With the nearing finale of "Scandal" season 5, it is revealed that the selection of running mates may result in life threats and a revelation of secrets in episode 21.

"Scandal" season 5 episode 21 is entitled "That's My Girl" and serves as the finale of the season. According to Spoilers Guide, the episode will see the presidential candidates unveil their running mate. This event leads Olivia to find herself in a potentially terrible scenario. Exact details on how the revelation of running mates impacts Olivia are yet to be revealed.

In addition to the candidates' disclosure of their running mates, episode 21 is also set to see Cyrus learn some detrimental information that could highly affect who wins the presidential race. Exact details about this discovery and whether it is set to have a positive or negative effect are yet to be revealed.

Previously, viewers saw that the presidential race continued in "Scandal" season 5 episode 20, which was entitled "Trump Card." The episode saw the possibility of Hollis Doyle ranking above Susan and Mellie. Speaking of Doyle, Olivia and Abby are eager to take him down, so they had to set their differences aside and worked hand in hand.

The previous episode also saw Edison contemplate on his recent agreement, which he thought as a deal with the devil, while Jake and Rowan pursued their attempt to pull the strings behind the former's campaign.

The "Scandal" season 5 episode 21 finale "That's My Girl," is set to air on May 12.