"Scandal" season 4 has finally returned! And while fans get to see what happens to Olivia Pope, "Scandal" season 4 spoilers continue to hint on future nerve wracking episodes.

As the spoilers suggest, it could take until episode 12 until fans can see Olivia's escape. On episode 12, called "Full Circle," "Olivia outsmarts her captors, but only temporarily," read the synopsis.

"Meanwhile, Jake, Huck and Quinn seek an old pal's assistance; and Cyrus must take control when Fitz is pushed to his limits."

"Scandal" season 4 episode 11 on the other hand, will still focus on the team's search for Ms. Pope. As TV Line reported, "the news is grim: Olivia apparently still is missing."

"For one, the episode is titled, 'Where's the Black Lady?' - words, I will predict, that come out of the mouth of OPA visitor Marla Gibbs (The Jeffersons). Secondly, the synopsis reads, 'With Olivia still missing, the team comes together to do whatever it takes to find her and get her home safely.'"

Here's a sneak peek of "Where's the Black Lady:"

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