Richard teaches his younger colleagues about how they worked in the “Stone Age.” One patient is transported to another hospital by a helicopter which encounters bad turbulence, causing a line to loosen and squirt blood everywhere. Jo gets the scariest surprise of her life when she runs into her husband, Paul, on her way to stop Alex from inadvertently killing their patient.<br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 302<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9<br />
|Title = Four Seasons in One Day<br />
|DirectedBy = Bill D'Elia<br />
|WrittenBy = Andy Reaser<br />
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|01|18}}<ref name="spoilertv">{{cite web|url=https://www.spoilertv.com/2017/11/greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away.html|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal & How to Get Away With Murder - ABC Announces TGIT Return Dates|work=SpoilerTV|date=November 16, 2017|accessdate=November 16, 2017}}</ref><br />
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{{Episode list/sublist|Grey's Anatomy (season 14)<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 303<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10<br />
|Title = Personal Jesus<br />
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==Reception==<br />
<br />
===Live + SD ratings===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" <br />
|- <br />
! No. in<br />series<br />
! No. in<br />season<br />
! Episode<br />
! Air date<br />
! Time slot (EST)<br />
! [[Nielsen ratings|Rating/Share]] (18–49)<br />
! Viewers (m)<br />
! 18–49 Rank<br />
! Viewership rank<br />
! Drama rank<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 294<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 1<br />
| "Break Down the House"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=1| Thursday<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 2.3/8<ref name="house"/><br />
! 8.07<ref name="house"/><br />
! 12<ref name="weekly 14x01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-1-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-sept-25-oct-1-2017/|title=‘Big Bang Theory,’ ‘Sunday Night Football’ score in week 1 broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 3, 2017|accessdate=October 3, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 24<ref name="weekly 14x01" /><br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 14x01" /><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 295<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Get Off on the Pain"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=1| Thursday<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 2.3/8<ref name="house" /><br />
! 8.07<ref name="house" /><br />
! 12<ref name="weekly 14x01" /><br />
! 24<ref name="weekly 14x01" /><br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 14x01" /><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 296<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Go Big or Go Home"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=8| Thursdays<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 2.1/8<ref name="go big" /><br />
! 8.06<ref name="go big" /><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 14x03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-2-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=NFL times 2 dominates the week 2 broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 10, 2017|accessdate=October 11, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 14x03" /><br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 14x03" /><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 297<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
! 2.1/8<ref name="kick head" /><br />
! 8.08<ref name="kick head" /><br />
! 10<ref name="weekly 14x04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-3-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=NFL, ‘Big Bang Theory’ and ‘NCIS’ lead week 3’s broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 17, 2017|accessdate=October 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 17<ref name="weekly 14x04" /> <br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 14x04" /> <br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 298<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "Danger Zone"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
! 1.8/7<ref name="zone" /><br />
! 7.67<ref name="zone" /><br />
! 14<ref name="weekly 14x05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-5-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-23-29-2017/|title=World Series makes FOX No. 1 in week 5’s broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 31, 2017|accessdate=November 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 22<ref name="weekly 14x05" /> <br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 14x05" /> <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 299<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Come On Down to My Boat, Baby"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
! 1.8/7<ref name="boat" /><br />
! 7.38<ref name="boat" /><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 14x06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-6-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title=World Series, ‘Big Bang Theory’ lead week 6 broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 7, 2017|accessdate=November 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 14x06" /> <br />
! 3<ref name="weekly 14x06" /> <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 300<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story”<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
! 1.9/7<ref name="story" /><br />
! 8.13<ref name="story" /><br />
! 11<ref name="weekly 14x07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-7-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-nov-6-12-2017/|title=NFL and ‘This Is Us’ carry NBC to victory in week 7 broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 14, 2017|accessdate=November 14, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 19<ref name="weekly 14x06" /> <br />
! 2<ref name="weekly 14x06" /> <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 301<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| “Out of Nowhere”<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
! 1.8/7<ref name="nowhere" /><br />
! 7.52<ref name="nowhere" /><br />
! 13<ref name="weekly 14x08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/weekly-ratings/week-8-broadcast-top-25-and-network-rankings-nov-13-19-2017/|title=NFL carries NBC to victory again: Week 8 broadcast Top 25 and network rankings|work=TV By the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 21, 2017|accessdate=November 22, 2017}}</ref><br />
! 21<ref name="weekly 14x08" /> <br />
! 4<ref name="weekly 14x08" /><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 302<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 9<br />
| "Four Seasons in One Day"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|01|18}}<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 303<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 10<br />
| "Personal Jesus"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|01|25}}<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Live + 7 Day (DVR) ratings===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%; text-align:center; width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" <br />
|- <br />
! No. in<br />series<br />
! No. in<br />season<br />
! Episode<br />
! Air date<br />
! Time slot (EST)<br />
! 18–49 increase<br />
! Viewers<br />(millions) increase <br />
! Total 18-49<br />
! Total viewers<br />(millions)<br />
! Ref<br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 294<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 1<br />
| "Break Down the House"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=1| Thursday<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.6<br />
! 3.91<br />
! 3.9<br />
! 11.99<br />
! <ref name="14x01">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-sept-25-oct-1-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ and ‘The Good Doctor’ score big in premiere week broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 13, 2017|accessdate=October 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 295<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 2<br />
| "Get Off on the Pain"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|9|28}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=1| Thursday<br />9:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.6<br />
! 3.91<br />
! 3.9<br />
! 11.99<br />
! <ref name="14x01"/><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 296<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 3<br />
| "Go Big or Go Home"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|5}}<br />
| style="text-align:center" rowspan=8| Thursdays<br />8:00&nbsp;p.m.<br />
! 1.6<br />
! 3.83<br />
! 3.7<br />
! 11.89<br />
! <ref name="14x03">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-2-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-2-8-2017/|title=‘The Orville,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ 5 more shows double in week 2 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=October 19, 2017}}</ref><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 297<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 4<br />
| "Ain't That a Kick in the Head?"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|12}}<br />
! 1.4<br />
! 3.51<br />
! 3.5<br />
! 11.59 <br />
! <ref name="14x04">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-3-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-9-15-2017/|title=‘The Good Doctor’ is the most-watched show on TV in week 3 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2017|accessdate=October 25, 2017}}</ref><br />
|- <br />
| style="text-align:center"| 298<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 5<br />
| "Danger Zone"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|10|26}}<br />
! 1.5<br />
! 3.54<br />
! 3.3<br />
! 11.22<br />
! <ref name="14x05">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-5-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-23-29-2017/|title=‘Grey’s Anatomy’ keeps rolling along in week 5 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 9, 2017|accessdate=November 9, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 299<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 6<br />
| "Come On Down to My Boat, Baby"<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|2}}<br />
! 1.4<br />
! 3.45<br />
! 3.2<br />
! 10.84<br />
! <ref name="14x06">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-6-broadcast-live-7-ratings-oct-30-nov-5-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ and 12 more shows double in week 6 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 17, 2017|accessdate=November 17, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 300<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 7<br />
| “Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story”<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|9}}<br />
! 1.5<br />
! 3.53<br />
! 3.4<br />
! 11.67<br />
! <ref name="14x07">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-7-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-6-12-2017/|title=‘This Is Us’ rides high in week 7 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=November 27, 2017|accessdate=November 27, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 301<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 8<br />
| “Out of Nowhere”<br />
| {{Start date|2017|11|16}}<br />
! 1.5<br />
! 3.54<br />
! 3.3<br />
! 11.07<br />
! <ref name="14x08">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/week-8-broadcast-live-7-ratings-nov-13-19-2017/|title=‘Jane the Virgin,’ 10 other shows double in week 8 broadcast Live +7 ratings|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=December 5, 2017|accessdate=December 5, 2017}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 302<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 9<br />
| "Four Seasons in One Day"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|01|18}}<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 303<br />
| style="text-align:center"| 10<br />
| "Personal Jesus"<br />
| {{Start date|2018|01|25}}<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
!<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' is an American [[medical drama]] [[television series]] that premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) as a mid-season replacement on March 27, 2005.<ref name="NYT">{{cite web|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DA133EF937A25757C0A9639C8B63|title=Thriving Ratings for a New Patient on ABC|last=Rhodes|first=Joe|date=April 14, 2005|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=July 1, 2009}}</ref> The series has aired for thirteen seasons, and focuses on the fictional lives of [[surgery|surgical]] [[internship (medicine)|interns]] and [[residency (medicine)|residents]] as they evolve into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain personal lives. The show's premise originated with [[Shonda Rhimes]], who serves as an executive producer, along with [[Betsy Beers]], [[Mark Gordon]], [[Krista Vernoff]], [[Rob Corn]], [[Mark Wilding]], and [[Allan Heinberg]].<ref name="ATS">{{cite web|title=About the Show|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/about-the-show|work=[[Grey's Anatomy]]|publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The series was created to be racially diverse, utilizing a [[colour-blind casting|color-blind casting]] technique.<ref name="CBCT">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/08foge.html?pagewanted=print|title='Grey's Anatomy' Goes Colorblind|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2005 | first=Matthew | last=Fogel|accessdate=June 27, 2012}}</ref> It is primarily filmed in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite video|year=2005|title=Grey's Anatomy Season One DVD: Commentary Feature|publisher=[[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The show's title is a play on ''[[Gray's Anatomy]]'', the classic [[human anatomy]] [[textbook]].<br />
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Episodes have been broadcast on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm [[Eastern Standard Time (North America)|Eastern Standard Time]] (EST), since [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|''Grey's'' third season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14893769/site/todayshow/ns/today-entertainment/t/can-greys-rise-challenge-thursdays/#.UByyMY78AxI | title=Can ‘Grey's’ rise to challenge of Thursdays? | work=[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]] | date=September 24, 2006 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Berman, Craig}}</ref> The first two seasons aired after ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' in the Sunday 10:00 pm EST time-slot.<ref name="NYT"/> All episodes are approximately forty-three minutes, excluding commercials, and are broadcast in both [[high-definition television|high-definition]] and [[standard-definition television|standard]].<ref name=AHDN>{{cite episode|title=[[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|A Hard Day's Night]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 27, 2005|season=1|number=1}}</ref> Episodes are also available for download at the [[iTunes Store]] in standard and high definition,<ref name=ITHSD>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy, Season 8|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/greys-anatomy-season-8/id460131426|work=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and [[Amazon Video]],<ref name=AIV>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7, Ep. 3 'Superfreak'|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046FA6EU|work=[[Amazon Video]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> with new episodes appearing the day after their live airings. ABC [[Video on demand]] also releases episodes of the show, typically one to two days after their premieres.<ref name="on demand">{{cite web | url=http://adage.com/article/media/watch-grey-s-anatomy-skip-ads/125354/ | title=Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' When You Want, Just Don't Skip Ads | work=[[Advertising Age]] | date=February 26, 2008 | accessdate=June 29, 2012 | author=Steinberg, Brian}}</ref> Recent episodes are available at ABC's official ''Grey's Anatomy'' website,<ref name=GAVFE>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Video and Full Episodes|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/video|work=Grey's Anatomy|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and on [[Hulu]].<ref name=HGAA>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Full Episodes and Clips streaming online|url=http://www.hulu.com/greys-anatomy|work=[[Hulu]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> In 2009, ABC signed a deal allowing ''Grey's Anatomy'' episodes to be streamed on [[Netflix]].<ref name=GANFX>{{cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|title=Netflix Adds More ABC, Disney Shows For Instant Streaming|url=http://techland.time.com/2010/12/08/netflix-adds-more-abc-disney-shows-for-instant-streaming/|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|date=December 8, 2010}}</ref><br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' was among the ten highest-rated shows in the United States from the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|show's first]] through [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|fourth season]]. The show's episodes have won a number of [[List of awards and nominations received by Grey's Anatomy|awards]], including a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama|Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series]],<ref name=ATS/> a [[People's Choice Award]] for Favorite TV Drama,<ref name=seriespplchoice>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2007|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2007|work=People's Choice Awards|publisher=Procter & Gamble|accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref> and multiple [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="odsn">{{cite web|url=http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |title=The 42nd NAACP Image Awards&nbsp;– Television |publisher=[[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] |work=[[NAACP Image Award]]s |accessdate=June 29, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625093121/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |archivedate=June 25, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Since its premiere, [[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]] has distributed all seasons on DVD. There have been several special episodes recapping events from previous episodes, and two series of webisodes.<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2017|11|16|num=301|title=Grey's Anatomy|specials=5}} On February 10, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourteenth season, which featured the show's 300th episode.<ref name="RENEWAL">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and HTGAWM Renewed for 2017-18 Season|last=Swift|first=Andy|publisher=[[TVLine]]|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Series overview<br />
