** EPISODE CHANGE **

LET THE BARGAINING BEGIN ON ABC'S "SCANDAL"

Guest Starring Portia De Rossi ("Arrested Development"), Jon Tenney and Khandi Alexander

"Gladiators Don't Run" - As the gladiators watch from a far, countries around the world begin to bid on Olivia Pope. Meanwhile, Andrew and Fitz go toe to toe on "Scandal," THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Editor's Note: This episode replaces the previously scheduled episode "Full Circle."

"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.

"Gladiators Don't Run" was written by Paul William Davies and directed by Randy Zisk.

"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.