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The CW has released the official synopsis for "The Candidate," the forthcoming second episode of Arrow's fourth season.

The episode, directed by John Behring, will air on October 14, and will introduce Curtis Holt -- the eventual Mr. Terrific -- and Jessica Danforth, an old Queen family friend played by Jeri Ryan.

You can check it out below.

“The Candidate” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, LV) (HDTV)

JERI RYAN GUEST STARS; INTRODUCING ECHO KELLUM — When an old family friend, Jessica Danforth (guest star Jeri Ryan), tells Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Thea (Willa Holland) that she is going to run for mayor, both Queens are concerned considering the last three mayors have been murdered. Despite their protests, Jessica makes her announcement so the Green Arrow and Speedy vow to protect her. Meanwhile, Thea begins to exhibit effects from the Lazarus Pit. In addition, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) is faced with a tough business decision and looks to one of her employees, Curtis Holt (guest star Echo Kellum), for help. John Behring directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Keto Shimizu (#402). Original airdate 10/14/2015.