'Scandal' Season 3 Epsiode 5: Olivia Pope's Client Played By Lisa Kudrow Rivals Fitz In First Female President Run (VIDEO)
In the upcoming episode of Scandal, titled, More Bull, Less Cattle, Fitz' new rival, Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus (Lisa Kudrow), will reveal her intention to run against him for President.
When she tells Pope that she wants to beat Fitz and become the first female president of the United States, Pope warns, "You don't get to do that without making your personal life fair game."
Marcus then reveals a shocking secret to Pope, which she will have to keep from the public before the presidential race. She tells Pope that she gave birth out of wedlock during her teen years.
"I had a baby at 15," Marcus reveals in the clip.
Pope, who runs Pope & Associates, a crisis management firm, quickly asks her client, "How many people know?"
During the previous episode, Marcus also expressed her disdain for Fitz and said, "I don't think there is a matter on the president showing his leadership on the issue," in regard to his extramarital affairs.
The new teaser also shows Fitz telling Pope, his former flame, "Don't test me," during an intense phone call. In another scene, an unidentified man tells Fitz that he is acting like the business they are discussing is personal. Fitz quickly responds to the mystery man (Pope's father?) and says "it is personal."
ABC's synopsis for episode 5 reveals there will be an interesting meetup between Pope, Marcus and First Lady Mellie.
"The team investigates Democratic Congresswoman Josie Marcus (Lisa Kudrow), while Olivia and Mellie have a surprising run-in during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Meanwhile, Jake and Huck get closer to the truth about Operation Remington, which could lead to devastating results."
The episode will also feature guest appearances by Private Practice star Paul Adelstein and Heroes' Jack Coleman.
ABC will premiere episode 5 of Scandal on Thursday, Oct. 31 st 10 pm EST. Watch the sneak peek below.
