MARCUS AND SAM ENTER INTO TENSE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, ON ABC'S "LAST RESORT"

"Skeleton Crew" - In an attempt to end the standoff on Sainte Marina, Marcus and Sam enter into tense negotiations with the U.S. Government. Meanwhile, when a critical system fails, Grace must take command of the Colorado on a perilous repair operation, on "Last Resort," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Last Resort" stars Andre Braugher as Captain Marcus Chaplin, Scott Speedman as XO Sam Kendal, Daisy Betts as Lieutenant Grace Shepard, Dichen Lachman as Tani Tumrenjack, Daniel Lissing as SEAL Officer James King, Sahr Ngaujah as Mayor Julian Serrat, Camille de Pazzis as Sophie Girard, Autumn Reeser as Kylie Sinclair, Jessy Schram as Christine Kendal and Robert Patrick as Master Chief Joseph Prosser.

Guest Cast: Jay Karnes as Secretary of Defense William Curry, Jay Hernandez as Paul Wells, Bruce Davison as Admiral Shepard, Daniel Bess as Lt. Chris Cahill, April Grace as Amanda Straugh.

"Skeleton Crew" was written by David Wiener and directed by Michael Offer.

"Last Resort" 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.

For more information on "Last Resort," visit www.ABC.com/lastresort