Season 1

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  7.9/10404 votes

  Pilot

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2012

  As the concept of "Marilyn the Musical" begins to take shape, two very different actresses are dying for a chance at the lead.

  Director: Michael Mayer

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/10293 votes

  The Callback

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2012

  The final decision is revealed after Ivy and Karen are brought back for a second callback.

  Director: Michael Mayer

  Writer: Theresa Rebeck

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  7.1/10254 votes

  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.

  Director: Michael Mayer

  Writer: Theresa Rebeck

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  7.9/10272 votes

  The Cost of Art

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2012

  Tensions between Karen and Ivy run high as workshop rehearsals begin; Derek throws a birthday party for an old friend.

  Director: Michael Morris

  Writer: David Marshall Grant

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  7.5/10225 votes

  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. Meanwhile, the drama between Michael and Julia heats up.

  Director: Jamie Babbit

  Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  7.4/10219 votes

  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

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  8.0/10242 votes

  The Workshop

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2012

  Everything comes to a head as Eileen, Derek and the team present "Marilyn the Musical" to would-be investors.

  Director: Mimi Leder

  Writer: Jason Grote

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  7.3/10216 votes

  The Coup

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2012

  Ivy remains in the dark about her fate, while Derek recruits Karen to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia.

  Director: Paris Barclay

  Writer: Theresa Rebeck

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  7.6/10201 votes

  Hell On Earth

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2012

  The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical.

  Director: Paul McGuigan

  Writer: Scott Burkhardt

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  7.6/10207 votes

  Understudy

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2012

  The show has landed star Rebecca Duvall, but Eileen is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba.

  Director: Adam Bernstein

  Writer: Jerome Hairston

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  7.4/10188 votes

  The Movie Star

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2012

  "Bombshell" is turned upside down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall.

  Director: Tricia Brock

  Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  7.8/10208 votes

  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?

  Director: Michael Mayer

  Writer: Theresa Rebeck

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  7.5/10185 votes

  Tech

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2012

  "Bombshell" moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage. Meanwhile, Karen reaches a turning point; she must choose between Dev and the show.

  Director: Roxann Dawson

  Writer: Lakshmi Sundaram, Jason Grote

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  7.6/10183 votes

  Previews

  Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/7/2012

  "Bombshell" faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall.

  Director: Robert Duncan McNeill

  Writer: David Marshall Grant

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  8.6/10292 votes

  Bombshell

  Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/14/2012

  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.

  Director: Michael Morris

  Writer: Theresa Rebeck