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Its no secret Shonda Rhimes loves a good infidelity story line.
The couple is just so in love, but theres one big obstacle in the way: his wife.
Yearning makes for great TV, sure.
And dammit, thats exactly whatScandaldid!
In honor ofthe shows final few episodes, we present the best Mellivia moments from the seven-season run.
Olivia and Mellie spent most of season one apart, Olivia handling cases, Mellie planning and organizing.
In episode three, we learned that, yes, of course Mellie knows about the affair.
Mellie snaps at Olivia, I do my job, why couldnt you do yours?
But together, they literally solve the central problem of the season inonemeeting.
Season 3, Episode 1
How many times did Fitz and I sleep together?
Olivia
Okay, lets get to the whore of it all Mellie calls Olivia a whore too much.
But midway through the heated argument, Olivia turns.
She realizes things dont add up, that Mellie would never be this careless.
To this Mellie screams, I have been destroyed while I have made him president.
(Girl, yes it is your turn, just wait one season.)
And, most crucially, she accidentally reveals the truth about Big Jerry raping her.
Its the moment where Olivia shows how acutely she knows and values Mellie.
Season 5, Episode 3
Do you like to decorate, Olivia?
Mellie
In episode two, Olivia tells the world shes the presidents mistress.
Mellie wishes her luck, viciously, but honestly.
If only there were a better option staring right back at Olivia.
Season 5, Episode 6
I was wrong, you are not my enemy.
You are my freedom … You are gonna make me president of the United States.
Mellie
Heres Mellies make me president moment loud, overly dramatic, totallyScandal-ous.
Its like the show is trying to tell us something.
Something it will keep telling us, and telling us.
Of course Olivia is watching.
Of course she wants in.
Mellie wants to give up, but Olivia pushes her through.
Season 5, Episode 11
You were my out, Mellie.
You kept him unavailable.
Olivia
This is the Fly of Mellivia episodes.
Mellie is writing her book and she goes to Olivia for help.
Olivia says the main thing Mellie has to answer is why she stayed.
Thus begins a heated, intense, fulfilling breakdown of all the reasons Mellie stayed and Olivia left.
This episode also begins the tradition of Olivia and Mellie drinking wine together.
If that doesnt tell you theyre meant for each other, Im not sure what will.
Season 6, Episode 1
America has made its choice and it is not you.
Olivia
Thus begins what I would like to call the hand-holding phase.
Mellie loses the presidency and has to call Frankie Vargas to concede.
Olivia apologizes for losing; Mellie says she doesnt have to and takes her hand.
It sets a mood, whichScandalhas always excelled at.
Get used to it.
And three: there is only us.
Thats all there is.
We have it all.
Olivia
The beginning of the end!
Whats funny is that this scene shouldalsohave a big asterisk over it!
Its basically about B613 and blackmailing people.
Season 7, Episode 16
Olivia: Mellie, I am with you.
No matter what you think I have always been with you.
Are you with me?Mellie: Im with you.
Heres their big ride-or-die moment, seven seasons in the making.
Theyve always had each other and theyve always had the power to take on the world.
Its time for one last stand.
Over a cliff we go and like Mellie said, maybe theyll give themside-by-side prison cells!
