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Francisco Vargas is a fictional character portrayed by Ricardo Chavira in the TV series Scandal.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Candidate (season 5), they were 44 years old.
They appear in 16 episodes out of a total of 124 aired

Francisco Vargas

by Ricardo Chavira

character

Episodes16

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    The Candidate
    episode S5.E11 february 2016
    Mellie seeks out Olivia's help but may not be prepared for what it entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency. Meanwhile, Abby and Cyrus are at odds when a profile piece on Fitz comes into question.
  • 7.2
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    Wild Card
    episode S5.E12 february 2016
    While Fitz is preoccupied with his own interests, Cyrus begins to orchestrate his next master plan, and Elizabeth North uses David to mastermind a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Olivia continues to question what exactly Jake is planning in his new role as head of the NSA.
  • 7.3
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    The Fish Rots from the Head
    episode S5.E13 march 2016
    Olivia and the team take on some embattled Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Abby has her hands full trying to keep Fitz in line, and Jake begins to reveal a few secrets of his own.
  • 7.5
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    I See You
    episode S5.E14 march 2016
    Olivia continues to spy on Jake while the Gladiators have to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Susan and Mellie feel the pressure as their campaigns heat up, and Abby begins to question Cyrus' motives.
  • 7.7
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    Pencils Down
    episode S5.E15 march 2016
    After Mellie makes a public gaffe, Olivia tries to fix it; the Gladiators learn about Jake's new romance; David Rosen looks for advice on handling his love triangle with Liz North and Susan Ross.
  • 7.8
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    The Miseducation of Susan Ross
    episode S5.E16 march 2016
    Following the first Republican debate, Olivia is presented with damaging information about an opponent and enlists the Gladiators to verify its authenticity. Meanwhile, David deals with fallout from his dating life, and Cyrus continues to work on his own political agenda.
  • 8.4
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    Thwack!
    episode S5.E17 april 2016
    The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves.
  • 7.6
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    Buckle Up
    episode S5.E19 april 2016
    A battle between Abby and Olivia threatens to keep Mellie and Susan from meeting Florida's governor.
  • 7.8
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    Trump Card
    episode S5.E20 may 2016
    Olivia and Abby have to put their differences aside and work together to try and take Hollis Doyle down. Meanwhile, Edison realizes he may have made a deal with the devil as Rowan and Jake continue to try and pull the strings behind his campaign.
  • 7.7
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    That's My Girl
    episode S5.E21 may 2016
    As each presidential candidate gets ready to announce their running mate, Olivia finds herself in a potentially dire situation. Meanwhile, Cyrus is presented with damaging information that could alter the presidential race entirely.
  • 8.1
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    Survival of the Fittest
    episode S6.E1 january 2017
    The shocking results of the presidential race between Mellie Grant and Francisco Vargas set off an explosive outcome.
  • 7.5
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    Hardball
    episode S6.E2 february 2017
    Flashbacks reveal how far Olivia was willing to go to win the election.
  • 7.5
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    Fates Worse Than Death
    episode S6.E3 february 2017
    Cyrus seals his fate during a national crisis; Olivia and the gladiators do everything they can to find the truth.
  • 7.9
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    Extinction
    episode S6.E6 march 2017
    Rowan is caught by surprise when someone from his past resurfaces, and Olivia has to make a life-changing decision about the campaign. Meanwhile, flashbacks reveal exactly what happened the night of Francisco Vargas' assassination.
  • 7.7
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    A Stomach for Blood
    episode S6.E8 march 2017
    The events leading up to the election night, as seen from Abby's perspective reveal a thirst for power.
  • 7.9
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    Transfer of Power
    episode S6.E16 may 2017
    In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes.