← Previous Next → 1x06 The Trail 4.44/5 (9 votes) First Aired: May. 10, 2012 on ABC Summary: As Gideon investigates Amanda Tanner's past, a series of events from the past reveal the contentious primary race between Fitzgerald Grant and Sally Langston, Olivia's first meeting with Grant on the campaign trail and the formation of the Pope & Associates team.

Main Characters in this Episode

• Olivia Pope
• Stephen Fi…
• Harrison W…
• Abby Whelan
• Quinn Perk…
• President …

Guest Stars Huck played by Guillermo Díaz Cyrus Beene played by Jeff Perry Vice President Sally Langston played by Kate Burton David Rosen played by Joshua Malina Mellie Grant played by Bellamy Young Billy Chambers played by Matt Letscher Amanda Tanner played by Liza Weil Gideon Wallace played by Brendan Hines James Novak played by Dan Bucatinsky Alissa played by Brenda Song Paul Mosley played by John Burke (X) Kendal Parks played by Jenny Cooper (V) Sassy Staffer played by Samantha Sloyan Anchor played by Lisa Canning (III) Local Anchor played by Erica Shaffer Secretary played by Eva Tingley Guy in Van played by Joshua Wolf Coleman Messenger Guy played by Patrick Cohen (III) Harrison's Date at Bar played by Runa Lucienne Millie's Aide played by Kacey Taylor More