Olivia and Fitz Are Back in Pictures From Scandal's Season 5 Premiere

Updated on Sep 24, 2015 at 6:05 AM

While we're still blushing from Scandal's season five trailer, new pictures from the premiere have been released. The episode, airing on Sept. 24, is called "Heavy Is the Head." Here's the synopsis, according to ABC: "Olivia and Fitz are back together again and enjoying every scandalous moment together while Cyrus, Mellie, and Huck are all still dealing with the aftermath of helping Command. Meanwhile, when a visit from the Queen of Caldonia and her family turns into a tragedy, Olivia is hired to make sure the royal family's private life stays private." Can't wait! Here's the first look, plus everything we know about season 5.

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Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) returns, looking stern.

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This is going to be an awkward talk.

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Mellie (Bellamy Young) is determined to keep a smile on her face.

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Nope, still awkward.

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Irish actress Dearbhla Molloy is guest starring on the episode.

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Abby (Darby Stanchfield) and Olivia (Kerry Washington) look like they're back to being best friends.

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