[s3e2] Guess Who's Coming To Dinner -

Watch a breakdown of the episode's major reveals and character dynamics:

: Fans often identify flashback sequences in this season by looking for Olivia's bangs , which she only has in the past. [S3E2] Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

"" is the second episode of the third season of the political thriller series Scandal . It first aired on October 10, 2013 , and is notable for delving into the origin of the fractured relationship between the protagonist, Olivia Pope, and her father, Rowan Pope. Key Plot Features Watch a breakdown of the episode's major reveals

: Samantha Sloyan was upgraded from a co-star to a guest star in this episode. Key Plot Features : Samantha Sloyan was upgraded

: The episode heavily uses flashbacks to five years prior, showing Olivia having mandatory Sunday dinners with her father in exchange for him paying her law school loans.

: Olivia takes on Jeannine Locke as a client pro bono to defend her against allegations of an affair with President Fitzgerald Grant. This creates a conflict with Rowan, who threatens to kill Jake Ballard unless Jeannine takes the fall.