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Series Details & Credits

NBC | Release Date: February 6, 2012

Starring: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Leslie Odom Jr., Katharine McPhee, Anjelica Huston, Megan Hilty, Christian Borle, Jeremy Jordan (II), Andy Mientus, Krysta Rodriguez

Summary: Songwriters Julia Houston (Debra Messing) and Tom Levitt (Christian Borle) create a musical about Marilyn Monroe and must decide whether the veteran Broadway actress Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) or newcomer Karen Cartwright (Katharine McPhee) should play the blonde legend.

Creator: Theresa Rebeck

Genre(s): Drama, Music

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S2:E17. The Tonys
Air Date: May 26, 2013
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S2:E16. The Nominations
Air Date: May 26, 2013
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S2:E15. The Transfer
Air Date: May 11, 2013

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Metascore

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Los Angeles Times

Mary McNamara

Feb 6, 2012

Season 1 Review: Smash is a triumph. Read full review

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Philadelphia Daily News

Ellen Gray

Feb 6, 2012

Season 1 Review: They're fully realized characters, not freakishly talented pawns, and their stories--and choices--reflect a real-life awareness I only wish "Glee" could muster. Read full review

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USA Today

Robert Bianco

Feb 6, 2012

Season 1 Review: Unless you're allergic to musicals in general and Broadway in particular, you should find that a compelling central story, a strong cast, an out-of-the-procedural-mold premise and some rousing, roof-raising numbers more than compensate for any lingering problems. Read full review

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PopMatters

Michael Landweber

Feb 6, 2012

Season 1 Review: If Smash lacks the benefit of Aaron Sorkin's hyper-literate and unmistakable dialogue, it follows Studio 60's format, observing the producers, writers, and actors who collaborate on a show, particularly what happens backstage. Read full review

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Time

James Poniewozik

Feb 5, 2013

Season 2 Review: If what you want from Smash is what the pilot promised--a consistent, network-TV equivalent of mainstream Broadway--season 2 takes the first steps toward being that. The story feels better focused and, with help now from new cast member Jennifer Hudson, the show’s musical moments can deliver the passion and concentrated dream-power the scripts haven’t. Read full review

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Willa Paskin

Feb 5, 2013

Season 2 Review: It is less accidentally ridiculous, and more knowingly, willfully campy, less pretentious, but also, for better and worse, less likely to include a Bollywood dance number. Read full review

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Troy Patterson

Feb 6, 2012

Season 1 Review: The way things are going, I would pay $100 if the purchase exempted me from having to watch any more of the show itself. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 5, 2013
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  S2:E17. The Tonys
  Air Date: May 26, 2013
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  S2:E16. The Nominations
  Air Date: May 26, 2013
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  S2:E15. The Transfer
  Air Date: May 11, 2013
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  S2:E14. The Phenomenon
  Air Date: May 4, 2013
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  S2:E13. The Producers
  Air Date: April 27, 2013
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  S2:E12. Opening Night
  Air Date: April 20, 2013
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  S2:E11. The Dress Rehearsal
  Air Date: April 13, 2013
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  S2:E10. The Surprise Party
  Air Date: April 6, 2013
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  S2:E9. The Parents
  Air Date: April 2, 2013
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  S2:E8. The Bells and Whistles
  Air Date: March 26, 2013
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  S2:E7. Musical Chairs
  Air Date: March 19, 2013
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  S2:E6. The Fringe
  Air Date: March 12, 2013
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  S2:E5. The Read-Through
  Air Date: March 5, 2013
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  S2:E4. The Song
  Air Date: February 26, 2013
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  S2:E3. The Dramaturg
  Air Date: February 19, 2013
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  S2:E2. The Fallout
  Air Date: February 5, 2013
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  S2:E1. On Broadway
  Air Date: February 5, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 6, 2012