HIDDEN AGENDAS ARE BEST USED DURING ELECTION SEASON, ON ABC’S “SCANDAL”

“The Candidate” – Mellie seeks out Olivia’s help but may not be prepared for what that entails, and Liz tries to convince Susan Ross to run for the presidency. Meanwhile, Abby and Cyrus are at odds when a profile piece on Fitz comes into question, on “Scandal,”THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EST) on the ABC Television Network.

The Candidate” was written by Alison Schapker and directed by Allison Liddi Brown.