It’s a little hard to believe Scandal has been on the air for seven seasons. The groundbreaking show is now in its final episodes, and the cast and crew are sharing some behind-the-scenes looks at the emotional rehearsals and filming during their last days on set.
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Showrunner Shonda Rhimes posted most of the photos along with some sweet tributes to the show, its history and its growth over those seven seasons.
From rehearsing and shooting the final scenes to throwbacks from the show’s earliest days, the sentiments that accompanied these shared moments show Rhimes is clearly emotional as Scandal draws to a close.
On the final shot of the second to last scene… Ish is getting real. 😔 #scandal#onelasttimehttps://t.co/iUF7CZmC3Wpic.twitter.com/VsJ6UIrHwR
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
Last scene rehearsed. Can barely breathe. #scandalhttps://t.co/aTPZGKtRZopic.twitter.com/486w5pVPVr
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
Standing room only behind the monitor for this final scene. #scandal#onelasttimehttps://t.co/8gFBUPL0aXpic.twitter.com/BkvgdRmSMk
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
First day of #Scandal pilot. First scene we shot. Quinn Perkins goes to hospital check in on Amanda Tanner. Look at Katie’s joyous smile! Same smile 7 seasons later… #onelasttimehttps://t.co/Bgs35Fu9VOpic.twitter.com/8H1RatYJ77
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
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And after the show actually wrapped, Rhimes shared a touching and emotional tribute to the show and everyone who worked on it.
And that’s a wrap on #scandal. A lot of tears. A lot of love. Forever grateful for every second.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
And that’s a series wrap on #Scandal. Could not be prouder. Here is a shot of the Truman Balcony created by our amazing production crew. Thank you to every single person in our #scandalfam who helped bring this show to life. https://t.co/TRc5Xg3OXxpic.twitter.com/ujK0DsriYM
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) March 17, 2018
“And that’s a wrap on #scandal. A lot of tears. A lot of love. Forever grateful for every second,” she wrote. “Could not be prouder. Here is a shot of the Truman Balcony created by our amazing production crew. Thank you to every single person in our #scandalfam who helped bring this show to life.”
Rhimes wasn’t the only one who was emotional at the end of the show. Stars Kerry Washington and Katie Lowes also posted their own tributes.
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One more scene…#scandal#onelasttimepic.twitter.com/JJXrxBxesF
— Katie Lowes (@KatieQLowes) March 17, 2018
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Scandal‘s series finale is set to air April 19. Don’t mind us quietly sobbing at these tweets until then.
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