S01E01 Pilot
As the concept of "Marilyn the Musical" begins to take shape, two very different actresses are dying for a chance at the lead.
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Overview
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."
Episodes
S01E02 The Callback
The final decision is revealed after Ivy and Karen are brought back for a second callback.
S01E03 Enter Mr. DiMaggio
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.
S01E04 The Cost of Art
Tensions between Karen and Ivy run high as workshop rehearsals begin; Derek throws a birthday party for an old friend.
S01E05 Let's Be Bad
Karen finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev at a high-powered government party. Meanwhile, the drama between Michael and Julia heats up.
S01E06 Chemistry
Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
S01E07 The Workshop
Everything comes to a head as Eileen, Derek and the team present "Marilyn the Musical" to would-be investors.
S01E08 The Coup
Ivy remains in the dark about her fate, while Derek recruits Karen to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia.
S01E09 Hell On Earth
The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical.
S01E10 Understudy
The show has landed star Rebecca Duvall, but Eileen is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba.
S01E11 The Movie Star
"Bombshell" is turned upside down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall.
S01E12 Publicity
Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall... but can Rebecca be trusted?
S01E13 Tech
"Bombshell" moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage. Meanwhile, Karen reaches a turning point; she must choose between Dev and the show.
S01E14 Previews
"Bombshell" faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall.
S01E15 Bombshell
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.
Cast
Katharine McPhee
Karen Cartwright
Megan Hilty
Ivy Lynn
Jack Davenport
Derek Wills
Jeremy Jordan
Jimmy Collins
Debra Messing
Julia Houston
Christian Borle
Tom Levitt
Anjelica Huston
Eileen Rand
