Fortunately for "Scandal" fans, the popular political drama series returns from its winter hiatus next week and there's a lot to look forward to.

President Fitz will be in full campaign mode in the midseason premiere of "Ride Sally Ride" on Feb. 27, however, he may not make it out unscathed, warns TV Guide. His wife, First Lady Mellie Grant, will be right by his side during the presidential election, but he will face someone swearing vengeance against him plus resurfacing old rumors.

In other news, the episode will also include interesting nudity scenes.

Actress Darby Stanchfield hinted at what's in store for her character Abby Whelan in the rest of Season 3. She talked to TVLine about scenes she recently filmed with a cast member she'd never worked with before.

"It has to do with the other world, the White House world," she said. "It's a role that Abby's not used to being in, but sometimes Olivia Pope is busy and short-staffed. So Abby's got to step in. It made for some really nice scenes."

Bellamy Young, who plays the role of Mellie, dropped hints about what to expect, telling TV Guide, "We're [Fitz and Mellie] going to spend a lot of time with the campaign, so it's the machinations of trying to get us back in the White House for another four years."

She added that her rumored love interest will "throw a wrench in the works in the very best of ways."

In a recent interview regarding Tenney's character, Young told TVLine, "We are having fun with Mr. Tenney - a great, great deal of fun." She went on to add that "His character, Andrew, is someone that we have... uh... I don't know what I'm allowed to say!"

ABC released a sneak peak of the upcoming episode, "Ride Sally Ride," in which Olivia Pope is seen having an awkward lunch date with Mellie. Mellie tells her that she wants to make a "respectable woman" out of her. She also tells her in a very sarcastic voice to smile because, "the world is watching." The camera then pans to the window where photographers are snapping tons of photos of her, indicating that something intense has occurred.

"Scandal" will return with S3E11 on Thursday, Feb. 27 on ABC.

Watch a preview clip below.