Ep 1. Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia

In Scandal season 4 episode 1, titled "Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia," Olivia Pope and Associates are still reeling from the events of the season 3 finale. Fitz has just won reelection and Olivia has left town in order to take a break. However, trouble finds her when she is called back to Washington, DC to help a friend.

The episode opens in a lush, green forest where a group of friends is enjoying a day of hiking. Suddenly, they come across a grisly scene: the bloody body of a young woman. The victim is later identified as a young woman named Julia. Olivia's former lover, Jake Ballard, who is now working at the NSA, calls her to let her know that he has information about Julia's murder.

Olivia returns to Washington, DC to meet with Jake. He tells her that Julia was working as a spy for the United States and that her death may be connected to a larger conspiracy. Olivia agrees to take the case, and she and her team begin to investigate.

Meanwhile, Fitz is struggling with his own personal demons. He is still deeply in love with Olivia and cannot let go of her, even though he is now married to his former chief of staff, Mellie. Mellie, on the other hand, is still reeling from the death of her son and is determined to take control of her own life.

As Olivia and her team dive deeper into the investigation, they discover that the conspiracy goes all the way to the highest levels of government. They are joined by an unlikely ally in the form of Kubiak, a high-powered lawyer who has his own reasons for wanting to take down the conspirators.

The episode is full of twists and turns as Olivia and her team race against the clock to unravel the conspiracy and bring justice to Julia's killers. Along the way, they must face their own personal demons and confront the harsh realities of life in Washington, DC.

Overall, "Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia" is a gripping episode that sets the stage for an exciting season of Scandal. Fans of the series will be on the edge of their seats as Olivia and her team face off against some of the most powerful people in the world.