Several Familiar Faces Return on Tonight's 'Scandal'

Scandal is new tonight on ABC.

Several familiar faces return on this week's new Scandal, airing Thursday, October 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In the episode, titled "Inside the Bubble," an old friend (Sonya Walger) returns for help after her daughter goes missing, Cyrus has an awkward run in during a business breakfast, and Jake uses his connections to get some answers. Meanwhile, Mellie becomes obsessed with a national news story and David goes to great lengths to prove himself.

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Gun Control in Focus on 'Scandal' Tonight

"I don't do favors for the White House anymore," says Olivia Pope.

Fitz prepares for his State of the Union address on this week's new Scandal, airing Thursday, October 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In the episode, titled "The State of the Union," in order for Fitz to make the biggest impact with his State of the Union address on gun control, Cyrus sets out to recruit a power couple (Mary McCormick and Josh Randall) who are influential on the issue. Meanwhile, Mellie's personal struggle gets national attention.

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'Scandal' Season 4 Premieres Tonight, Portia De Rossi Guest Stars

Scandal guest star Portia De Rossi.

The fourth season of ABC primetime serial Scandal premieres on Thursday, September 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Where on Earth is Olivia Pope?

In the episode, titled "Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia," nearly two months after Olivia and Jake boarded a private jet to stand in the sun together, everything has changed. With another four years in the White House, Fitz and Cyrus are doing everything they can to make a positive impact on the nation. Meanwhile, Mellie struggles to cope with the loss of her son and the gladiators feel the impact of Olivia's absence.

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