Desperate times call for shockingly desperate measures.

At least for Olivia Pope on the Scandal Season 3 premiere, which will find our favorite fixer meeting up in secret with Fitz.

With her name leaked to the press - and with the President far from happy over just how Olivia arranged this rendezvous - the show's heroine surprises both the Commander-in-Chief and every viewers out there with the individual she calls in for assistance.

Just how will Olivia handle this scandal? And who walks in to offer help? Watch now for the answer and tune in for the explosive premiere on Thursday, October 3:

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