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A songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
Genre:Drama
Network:NBC
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Season 1

  • Pilot
    8.0/10390 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2012

    In the pilot of Smash we are introduced to Tom Levitt and Julia Houstona song-writing duo who had planned on taking a break from the business of Broadway but, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a demo of one of the tracks goes viral the project attracts the eye and ear of tenacious producer Eileen Rand and, although causing a conflict that of director Derek Wills. But the biggest and most important task is to find their Marilyn after, auditioning a range of girls they whittle it down to two but, who do they go for. Ivy Lynn a veteran of the stage who wants to break away from the chorus line to get her break as a lead or Karen Cartwright a fresh talent who is trying to follow her dream of becoming a star.

    Director: Michael Mayer

    Writer: N/A

  • The Callback
    7.5/10283 votes
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    The Callback

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2012

    Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia and her husband Frank, are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce.

    Director: Michael Mayer

    Writer: Theresa Rebeck

  • Enter Mr. DiMaggio
    7.2/10244 votes
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    Enter Mr. DiMaggio

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2012

    The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret. Karen returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen begins rounding up investors - but ex-husband Jerry may already have poisoned the well.

    Director: Michael Mayer

    Writer: Theresa Rebeck

  • The Cost of Art
    7.9/10262 votes
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    The Cost of Art

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2012

    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.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: David Marshall Grant

  • Let's Be Bad
    7.5/10217 votes
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    Let's Be Bad

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2012

    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.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

  • Chemistry
    7.4/10211 votes
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    Chemistry

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2012

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

    Director: Daniel Attias

    Writer: Jacquelyn Reingold

  • The Workshop
    8.0/10233 votes
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    The Workshop

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2012

    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.

    Director: Mimi Leder

    Writer: Jason Grote

  • The Coup
    7.3/10209 votes
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    The Coup

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2012

    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.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Theresa Rebeck

  • Hell On Earth
    7.6/10194 votes
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    Hell On Earth

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2012

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

    Director: Paul McGuigan

    Writer: Scott Burkhardt

  • Understudy
    7.7/10200 votes
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    Understudy

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2012

    When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy; Tom and Julia celebrate their anniversary.

    Director: Adam Bernstein

    Writer: Jerome Hairston

  • The Movie Star
    7.4/10180 votes
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    The Movie Star

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2012

    The arrival of a movie star turns ``Bombshell'' upside-down; Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival; Tom and Sam's romance heats up.

    Director: Tricia Brock

    Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

  • Publicity
    7.8/10199 votes
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    Publicity

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/23/2012

    Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall -- but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen's ascent mean to her relationship with Dev? And will Rebecca drive Derek insane? Eileen introduces new beau Nick to ex-husband Jerry, while Julia panics when her son Leo goes missing.

    Director: Michael Mayer

    Writer: Theresa Rebeck

  • Tech
    7.5/10177 votes
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    Tech

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2012

    Ivy worries as Derek grows closer to Rebecca and Karen has to choose between Dev and the show. Ellen and Julia fight over Michael's possible return and Sam brings Tom to a family dinner.

    Director: Roxann Dawson

    Writer: Lakshmi Sundaram, Jason Grote

  • Previews
    7.6/10175 votes
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    Previews

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/7/2012

    "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. Dev seeks reconciliation with Karen, but explosive information about Ivy lurks just beneath the surface.

    Director: Robert Duncan McNeill

    Writer: David Marshall Grant

  • Bombshell
    8.6/10282 votes
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    Bombshell

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/14/2012

    Tom and Julia work to save the show, while Derek makes a decision that will forever change Karen's and Ivy's lives; Ellis tries to save the show.

    Director: Michael Morris

    Writer: Theresa Rebeck