POWER ALWAYS COMES AT A PRICE, ON ABC'S "SCANDAL"

"One for the Dog" - With Huck being held under the Patriot Act, Olivia and the team get unexpected assistance from an old friend. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Mellie out of a very compromising situation that could affect Fitz's future, and her relationship with Edison reaches a boiling point, on ABC's "Scandal," THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"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 and Joshua Malina as David Rosen.

Guest starring Kate Burton as Vice President Sally Langston, Gregg Henry as Hollis Doyle, Debra Mooney as Verna Thornton, Dan Bucatinsky as James Novak, Norm Lewis as Edison Davis, Sam McMurray as Pat Wexler, Wendy Davis as Kimberly Mitchell, Susan Pourfar as Becky and Stoney Westmoreland as Hal.

"One for the Dog" was written by Heather Mitchell and directed by Steve Robin.

"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.