ABC hit political drama Scandal is one of the most watched shows of the year and fans are sitting on the edge of their seats waiting for the series to return in January.

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The new season debuted back in September and sadly the show is currently on hiatus.

Luckily for fans, the second half of the new season will return to Thursday night but until its return, viewers are hoping to get some juicy details about the second part of the show.

Kerry Washington Teases Fans On Twitter 

During the winter finale, fans watched as Olivia Pope, the D.C. political fixer, went missing at the hand of the Vice President, and now fans are anxious to find out what happens next.

Unfortunately, the cast of Scandal has been pretty quiet and has yet to give fans a sneak peek into part two, but Washington did share another message with viewers.

On Monday the actress tweeted a little teaser, and then on Tuesday, she let fans know that she has also been nominated for an NAACP Image Award for her role on the show.

Washington has been nominated for Outstanding Actress In A Drama but this isn't her first time being nominated for the award.

Last year the actress took home the award, and fans are hoping she'll do the same this year.

It's no secret that this talented group has what it takes to break the TV screen every Thursday night, and viewers can't wait till their favorite show returns.

Scandal will return on Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. on ABC.

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