| infoheader = [[Nielsen ratings]]<ref>{{cite book |last=Brooks |first=Tim |last2=Marsh |first2=Earle |date=2007 |title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (Ninth Edition) |publisher=Ballantine Books |page=1697-1698 |isbn=978-0-345-49773-4 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.timbrooks.net/ratings/ Top Rated TV Programs By Season (2007-Present)]</ref><br />
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| infoA = Rank<br />
| infoB = Rating<br />
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| episodes1 = 9<br />
| start1 = {{Start date|2005|3|27}}<br />
| end1 = {{End date|2005|5|22}}<br />
| infoA1 = 8<br />
| infoB1 = 11.6<br />
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| color2 = #B0C4DE<br />
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| episodes2 = 27<br />
| start2 = {{Start date|2005|9|25}}<br />
| end2 = {{End date|2006|5|15}}<br />
| infoA2 = 5<br />
| infoB2 = 12.5<br />
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| color3 = #284D73<br />
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| episodes3 = 25<br />
| start3 = {{Start date|2006|9|21}}<br />
| end3 = {{End date|2007|5|17}}<br />
| infoA3 = 7<br />
| infoB3 = 12.1<br />
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| color4 = #AE0E1B<br />
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| episodes4 = 17<br />
| start4 = {{Start date|2007|9|27}}<br />
| end4 = {{End date|2008|5|22}}<br />
| infoA4 = 9<br />
| infoB4 = 10.4<br />
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| episodes5 = 24<br />
| start5 = {{Start date|2008|9|25}}<br />
| end5 = {{End date|2009|5|14}}<br />
| infoA5 = 10<br />
| infoB5 = 9.6<br />
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| episodes6 = 24<br />
| start6 = {{Start date|2009|9|24}}<br />
| end6 = {{End date|2010|5|20}}<br />
| infoA6 = 11<br />
| infoB6 = 9.0<br />
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| episodes7 = 22<br />
| start7 = {{Start date|2010|9|23}}<br />
| end7 = {{End date|2011|5|19}}<br />
| infoA7 = 17<br />
| infoB7 = 7.5<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2005) ===<br />
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== Specials ==<br />
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| Aux2 = "[[#ep36|Losing My Religion]]"<br />"[[#ep37|Time Has Come Today]]"<br />
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| Title = Every Moment Counts<br />
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|12}}<br />
| Aux1 = [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] as Denny Duquette<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep55|My Favorite Mistake]]"<br />"[[#ep56|Time After Time]]"<br />
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| Title = Come Rain or Shine<br />
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| Aux1 = Editors of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep61|Didn't We Almost Have It All?]]"<br />"[[#ep62|A Change is Gonna Come]]"<br />
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== Webisodes ==<br />
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=== ''Seattle Grace: On Call'' ===<br />
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|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
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|WrittenBy= Austin Guzman<br />
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|EpisodeNumber2= 4<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 4<br />
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|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|3}}<br />
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|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
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=== ''Seattle Grace: Message of Hope'' ===<br />
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=== ''Grey's Anatomy: B-Team'' ===<br />
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|WrittenBy = Barbara Kaye Friend<br />
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== Home video releases ==<br />
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|-<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
! scope="col" | Discs<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|1]]<br />
| 9<br />
| {{Start date|2006|2|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/4519|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 1 Press Release Shows Several Extras!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=November 16, 2005|accessdate=November 16, 2005}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|7|10}}<ref name=S1R2>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EMGHCY | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK | accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|4|26}}<ref name="S1R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809160519/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 2<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|2]]<br />
| 27<br />
| {{Start date|2006|9|12}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/5559|title=Grey's Anatomy - Extended Episodes on Season 2 Set - With Cover Art!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2006|accessdate=April 28, 2006}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|5|28}}<ref name="S2R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000O3HG0U | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|1|10}}<ref name="S2R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430074018/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | archivedate=April 30, 2013 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|3]]<br />
| 25<br />
| {{Start date|2007|9|11}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/7398|title=Grey's Anatomy - Seriously! We've Got the 3rd Season DVD Street Date! **Large Art, Extras Added*|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 30, 2007|accessdate=May 30, 2007}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|15}}<ref name="S3R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WEZW2A | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|10|31}}<ref name="S3R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323032524/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | archivedate=March 23, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|4]]<br />
| 17<br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|9}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-4-Box-Art/9500|title=Grey's Anatomy - It's a Full Staff from Seattle Grace on the Cover of Grey's 4th Season DVDs!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2008|accessdate=April 28, 2008}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|23}}<ref name="S4R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001ECQQV0 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|11|5}}<ref name="S4R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809162428/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 5<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|5]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2009|9|15}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-5/11494|title=Grey's Anatomy - DVD & High-Def Blu-ray Releases of The Complete 5th Season Announced **UPDATE: New Info, Extras, Packages**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 13, 2009|accessdate=March 13, 2009}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|8|23}}<ref name="S5R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P8OG3M | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|4}}<ref name="S5R4">{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 |publisher=[[EzyDVD]] |accessdate=August 5, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809161047/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |archivedate=August 9, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|6]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2010|9|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-6/13868|title=Grey's Anatomy - Finalized Package Art for The Complete 6th Season!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 4, 2010|accessdate=June 4, 2010}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|12|05}}<ref name="S6R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002SNB434 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|11|3}}<ref name="S6R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912025815/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | archivedate=September 12, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|7]]<br />
| 22<br />
| {{Start date|2011|9|13}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-7/15192|title=Grey's Anatomy - Early Info with Release Date, Cost and Box Cover for 'The Complete 7th Season' **UPDATE: Extras!**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 31, 2011|accessdate=March 31, 2011}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|5|28}}<ref name="S7R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003OBZ5SO | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|11|2}}<ref name="S7R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304115423/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | archivedate=March 4, 2012 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 8)|8]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2012|9|4}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-8/16909|title=Grey's Anatomy - DVD Set is Scheduled for 'The Complete 8th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 4, 2012|accessdate=May 4, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|12|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007BDEVEU|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|10|17}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8|publisher=[[EzyDVD]]|accessdate=August 7, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129061830/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|archivedate=November 29, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|9]]<br />
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| {{Start date|2013|08|27}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-9/18458|title=Grey's Anatomy - Completely Revised Box Art, Possible Earlier Date for 'The Complete 9th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=May 14, 2013}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|11|04}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B74MMG8|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 9 [DVD]|work=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|10|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|title=Upcoming Australian Releases: TV on DVD & Blu-ray|work=Stack Magazine|accessdate=August 1, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002010919/http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|archivedate=October 2, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 10)|10]]<br />
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| {{Start date|2014|9|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-10-Press-Release/19891|title=Grey's Anatomy - ABC/Disney Announces ''The Complete 10th Season'' on DVD|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 6, 2014 |accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|11|3}}<ref name=Season10DVDR2>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KYSFROC|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 10 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|date=June 16, 2014 |accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|10|8}}<ref name=Season10DVDR4>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 10 [DVD]|work=ezydvd.com.au|date=August 16, 2014|accessdate=August 16, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085225/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|archivedate=August 19, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|11]]<br />
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| {{Start date|2015|8|18}}<ref name=Season11DVD>{{Cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-11-Press-Release/21234|title=Grey's Anatomy - ABC/Disney's Official Press Release for 'The Complete 11th Season'|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 22, 2015|accessdate=June 22, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YEMABAO|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 11 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|7}}<ref name="Season10DVDR4"/><br />
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| scope="row | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 12)|12]]<br />
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| {{Start date|2016|8|30}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-12/22268|title=Grey's Anatomy - Street Date for 'The Complete 12th Season' Announced by ABC/Disney|first=David|last=Lambert|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|10|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JS45XR8/|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 12 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|11|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 12 (DVD)|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=December 29, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160412/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|archivedate=December 30, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
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* {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=greys_anatomy&view=listings|title=Grey's Anatomy on ABC|website=The Futon Critic |accessdate=January 26, 2010}}<br />
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''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' is an American [[medical drama]] [[television series]] that premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company]] (ABC) as a mid-season replacement on March 27, 2005.<ref name="NYT">{{cite web|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A04E2DA133EF937A25757C0A9639C8B63|title=Thriving Ratings for a New Patient on ABC|last=Rhodes|first=Joe|date=April 14, 2005|work=[[The New York Times]]|accessdate=July 1, 2009}}</ref> The series has aired for thirteen seasons, and focuses on the fictional lives of [[surgery|surgical]] [[internship (medicine)|interns]] and [[residency (medicine)|residents]] as they evolve into seasoned doctors while trying to maintain personal lives. The show's premise originated with [[Shonda Rhimes]], who serves as an executive producer, along with [[Betsy Beers]], [[Mark Gordon]], [[Krista Vernoff]], [[Rob Corn]], [[Mark Wilding]], and [[Allan Heinberg]].<ref name="ATS">{{cite web|title=About the Show|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/about-the-show|work=[[Grey's Anatomy]]|publisher=[[American Broadcasting Company]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The series was created to be racially diverse, utilizing a [[colour-blind casting|color-blind casting]] technique.<ref name="CBCT">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/arts/television/08foge.html?pagewanted=print|title='Grey's Anatomy' Goes Colorblind|work=The New York Times|date=May 8, 2005 | first=Matthew | last=Fogel|accessdate=June 27, 2012}}</ref> It is primarily filmed in [[Los Angeles]].<ref>{{cite video|year=2005|title=Grey's Anatomy Season One DVD: Commentary Feature|publisher=[[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]]|accessdate=May 26, 2012}}</ref> The show's title is a play on ''[[Gray's Anatomy]]'', the classic [[human anatomy]] [[textbook]].<br />
