'Scandal' stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn pose on the red carpet during the 'Scandal-ous!' event hosted by the Smithsonian Associates at the University of the District of Columbia. (Photo : Getty Images/Kris Connor)
"Scandal" Season 6 episode 2 airs Feb. 2 on ABC. The upcoming segment is titled "Hardball" and it is expected to reveal the events leading to the shocking election results and feature the aftermath of Vargas' murder. Read on for detailed spoilers. Also, find out where to watch episode 06X02 online via live stream. Scroll down for the link.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "Scandal" Season 6 episode 2 "Hardball." Do not read further if you are avoiding spoilers.]
"Scandal" Season 6 premiere revealed Vargas won the elections and was declared the new President of the United States. However, Vargas was shot dead on the stage when he was giving his victory speech. Later, the sniper was revealed to be an American named Nelson McClintock.
The investigation begins and Vargas is declared dead. Upon her visit to her father, Olivia finds out that Cyrus could be the man behind Vargas' assassination. She realises that Cyrus played everyone. The show ended with Olivia paying a visit to Cyrus in the White House where she whispers in his ears that she knows he killed Vargas and she will expose him.
Moving on to "Scandal" Season 6 episode 2, the show will feature a few flashbacks revealing the events during the electoral campaign. According to the synopsis for "Hardball" on network's official website, the flashbacks will reveal what led to the shocking conclusion to the elections. It will also reveal just how far Olivia was willing to go to win.
Elsewhere, Fitz and Abby deal with an unprecedented national crisis involving the newly elected president's murder. Meanwhile, Olivia and gladiators spring into action to find out the truth.
A promo video for "Scandal" Season 6 episode 2 shows that Cyrus might be in trouble for his actions. Olivia is determined to expose him as the murderer of the president.
"Cyrus will go to prison and Mellie will become the next president," Olivia says in the promo. Scroll down to watch the teaser online.
"Scandal" Season 6 episode 2 airs Feb. 2 at 9:00 pm on ABC. Viewers can also watch "Hardball" online via live stream mode on abc.go.com after the television broadcast of episode 06X02. More spoilers and updates are expected soon.
