"SCANDAL 101" WEB VIDEO NOW LIVE WITH ALL THE MOST SHOCKING TWISTS AND TURNS FROM LAST SEASON'S "SCANDAL"

Whether they are new recruits or devoted gladiators, ABC Entertainment is making sure "Scandal" fans have everything they need to catch up on the show's much anticipated Fall premiere. All the essential facts and most tantalizing plotlines are recapped in a five minute embeddable video that is now live on ABC.com/Scandal.

Additionally, "Scandal" cast member Josh Malina is taking viewers on a deeper dive during a one-hour primetime special, "Scandal: The Secret is Out," that airs THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The Season 3 Premiere will air later the same evening, from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET.

The one-hour special dissects the rumors, lies and affairs that have made "Scandal" one of the most talked about shows on TV. Viewers will be able to catch up on their favorite characters and story lines from Seasons 1 and 2, and the most asked questions --#WhoisQuinn?, #WhoShotFitz? and #WhattheHuck -- will all be explained.

"Scandal" stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, 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, Jeff Perry as Cyrus Beene, Bellamy Young as Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen and Scott Foley as Captain Jacob "Jake" Ballard.

"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.