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Episodes have been broadcast on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm [[Eastern Standard Time (North America)|Eastern Standard Time]] (EST), since [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|''Grey's'' third season]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14893769/site/todayshow/ns/today-entertainment/t/can-greys-rise-challenge-thursdays/#.UByyMY78AxI | title=Can ‘Grey's’ rise to challenge of Thursdays? | work=[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]] | date=September 24, 2006 | accessdate=August 4, 2012 | author=Berman, Craig}}</ref> The first two seasons aired after ''[[Desperate Housewives]]'' in the Sunday 10:00 pm EST time-slot.<ref name="NYT"/> All episodes are approximately forty-three minutes, excluding commercials, and are broadcast in both [[high-definition television|high-definition]] and [[standard-definition television|standard]].<ref name=AHDN>{{cite episode|title=[[A Hard Day's Night (Grey's Anatomy)|A Hard Day's Night]]|credits=Writer: Rhimes, Shonda. Director: Horton, Peter|series=Grey's Anatomy|network=American Broadcasting Company|airdate=March 27, 2005|season=1|number=1}}</ref> Episodes are also available for download at the [[iTunes Store]] in standard and high definition,<ref name=ITHSD>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy, Season 8|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/greys-anatomy-season-8/id460131426|work=[[iTunes]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and [[Amazon Video]],<ref name=AIV>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Season 7, Ep. 3 'Superfreak'|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0046FA6EU|work=[[Amazon Video]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> with new episodes appearing the day after their live airings. ABC [[Video on demand]] also releases episodes of the show, typically one to two days after their premieres.<ref name="on demand">{{cite web | url=http://adage.com/article/media/watch-grey-s-anatomy-skip-ads/125354/ | title=Watch 'Grey's Anatomy' When You Want, Just Don't Skip Ads | work=[[Advertising Age]] | date=February 26, 2008 | accessdate=June 29, 2012 | author=Steinberg, Brian}}</ref> Recent episodes are available at ABC's official ''Grey's Anatomy'' website,<ref name=GAVFE>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy Video and Full Episodes|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greys-anatomy/video|work=Grey's Anatomy|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> and on [[Hulu]].<ref name=HGAA>{{cite web|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Full Episodes and Clips streaming online|url=http://www.hulu.com/greys-anatomy|work=[[Hulu]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012}}</ref> In 2009, ABC signed a deal allowing ''Grey's Anatomy'' episodes to be streamed on [[Netflix]].<ref name=GANFX>{{cite web|last=McMillan|first=Graeme|title=Netflix Adds More ABC, Disney Shows For Instant Streaming|url=http://techland.time.com/2010/12/08/netflix-adds-more-abc-disney-shows-for-instant-streaming/|work=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|accessdate=May 27, 2012|date=December 8, 2010}}</ref><br />
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''Grey's Anatomy'' was among the ten highest-rated shows in the United States from the [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|show's first]] through [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|fourth season]]. The show's episodes have won a number of [[List of awards and nominations received by Grey's Anatomy|awards]], including a [[Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama|Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Series]],<ref name=ATS/> a [[People's Choice Award]] for Favorite TV Drama,<ref name=seriespplchoice>{{cite web|title=People's Choice Awards Nominees and Winners: 2007|url=http://www.peopleschoice.com/pca/awards/nominees/index.jsp?year=2007|work=People's Choice Awards|publisher=Procter & Gamble|accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref> and multiple [[NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Drama Series|NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="odsn">{{cite web|url=http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |title=The 42nd NAACP Image Awards&nbsp;– Television |publisher=[[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]] |work=[[NAACP Image Award]]s |accessdate=June 29, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625093121/http://www.naacpimageawards.net/42/winners-and-honorees/television/ |archivedate=June 25, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Since its premiere, [[Buena Vista Home Entertainment]] has distributed all seasons on DVD. There have been several special episodes recapping events from previous episodes, and two series of webisodes.<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2017|11|16|num=301|title=Grey's Anatomy|specials=5}} On February 10, 2017, ABC renewed the series for a fourteenth season, which featured the show's 300th episode.<ref name="RENEWAL">{{cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2017/02/10/greys-anatomy-renewed-scandal-htgawm-renewals/|title=Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and HTGAWM Renewed for 2017-18 Season|last=Swift|first=Andy|publisher=[[TVLine]]|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 11, 2017}}</ref><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
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== Specials ==<br />
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|Viewers = 13.7<ref>http://www.tvtango.com/listings?filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bmonth%5D=9&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bday%5D=21&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Byear%5D=2006&commit.x=27&commit.y=18</ref><br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2006|9|21}}<br />
| Aux1 = Steven W. Bailey as Joe, the Bartender<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep36|Losing My Religion]]"<br />"[[#ep37|Time Has Come Today]]"<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
| Title = Every Moment Counts<br />
| RTitle = <ref name="EMC">{{cite episode |title= Every Moment Counts | series=Grey's Anatomy | credits=Narrator: Morgan, Jeffrey Dean | network=American Broadcasting Company | airdate=April 12, 2007}}</ref><br />
|Viewers = 12.6<ref>http://www.tvtango.com/listings?filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bmonth%5D=4&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bday%5D=12&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Byear%5D=2007&commit.x=31&commit.y=12</ref><br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|4|12}}<br />
| Aux1 = [[Jeffrey Dean Morgan]] as Denny Duquette<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep55|My Favorite Mistake]]"<br />"[[#ep56|Time After Time]]"<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
| Title = Come Rain or Shine<br />
| RTitle = <ref name="CROS">{{cite episode |title= Come Rain or Shine | series=Grey's Anatomy | credits=Narrators: Editors of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' | network=American Broadcasting campaign| airdate=September 19, 2007}}</ref><br />
|Viewers = 7.1<ref>http://www.tvtango.com/listings?filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bmonth%5D=9&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Bday%5D=19&filters%5Bdate%5D%5Byear%5D=2007&commit.x=28&commit.y=13</ref><br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2007|9|19}}<br />
| Aux1 = Editors of ''[[People (magazine)|People]]''<br />
| Aux2 = "[[#ep61|Didn't We Almost Have It All?]]"<br />"[[#ep62|A Change is Gonna Come]]"<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Webisodes ==<br />
<br />
=== ''Seattle Grace: On Call'' ===<br />
{{Episode table |background=#333399 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=28 |director=14 |writer=25 |airdate=25 |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=1<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 1<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 1<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|10|29}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=2<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 2<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 2<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|11|5}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=3<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 3<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 3<br />
|DirectedBy= David Greenspan<br />
|WrittenBy= Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|11|26}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=4<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 4<br />
|Title=Seattle Grace: On Call Part 4<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|3}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber=5<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 5<br />
|Title= Seattle Grace: On Call Part 5<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Austin Guzman<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2009|12|10}}<br />
|LineColor=333399<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber= 6<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 6<br />
|Title= Seattle Grace: On Call Part 6<br />
|DirectedBy= Susan Vaill<br />
|WrittenBy= Chris Van Dusen<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2009|12|17}}<br />
|LineColor= 333399<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
=== ''Seattle Grace: Message of Hope'' ===<br />
{{main|Seattle Grace: Message of Hope}}<br />
{{:Seattle Grace: Message of Hope}}<br />
<br />
=== ''Grey's Anatomy: B-Team'' ===<br />
{{Episode table |background=#960018 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=28 |director=14 |writer=25 |airdate=25 |episodes=<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1<br />
|Title = Episode One<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2<br />
|Title = Episode Two<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3<br />
|Title = Episode Three<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4<br />
|Title = Episode Four<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5<br />
|Title = Episode Five<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
{{Episode list<br />
|EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6<br />
|Title = Episode Six<br />
|DirectedBy = <br />
|WrittenBy = <br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2018|01|11}}<br />
|LineColor= 960018<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Home video releases ==<br />
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! scope="col" colspan="4" | [[DVD]] release dates<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! scope="col" | [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
! scope="col" | Discs<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 1)|1]]<br />
| 9<br />
| {{Start date|2006|2|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/4519|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 1 Press Release Shows Several Extras!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=November 16, 2005|accessdate=November 16, 2005}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|7|10}}<ref name=S1R2>{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000EMGHCY | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK | accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2006|4|26}}<ref name="S1R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 1 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809160519/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-1-2-disc-set/dp/785915 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 2<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 2)|2]]<br />
| 27<br />
| {{Start date|2006|9|12}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/5559|title=Grey's Anatomy - Extended Episodes on Season 2 Set - With Cover Art!|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2006|accessdate=April 28, 2006}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|5|28}}<ref name="S2R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000O3HG0U | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|1|10}}<ref name="S2R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 2 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430074018/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-the-complete-season-2-8-disc-fat-pack/dp/800845 | archivedate=April 30, 2013 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 3)|3]]<br />
| 25<br />
| {{Start date|2007|9|11}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy/7398|title=Grey's Anatomy - Seriously! We've Got the 3rd Season DVD Street Date! **Large Art, Extras Added*|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 30, 2007|accessdate=May 30, 2007}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|15}}<ref name="S3R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000WEZW2A | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2007|10|31}}<ref name="S3R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 3 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140323032524/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-3-seriously-extended-7-disc-fat-pack/dp/809336 | archivedate=March 23, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 4)|4]]<br />
| 17<br />
| {{Start date|2008|9|9}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-4-Box-Art/9500|title=Grey's Anatomy - It's a Full Staff from Seattle Grace on the Cover of Grey's 4th Season DVDs!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=April 28, 2008|accessdate=April 28, 2008}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|23}}<ref name="S4R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001ECQQV0 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2008|11|5}}<ref name="S4R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 4 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809162428/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-4-expanded-5-disc-box-set/dp/802097 | archivedate=August 9, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 5<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 5)|5]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2009|9|15}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-5/11494|title=Grey's Anatomy - DVD & High-Def Blu-ray Releases of The Complete 5th Season Announced **UPDATE: New Info, Extras, Packages**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 13, 2009|accessdate=March 13, 2009}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|8|23}}<ref name="S5R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P8OG3M | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2009|11|4}}<ref name="S5R4">{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 5 |publisher=[[EzyDVD]] |accessdate=August 5, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140809161047/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-5-more-moments-7-disc-box-set/dp/806246 |archivedate=August 9, 2014 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 7<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 6)|6]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2010|9|14}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-6/13868|title=Grey's Anatomy - Finalized Package Art for The Complete 6th Season!|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 4, 2010|accessdate=June 4, 2010}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|12|05}}<ref name="S6R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002SNB434 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2010|11|3}}<ref name="S6R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 6 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912025815/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-6th-season-6-disc-set/dp/813707 | archivedate=September 12, 2014 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 7)|7]]<br />
| 22<br />
