Scandal First Lady Sings the Blues (Season 4, Episode 20)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

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Scandal

First Lady Sings the Blues (Season 4, Episode 20)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Those trying to take down B613 must take drastic measures to ensure their safety; the nation turns against Mellie, forcing Cyrus to come to her defense.

Showrunner

Shonda Rhimes

Director

David Rodriguez

Writers

Shonda Rhimes (created by) | Paul William Davies (written by)

Producers

Matt Byrne | Shonda Rhimes

Cinematographer

Michael G. Wojciechowski

Editor

Gregory T. Evans

Casting Directors

Linda Lowy | Will Stewart

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 23, 2015

Release date

Apr 23, 2015 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 34 wins & 71 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

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Kerry Washington Olivia Pope Olivia Pope See fewer	Scandal (2012)
Scott Foley Jake Ballard Jake Ballard See fewer	Scandal (2012)
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Jeff Perry Cyrus Beene Cyrus Beene See fewer	Wild Things (1998)
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