TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE

PRESIDENT-ELECT MELLIE GRANT FACES YET ANOTHER OBSTACLE ON THE ROAD TO INAUGURATION, ON THE TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S 'SCANDAL'

Tony Goldwyn Directs 'Transfer of Power'

"Tick Tock" - As the clock ticks down to the inauguration of the first female President of the United States, Olivia takes a big risk to ensure Mellie's safety, on "Scandal," airing THURSDAY, MAY 18 (9:01-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

"Transfer of Power" - In the final days of his presidency, Fitz uses his power to make some unexpected changes, on "Scandal," airing THURSDAY, MAY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), 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, Joshua Malina as David Rosen, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Scott Foley as Jake Ballard, Portia De Rossi as Elizabeth North, Joe Morton as Rowan Pope and Cornelius Smith Jr. as Marcus Walker.

"Tick, Tock" was written by Zahir McGhee & Michelle Lirtzman and directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Guest stars are TBA.

"Transfer of Power" was written by Matt Byrne & Mark Fish and directed by Tony Goldwyn. Guest stars are TBA.

"Scandal" was created by Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy," "How to Get Away with Murder"). Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers ("Grey's Anatomy," "How to Get Away with Murder"), Mark Fish and Tom Verica are executive producers. "Scandal" is produced by ABC Studios.

"Scandal" is broadcasted in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.