The alphabet network has ordered nine additional episodes of Scandal. The sophomore drama will have a full 22 installments in its second season.

Three episodes of season two of Scandal have aired so far and have averaged a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.16 million viewers. The first season, which was made up of seven episodes, averaged a 2.0 in the demo with 7.02 million viewers.

Executive producer Shonda Rhimes also created Scandal’s lead-in, Grey’s Anatomy, and spin-off Private Practice. The latter is ending this season.

What do you think? Do you like the Scandal TV series? Did ABC make a good move in ordering more episodes?