(Opioid Overdose Deaths In The US, 1999-2007) From 1999 to 2007, the number of U.S. poisoning deaths involving any opioid analgesic (e.g., oxycodone, methadone, or hydrocodone) more than tripled, from 4,041 to 14,459, or 36% of the 40,059 total poisoning deaths in 2007.
The show ran for 15 seasons with a total of 331 episodes, becoming the longest-running primetime medical drama in American television history. It won 23 Emmy Awards, including the 1996 Outstanding Drama Series award, and received 124 Emmy nominations, which makes it the most nominated drama program in history.
Due to Washington's pregnancy, the show only ended up producing eighteen of the originally planned twenty-two episodes. On May 9, 2014, it was announced that the show would return for a fourth season. On May 7, 2015, ABC renewed Scandal for a fifth season.As of October 15, 2015, 73 episodes of Scandal have aired.he series debuted in spring 2012. After seven episodes, the series was renewed for a second season on May 11, 2012, for thirteen episodes, but was later ordered to a full season. The show was renewed for a third season on May 10, 2013.