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Smash.

Follow your dream. Watch your back.

6.4 / 1020122 seasons32 episodesCanceled

Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."

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Created by Theresa Rebeck

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Season 1.

Pilot

2012-02-06 · 45m

Song-writing duo Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, who had planned on taking a break from Broadway, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe.

The Callback

2012-02-13 · 45m

Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.

Enter Mr. DiMaggio

2012-02-20 · 44m

The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.

The Cost of Art

2012-02-27 · 44m

Karen must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek hosts a party for hot young star Lyle. Eileen tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom goes on a first date.

Let's Be Bad

2012-03-05 · 44m

Karen finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael and Julia heats up, as Eileen and Tom's ambitious assistant Ellis forge an alliance. Ivy senses trouble in her relationship with Derek.

Chemistry

2012-03-12 · 44m

Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.

The Workshop

2012-03-19 · 44m

Eileen, Derek and the team present Marilyn the Musical to would-be investors. Ivy struggles to perform. Karen must make a difficult choice. Julia and Michael face the consequences of their actions.

The Coup

2012-03-26 · 44m

The team deals with the workshop's after-effects. Derek asks Karen to help him steal the show from Tom and Julia. Eileen's daughter's surprise visit forces her to deal with her ex-husband.

Hell On Earth

2012-04-02 · 44m1.0

Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.

Understudy

2012-04-09 · 44m

When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.

The Movie Star

2012-04-16 · 44m

The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.

Publicity

2012-04-23 · 44m

Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall. Eileen introduces new beau Nick to ex-husband Jerry, while Julia panics when her son Leo goes missing.

Tech

2012-04-30 · 43m

Bombshell moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage. The cast and crew are all bubbling with anticipation, bracing themselves for the chaos associated with.

Previews

2012-05-07 · 44m

Bombshell faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall. The team of Tom and Julia scramble to fix the show when the first preview falls short, and Frank must adjust to the unwelcome return of Michael Swift to his life.

Bombshell

2012-05-14 · 44m

The big night is finally here. Tom and Julia race against time to save the show, while Derek makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen and Ivy forever.

Cast.

Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee

Karen Cartwright

Megan Hilty

Megan Hilty

Ivy Lynn

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Derek Wills

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan

Jimmy Collins

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Julia Houston

Christian Borle

Christian Borle

Tom Levitt

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Eileen Rand

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