| {{Start date|2011|9|13}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-7/15192|title=Grey's Anatomy - Early Info with Release Date, Cost and Box Cover for 'The Complete 7th Season' **UPDATE: Extras!**|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=March 31, 2011|accessdate=March 31, 2011}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|5|28}}<ref name="S7R2">{{cite web | url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003OBZ5SO | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 DVD | publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=August 5, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2011|11|2}}<ref name="S7R4">{{cite web | url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 7 | publisher=[[EzyDVD]] | accessdate=August 5, 2012 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304115423/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-7th-season/dp/6100476 | archivedate=March 4, 2012 | df=mdy-all }}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 8)|8]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2012|9|4}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-8/16909|title=Grey's Anatomy - DVD Set is Scheduled for 'The Complete 8th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 4, 2012|accessdate=May 4, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|12|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007BDEVEU|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon UK |accessdate=October 2, 2012}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2012|10|17}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|title=Grey's Anatomy&nbsp;– Season 8|publisher=[[EzyDVD]]|accessdate=August 7, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129061830/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-complete-8th-season/dp/6117573|archivedate=November 29, 2012|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 9)|9]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2013|08|27}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-9/18458|title=Grey's Anatomy - Completely Revised Box Art, Possible Earlier Date for 'The Complete 9th Season'|work=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=May 14, 2013|accessdate=May 14, 2013}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|11|04}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B74MMG8|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 9 [DVD]|work=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=August 21, 2013}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2013|10|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|title=Upcoming Australian Releases: TV on DVD & Blu-ray|work=Stack Magazine|accessdate=August 1, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002010919/http://www.stack.net.au/TVonDVDReleaseDates.php|archivedate=October 2, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 10)|10]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2014|9|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-10-Press-Release/19891|title=Grey's Anatomy - ABC/Disney Announces ''The Complete 10th Season'' on DVD|website=TVShowsOnDVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 6, 2014 |accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|11|3}}<ref name=Season10DVDR2>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KYSFROC|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 10 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|date=June 16, 2014 |accessdate=June 16, 2014}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2014|10|8}}<ref name=Season10DVDR4>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 10 [DVD]|work=ezydvd.com.au|date=August 16, 2014|accessdate=August 16, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085225/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-10/dp/6155891|archivedate=August 19, 2014|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row" | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 11)|11]]<br />
| 25<br />
| {{Start date|2015|8|18}}<ref name=Season11DVD>{{Cite web|url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-11-Press-Release/21234|title=Grey's Anatomy - ABC/Disney's Official Press Release for 'The Complete 11th Season'|work=TV Shows on DVD|last=Lambert|first=David|date=June 22, 2015|accessdate=June 22, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|5}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YEMABAO|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 11 [DVD]|work=amazon.co.uk|accessdate=July 13, 2015}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2015|10|7}}<ref name="Season10DVDR4"/><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
| scope="row | [[Grey's Anatomy (season 12)|12]]<br />
| 24<br />
| {{Start date|2016|8|30}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Greys-Anatomy-Season-12/22268|title=Grey's Anatomy - Street Date for 'The Complete 12th Season' Announced by ABC/Disney|first=David|last=Lambert|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD|date=May 13, 2016|accessdate=May 13, 2016}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|10|3}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01JS45XR8/|title=Grey's Anatomy - Season 12 [DVD]|publisher=Amazon.co.uk|accessdate=December 29, 2016}}</ref><br />
| {{Start date|2016|11|2}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|title=Grey's Anatomy: Season 12 (DVD)|publisher=EzyDVD|accessdate=December 29, 2016|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230160412/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/DVD/greys-anatomy-season-12/dp/6176810|archivedate=December 30, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><br />
| 6<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== References ==<br />
'''General'''<br />
{{Refbegin}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=191535&more=ucepisodelist<!-- Note: The url listed here automatically redirects to the latest season for each TV program so, please, do not change to a direct season link. -->|title=Grey's Anatomy Episode Guide|work=[[TV Guide]] |accessdate=January 26, 2010}}<br />
* {{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch.aspx?id=greys_anatomy&view=listings|title=Grey's Anatomy on ABC|website=The Futon Critic |accessdate=January 26, 2010}}<br />
{{refend}}<br />
'''Specific'''<br />
{{reflist|30em}}<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
{{Portal|Grey's Anatomy|Television}}<br />
*{{IMDb episodes|0413573|Grey's Anatomy}}<br />
*{{epguides|GreysAnatomy|Grey's Anatomy}}<br />
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| show_name = Game of Thrones<br />
| season_number = 8<br />
| bgcolour = #103152<br />
| image = Game of Thrones Season 8.png<br />
| caption = Promotional poster<br />
| starring = See [[List of Game of Thrones characters#Main characters|List of ''Game of Thrones'' cast]]<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = <!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| network = [[HBO]]<br />
| first_aired = <!--Per documentation, do not add until the season has premiered--> <!-- {{Start date|2018}} --><br />
| last_aired = <!--Per documentation, do not add until the season has premiered--> <!-- {{End date|present}} --><br />
| episode_list = List of Game of Thrones episodes<br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, and the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|seventh]] which consisted of seven episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes, and is set to air in 2019. Like the previous season, it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will instead adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series, ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' and ''A Dream of Spring''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|archivedate=August 21, 2016|df=}}</ref><br />
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The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. Filming for the eighth season officially began on October 23, 2017.<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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=== Main cast ===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|title='Game of Thrones' Stars Score Hefty Pay Raises for Season 8|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=June 21, 2016|accessdate=August 28, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham (Davos) talks about the filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 8|date=January 10, 2017|publisher=Winteriscoming.net|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|title=Sophie Turner Drops Massive Spoiler About Sansa Stark’s Fate In Season 8|first=Avery|last=Thompson|date=February 15, 2017|publisher=[[Hollywood Life]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|title=Maisie Williams Thinks Arya Went Hunting for Trouble This Season|last=Morton|first=Ashley|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=Making Off Game of Thrones|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathalie Emmanuel]] as [[Missandei]]<ref name="IndependantUnderway">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast|last=Shepherd|first=Jack|date=October 24, 2017|website=The Independent|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<ref name="IndependantUnderway" /><br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|title=There's a new tag team in town. 💪 Hope you enjoyed season 7. Thanks for watching and we'll be back. The wait starts now. 😊 #gameofthrones #GOT|last=Bradley|first=John|date=August 29, 2017|work=Instagram|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71|title='Game Of Thrones' Actor Says Cut Scene Would've Explained Confusing Finale Moment|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 30, 2017|website=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Rory McCann]] as [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffpostbrasil.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|title='Game Of Thrones' Actor Rory McCann Says He's Already Training For Cleganebowl|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=August 28, 2017|publisher=HuffPost|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOxVYDDJUU|title=Comic Con Stockholm 2017 - Iain Glen Q&A|date=October 5, 2017|publisher=[[Youtube]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
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=== Supporting cast ===<br />
* [[Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|title=The Night's Watch WILL be in Game of Thrones season 8, confirms Lord Commander actor|last=McCreesh|first=Louise|date=November 6, 2017|work=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson]] as [[Gregor Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight|title=Attention Cleganebowl Fans: The Hound & The Mountain Are Already Bashing Each Other IRL|last=Medeiros|first=Madison|date=August 30, 2017|work=[[Refinery29]]|accessdate=December 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]<ref name="IndependantUnderway" /><br />
* [[Rupert Vansittart]] as Yohn Royce<ref name="IndependantUnderway" /><br />
* Marc Rissmann as Harry Strickland<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 casting announcement debunks fan theory|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=October 18, 2017|website=[[The Independent]]|accessdate=November 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The directors for the eighth season were announced in September 2017. [[Miguel Sapochnik]], who previously directed "[[The Gift (Game of Thrones)|The Gift]]" and "[[Hardhome]]" on [[Game of Thrones (season 5)|season 5]], as well as "[[Battle of the Bastards]]" and "[[The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones)|The Winds of Winter]]" on [[Game of Thrones (season 6)|season 6]] will return as director. He will divide up direction of the first five episodes with [[David Nutter]], who had directed two episodes on seasons two, three and five. The final episode of the show will be directed by Benioff and Weiss, who have previously directed one episode each.<ref name="DirectorsSeason8" /><br />
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At the show's [[South by Southwest|SXSW]] panel on March 12, 2017, Benioff and Weiss announced the writers for the show to be [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]] (episode 1) and [[Bryan Cogman]] (episode 2). The showrunners will then divide up the screenplay for the remaining four episodes amongst themselves.<ref name=sxsw>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8: Everything We Know About the Final Season |work=[[Indiewire]] |accessdate=October 20, 2017 |date=August 28, 2017 |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190734/http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/ |archivedate=October 20, 2017 |df= }}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season started with a 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and who should write what section became more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606005548/http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|archivedate=June 6, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on television. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602204015/http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|archivedate=June 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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Filming officially began on October 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html |title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast |work=The Independent |accessdate=October 24, 2017 |date=October 23, 2017 |author=Shepherd, Jack |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024151546/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html |archivedate=October 24, 2017 |df= }}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618034812/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |archivedate=June 18, 2016 |df= }}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said, "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|archivedate=September 1, 2016|df=}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312231056/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/> The season is set to air in 2019.<ref name="Airing2019" /><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126171502/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|archivedate=January 26, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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''[[Scandal (TV series)|Scandal]]'' is an American [[political thriller]] [[television series]] created by [[Shonda Rhimes]], which premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on April 5, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/scandal-apartment-23-get-premiere-dates-cougar-town-doesnt-34247|title='Scandal,' 'Apartment 23' Get Premiere Dates, 'Cougar Town' Doesn't|work=The Wrap|last=Molloy|first=Tim|date=January 10, 2012|accessdate=May 12, 2012}}</ref><br />
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[[Kerry Washington]] stars as [[Olivia Pope]], a former [[White House Communications Director]] who leaves to start her own crisis management firm, Pope and Associates, where she works to keep the secrets and protect the public images of the country's most powerful and elite. On staff at the new firm are fresh-faced lawyer Quinn Perkins ([[Katie Lowes]]); smooth talking litigator Harrison Wright ([[Columbus Short]]); investigator Abby Whelan ([[Darby Stanchfield]]); and computer hacker with a [[Central Intelligence Agency|CIA]] past Huck ([[Guillermo Diaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]]). The show also focuses on President of the United States Fitzgerald Grant ([[Tony Goldwyn]]); First Lady Mellie Grant ([[Bellamy Young]]); White House Chief of Staff Cyrus Beene ([[Jeff Perry (American actor)|Jeff Perry]]); Vice President and eventual presidential candidate Sally Langston ([[Kate Burton (actress)|Kate Burton]]); U.S. Attorney David Rosen ([[Joshua Malina]]); Head of NSA, Jake Ballard ([[Scott Foley]]); chairwoman Elizabeth North ([[Portia de Rossi]]); activist Marcus Walker ([[Cornelius Smith Jr.]]); and head of B613 Eli Pope ([[Joe Morton]]).<br />
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{{Aired episodes|2017|11|16|num=113|title=Scandal|specials=1}} On February 10, 2017, the show was renewed for a seventh season consisting of 18 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/greys-anatomy-scandal-how-to-get-away-with-murder-renewed-tgit-abc-1201984345/|title=ABC Renews ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ for New Seasons|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|work=Variety|date=February 10, 2017|accessdate=February 10, 2017}}</ref> It was later announced it will be the final season.<br />
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| infoA6 = 30<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2012) ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 1)}}<br />
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=== Season 2 (2012–13) ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 2)}}<br />
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=== Season 3 (2013–14) ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 3)}}<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014–15) ===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 4)}}<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015–16)===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 5)}}<br />
