Smash

Smash

Follow your dream. Watch your back.

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."

Drama

Seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Air Date: 2012-02-06

Song-writing duo Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, who had planned on taking a break from Broadway, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe.

The Callback

2. The Callback

Air Date: 2012-02-13

Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.

Enter Mr. DiMaggio

3. Enter Mr. DiMaggio

Air Date: 2012-02-20

The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.

The Cost of Art

4. The Cost of Art

Air Date: 2012-02-27

Karen must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek hosts a party for hot young star Lyle. Eileen tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom goes on a first date.

Let's Be Bad

5. Let's Be Bad

Air Date: 2012-03-05

Karen finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael and Julia heats up, as Eileen and Tom's ambitious assistant Ellis forge an alliance. Ivy senses trouble in her relationship with Derek.

Chemistry

6. Chemistry

Air Date: 2012-03-12

Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.

The Workshop

7. The Workshop

Air Date: 2012-03-19

Eileen, Derek and the team present Marilyn the Musical to would-be investors. Ivy struggles to perform. Karen must make a difficult choice. Julia and Michael face the consequences of their actions.

The Coup

8. The Coup

Air Date: 2012-03-26

The team deals with the workshop's after-effects. Derek asks Karen to help him steal the show from Tom and Julia. Eileen's daughter's surprise visit forces her to deal with her ex-husband.

Hell On Earth

9. Hell On Earth

Air Date: 2012-04-02

Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.

Understudy

10. Understudy

Air Date: 2012-04-09

When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.

The Movie Star

11. The Movie Star

Air Date: 2012-04-16

The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.

Publicity

12. Publicity

Air Date: 2012-04-23

Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall. Eileen introduces new beau Nick to ex-husband Jerry, while Julia panics when her son Leo goes missing.

Tech

13. Tech

Air Date: 2012-04-30

Bombshell moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage. The cast and crew are all bubbling with anticipation, bracing themselves for the chaos associated with.

Previews

14. Previews

Air Date: 2012-05-07

Bombshell faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall. The team of Tom and Julia scramble to fix the show when the first preview falls short, and Frank must adjust to the unwelcome return of Michael Swift to his life.

Bombshell

15. Bombshell

Air Date: 2012-05-14

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.

On Broadway

1. On Broadway

Air Date: 2013-02-05

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

The Fallout

2. The Fallout

Air Date: 2013-02-05

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

The Dramaturg

3. The Dramaturg

Air Date: 2013-02-19

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.

The Song

4. The Song

Air Date: 2013-02-26

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

The Read-Through

5. The Read-Through

Air Date: 2013-03-05

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

The Fringe

6. The Fringe

Air Date: 2013-03-12

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

Musical Chairs

7. Musical Chairs

Air Date: 2013-03-19

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

The Bells and Whistles

8. The Bells and Whistles

Air Date: 2013-03-26

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

The Parents

9. The Parents

Air Date: 2013-04-02

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

The Surprise Party

10. The Surprise Party

Air Date: 2013-04-06

Tom plans the birthday surprise of a lifetime for Ivy.

The Dress Rehearsal

11. The Dress Rehearsal

Air Date: 2013-04-13

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

Opening Night

12. Opening Night

Air Date: 2013-04-20

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

The Producers

13. The Producers

Air Date: 2013-04-27

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

The Phenomenon

14. The Phenomenon

Air Date: 2013-05-04

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

The Transfer

15. The Transfer

Air Date: 2013-05-11

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

The Nominations

16. The Nominations

Air Date: 2013-05-26

Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

The Tonys

17. The Tonys

Air Date: 2013-05-26

Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.

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Rating

6.4/10

Release Date

2012-02-06

Episodes

32 (2 seasons)

Status

Canceled

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

DreamWorks Television

DreamWorks Television

Universal Television

Universal Television

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