The countdown is on!

September 25th ushers in the return of ABC smash ‘Scandal’.

The Shonda Rhimes hit, which averaged a whopping audience of 10 million during its third season, is back for a fourth outing on the said date and we quite literally can’t wait.

TV Guide quench our thirst somewhat with their exclusive first look at the Kerry Washington led cast as their respective characters.

Check it out above! As buzzed as we are?!

Tidbit: Click here to watch the first trailer for ‘Scandal’ season 4.

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