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=== Season 6 (2017)===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 6)}}<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017)===<br />
{{main article|Scandal (season 7)}}<br />
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== Specials ==<br />
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== Webisodes ==<br />
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=== ''Gladiator Wanted'' ===<br />
A web series debuted prior to the sixth-season premiere and features [[Guillermo Díaz (actor)|Guillermo Diaz]] as Huck, [[Katie Lowes]] as Quinn, [[Cornelius Smith Jr.]] as Marcus and [[George Newbern]] as Charlie. All of the episodes were directed by [[Darby Stanchfield]], who portrays Abby in the show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/scandal-web-series-gladiator-wanted-directed-by-darby-stanchfield-965340|title='Scandal' Sets Darby Stanchfield-Directed Web Series Ahead of Season 6|publisher=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=January 18, 2017}}</ref><br />
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|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
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|Title=A Job to Kill For<br />
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|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
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|EpisodeNumber=3<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 3<br />
|Title= Induction<br />
|DirectedBy= Darby Stanchfield<br />
|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2017|1|19}}<br />
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|EpisodeNumber=4<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 4<br />
|Title= Governments Fall<br />
|DirectedBy= Darby Stanchfield<br />
|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2017|1|19}}<br />
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|EpisodeNumber=5<br />
|EpisodeNumber2= 5<br />
|Title= By Dawn's Early Light<br />
|DirectedBy= Darby Stanchfield<br />
|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|2017|1|19}}<br />
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|EpisodeNumber= 6<br />
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|Title= Exit Interview<br />
|DirectedBy= Darby Stanchfield<br />
|WrittenBy= Juan Carlos Fernandez<br />
|OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2017|1|19}}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is an American [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series created by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. The series is based on the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels by author [[George R. R. Martin]]. The series takes place on the fictional continents of [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the [[Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms. The series starts when [[Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire#House Stark, retainers, and bannermen|House Stark]], led by [[Ned Stark|Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark]] ([[Sean Bean]]) is drawn into schemes against [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert Baratheon]] ([[Mark Addy]]) when the Hand of the King [[Jon Arryn]] (Robert's chief advisor) dies mysteriously.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073932/http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html |archivedate=August 17, 2012 |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html|title=Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Matt|last=Fowler|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=September 22, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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The series premiered on April 17, 2011, on [[HBO]]. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss both serve as executive producers along with [[Carolyn Strauss]], Frank Doelger, [[Bernadette Caulfield]] and George R. R. Martin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fleming|first=Michael|title =HBO turns ''Fire'' into fantasy series|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date =January 16, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2016|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516224747/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532?refCatId=14|archivedate=May 16, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="emmys.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones |publisher=[[Emmy Award|Emmys.com]] |accessdate=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Filming for the series has taken place in a number of locations, including Croatia, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Spain.<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120401123724/http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |archivedate=April 1, 2012|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |title=Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed |work=[[USA Today]] |first=Josh |last=Roberts |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062544/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 |title='Game of Thrones' casts a bear and shoots in Los Angeles for major Season 3 scene |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |date=January 28, 2013 |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |accessdate=March 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain|title=Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras|last=Burgen|first=Stephen|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=July 6, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> Episodes are broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm Eastern Time,<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Thomas|first=June|title=How Much Gold Is Game of Thrones Worth |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Dwilson|first=Stephanie Dube|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9: What Time & Channel Does It Air Tonight? |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |date=June 19, 2016 |accessdate=September 9, 2016|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> and the episodes are between 50 and 81 minutes in length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/search?q=Game%20of%20Thrones&type=schedule|title=Game of Thrones|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The first six seasons are available on DVD and [[Blu-ray]].<br />
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The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016,<ref name="s7 renewed">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160905223946/http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/ |archivedate=September 5, 2016 |url=http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Picked Up For Season 7, ‘Veep’ & ‘Silicon Valley’ Also Renewed By HBO|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 21, 2016|work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=April 21, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> which premiered on July 16, 2017 and consisted of seven episodes.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> The series will conclude with its [[Game of Thrones (season 8)|eighth season]], which will consist of six episodes.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/ |archivedate=March 12, 2017|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> {{Aired episodes|2017|8|27|num={{:Game of Thrones}}|title=Game of Thrones|finished=7}} The show's episodes have won numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones|awards]] including two [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="emmys.com"/><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
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| infoA3 = 4.97<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-three-ratings-27711/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-three-ratings-27711/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA4 = 6.84<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-four-ratings-32088/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-four-ratings-32088/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA5 = 6.88<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-five-ratings-36234/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-five-ratings-36234/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 16, 2015|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA7 = 10.26<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/game-of-thrones-season-7-finale-smashes-more-records-for-hbo//|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale smashes more records for HBO|work=TV Series Finale|date=August 28, 2017|accessdate=August 28, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2011) ===<br />
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=== Season 2 (2012) ===<br />
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=== Season 3 (2013) ===<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014) ===<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015) ===<br />
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=== Season 6 (2016) ===<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017) ===<br />
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! rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! colspan="3" | [[DVD]] release date<br />
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! [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
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| style="background:#295354"|<br />
| [[#Season 1 (2011)|1]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– HBO's Official Press Release with Full Details of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, Blu-ray |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |last=Lambert |first=David |date=December 5, 2011 |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 5, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 1 [DVD] [2012] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619023517/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| August 10, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 1 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114014955/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| style="background:#D09916"|<br />
| [[#Season 2 (2012)|2]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– Winter is Coming, with The Complete 2nd Season: Date, Extras, Boxes! |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=November 19, 2012 |accessdate=November 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 4, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD] [2013] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015044/https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 6, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 2 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015145/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 3 (2013)|3]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 18, 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 2014 Release Date, Package Art for The Complete 3rd Season, on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=June 25, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 17, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 3 [DVD] [2014] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024301/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 19, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 3 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527074013/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 4 (2014)|4]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 'The Complete 4th Season' Press Release: Date, Art, Cost, Extras |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=July 16, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 16, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 4 [DVD] [2015] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818003357/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S |archivedate=August 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 4 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510021547/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| style="background:#68411C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 5 (2015)|5]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |title=Game of Thrones: Season 5 [Blu-ray + Digital HD] |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 5 [DVD] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015534/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 5 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516112155/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |archivedate=May 16, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| style="background:#31485C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 6 (2016)|6]]<br />
| 10<br />
| November 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |title=Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray] |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=July 19, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| November 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 6 [DVD] [2016] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109105347/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| November 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 6 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015700/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 7 (2017)|7]]<br />
| 7<br />
| December 12, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |title=Game of Thrones - 'The Complete 7th Season' Already Planned for DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD |accessdate=July 26, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726011355/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |archivedate=July 26, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075728BT8/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 [Blu-ray + Amazon Exclusive Bonus Disc] [2017] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-7/460287/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
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* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
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[[Category:Lists of fantasy television series episodes]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Game_of_Thrones_season_8&diff=815995094Game of Thrones season 82017-12-18T15:32:06Z<p>Twotimer17: </p>
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, and the seventh which consisted of seven episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will instead adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series, ''[[The Winds of Winter]]'' and ''A Dream of Spring''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|archivedate=August 21, 2016|df=}}</ref><br />
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The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. Filming for the eighth season officially began on October 23, 2017.<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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=== Main cast ===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter">{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-stars-score-hefty-905288|title='Game of Thrones' Stars Score Hefty Pay Raises for Season 8|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Lesley|last=Goldberg|date=June 21, 2016|accessdate=August 28, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<ref name="hollywoodreporter"/><br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://winteriscoming.net/2017/01/10/liam-cunningham-talks-filming-schedule-game-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham (Davos) talks about the filming schedule for Game of Thrones Season 8|date=January 10, 2017|publisher=}}</ref><br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2017/02/15/sophie-turner-returning-game-of-thrones-season-8-sansa-stark/|title=Sophie Turner Drops Massive Spoiler About Sansa Stark’s Fate In Season 8|first=Avery|last=Thompson|date=February 15, 2017|publisher=}}</ref><br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/maisie-williams-thinks-arya-went-hunting-for-trouble-this-season|title=Maisie Williams Thinks Arya Went Hunting for Trouble This Season|publisher=}}</ref><br />
