The Best Episodes of Smash Season 2

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(222 votes)

   #1 - On Broadway

   S2:E12/5/2013

   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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   Director:Michael Morris

   Writer:Joshua Safran
2. 

   7.6/10(163 votes)

   #2 - The Fallout

   S2:E22/5/2013

   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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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
3. 

   7.5/10(149 votes)

   #3 - The Dramaturg

   S2:E32/19/2013

   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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   Director:Larry Shaw

   Writer:Bryan Goluboff
4. 

   7.6/10(148 votes)

   #4 - The Song

   S2:E42/26/2013

   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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   Director:Michael Morris

   Writer:Bathsheba Doran
5. 

   7.3/10(134 votes)

   #5 - The Read-Through

   S2:E53/5/2013

   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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   Director:David Petrarca

   Writer:Liz Tuccillo
6. 

   7.5/10(128 votes)

   #6 - The Fringe

   S2:E63/12/2013

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

   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Liz Tuccillo

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   Director:Dan Lerner

   Writer:Liz Tuccillo
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   7.7/10(137 votes)

   #7 - Musical Chairs

   S2:E73/19/2013

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

   Director:Casey Nicholaw

   Writer:Becky Mode

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   Director:Casey Nicholaw

   Writer:Becky Mode
8. 

   7.7/10(127 votes)

   #8 - The Bells and Whistles

   S2:E83/26/2013

   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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   Director:Craig Zisk

   Writer:Noelle Valdivia
9. 

   7.8/10(126 votes)

   #9 - The Parents

   S2:E94/2/2013

   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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   Director:Tricia Brock

   Writer:Jordon Nardino
10. 

    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #10 - The Surprise Party

    S2:E104/6/2013

    Tom plans the birthday surprise of a lifetime for Ivy.

    Director:S.J. Clarkson

    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky

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    Director:S.J. Clarkson

    Writers:Julie Rottenberg, Elisa Zuritsky
11. 

    8.2/10(130 votes)

    #11 - The Dress Rehearsal

    S2:E114/13/2013

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

    Director:Mimi Leder

    Writer:Julia Brownell

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    Director:Mimi Leder

    Writer:Julia Brownell
12. 

    8.3/10(143 votes)

    #12 - Opening Night

    S2:E124/20/2013

    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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    Director:Michael Morris

    Writers:Bathsheba Doran, Noelle Valdivia
13. 

    8.2/10(120 votes)

    #13 - The Producers

    S2:E134/27/2013

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

    Director:Tricia Brock

    Writer:Becky Mode

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    Director:Tricia Brock

    Writer:Becky Mode
14. 

    8.2/10(154 votes)

    #14 - The Phenomenon

    S2:E145/4/2013

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

    Director:Roxann Dawson

    Writers:Joshua Safran, Jordon Nardino

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    Director:Roxann Dawson

    Writers:Joshua Safran, Jordon Nardino
15. 

    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #15 - The Transfer

    S2:E155/11/2013

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

    Director:Holly Dale

    Writers:Julia Brownell, Justin Brenneman

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    Director:Holly Dale

    Writers:Julia Brownell, Justin Brenneman
16. 

    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #16 - The Nominations

    S2:E165/26/2013

    Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

    Director:Michael Morris

    Writer:Bryan Goluboff

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    Director:Michael Morris

    Writer:Bryan Goluboff
17. 

    8.6/10(162 votes)

    #17 - The Tonys

    S2:E175/26/2013

    Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

    Director:Michael Morris

    Writer:Joshua Safran

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    Director:Michael Morris

    Writer:Joshua Safran