Full Circle - [s4e12]

Olivia Pope is kidnapped and being auctioned off on the Dark Net, with international buyers—including Iran—vying for her. Abby Whelan begins to suspect something is wrong when Olivia misses a coffee date, while the White House, under Fitz Grant, deals with the fallout, including a stubborn Andrew Nichols. Huck, Quinn, and Jake work to track down the auction site by coercing Mama Pope (Maya Lewis). The episode ends with the tension extremely high as the auction is suspended and Olivia is sold to a new buyer, with Fitz preparing for extreme measures to get her back.

Huck, Quinn, and Jake secure help from Maya Lewis (Mama Pope), who demands better cable in exchange for intel.

The title change reflects the White House's decision to act—not run—in face of the kidnapping threat, with Navy Seals set to protect the President. Memorable Quotes & Moments [S4E12] Full Circle

Abby is furious at David for keeping secrets, feeling isolated as the only one not in the loop, creating a rift between her and OPA.

"I come bearing vengeance." (Regarding the Navy SEALs taking over security). Olivia Pope is kidnapped and being auctioned off

Showrunner Shonda Rhimes noted that this episode (12) and the following episode (13) were written as one extended episode. If you want, I can:

Fitz is willing to risk a diplomatic crisis, refusing to accept the CIA's advice to let the asset (Olivia) be terminated. Contextual Notes The episode ends with the tension extremely high

Ian, one of the kidnappers, turns the auction into a public, dark-web event.