* [[Nathalie Emmanuel]] as [[Missandei]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html |title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway |last=Shepherd |first=Jack |date=October 24, 2017 |website=The Independent |access-date=October 24, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<ref name="IndependantUnderway">https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html</ref><br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BYYlv56BDey/|title=Bradley confirms return|date=August 29, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bran-stark-actor-says-cut-scene-wouldve-explained-confusing-game-of-thrones-finale-moment_us_59a5d56ee4b00795c2a26a71 |title='Game Of Thrones' Actor Says Cut Scene Would've Explained Confusing Finale Moment |last=Bradley |first=Bill |date=August 30, 2017 |website=Huffington Post |language=en-US |access-date=September 1, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Rory McCann]] as [[Sandor Clegane|Sandor "The Hound" Clegane]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-hound-actor-rory-mccann-says-hes-already-training-for-clegane-bowl-on-game-of-thrones_us_59a444a4e4b0821444c4de37|title=Rory McCann says he's already training for Clegane Bowl|publisher=Huffington Post}}</ref><br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDOxVYDDJUU|title=Iain Glen confirms readthrough date|date=October 5, 2017|publisher=Youtube}}</ref><br />
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=== Supporting cast ===<br />
* [[Ben Crompton]] as [[Eddison Tollett]]<ref name="Crompton">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/game-of-thrones/news/a842341/game-of-thrones-season-8-cast-dolorous-edd-nights-watch/|title=The Night's Watch WILL be in Game of Thrones season 8, confirms Lord Commander actor|work=[[Digital Spy]]|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=November 6, 2017|accessdate=November 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
* [[Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson]] as [[Gregor Clegane|Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane]]<ref>http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/170207/rory-mccann-hafpor-julius-bjornsson-the-hound-the-mountain-game-of-thrones-fight</ref><br />
* [[Jacob Anderson]] as [[Grey Worm]]<ref name="IndependantUnderway"/><br />
* [[Rupert Vansittart]] as Yohn Royce<ref name="IndependantUnderway"/><br />
* Marc Rissmann as Harry Strickland<ref name="Rissmann">{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-the-golden-company-cersei-daario-fan-theory-harry-strickland-a8006466.html|title=Game of Thrones season 8 casting announcement debunks fan theory|work=[[The Independent]]|first=Jacob|last=Stolworthy|date=October 18, 2017|accessdate=November 7, 2017}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The directors for the eighth season were announced in September 2017. [[Miguel Sapochnik]], who previously directed "[[The Gift (Game of Thrones)|The Gift]]" and "[[Hardhome]]" on [[Game of Thrones (season 5)|season 5]], as well as "[[Battle of the Bastards]]" and "[[The Winds of Winter (Game of Thrones)|The Winds of Winter]]" on [[Game of Thrones (season 6)|season 6]] will return as director. He will divide up direction of the first five episodes with [[David Nutter]], who had directed two episodes on seasons two, three and five. The final episode of the show will be directed by Benioff and Weiss, who have previously directed one episode each.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html |title=Game of Thrones season 8: Directors revealed for all episodes |work=[[The Independent]] |accessdate=October 20, 2017 |date=September 27, 2017 |last=Hooton |first=Christopher |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190906/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-directors-episodes-david-benioff-db-weiss-miguel-sapochnik-david-nutter-a7969426.html |archivedate=October 20, 2017 |df= }}</ref><br />
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At the show's [[South by Southwest|SXSW]] panel on March 12, 2017, Benioff and Weiss announced the writers for the show to be [[Dave Hill (screenwriter)|Dave Hill]] (episode 1) and [[Bryan Cogman]] (episode 2). The showrunners will then divide up the screenplay for the remaining four episodes amongst themselves.<ref name=sxsw>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8: Everything We Know About the Final Season |work=[[Indiewire]] |accessdate=October 20, 2017 |date=August 28, 2017 |last=Miller |first=Liz Shannon |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171020190734/http://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/game-of-thrones-season-8-release-date-episodes-final-1201870764/ |archivedate=October 20, 2017 |df= }}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season started with a 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and who should write what section became more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606005548/http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|archivedate=June 6, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on television. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602204015/http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|archivedate=June 2, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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Filming officially began on October 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html |title=Game of Thrones season 8 filming looks to be underway as cast members spotted in Belfast |work=The Independent |accessdate=October 24, 2017 |date=October 23, 2017 |author=Shepherd, Jack |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024151546/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/game-of-thrones-season-8-filming-cast-belfast-northern-ireland-a8016546.html |archivedate=October 24, 2017 |df= }}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821120407/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley |deadurl=no |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618034812/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |archivedate=June 18, 2016 |df= }}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said, "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|archivedate=September 1, 2016|df=}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312231056/http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126171502/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|archivedate=January 26, 2017|df=}}</ref><br />
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The '''third season''' of ''[[Superstore (TV series)|Superstore]]'', the U.S. television series, was ordered on February 14, 2017.<ref name="renewal">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/superstore-renewed-season-3-nbc-america-ferrera-1201988439/|title='Superstore' Renewed for Season 3 at NBC|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 14, 2017|accessdate=February 14, 2017}}</ref> The season is scheduled to premiere on September 28, 2017 and will contain 22 episodes. It will continue to air in the same timeslot Thursday at 8:00 PM.<ref name="NBC Fall Premiere Dates">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/06/19/nbc-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-new-2017-18-season-720212/20170619nbc02/|title=NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2017-18 Season|work=[[The Futon Critic]]|date=June 19, 2017|accessdate=June 19, 2017}}</ref><ref name="renewal"/><br />
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''Superstore'' follows a group of employees working at Cloud 9, a fictional [[big-box store]] in [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]]. The ensemble and supporting cast features [[America Ferrera]], [[Ben Feldman (actor)|Ben Feldman]], [[Lauren Ash]], [[Colton Dunn]], Nico Santos, [[Nichole Bloom]] and [[Mark McKinney]].<br />
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==Cast==<br />
===Main===<br />
*[[America Ferrera]] as Amy Dubanowski <br />
*[[Ben Feldman (actor)|Ben Feldman]] as Jonah Simms<br />
*[[Lauren Ash]] as Dina Fox<br />
*[[Colton Dunn]] as Garrett McNeil<br />
*Nico Santos as Mateo Fernando Aquino Liwanag<br />
*[[Nichole Bloom]] as Cheyenne Tyler Lee<br />
*[[Mark McKinney]] as Glenn Sturgis<br />
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===Recurring===<br />
* Johnny Pemberton as Bo Derek Thompson<br />
* Kaliko Kauahi as Sandra<br />
* [[Linda Porter (actress)|Linda Porter]] as Myrtle<br />
* [[Josh Lawson]] as Tate<br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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It was announced on July 28, 2017 that [[Kelly Stables]] had been cast in a recurring role as new Cloud 9 employee named Kelly, who, as a recently divorced woman, strikes up a relationship with [[Ben Feldman (actor)|Ben Feldman]]'s character Jonah.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/07/28/development-update-friday-july-28-947110/12222/|title=Development Update: Friday, July 28|work=The Futon Critic|date=July 28, 2017|accessdate=September 5, 2017}}</ref><br />
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On May 14, 2017, NBC originally announced that ''Superstore'' would be moving its timeslot from Thursday at 8:00 PM to Tuesday at 9:00 PM with returning series ''[[This Is Us (TV series)|This Is Us]]'' anchoring Thursday night. However, on May 30, 2017, NBC reverted its decision and moved it back to its original timeslot along with returning comedies ''[[The Good Place]]'', ''[[Will & Grace]]'' and ''[[Great News]]''.<ref name="NBC Fall 2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2017/05/14/nbc-launches-into-2017-18-elevating-its-winning-lineup-with-new-shows-impressive-auspices-and-bold-scheduling-moves-498301/20170514nbc01/|title=NBC Launches Into 2017-18 Elevating Its Winning Lineup with New Shows, Impressive Auspices, and Bold Scheduling Moves|work= The Futon Critic|date=May 14, 2017|accessdate=May 14, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/05/30/nbc-this-is-us-thursdays-this-fall/|title=NBC changes mind: ''This Is Us'' won't move to Thursdays this fall|last=Hibberd|first=James|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=May 30, 2017|accessdate=May 30, 2017}}</ref><br />
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| style="text-align:center"| 36<br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is an American [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series created by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. The series is based on the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels by author [[George R. R. Martin]]. The series takes place on the fictional continents of [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the [[Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms. The series starts when [[Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire#House Stark, retainers, and bannermen|House Stark]], led by [[Ned Stark|Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark]] ([[Sean Bean]]) is drawn into schemes against [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert Baratheon]] ([[Mark Addy]]) when the Hand of the King [[Jon Arryn]] (Robert's chief advisor) dies mysteriously.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073932/http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html |archivedate=August 17, 2012 |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html|title=Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Matt|last=Fowler|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=September 22, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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The series premiered on April 17, 2011, on [[HBO]]. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss both serve as executive producers along with [[Carolyn Strauss]], Frank Doelger, [[Bernadette Caulfield]] and George R. R. Martin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fleming|first=Michael|title =HBO turns ''Fire'' into fantasy series|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date =January 16, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2016|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516224747/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532?refCatId=14|archivedate=May 16, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="emmys.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones |publisher=[[Emmy Award|Emmys.com]] |accessdate=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Filming for the series has taken place in a number of locations, including Croatia, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Spain.<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120401123724/http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |archivedate=April 1, 2012|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |title=Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed |work=[[USA Today]] |first=Josh |last=Roberts |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062544/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 |title='Game of Thrones' casts a bear and shoots in Los Angeles for major Season 3 scene |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |date=January 28, 2013 |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |accessdate=March 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain|title=Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras|last=Burgen|first=Stephen|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=July 6, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> Episodes are broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm Eastern Time,<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Thomas|first=June|title=How Much Gold Is Game of Thrones Worth |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Dwilson|first=Stephanie Dube|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9: What Time & Channel Does It Air Tonight? |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |date=June 19, 2016 |accessdate=September 9, 2016|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> and the episodes are between 50 and 81 minutes in length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/search?q=Game%20of%20Thrones&type=schedule|title=Game of Thrones|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The first six seasons are available on DVD and [[Blu-ray]].<br />
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The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016,<ref name="s7 renewed">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160905223946/http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/ |archivedate=September 5, 2016 |url=http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Picked Up For Season 7, ‘Veep’ & ‘Silicon Valley’ Also Renewed By HBO|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 21, 2016|work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=April 21, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> which premiered on July 16, 2017 and consisted of seven episodes.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> The series will conclude with its eighth season, which will consist of six episodes.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/ |archivedate=March 12, 2017|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> {{Aired episodes|2017|8|27|num={{:Game of Thrones}}|title=Game of Thrones|finished=7}} The show's episodes have won numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones|awards]] including two [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="emmys.com"/><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2011) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 1)}}<br />
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=== Season 2 (2012) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 2)}}<br />
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=== Season 3 (2013) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 3)}}<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 4)}}<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 5)}}<br />
{{:Game of Thrones (season 5)}}<br />
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=== Season 6 (2016) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 6)}}<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017) ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 7)}}<br />
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=== Season 8 ===<br />
{{main article|Game of Thrones (season 8)}}<br />
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==Home media releases==<br />
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|-<br />
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! colspan="3" | [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] release date<br />
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! [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
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| [[#Season 1 (2011)|1]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– HBO's Official Press Release with Full Details of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, Blu-ray |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |last=Lambert |first=David |date=December 5, 2011 |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 5, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 1 [DVD] [2012] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619023517/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| August 10, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 1 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114014955/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#D09916"|<br />
