ABC Picks Up Sophomore Series SCANDAL for Full Season

As Deadline reported tonight, the sophomore drama series Scandal, has also been picked up by ABC for a full season.

Shonda Rhimes' series was originally only given a 13-episode order after it launched midseason last spring to solid ratings and devout fan base. Rhimes' other series, PRIVATE PRACTICE, was not picked up. Its cancellation was announced a few weeks ago.

"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.