“Thwack!” is what they’re calling the April 7 episode of Scandal, which is directed by the President himself, Tony Goldwyn. Here’s how ABC describes it:
The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves, on a shocking-new “Scandal,” THURSDAY, APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network.
You can find some preview images below, including some behind-the-scenes shots with director Tony Goldwyn.
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SCANDAL - "Thwack!" - The election is in full swing, which means everyone is doing their best to take down their opponents, but when a potential leak threatens several candidates, they have to work together to keep their secrets safe. Boundaries are pushed and lines are crossed as we find out just how far some people are willing to go to protect themselves, on a shocking-new "Scandal," THURSDAY APRIL 7 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Richard Cartwright)TONY GOLDWYN (DIRECTOR), SCOTT FOLEY
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, Bellamy Young as First Lady Mellie Grant, Joshua Malina as David Rosen, Scott Foley as Jake Ballard, Portia De Rossi as Elizabeth North, Cornelius Smith Jr as Marcus Walker and Joe Morton as Eli Pope. Guest cast TBA.
“Thwack!” was written by Zahir McGhee and directed by Tony Goldwyn.