| [[#Season 2 (2012)|2]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– Winter is Coming, with The Complete 2nd Season: Date, Extras, Boxes! |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=November 19, 2012 |accessdate=November 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 4, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD] [2013] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015044/https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 6, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 2 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015145/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 3 (2013)|3]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 18, 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 2014 Release Date, Package Art for The Complete 3rd Season, on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=June 25, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 17, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 3 [DVD] [2014] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024301/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 19, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 3 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527074013/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 4 (2014)|4]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 'The Complete 4th Season' Press Release: Date, Art, Cost, Extras |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=July 16, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 16, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 4 [DVD] [2015] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818003357/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S |archivedate=August 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 4 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510021547/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 5 (2015)|5]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |title=Game of Thrones: Season 5 [Blu-ray + Digital HD] |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 5 [DVD] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015534/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 5 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516112155/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |archivedate=May 16, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
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| [[#Season 6 (2016)|6]]<br />
| 10<br />
| November 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |title=Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray] |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=July 19, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| November 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 6 [DVD] [2016] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109105347/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| November 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 6 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015700/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
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| [[#Season 7 (2017)|7]]<br />
| 7<br />
| December 12, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |title=Game of Thrones - 'The Complete 7th Season' Already Planned for DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD |accessdate=July 26, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726011355/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |archivedate=July 26, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075728BT8/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 [Blu-ray + Amazon Exclusive Bonus Disc] [2017] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-7/460287/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones}}<br />
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* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
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''[[Game of Thrones]]'' is an American [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series created by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]]. The series is based on the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels by author [[George R. R. Martin]]. The series takes place on the fictional continents of [[Westeros]] and [[Essos]] and chronicles the power struggles among noble families as they fight for control of the [[Iron Throne (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Iron Throne]] of the Seven Kingdoms. The series starts when [[Characters in A Song of Ice and Fire#House Stark, retainers, and bannermen|House Stark]], led by [[Ned Stark|Lord Eddard "Ned" Stark]] ([[Sean Bean]]) is drawn into schemes against [[Robert Baratheon|King Robert Baratheon]] ([[Mark Addy]]) when the Hand of the King [[Jon Arryn]] (Robert's chief advisor) dies mysteriously.<ref>{{Cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120817073932/http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html |archivedate=August 17, 2012 |url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/116/1160215p1.html|title=Game of Thrones: "Winter is Coming" Review|publisher=[[IGN]]|first=Matt|last=Fowler|date=April 8, 2011|accessdate=September 22, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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The series premiered on April 17, 2011, on [[HBO]]. David Benioff and D. B. Weiss both serve as executive producers along with [[Carolyn Strauss]], Frank Doelger, [[Bernadette Caulfield]] and George R. R. Martin.<ref>{{cite news |last=Fleming|first=Michael|title =HBO turns ''Fire'' into fantasy series|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date =January 16, 2007|accessdate=September 3, 2016|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532.html?categoryid=14&cs=1|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516224747/http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957532?refCatId=14|archivedate=May 16, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="emmys.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/game-thrones |title=Game of Thrones |publisher=[[Emmy Award|Emmys.com]] |accessdate=September 17, 2016}}</ref> Filming for the series has taken place in a number of locations, including Croatia, Northern Ireland, Iceland and Spain.<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120401123724/http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |archivedate=April 1, 2012|url=http://travel.usatoday.com/destinations/story/2012-04-01/Where-the-HBO-hit-Game-of-Thrones-was-filmed/53876876/1 |title=Where HBO's hit 'Game of Thrones' was filmed |work=[[USA Today]] |first=Josh |last=Roberts |date=April 1, 2012 |accessdate=March 8, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016062544/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |archivedate=October 16, 2013 |title='Game of Thrones' casts a bear and shoots in Los Angeles for major Season 3 scene |last=Schwartz |first=Terri |date=January 28, 2013 |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2013/01/game-of-thrones-casts-a-bear-and-shoots-in-los-angeles-for-major-season-3-scene.html |accessdate=March 8, 2013 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2014/jul/06/game-of-thrones-fifth-series-10000-spaniards-extras-spain|title=Game of Thrones fifth series: more than 10,000 Spaniards apply to be extras|last=Burgen|first=Stephen|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=July 6, 2014|accessdate=September 9, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> Episodes are broadcast on Sunday at 9:00 pm Eastern Time,<ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Thomas|first=June|title=How Much Gold Is Game of Thrones Worth |url=http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/culturebox/2012/03/game_of_thrones_how_hbo_and_showtime_make_money_despite_low_ratings_.html |date=March 29, 2012 |accessdate=June 5, 2014|work=[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821000000/http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |archivedate=August 21, 2016 |last=Dwilson|first=Stephanie Dube|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 6 Episode 9: What Time & Channel Does It Air Tonight? |url=http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/06/game-of-thrones-season-6-episode-9-air-time-channel-hbo-when-is-on-tonight-station-battle-of-the-bastards/ |date=June 19, 2016 |accessdate=September 9, 2016|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|deadurl=no}}</ref> and the episodes are between 50 and 81 minutes in length.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hbo.com/search?q=Game%20of%20Thrones&type=schedule|title=Game of Thrones|publisher=[[HBO]]|accessdate=September 3, 2016}}</ref> The first six seasons are available on DVD and [[Blu-ray]].<br />
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The series was renewed for a seventh season in April 2016,<ref name="s7 renewed">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160905223946/http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/ |archivedate=September 5, 2016 |url=http://deadline.com/2016/04/game-of-thrones-renewed-season-6-veep-silicon-valley-hbo-1201741600/|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Picked Up For Season 7, ‘Veep’ & ‘Silicon Valley’ Also Renewed By HBO|last=Andreeva|first=Nellie|date=April 21, 2016|work=[[Deadline.com]]|accessdate=April 21, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> which premiered on July 16, 2017 and consisted of seven episodes.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref> The series will conclude with its eighth season, which will consist of six episodes.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=Entertainment Weekly|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=July 30, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/ |archivedate=March 12, 2017|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Elizabeth|last=Wagmeister|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> {{Aired episodes|2017|8|27|num={{:Game of Thrones}}|title=Game of Thrones|finished=7}} The show's episodes have won numerous [[List of awards and nominations received by Game of Thrones|awards]] including two [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series]].<ref name="emmys.com"/><br />
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== Series overview ==<br />
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| infoA4 = 6.84<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-four-ratings-32088/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-four-ratings-32088/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 18, 2014|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA5 = 6.88<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-five-ratings-36234/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-of-thrones-season-five-ratings-36234/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 16, 2015|accessdate=April 18, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA6 = 7.69<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-thrones-season-six-ratings/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/game-thrones-season-six-ratings/|title=Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings|work=TV Series Finale|date=June 28, 2016|accessdate=June 28, 2016|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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| infoA7 = 10.26<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/game-of-thrones-season-7-finale-smashes-more-records-for-hbo//|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale smashes more records for HBO|work=TV Series Finale|date=August 28, 2017|accessdate=August 28, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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=== Season 1 (2011) ===<br />
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=== Season 2 (2012) ===<br />
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=== Season 3 (2013) ===<br />
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=== Season 4 (2014) ===<br />
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=== Season 5 (2015) ===<br />
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=== Season 6 (2016) ===<br />
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=== Season 7 (2017) ===<br />
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=== Season 8 ===<br />
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==Home media releases==<br />
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|-<br />
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Season<br />
! rowspan="2" | Episodes<br />
! colspan="3" | [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]] release date<br />
|-<br />
! [[DVD region code#1|Region 1]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#2|Region 2]]<br />
! [[DVD region code#4|Region 4]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#295354"|<br />
| [[#Season 1 (2011)|1]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 6, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– HBO's Official Press Release with Full Details of The Complete 1st Season on DVD, Blu-ray |publisher=[[TVShowsOnDVD.com]] |last=Lambert |first=David |date=December 5, 2011 |accessdate=February 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-1-Press-Release/16277 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 5, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 1 [DVD] [2012] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619023517/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-1-DVD/dp/B004LRO176 |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| August 10, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 1 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114014955/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-1/291196/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#D09916"|<br />
| [[#Season 2 (2012)|2]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 19, 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– Winter is Coming, with The Complete 2nd Season: Date, Extras, Boxes! |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=November 19, 2012 |accessdate=November 20, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-2/17767 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 4, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 2 [DVD] [2013] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015044/https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/DVD-Blu-ray/Game-Thrones-Season-2-2013-Lena-Headey/B005PN8BUS/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 6, 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 2 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015145/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-2/393699/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#54575A;"|<br />
| [[#Season 3 (2013)|3]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 18, 2014<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 2014 Release Date, Package Art for The Complete 3rd Season, on DVD, Blu |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=June 25, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-3/18611 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 17, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 3 [DVD] [2014] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619024301/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-3-DVD/dp/B00AQGE43M |archivedate=June 19, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 19, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 3 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527074013/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-3/526290/ |archivedate=May 27, 2015 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#222222;"|<br />
| [[#Season 4 (2014)|4]]<br />
| 10<br />
| February 17, 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |title=Game of Thrones&nbsp;– 'The Complete 4th Season' Press Release: Date, Art, Cost, Extras |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com |last=Lambert |first=David |date=July 16, 2014 |accessdate=July 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-4/20065 |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| February 16, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 4 [DVD] [2015] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818003357/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-4-DVD/dp/B00DY64C8S |archivedate=August 18, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| February 18, 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 4 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510021547/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-4/611100/ |archivedate=May 10, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#68411C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 5 (2015)|5]]<br />
| 10<br />
