[s2e17] Snake In The Garden — Fresh

: Forced to seek shelter at Pope & Associates after his apartment is ransacked, David’s integration into the "Gladiator" team begins in earnest here. Critical Reception There's a Snake in the Garden: Scandal Episode 217 Recap

: The flirtatious tension between Jake Ballard and Olivia escalates, adding a new layer of complication as Jake continues to spy on her for the President. [S2E17] Snake in the Garden

: First Lady Mellie Grant delivers what many critics call her best monologue of the series, brutally calling out President Fitz for his failures as both a leader and a father. Character Development : Forced to seek shelter at Pope &

" Snake in the Garden " (Season 2, Episode 17) is widely considered a pivotal hour of Scandal for its high-stakes tension and critical character development, earning an on IMDb . Originally aired on March 28, 2013, the episode masterfully balances a "case of the week" with major shifts in the series' long-term mythology. Narrative Highlights Character Development " Snake in the Garden "