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The Best Episodes of Smash Season 2

Every episode of Smash Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Smash Season 2!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Smash Season 2 Episode 17 - The Tonys
    8.6/10(160 votes)

    S2:E17

    Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Joshua Safran

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  2. Smash Season 2 Episode 12 - Opening Night
    8.3/10(144 votes)

    S2:E12

    It's the night before the opening of "Bombshell," and all sides of the production are waging their own inner battles.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writers:Bathsheba Doran, Noelle Valdivia

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  3. Smash Season 2 Episode 11 - The Dress Rehearsal
    8.2/10(129 votes)

    S2:E11

    A wardrobe malfunction forces Ivy into a risky choice; tensions mount at Hit List.

    Director:Mimi Leder
    Writer:Julia Brownell

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  4. Smash Season 2 Episode 13 - The Producers
    8.2/10(122 votes)

    S2:E13

    Jimmy goes off the rails, threatening the future of Hit List.

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Becky Mode

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  5. Smash Season 2 Episode 14 - The Phenomenon
    8.2/10(154 votes)

    S2:E14

    An unexpected tragedy bonds the casts of Hit List and Bombshell.

    Director:Roxann Dawson
    Writers:Joshua Safran, Jordon Nardino

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  6. Smash Season 2 Episode 1 - On Broadway
    7.9/10(223 votes)

    S2:E1

    A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Joshua Safran

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  7. Smash Season 2 Episode 15 - The Transfer
    7.9/10(126 votes)

    S2:E15

    Betrayal rocks "Hit List;" Ivy's forced to do damage control on her public image.

    Director:Holly Dale
    Writers:Justin Brenneman, Julia Brownell

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  8. Smash Season 2 Episode 9 - The Parents
    7.8/10(130 votes)

    S2:E9

    Ivy's mom joins the "Bombshell" cast; a visit from Karen's dad causes tension at "Hit List."

    Director:Tricia Brock
    Writer:Jordon Nardino

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  9. Smash Season 2 Episode 10 - The Surprise Party
    7.8/10(128 votes)

    S2:E10

    Tom plans the birthday surprise of a lifetime for Ivy.

    Director:SJ Clarkson
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  10. Smash Season 2 Episode 16 - The Nominations
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    S2:E16

    Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  11. Smash Season 2 Episode 7 - Musical Chairs
    7.7/10(137 votes)

    S2:E7

    Tensions boil on Liaisons, while Eileen may have found the key to saving Bombshell.

    Director:Casey Nicholaw
    Writer:Becky Mode

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  12. Smash Season 2 Episode 8 - The Bells and Whistles
    7.7/10(127 votes)

    S2:E8

    When Derek and Jimmy butt heads over "Hit List," Karen gets caught in the crossfire.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Noelle Valdivia

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  13. Smash Season 2 Episode 2 - The Fallout
    7.6/10(164 votes)

    S2:E2

    A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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  14. Smash Season 2 Episode 3 - The Dramaturg
    7.5/10(150 votes)

    S2:E3

    Eileen makes a bold move to reinvent Bombshell, while Ivy auditions for a lead role that could make her the star she's always dreamed of being.

    Director:Larry Shaw
    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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  15. Smash Season 2 Episode 4 - The Song
    7.5/10(149 votes)

    S2:E4

    Peter challenges Julia's pride while Jimmy trips over his; Ronnie defies her powerful mother.

    Director:Michael Morris
    Writer:Bathsheba Doran

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  16. Smash Season 2 Episode 6 - The Fringe
    7.5/10(129 votes)

    S2:E6

    Derek and Karen make a tough decision as "Hit List" faces its first performance.

    Director:Dan Lerner
    Writer:Liz Tuccillo

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  17. Smash Season 2 Episode 5 - The Read-Through
    7.2/10(137 votes)

    S2:E5

    All eyes are on Julia's reworked book, Hit List has its first read-through and Ivy meets her new co-star.

    Director:David Petrarca
    Writer:Liz Tuccillo

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Tonys" is the best rated episode of "Smash" season 2. It scored 8.6/10 based on 160 votes. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Joshua Safran, it aired on 5/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Opening Night".