Joshua Malina, Darby Stanchfield, Joe Morton, Cornelius Smith Jr., Betsy Beers, Tony Goldwyn, Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young, and Scott Foley of 'Scandal' speak onstage at the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour. (Photo : Getty Images/Frederick M. Brown)
"Scandal" Season 6 episode 5 will not be airing this week. The show is on a brief hiatus and resumes its run on March 9. The upcoming segment is titled "They All Bow Down" and it will focus on Jake and Olivia's relationship. Here are a few spoilers for the next chapter of the series. Read on to find out what happens next.
[Spoiler alert! This article contains spoilers for "Scandal" Season 6 episode 5 "They All Bow Down." Do not read further if you don't wish to know more about it.]
"Scandal" Season 6 episode 5 features a major showdown between Olivia and Vanessa and a significant discovery in Francisco Vargas' murder case. The network has released a brief synopsis on its official website for "They All Bow Down" and it reveals that the upcoming segment will shed light on Jake and Olivia's association.
According to the press release for "Scandal" Season 6 episode 5, problems between Jake and Vanessa's relationship will take a toll on the campaign. Hence, Olivia tries to take things in control and springs into action.
The tension runs high when Olivia and Vanessa come face to face. A promo video for "Scandal" Season 6 episode 5 teases a charged up confrontation between Jake's ex-girlfriend and wife. Scroll down to watch the promo online.
Olivia tries to mend things between the couple, but it may be too late.
"My husband's wh*** is in my face right now!" Vanessa tells Olivia in the promo.
Meanwhile, the investigation of Francisco Vargas's assassination continues. Cyrus is still in jail and he must prove his innocence before it is too late. In the upcoming segment, a major revelation about the Vargas' murder conspiracy is made that will change everything.
"Scandal" Season 6 episode 5 airs March 9 at 9:00 pm on ABC. Stay tuned more spoilers and updates are expected soon.
