"Scandal" season 3 episode 3 will be airing tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

The official synopsis for "Scandal" season 3 episode 3 titled "Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington" is as follows:

"A Midwestern mom hires Pope & Associates under mysterious conditions that lead to a very dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Fitz and Mellie admit their true feelings for each other."

Tonight's episode will see a bomb threat to the White House. President Fitzgerald Grant will have to deal with this other threat, apart from dealing with his affair issues. A mom arrives at the Oval office with bombs strapped to her body "There are nine of us here. She has every intention of using the bomb," says Olivia says on the phone in a sneak peek video.

Last week's episode saw President Fitzgerald announcing to the world that Jeanine was his mistress, and Olivia's name was cleared. However, the two clearly still have feelings for each other.

Pope also reconnected with her estranged father Rowan in last week's episode.

Be sure to tune in to ABC on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10 p.m. ET to catch the third episode of season 3.

If you miss tonight's episode, watch all the latest episodes of "Scandal" season 3 online via live stream on the ABC website.

Watch a sneak peek preview video of "Scandal" season 3 episode 3 below - "Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington"