Gladiators unite- no more binge watching old episodes on Netflix. Scandal Mid-Season 3 returns tonight. Olivia Pope & Associates will return with fast-paced dialogue, twists and turns we didn’t see coming and Kerry Washington‘s infamous strut.. Yes, it’s been a long two month hiatus and you may have forgotten where things left off. No worries, we’re here to catch you up just in time for the 10pm premiere with a few spoilers along the way.
Sally Langston has blood on her hands
Vice President Sally Langston kills her husband Daniel Douglas in a crime of passion after discovering not only did he have an affair but with James, Cyrus’ husband. In shock, she calls Cyrus to confess her sins. Cyrus quickly orchestrates a cover-up, blaming Daniel’s death on a heart attack.
David Rosen and James know Sally is a murderer
In a preview of the new episode, James plays Sally’s confessional to Attorney General David Rosen. David tells James the evidence will do no good in bringing Sally in because it was recorded by illegally hacking into the VP’s cell phone. However based on the preview below the two will be working together in finding a plan to bring her to justice. After all, secrets cannot be contained for long on Scandal.
James and Cyrus may be headed to divorce court
After James discovers that Cyrus lied about getting him a job and intentionally set him up to seduce Daniel Douglas, James gives Cyrus the cold shoulder. Cyrus, still upset that James slept with Daniel and reeling in despair over the photographs as evidence of the affair, uses their baby as leverage to get him to stay in the relationship. But will that be enough to repair the cracks of mistrust in their relationship?
Where in the world is Mama Pope?
The gladiators put Mama Pope on a plane to Hong Kong in a move that would keep her safe from Papa Pope, who kept her captive for decades. Mama Pope never makes it to Hong Kong because she hijacks the plane and changes course to Mongolia. Olivia discovers that Mama Pope is a trained assassin who’s been using an alias since 16 and she went against her gut again. Will Olivia ever regain that intuition from her gut again? But more importantly, where in the world is Mama Pope? Last we saw she was outside of the White House throwing away a burner phone.
Harrison finally gets a back story
Harrison Wright has been the strong one of the Gladiators and has yet to have his back story revealed. Before the winter break, viewers received little droplets of information that Adnan Salif is back in the U.S. thanks to Cyrus. Harrison doesn’t let us know why he is fearful of Adnan but in a teaser clip we see him trying to steal Abby’s gun.
Jake becomes head of B613
Papa Pope has been forced out as the command of B613 and Jake has taken his place. We presume due to Fitz placing him there. Jake confesses to Olivia that he loves her but he knows she’s not over Fitz so he tells her this is goodbye.
Quinn slips further into the dark side
Quinn is officially a member of B613, the secret organization that is above even the President’s pay grade. After being blackmailed into killing a security guard, she attempted to leave the organization but it’s too late. How long will Quinn be able to stay true to Olivia Pope & Associates while sliding deep in love with Charlie and B613? Now that Jack is in command will he let Olivia know that Quinn is playing both sides of the field. What will Quinn’s affiliation mean for Huck, who suffers from PTSD because of B613?
Olivia & Fitz live Happily Ever After (for one night)
Fitz teases Olivia with what life would be for the two if they stop playing games and make it official. Fitz flies Olivia out to a house in Vermont on his personal helicopter. He tells her that he had the house built for them to have kids and live together. Now that things haven’t worked out, he plans on selling the house. Falling for the guilt trip, Olivia takes him back and tells him not to sell the house. The two share happily ever after for one night before she jets back to DC.
The First Family will be revealed
We can assume the First Family will be taking a bigger role as Shonda Rhimes will finally give us a glimpse of Mellie and Fitz’s older kids, Jerry and Karen. We’ve already seen the adorable Baby Teddy or as Mellie calls him “America’s baby.”
Will Fitz & Olivia be exposed?
Mellie may have some tricks up her sleeve that will keep the first family in tact and Olivia away from the President for good. The video below shows the two on a lunch date with the paparazzi outside.
In a second spoiler clip, Olivia goes to head to head with a reporter that plans to expose a secret to the world. We’ll have to wait to find out what that is.