Episode guide
Smash: Season 2
17 episodes · premiered Feb 5, 2013
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?
- Episode 1: On Broadway Feb 5, 2013 · 44m A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.
- Episode 2: The Fallout Feb 5, 2013 · 44m A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place.
- Episode 3: The Dramaturg Feb 19, 2013 · 44m 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.
- Episode 4: The Song Feb 26, 2013 · 44m Peter challenges Julia's pride while Jimmy trips over his; Ronnie defies her powerful mother.
- Episode 5: The Read-Through Mar 5, 2013 · 44m All eyes are on Julia's reworked book, Hit List has its first read-through and Ivy meets her new co-star.
- Episode 6: The Fringe Mar 12, 2013 · 44m Derek and Karen make a tough decision as "Hit List" faces its first performance.
- Episode 7: Musical Chairs Mar 19, 2013 · 44m Tensions boil on Liaisons, while Eileen may have found the key to saving Bombshell.
- Episode 8: The Bells and Whistles Mar 26, 2013 · 44m When Derek and Jimmy butt heads over "Hit List," Karen gets caught in the crossfire.
- Episode 9: The Parents Apr 2, 2013 · 44m Ivy's mom joins the "Bombshell" cast; a visit from Karen's dad causes tension at "Hit List."
- Episode 10: The Surprise Party Apr 6, 2013 · 44m Tom plans the birthday surprise of a lifetime for Ivy.
- Episode 11: The Dress Rehearsal Apr 13, 2013 · 44m A wardrobe malfunction forces Ivy into a risky choice; tensions mount at Hit List.
- Episode 12: Opening Night Apr 20, 2013 · 44m It's the night before the opening of "Bombshell," and all sides of the production are waging their own inner battles.
- Episode 13: The Producers Apr 27, 2013 · 44m Jimmy goes off the rails, threatening the future of Hit List.
- Episode 14: The Phenomenon May 4, 2013 · 44m An unexpected tragedy bonds the casts of Hit List and Bombshell.
- Episode 15: The Transfer May 11, 2013 · 44m Betrayal rocks "Hit List;" Ivy's forced to do damage control on her public image.
- Episode 16: The Nominations May 26, 2013 · 45m Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.
- Episode 17: The Tonys May 26, 2013 · 45m Hit List and Bombshell face off at the Tonys.