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Smash Aired From February 06, 2012 – May 26, 2013 On NBC

About the Show:
Smash is a musical drama that celebrates the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater as it follows a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a " Smash." The series centers on a desire to create a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe - written by the successful songwriting duo of Tom (Tony Award-nominee Christian Borle, " Legally Blonde: The Musical") and Julia (Emmy Award-winner Debra Messing, " Will & Grace"). Julia recently began the process of adopting a child with her husband Frank (Tony Award-nominee Brian d'Arcy James, " Shrek The Musical") of many years, but her focus is torn when she has the opportunity to write another Broadway hit. A rivalry soon forms for the lead role between a youthful, inexperienced Midwestern beauty Karen (Katharine McPhee, " American Idol") - who is trying to find fame in the big city against all odds - and stage veteran Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty, " 9 to 5: The Musical"), who's determined to leave the chorus line and finally get her big break. A tenacious producer Eileen (Oscar winner, Anjelica Huston, " Prizzi's Honor") discovers the " Marilyn" project and jumps on board with a brilliant director, Derek (Jack Davenport, " Pirates of the Caribbean" films) - whose talent is matched by his cunning and egocentric amorality. Jaime Cepero (" Porgy and Bess") stars as Ellis, and Raza Jaffrey (" Sex and the City 2," " MI-5") stars as Dev.

The series stemmed from an idea of executive producer and multiple Emmy and Oscar-winner Steven Spielberg (" ER," "Schindler's List"). The pilot was written by creator/executive producer and acclaimed playwright/screenwriter Theresa Rebeck (" Mauritius," " NYPD Blue"). David Marshall Grant (" Brothers and Sisters"), Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Oscar-winning " Chicago," " Hairspray") and Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey (" United States of Tara," " The Borgias") also serve as executive producers. Original songs are written by Tony and Grammy Award winners Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (" Hairspray," " Catch Me If You Can"), who serve as executive producers as well.

Smash is a production of Universal Television in association with DreamWorks Television and Madwoman in the Attic. The pilot was directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (" Spring Awakening," " American Idiot").


Cast:

Actor’s name	Character’s name
Debra Messing	Julia
Christian Borle	Tom
Katharine McPhee	Karen
Jack Davenport	Derek Walsh
Megan Hilty	Ivy
Anjelica Huston	Eileen
Raza Jaffrey	Dev
Brian d'Arcy James	Frank
Jaime Cepero	Ellis

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Episode 1: Pilot (Feb/06/2012)
The hit-making Broadway writing team of Julia Houston and Tom Levitt unites with producer Eileen Rand to create a new musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, and seasoned chorus girl Ivy Lynn vies with newcomer Karen Cartwright for the dream role.

Episode 2: The Callback (Feb/13/2012)
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.

Episode 3: Enter Mr. DiMaggio (Feb/20/2012)
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret. Karen returns to Iowa for a baby shower and must decide what she wants for her future. Eileen begins rounding up investors - but ex-husband Jerry may already have poisoned the well.

Episode 4: The Cost of Art (Feb/27/2012)
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.

Episode 5: Let's Be Bad (Mar/05/2012)
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.

Episode 6: Chemistry (Mar/12/2012)
Ivy faces major problems as her voice begins to fail her. Julia struggles to avoid Michael - but she can't. Eileen explores her inner hipster at a downtown dive bar with her new pal Ellis, while Karen is an even bigger fish out of water, as she books a side gig at a bar mitzvah on Long Island.

Episode 7: The Workshop (Mar/19/2012)
Everything comes to a head as Eileen, Derek and the team present "Marilyn The Musical" to would-be investors. Ivy is under pressure to perform, while her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy, undermines her at every turn. Karen must decide between the workshop and a meeting with a big-time music producer. Julia and Michael must face up to the consequences of their actions.

Episode 8: The Coup (Mar/26/2012)
The team deals with the aftermath of the workshop. Ivy remains in the dark about her fate, while Derek recruits Karen to help him steal the musical from Tom and Julia. Eileen must face up to her ex-husband, Jerry, when their daughter Katie pays a surprise visit from India.

Episode 9: Hell On Earth (Apr/02/2012)
The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen charges Tom and Julia with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen and Ivy find themselves in competition again -- this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles abound, as Frank makes an unwelcome discovery.

Episode 10: Understudy (Apr/09/2012)
The show has landed a star, the mercurial Rebecca Duvall, but Eileen is thrown into a panic when Rebecca gets stuck in Cuba. Derek puts Karen in as understudy, but she must learn to perform under extreme pressure as he threatens to break her will. Tom and Julia celebrate their anniversary with a ritual - and face some hard truths about what show business can do to relationships.

Episode 11: The Movie Star (Apr/16/2012)
" Bombshell" is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall. Karen and Ivy are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom and Sam heats up, while Julia and Frank must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Dev faces a big decision.

Episode 12: Publicity (Apr/23/2012)
Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall -- but can Rebecca be trusted? What will Karen's ascent mean to her relationship with Dev? And will Rebecca drive Derek insane? Eileen introduces new beau Nick to ex-husband Jerry, while Julia panics when her son Leo goes missing.

Episode 13: Tech (Apr/30/2012)
Ivy faces trouble as Derek finds himself drawn ever closer to Rebecca Duvall, while Karen reaches a turning point -- she must choose between Dev and the show. Eileen faces off against Julia over the possible return of Michael Swift.

Episode 14: Previews (May/07/2012)
" 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. Dev seeks reconciliation with Karen, but explosive information about Ivy lurks just beneath the surface.

Episode 15: Bombshell (May/14/2012)
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. Ellis reveals his true colors. But when he finally makes his move to save "Bombshell," will it be for or against Eileen? In the midst of it all, another bombshell goes off - this one is in Karen and Dev's relationship.

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