| March 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |title=Game of Thrones: Season 5 [Blu-ray + Digital HD] |publisher=[[Amazon.com]] |accessdate=October 18, 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VSG3MSC/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| March 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 5 [DVD] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015534/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-5-DVD-x/dp/B010BY2AQ6/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| March 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 5 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516112155/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-5/927320/ |archivedate=May 16, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#31485C;"|<br />
| [[#Season 6 (2016)|6]]<br />
| 10<br />
| November 15, 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |title=Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray] |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=July 19, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H2JPULU/ |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| November 14, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 6 [DVD] [2016] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109105347/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Game-Thrones-Season-6-DVD/dp/B018SBSAJK |archivedate=November 9, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
| November 16, 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |title=Game Of Thrones - Season 6 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=November 14, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114015700/https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-6/988991/ |archivedate=November 14, 2016 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="background:#091411;"|<br />
| [[#Season 7 (2017)|7]]<br />
| 7<br />
| December 12, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |title=Game of Thrones - 'The Complete 7th Season' Already Planned for DVD and Blu-ray Disc |publisher=TVShowsOnDVD |accessdate=July 26, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726011355/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Game-Thrones-Season-7/23505 |archivedate=July 26, 2017 |deadurl=no}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075728BT8/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 [Blu-ray + Amazon Exclusive Bonus Disc] [2017] |work=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
| December 11, 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/movies-tv-shows/movies-tv-shows-on-sale/tv-fantasy/game-of-thrones-season-7/460287/ |title=Game of Thrones - Season 7 |work=jbhifi.com.au |accessdate=September 4, 2017}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
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* {{Official website|http://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones}}<br />
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* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{IMDb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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The season is planned to begin filming in September 2017. <br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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The season is planned to begin filming in September 2017. <br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
<br />
===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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The season is planned to begin filming in September 2017. <br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
* [[Peter Dinklage]] as [[Tyrion Lannister]]<br />
* [[Nikolaj Coster-Waldau]] as [[Jaime Lannister]]<br />
* [[Lena Headey]] as [[Cersei Lannister]]<br />
* [[Emilia Clarke]] as [[Daenerys Targaryen]]<br />
* [[Kit Harington]] as [[Jon Snow (character)|Jon Snow]]<br />
* [[Liam Cunningham]] as [[Davos Seaworth]]<br />
* [[Sophie Turner]] as [[Sansa Stark]]<br />
* [[Maisie Williams]] as [[Arya Stark]]<br />
* [[Alfie Allen]] as [[Theon Greyjoy]]<br />
* [[Gwendoline Christie]] as [[Brienne of Tarth]]<br />
* [[Conleth Hill]] as [[Varys]]<br />
* [[John Bradley-West|John Bradley]] as [[Samwell Tarly]]<br />
* [[Isaac Hempstead Wright]] as [[Bran Stark]]<br />
* [[Hannah Murray]] as [[Gilly (A Song of Ice and Fire)|Gilly]]<br />
* [[Iain Glen]] as [[Jorah Mormont]]<br />
<br />
===Guest cast===<br />
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==Production==<br />
<br />
===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
<br />
===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
<br />
Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
<br />
===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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[[:Category:Upcoming television seasons]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:Game_of_Thrones_(season_8)&diff=802527916Draft:Game of Thrones (season 8)2017-09-26T18:50:57Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Episodes */</p>
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
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The season is planned to begin filming in September 2017. <br />
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==Episodes==<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
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===Guest cast===<br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
<br />
In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
<br />
===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
<br />
Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
<br />
===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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* {{official website|www.hbouk.com/game-of-thrones|''Game of Thrones''}} – official UK site<br />
* [http://viewers-guide.hbo.com ''Game of Thrones'' – The Viewers Guide on HBO.com]<br />
* [http://www.makinggameofthrones.com Making ''Game of Thrones'' on HBO.com]<br />
* {{imdb episodes|0944947|Game of Thrones}}<br />
* {{tv.com episodes|game-of-thrones|77121|Game of Thrones}}<br />
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[[:Category:Upcoming television seasons]]</div>Twotimer17https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Draft:Game_of_Thrones_(season_8)&diff=802527871Draft:Game of Thrones (season 8)2017-09-26T18:50:36Z<p>Twotimer17: /* Filming */</p>
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| season_number = 8<br />
| bgcolour = #900020 <br />
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| starring = See [[List of Game of Thrones characters#Main characters|List of ''Game of Thrones'' cast]]<br />
| country = United States<br />
| num_episodes = <!--Only increment as a new episode premieres, per the documentation of the template!--><br />
| network = [[HBO]]<br />
| first_aired = <!--Per documentation, do not add until the season has premiered--> <!-- {{Start date|2018}} --><br />
| last_aired = <!--Per documentation, do not add until the season has premiered--> <!-- {{End date|present}} --><br />
| episode_list = List of Game of Thrones episodes<br />
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The eighth and final season of the [[fantasy]] [[television drama|drama]] television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' was confirmed by [[HBO]] in July 2016.<ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901123724/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones |archivedate=September 1, 2016 |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/30/game-thrones|title=Game of Thrones: HBO confirms season 8 will be last|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902225129/http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/ |archivedate=September 2, 2016 |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-eighth-season-ending-1201827129/|title=HBO Confirms ‘Game of Thrones’ Will End With Eighth Season|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|last=Birnbaum|first=Debra|date=July 30, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Unlike the first six seasons that all consisted of ten episodes, the eighth season will consist of only six episodes. Like the [[Game of Thrones (season 7)|previous season]], it will largely consist of original content currently not found in [[George R. R. Martin]]'s ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' series, and will also adapt material Martin revealed to showrunners about the upcoming novels in the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/05/24/george-rr-martin-3-twists-game-thrones|title=George R.R. Martin revealed 3 huge shocks to Game of Thrones producers|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=May 24, 2016|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref> The series is adapted for television by [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]].<br />
<br />
The season is planned to begin filming in September 2017. <br />
<br />
==Episodes==<br />
<!--Summaries are not to be over 200 words per WP:TVPLOT. Additions and summaries that go over this limit will be reverted. Episode summaries exist for more detailed extensive detailing.--><br />
{{see also|List of Game of Thrones episodes}}<br />
<onlyinclude>{{Episode table |background=#900020 |overall=5 |season=5 |title=25 |director=15 |writer=27 |airdate=12 |viewers=10 |country=U.S. |episodes= |writerR=<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/how-many-episodes-in-final-season-of-game-of-thrones-2017-3?r=US&IR=T&IR=T|title=The final season of 'Game of Thrones' will only be six episodes|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|last=Carson|first=Biz|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=April 11, 2017}}</ref>|viewersR =<br />
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==Cast==<br />
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===Main cast===<br />
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==Production==<br />
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===Crew===<br />
Series creators and executive producers [[David Benioff]] and [[D. B. Weiss]] will serve as showrunners for the eighth season. The writing staff for the eighth season includes Benioff and Weiss, producer [[Bryan Cogman]] and [[Dave Hill]].<ref name="episodes">{{cite web|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/03/12/game-of-thrones-sxsw/|title=Game of Thrones producers confirm final season only 6 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref><ref name="sxsw">{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|title=‘Game of Thrones’: 10 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets We Learned From the SXSW Panel|last=Wagmeister|first=Elizabeth|date=March 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312123724/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-2017-highlights-1202007386/|archivedate=March 12, 2017|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> Author [[George R. R. Martin]], who had written one episode for each of the first four seasons, will not write an episode for the eighth season, as he will be working to finish writing the ''[[A Song of Ice and Fire]]'' novels.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nerdist.com/what-we-learned-from-game-of-thrones-sxsw-panel-and-what-it-might-mean/|title=What We Learned From GAME OF THRONES’ SXSW Panel, and What It Might Mean|publisher=[[Nerdist Industries]]|first=Michael|last=Walsh|date=March 12, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Writing===<br />
Writing for the eighth season startet with an 140-page outline. Benioff said that the divvying up process and what section who should write become more difficult, being that "this would be the last time that we would be doing this".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makinggameofthrones.com/production-diary/everything-you-missed-game-of-thrones-at-sxsw-2017|title=Everything You Missed From Game of Thrones at SXSW 2017|publisher=Making Game of Thrones|first=Ashley|last=Morton|date=March 13, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
Filming will begin in September 2017 according to actor [[Liam Cunningham]].<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20170112172715/http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/ |archivedate=January 12, 2017|url=http://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/news/a52197/game-of-thrones-season-8/|title=Liam Cunningham Divulged the Filming Date of the Last 'Game of Thrones' Season|work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]]|first=Sammy|last=Nickalls|date=January 10, 2017|accessdate=March 12, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> In an interview with ''Entertainment Weekly'', [[HBO]] programming president Casey Bloys said that the final season could air in 2018 or later in 2019, adding that the they have to figure out the production schedule for this "extremely cinematic" finale season first. Bloys stated that instead of the series finale being a feature film, the final season would be "six one-hour movies" on televion. He continued, "The show has proven that TV is every bit as impressive and in many cases more so, than film. What they're doing is monumental."<ref>{{cite news|last1=James Hibberd|first1=James Hibberd|title=Game of Thrones: HBO clarifies prequels, final seasons plan|url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/02/game-of-thrones-prequel-final-season-interview/|accessdate=June 4, 2017|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=June 2, 2017}}</ref><br />
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In September 2017, it was announced that previous directors for the series [[Miguel Sapochnik]] and [[David Nutter]] would be returning to direct for the eighth season. According to ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Sapochnik will direct two or possibly three of the six episodes, while Nutter will direct two, and series co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss will direct the series finale. Both Benioff and Weiss have also previously directed for the series.<ref name="directors">{{cite web |url=http://ew.com/tv/2017/09/26/game-thrones-season-8-directors/ |title=Game of Thrones season 8 directors revealed: Fan favorites return |publisher=Entertainment Weekly |accessdate=September 26, 2017 |date=September 26, 2017 |author=Hibberd, James}}</ref><br />
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===Episodes===<br />
In an interview with co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, it was said that the seventh and eighth season would likely consist of fewer episodes, stating at the time of the interview that they were "down to our final 13 episodes after this season. We're heading into the final lap."<ref name="variety">{{cite web |url=http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/game-of-thrones-end-date-season-8-1201752746/ |title=‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Mull Shorter Final Seasons (EXCLUSIVE) |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Birnbaum |first=Debra}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/game-thrones-considering-shorter-final-884196 |title='Game of Thrones' Considering Shorter Final Seasons |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=June 27, 2016 |date=April 14, 2016 |last=Goldberg |first=Lesley}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss stated that they were unable to produce 10 episodes in the show's usual 12 to 14 month time frame, as Weiss said "It's crossing out of a television schedule into more of a mid-range movie schedule."<ref name="variety"/> HBO confirmed in July 2016, that the seventh season would consist of seven episodes, and would premiere later than usual in mid-2017 because of the later filming schedule.<ref name="HBO confirms">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/18/game-thrones-season-7|title=Game of Thrones: HBO announces summer return, 7 episodes|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|last=Hibberd|first=James|date=July 18, 2016|accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> Benioff and Weiss later confirmed that the eighth season will consist of six episodes, and is expected to premiere later than usual for the same reason.<ref name="episodes"/> <br />
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Benioff and Weiss spoke about the end of the show, saying, "From the beginning we've wanted to tell a 70-hour movie. It will turn out to be a 73-hour movie, but it's stayed relatively the same of having the beginning, middle and now we're coming to the end. It would have been really tough if we lost any core cast members along the way, I'm very happy we've kept everyone and we get to finish it the way we want to."<ref name="episodes"/><br />
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===Music===<br />
[[Ramin Djawadi]] is set to return as the composer of the show for the eighth season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/game-of-thrones-composer-misheard-lyric_us_58866f21e4b0e3a7356b28aa|title=‘Game Of Thrones’ Composer Says You’re Not Hearing What You Think You Are|work=[[The Huffington Post]]|last=Bradley|first=Bill|date=January 26, 2017|accessdate=March 13, 2017}}</ref><br />
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