A TRAGIC EVENT CAUSES NATIONAL DEBATE, ON ABC'S "SCANDAL"

Guest Starring Courtney B. Vance

"The Lawn Chair" - A tragedy in D.C. gains national attention and the White House must deal with their problematic VP, on "Scandal," THURSDAY, MARCH 5 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Scandal" stars Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope, 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 Jacob "Jake" Ballard.

Guest cast TBA.

"The Lawn Chair" was written by Severiano Canalesand directed by Tom Verica.

"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.