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Smash S2E6 — The Fringe
7.5
Smash•Season 2•Episode 6

The Fringe

7.5/10 · 129 votesMar 12, 201344 min

Ranked #16 of 17 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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

Directed byDan Lerner
Written byLiz Tuccillo
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Katharine McPhee

Katharine McPhee

Karen Cartwright

Megan Hilty

Megan Hilty

Ivy Lynn

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Derek Wills

Jeremy Jordan

Jeremy Jordan

Jimmy Collins

Debra Messing

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Julia Houston

Christian Borle

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Tom Levitt

Anjelica Huston

Anjelica Huston

Eileen Rand

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Liz Tuccillo

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Dan Lerner

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Episode Summary

"The Fringe" is episode 6 of Smash season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 129 votes, ranking #16 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Dan Lerner and written by Liz Tuccillo, it aired on March 12, 2013.

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