The Best Episodes of Smash Season 1

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#1 - Pilot
S1:E12/6/2012
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.
Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Unknown
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#2 - The Callback
S1:E22/13/2012
Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.
Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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#3 - Enter Mr. DiMaggio
S1:E32/20/2012
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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Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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#4 - The Cost of Art
S1:E42/27/2012
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
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Director:Michael Morris
Writer:David Marshall Grant
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#5 - Let's Be Bad
S1:E53/5/2012
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
Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
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Director:Jamie Babbit
Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
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#6 - Chemistry
S1:E63/12/2012
Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
Director:Dan Attias
Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold
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Director:Dan Attias
Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold

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#7 - The Workshop
S1:E73/19/2012
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
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Director:Mimi Leder
Writer:Jason Grote
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#8 - The Coup
S1:E83/26/2012
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
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Director:Paris Barclay
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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#9 - Hell On Earth
S1:E94/2/2012
Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.
Director:Paul McGuigan
Writer:Scott Burkhardt
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Director:Paul McGuigan
Writer:Scott Burkhardt
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#10 - Understudy
S1:E104/9/2012
When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.
Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Jerome Hairston
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Director:Adam Bernstein
Writer:Jerome Hairston
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#11 - The Movie Star
S1:E114/16/2012
The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.
Director:Tricia Brock
Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
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Director:Tricia Brock
Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
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#12 - Publicity
S1:E124/23/2012
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.
Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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Director:Michael Mayer
Writer:Theresa Rebeck
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#13 - Tech
S1:E134/30/2012
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.
Director:Roxann Dawson
Writers:Lakshmi Sundaram, Jason Grote
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Director:Roxann Dawson
Writers:Lakshmi Sundaram, Jason Grote
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#14 - Previews
S1:E145/7/2012
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.
Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer:David Marshall Grant
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Director:Robert Duncan McNeill
Writer:David Marshall Grant
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#15 - Bombshell
S1:E155/14/2012
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
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Director:Michael Morris
Writer:Theresa Rebeck