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It’s been more than two months since the last new episode of Scandal aired, and finally, we’re less than two weeks away from the white hot drama’s return on Feb. 27.
ABC has started releasing clips and photos from the spring premiere, titled “Ride, Sally, Ride,” and since Gladiators are thirstier than Olivia after an all-night jam-making session with Fitz, here’s a breakdown of the brand new teaser (above), frame-by-fantastic-frame. ABC / Via YouTube.com
Of course, it starts off with a punch to the heart.
But it looks like Fitz could lose a lot more if James has anything to do with it.
So Mellie decides to ruin Olivia’s day too.
Meanwhile, Jake smolders.
Harrison’s got a gun.
And the rest of our Gladiators get quick flash cuts, before the big denouement.
Rowan. Throws. Down. The. Gauntlet.
And let’s just take a second and really focus on the fear in Olivia’s eyes.
Then comes the best news of all!
All new Scandal airs on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 p.m. on ABC, revolves around The White House grappling with a bombshell announcement from Sally Langston. Check out Scandal Season 3 Episode 11 “Ride, Sally, Ride” Promo Photos.
Photos courtesy of ABC.