Who: Columbus Short as Harrison on Scandal
Why: After Short was arrested and charged with battery after an alleged bar fight in March 2014, he announced he would not be returning to Scandal. A source told us it was not his decision to leave and that the choice was made for "creative purposes."
How: In the season three finale, Harrison's fate was one of the major cliffhangers after Papa Pope pulled a gun on him. And in the season four premiere, Olivia and the Gladiators were rocked when it was revealed he was actually killed.
Reaction: Considering Harrison was always more of a behind-the-scenes Gladiator, fans weren't left too devastated by his departure, and found Harrison's death to be one of the more interesting things about the character.
Verdict: A. The Scandal team handled one of their own "scandals" pretty darn well. And people ended up caring more about the character after his death. That funeral scene? So many tears.