TGIT! Shondaland got back in full swing on Thursday with the Season 5 premiere of “Scandal.”
Viewers broke out their popcorn, red wine and white hats for the occasion, of course, but they weren’t the only ones.
The cast and crew took to social media to celebrate the return of ABC’s smash political soap, kicking off the fifth season right along with devoted fans.
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“Heavy is the Head” picks up from the aftermath of Season 4, as Mellie gets sworn in as a U.S. Senator but receives divorce papers from Fitz, Cyrus ponders his life outside the White House, Huck bears the weight of his gruesome crimes and turns to Jake for help, and a reunited Olivia and Fitz continue wondering if they’re ever going to make jam in Vermont.
As usual, things are far from “handled.”
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Despite “Scandal’s” constant flurry of loose ends, however, Sally Langston couldn’t help but unthread yet another at the episode’s closing. The former Vice President-turned-cable news pundit outed Liv and Fitz on her show “The Liberty Report” with photographic evidence of their affair.
The Gladiators themselves had a blast weighing in on the various turn of events, Tweeting throughout the night about their experiences watching the episode and making it. Some, like star Kerry Washington, shared their gratitude for being part of such a rewarding creative environment. Others, like Tony Goldwyn, just sat back like the rest of us and enjoyed the ride.
Here’s what the “Scandal” team had to say on Twitter about Thursday’s Season 5 premiere:
I get one new suit every two seasons. https://t.co/ePIoMe8XK2
— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) September 25, 2015
If I could fix people on the inside I’d be running a bake sale in Ohio…You need a better plan @kerrywashington @guillermodiazyo #Scandal
— Jeff Perry (@jscandalp) September 25, 2015
Oh #LizzieBear is just getting warmed up https://t.co/AR8qfRxYxb
— Portia de Rossi (@portiaderossi) September 25, 2015
Wouldn’t you? #scandal https://t.co/IF6g4u31p3
— scott foley (@scottkfoley) September 25, 2015
I love my job. Thank you @shondarhimes and @ScandalWriters for that scene. A challenge and a blessing. #scandal
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 25, 2015
CLEARING MY THROAT WHILE #OLITZ IS KISSING…? ðŸË¦ NO, NOT PRICELESS.ðŸËâ #TryAwkward ðŸË³ #Scandal
— Darby Stanchfield (@darbysofficial) September 25, 2015
Liv did not even get a new cushion for her sofa because she was too busy with her boo and now she has to deal with this… #Scandal #TGIT
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) September 25, 2015
Thank you for watching with us #Gladiators!!!!! Best fans evs! #Scandal #TGIT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK!
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 25, 2015
ðŸËÂðŸË #Olitz #Scandal https://t.co/8XfvLDtENe
— Scandal (@ScandalABC) September 25, 2015
So what did y’all think??? #Scandal #TGIT pic.twitter.com/EgJFMIR53S
— Tony Goldwyn (@tonygoldwyn) September 25, 2015
— Erin Biglow
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