"I will say I was as shocked as you were, so everybody just breathe," she told E! News with a laugh at the New York City premiere of her new HBO film Confirmation.
Andrew came back in a surprising way, when it was revealed he's been talking to Lilian (Annabeth Gish), the reporter-turned- Fitz's GF, and is looking to take everyone down. Initially, Olivia went to her father for help, but was upset when he told her she needed to kill him. At first, they all bribed him ($10 million, book deal, etc.) But he wasn't interested in the money; he wanted power again, a position at the White House, and revenge. Finally, while Andrew was on a truly gross misogynistic tirade, Olivia started having flashbacks of her kidnapping, and basically lost it. Scandal soon turned into an episode of Snapped, resulting in the violent "chair-raising" scene that definitely earned that "viewer discretion is advised" warning at the start of the hour. After the murder, Fitz comforted Olivia, promising her everything would be OK. And Olivia, face covered in blood, then warned Abby, who attempted to handle the situation behind Liv's back, "Never cross me again."
So long, Andrew Nichols, approximately zero people will miss you. As for Liv, she ended the episode on her father's doorstep, with him saying, "Welcome home." Chills.
Scandal airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on ABC. Be sure to come back to E! News for more from Washington about her upcoming HBO film.
—Reporting by Chris Harnick
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