FITZ CALLS ON OLIVIA TO CLEAN UP A FAMILY MESS ON ABC'S "SCANDAL"

Guest Starring Portia de Rossi ("Arrested Development"), Joe Morton, Sonya Walger ("Lost"), and Mary Mouser ("Body of Proof")

"The Bleep" - Fitz asks Olivia to shut down a situation that could destroy the Grant family's reputation. Meanwhile, Huck and Quinn realize there is more than they originally thought when it comes to Catherine's case, and Rowan calls on an old friend to do his dirty work, on "Scandal," THURSDAY OCTOBER 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Scandal" stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen and Scott Foley as Jacob "Jake" Ballard.

Guest cast TBA.

"The Bleep" was written by Mark Fish and directed by Paul McCrane.

"Scandal" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.