Scandal Crash and Burn (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Scandal

Crash and Burn (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

After a commercial plane crash, Olivia and her team must defend the pilot from the media and airline accusations; When Amanda goes missing, Huck calls upon his dark past; Fitz seeks help from the Vice President.

Showrunner

Shonda Rhimes

Director

Steve Robin

Writers

Shonda Rhimes (created by) | Mark Wilding (written by)

Producers

Scott Collins | Merri D. Howard | Shonda Rhimes

Composer

Chad Fischer

Cinematographer

Oliver Bokelberg

Editor

Gregory T. Evans

Casting Directors

Linda Lowy | Will Stewart

Production Designer

Corey Kaplan

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Edit Released

Updated May 3, 2012

Release date

May 3, 2012 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 34 wins & 71 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
35 cast members

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