| Episode Title |
Air Date |
Viewers (in mil) |
| Smash S01E01 – Episode 1 – “Pilot” |
February 06, 2012 |
11.50 |
| Description: As the concept of “Marilyn the Musical” begins to take shape, two very different actresses are dying for a chance at the lead. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion, Episode Recap |
| Smash S01E02 – Episode 2 – “The Callback” |
February 13, 2012 |
8.10 |
| Description: Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia and her husband Frank, are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce. ExtraLinks: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion, Episode Recap |
| Smash S01E03 – Episode 3 – “Enter Mr. Dimaggio” |
February 20, 2012 |
6.50 |
| Description: The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn—but everyone’s first choice, Michael (guest star Will Chase), has a secret. Karen (Katharine McPhee) returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) begins rounding up investors—but ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer) may already have poisoned the well.Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E04 – Episode 4 – “The Cost of Art” |
February 27, 2012 |
6.90 |
| Description: Karen (Katharine McPhee) must learn to advance in the high-stakes world of Broadway, as Derek (Jack Davenport) hosts a party for hot young star Lyle (guest star Nick Jonas). Eileen (Anjelica Huston) tries a sly new strategy for raising funds, while Tom (Christian Borle) goes on a first date. Debra Messing, Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star.. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion, Episode Recap |
| Smash S01E05 – Episode 5 – “Let’s Be Bad” |
March 05, 2012 |
7.90 |
| Description: Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev (Raza Jaffrey) at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael (guest star Will Chase) and Julia (Debra Messing) heats up, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) and Tom’s (Christian Borle) ambitious assistant Ellis (Jaime Cepero) forge an alliance. Ivy (Megan Hilty) senses trouble in her relationship with Derek (Jack Davenport). Will Chase guest stars. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion, Episode Recap |
| Smash S01E06 – Episode 6 – “Chemistry” |
March 12, 2012 |
7.20 |
| Description: Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces major problems as her voice begins to fail her. Julia (Debra Messing) struggles to avoid Michael (guest star Will Chase) – but she can’t. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) explores her inner hipster at a downtown dive bar with her new pal Ellis (Jaime Cepero), while Karen (Katharine McPhee) is an even bigger fish out of water, as she books a side gig at a bar mitzvah on Long Island. Jack Davenport, Christian Borle, Raza Jaffrey and Brian d’Arcy James also star. Will Chase guest stars. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion, Episode Recap |
| Smash S01E07 – Episode 7 – “The Workshop” |
March 19, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: Everything comes to a head as Eileen (Anjelica Huston), Derek (Jack Davenport) and the team present “Marilyn The Musical” to would-be investors. Ivy (Megan Hilty) is under pressure to perform, while her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy (special guest Bernadette Peters), undermines her at every turn. Karen (Katharine McPhee) must decide between the workshop and a meeting with a big-time music producer. Julia (Debra Messing) and Michael (guest star Will Chase) must face up to the consequences of their actions. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E08 – Episode 8 – “The Coup” |
March 26, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: The team deals with the aftermath of the workshop. Ivy (Megan Hilty) remains in the dark about her fate, while Derek (Jack Davenport) recruits Karen (Katharine McPhee) to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing). Eileen (Anjelica Huston) must face up to her ex-husband, Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer), when their daughter Katie (guest star Grace Gummer) pays a surprise visit from India. Raza Jaffrey, Brian d’Arcy James and Jaime Cepero also star. Grace Gummer, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic and Michael Cristofer guest star. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E09 – Episode 9 – “Hell on Earth” |
April 02, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) charges Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) find themselves in competition again — this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles abound, as Frank (Brian d’Arcy James) makes an unwelcome discovery. Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E10 – Episode 10 – “Understudy” |
April 09, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: The show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall (guest star Uma Thurman), but Eileen (Anjelica Huston) is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba. Derek (Jack Davenport) puts Karen (Katharine McPhee) in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) celebrate their anniversary with a ritual – and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships. Megan Hilty, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star. Uma Thurman guest stars. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E11 – Episode 11 – “The Movie Star” |
April 16, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: “Bombshell” is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival — but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian D’Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) faces a big decision. Anjelica Huston and Jack Davenport also star. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E12 – Episode 12 – “Publicity” |
April 23, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: Karen (Katharine McPhee) finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman) — but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen’s ascent mean to her relationship with Dev (Raza Jaffrey)? And will Rebecca drive Derek (Jack Davenport) insane? Eileen (Anjelica Huston) introduces new beau Nick (guest star Thorsten Kaye) to ex-husband Jerry (guest star Michael Cristofer), while Julia (Debra Messing) panics when her son Leo (Emory Cohen) goes missing. Megan Hilty and Christian Borle also star. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E13 – Episode 13 – “Tech” |
April 30, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: “Bombshell” moves to Boston. Ivy (Megan Hilty) faces trouble as Derek (Jack Davenport) finds himself drawn ever closer to Rebecca Duvall (special guest Uma Thurman), while Karen (Katharine McPhee) reaches a turning point — she must choose between Dev (Raza Jaffrey) and the show. Eileen (Anjelica Huston) faces off against Julia (Debra Messing) over the possible return of Michael Swift (Will Chase). Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) brings Tom (Christian Borle) into the biggest battle of all — family dinner. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
| Smash S01E14 – Episode 14 – “Previews” |
May 07, 2012 |
n/a |
Description: “Bombshell” faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). The team of Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) scramble to fix the show when the first preview falls short, and Frank (Brian D’Arcy James) must adjust to the unwelcome return of Michael Swift (Will Chase) to his life. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) seeks reconciliation with Karen (Katharine McPhee), but explosive information about Ivy (Megan Hilty) lurks just beneath the surface. Jack Davenport and Anjelica Huston also star. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion
| Smash S01E15 – Episode 15 – “Bombshell” |
May 14, 2012 |
n/a |
| Description: “Bombshell.” The big night is finally here. Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) race against time to save the show, while Derek (Jack Davenport) makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) forever. Ellis (Jaime Cepero) reveals his true colors. But when he finally makes his move to save “Bombshell,” will it be for or against Eileen (Anjelica Huston)? In the midst of it all, another bombshell goes off – this one is in Karen and Dev’s (Raza Jaffrey) relationship.. Extra Links: Official Press Release, Episode Pictures, Discussion |
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