AS THE PRESENT DAY INVESTIGATIONS INTO BOTH AMANDA TANNER HEAT UP, FITZ AND OLIVIA'S BEGINNINGS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL ARE REVEALED, ON ABC'S 'SCANDAL'

"The Trail" - As Gideon investigates Amanda's past in the present day, scenes from the past reveal the contentious primary race between Fitz and his now-Vice President, how Olivia and Fitz first met on the campaign trail and how each of Olivia's associates joined the team, on "Scandal," THURSDAY, APRIL 20 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 5/10/12)

"Scandal" stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, Henry Ian Cusick as Stephen Finch, Columbus Short as Harrison Wright, Guillermo Diaz as Huck, Darby Stanchfield as Abby Whelan, Katie Lowes as Quinn Perkins, Tony Goldwyn as President Fitzgerald Grant and Jeff Perry as Cyrus.

Guest starring Kate Burton as Vice President Sally Langston, Joshua Malina as David Rosen, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Matt Letscher as Billy Chambers, Liza Weil as Amanda Tanner, Brendan Hines as Gideon Wallace, Dan Bucatinsky as James, and Brenda Song as Alissa.

"The Trail" was written by Jenna Bans and directed by Tom Verica.

"Scandal" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,S,V parental guideline.