ABC’s Scandal continued its unforgettable fourth season with Season 4 Episode 16, “It’s Good to Be Kink,” an episode that mixed political intrigue, personal scandals, and some of the series’ signature twists. Directed by Paul McCrane from a script by Matt Byrne, the episode originally aired on March 19, 2015, and featured a memorable guest appearance from Lena Dunham as a provocative author whose tell-all manuscript threatens to expose the private lives of Washington’s most powerful figures.
As Olivia Pope and the Gladiators scramble to contain a potentially career-ending scandal, Abby becomes personally invested when she discovers someone close to her may be one of the book’s anonymous subjects. Meanwhile, Elizabeth North worries that Mellie’s sister could derail their political ambitions, adding another layer of tension to an already explosive hour.
Below, you’ll find promotional photos from Scandal Season 4 Episode 16, “It’s Good to Be Kink.”
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) DARBY STANCHFIELD, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) LAUREN BOWLES, PORTIA DE ROSSI
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) PORTIA DE ROSSI
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) LAUREN BOWLES
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) PORTIA DE ROSSI
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) DARBY STANCHFIELD
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) LAUREN BOWLES, PORTIA DE ROSSI
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KATIE LOWES, GUILLERMO DIAZ
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) DARBY STANCHFIELD, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY, KERRY WASHINGTON
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) DARBY STANCHFIELD
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) JEFF PERRY
SCANDAL Season 4 Episode 16 Photos It’s Good to be Kink : SCANDAL – “It’s Good to be Kink” – Olivia springs into action when she hears of a woman intending to expose sex secrets of some of DC’s most elite. Meanwhile, Elizabeth fears that Mellie’s sister could be detrimental to their political aspirations, on “Scandal,” THURSDAY, MARCH 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Nicole Wilder) KERRY WASHINGTON
