Follow your dream. Watch your back.
Original title
Smash
Released
2/6/2012
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama
Production companies
DreamWorks Television, Universal Television, Madwoman in the Attic
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
32
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."
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.
Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.
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.
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.
Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
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 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.
Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.
When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.
The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The "Bombshell" team comes one step closer to achieving their Broadway dream. The Boston run was the success the team was hoping for, including producer Eileen Rand; writers Tom Levitt; and Julia Houston; last-minute star Karen Cartwright; and director Derek Wills. But, they are all about to learn even a charmed show cannot avoid paying for sins of the past. Will Eileen get away with mixing business and pleasure with her shady paramour, Nick? Will Julia's marriage to Frank survive the revelation of her infidelity? Will actress Ivy Lynn bounce back from the shame of losing the lead role to rival Karen and bedding her fiance in retaliation? And will Tom and Julia's long-time partnership endure the changing tides of opportunity?
A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.
A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.
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.
Peter challenges Julia's pride while Jimmy trips over his; Ronnie defies her powerful mother.
All eyes are on Julia's reworked book, Hit List has its first read-through and Ivy meets her new co-star.
Derek and Karen make a tough decision as "Hit List" faces its first performance.
Tensions boil on Liaisons, while Eileen may have found the key to saving Bombshell.
When Derek and Jimmy butt heads over "Hit List," Karen gets caught in the crossfire.
Ivy's mom joins the "Bombshell" cast; a visit from Karen's dad causes tension at "Hit List."
Tom plans the birthday surprise of a lifetime for Ivy.
A wardrobe malfunction forces Ivy into a risky choice; tensions mount at Hit List.
It's the night before the opening of "Bombshell," and all sides of the production are waging their own inner battles.
Jimmy goes off the rails, threatening the future of Hit List.
An unexpected tragedy bonds the casts of Hit List and Bombshell.
Betrayal rocks "Hit List;" Ivy's forced to do damage control on her public image.
Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.
Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.
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