7.9/10213 votes#1 - On Broadway
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2013
Back from a successful run in Boston, Eileen, Julia and Tom are blindsided by both personal and professional obstacles as they seek to take "Bombshell" to Broadway. Karen consults her new mentor, Broadway star Veronica "Ronnie" Moore, as she finds herself on the brink of fame, but her success may come at cost to Ivy. A new talent is discovered in an unexpected place. Meanwhile, Derek copes with a damaging accusation.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Joshua Safran
7.6/10154 votes#2 - The Fallout
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2013
The creative team behind Bombshell attempt to repair their reputations and mount the show following legal allegations about the source of financing for the show by Eileen Rand and sexual harassment charges levelled at director Derek Wills by several women. Bombshell star Karen Cartwright encounters resistance when she tries to aid new composing team Jimmy Collins and Kyle Bishop working on their first musical.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
7.5/10139 votes#3 - The Dramaturg
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2013
Eileen introduces Tom and Julia to a new writing partner in order to fix Bombshell's script; Karen confers with Derek about Jimmy and Kyle's musical that they are working on; Derek tries to get reinstated as the director for "The Wiz" remake with Veronica Moore.
Director: Larry Shaw
Writer: Bryan Goluboff
7.6/10138 votes#4 - The Song
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2013
Derek calls in help for a special event, but Jimmy's pride might get in the way of a huge opportunity Karen orchestrates for him and Kyle. Peter challenges Julia's pride as they continue to work together. Meanwhile, Ronnie struggles to assert her independence from a powerful mother, as Eileen finds herself at a moral crossroads with huge ramifications for "Bombshell."
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Bathsheba Doran
7.2/10125 votes#5 - The Read-Through
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2013
Julia's fears increase when Tom airs his suspicions of Peter. Jimmy and Kyle confront their own crisis of confidence as "Hit List" is read for the first time. Meanwhile, Ivy realizes her triumph might not be all she hoped when she meets her new co-star, Terry Falls, and Karen wonders if she can trust Jimmy.
Director: David Petrarca
Writer: Liz Tuccillo
7.4/10121 votes#6 - The Fringe
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2013
Derek and Karen reach a turning point, so one of them makes a tough decision. Meanwhile, problems emerge in Jerry and Eileen's partnership; complications arise at the "Hit List" debut at the Fringe Festival; and Ivy attempts to save her and Terry's show.
Director: Dan Lerner
Writer: Liz Tuccillo
7.7/10131 votes#7 - Musical Chairs
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2013
New circumstances give rise to conflicts as Karen, Tom, Julia and Derek adjust to their new surroundings. Tensions at "Liaisons" are also coming to a boil, ensuring that the show will find its place in Broadway history. Meanwhile, Eileen may have found the key to saving "Bombshell" with the help of her daughter, Katie.
Director: Casey Nicholaw
Writer: Becky Mode
7.7/10120 votes#8 - The Bells and Whistles
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2013
When Ivy brings Sam back to town, Tom finds himself in an awkward situation. Jimmy and Derek clash over their vision for "Hit List," while both Ana and Karen struggle to stand up for what they want.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Noelle Valdivia
7.7/10119 votes#9 - The Parents
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2013
After Leigh Conroy joins the cast of "Bombshell," Tom finds himself struggling to diffuse the years of tension between her and Ivy. Jimmy and Karen's connection is threatened by both Ana's newfound success and an unexpected visitor. Derek learns more about Jimmy's past just as the public sees their first piece of "Hit List."
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Jordon Nardino
7.7/10118 votes#10 - The Surprise Party
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/6/2013
With Liza Minnelli in town, Tom plans a surprise for Ivy in an attempt to find a balance between their work life and their friendship. Relations between Karen, Jimmy, and Derek explode just as Hit List's rehearsal process nears its close. While Richard asks Eileen to spend less time at work and more time with him, Julia finds herself also pulled away from Bombshell by an unlikely source.
Director: S.J. Clarkson
Writer: Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
8.0/10122 votes#11 - The Dress Rehearsal
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 4/13/2013
As Tom and Julia race to ready "Bombshell" for previews, Tom's eagerness to prove himself may not be the best thing for the show. An on-stage mishap forces Ivy to make an important decision, while tension rises at "Hit List" as Karen becomes suspicious of Derek's motives towards her.
Director: Mimi Leder
Writer: Julia Brownell
8.2/10134 votes#12 - Opening Night
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 4/20/2013
It's "Bombshell's" opening night. As Ivy's nerves get the better of her, support comes from an unlikely source. Meanwhile, Tom and Julia look to their next project. "Bombshell's" success may be in jeopardy as Eileen's issues with Richard come to a head. Jimmy finally opens up to Karen about his past, but is it too little too late?
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Noelle Valdivia, Bathsheba Doran
8.1/10113 votes#13 - The Producers
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/27/2013
An off-the-rail Jimmy threatens Hit List's future, as Karen, Derek, Ana and Kyle join forces to try help him before things take a turn for the worse. Tom and Julia's partnership is at breaking point just as Ivy, Eileen, and the entire Bombshell team are running themselves ragged to outshine their competitors.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Becky Mode
8.2/10146 votes#14 - The Phenomenon
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 5/4/2013
Tom takes legal measures to dissolve his partnership with Julia. Karen contemplates beginning a sexual relationship with Derek following her fall-out with Jimmy. But all comes to a screeching halt with the news of Kyle's death. The one person who isn't yet is Jimmy, who is no where to be found. Derek and Scott have to figure out what to do about this evening's show. Julia wants to do something special to remember Kyle which she hopes will be supported by the Broadway community despite Kyle not yet having done anything on Broadway.
Director: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Joshua Safran, Jordon Nardino
7.9/10115 votes#15 - The Transfer
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 5/11/2013
With his sights set on the Tony, Tom pulls out all the stops at a Houston & Levitt tribute night, but can Julia turn away from "Hit List" long enough to help? Ivy is afraid of damaging her reputation when Tom asks her to perform a risqué number. The cast of "Hit List" is rocked by a betrayal close to home.
Director: Holly Dale
Writer: Justin Brenneman, Julia Brownell
7.8/10111 votes#16 - The Nominations
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 5/26/2013
It's a crucial moment for both shows as Tony nominations loom, but keeping your eye on the prize can be hard. As Tom crosses an influential Tony voter and Ivy copes with some very distracting news, Derek's past has repercussions for the entire "Hit List" team.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Bryan Goluboff
8.5/10155 votes#17 - The Tonys
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 5/26/2013
On Tony night, the awards might not provide the answers everyone is looking for. As Jimmy faces a final reckoning, Tom, Julia, Derek, Karen, Ivy, and most of all, Eileen wait to see if the ceremony will confirm their place in the Broadway pantheon once and for all.
Director: Michael Morris
Writer: Joshua Safran
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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
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"On Broadway" is the best rated episode of "Smash" season 2. It scored 7.9/10 based on 213 votes. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Joshua Safran, it aired on 2/5/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Fallout".