Tick... tick... tick...

We're nearing the end of Scandal Season 3 (yes, sadly, already), but ABC is at least making it very clear that the crazily awesome Shonda Rhimes-produced drama will not be going out quietly.

In fact, based on the first official teaser for Scandal Season 3 Episode 17, it will be going out with a ... BOMB.

Prepare for a security breach to cause problems on next Thursday's new installment, while Fitz’s re-election campaign gets stalled and Adnan and Maya plot their next move.

Also: be very, very afraid...

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