Smash: Season 1

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: February 6, 2012

Starring: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey

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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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E15. Bombshell
Air Date: May 14, 2012
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S1:E14. Previews
Air Date: May 7, 2012
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S1:E13. Tech
Air Date: April 30, 2012

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Mary McNamara

Feb 6, 2012

Smash is a triumph. Read full review

Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Feb 3, 2012

The real joys of Smash are its performances and production numbers, some fantasized, others part of the bare bones auditioning process. Read full review

Dorothy Rabinowitz

Feb 6, 2012

The cast is crowded and uniformly splendid. There's little about this captivating fusion of music, dance and potent storytelling of which the same couldn't be said. Read full review

Matt Roush

Feb 6, 2012

The first few episodes after tonight's sensational pilot struggle to find the right balance between the musical and the dramatic, but by the fourth hour, as the new leading lady makes things difficult for the also-ran during the tense rehearsal process, Smash finds its footing. Read full review

Lori Rackl

Jan 30, 2012

The stereotypes slow down in subsequent episodes, which grew more entertaining with each of the four I watched. Read full review

Michael Landweber

Feb 6, 2012

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

Troy Patterson

Feb 6, 2012

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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savagela

May 15, 2012

Fantastic. The dance numbers are fantastic! The Ballads are a little too "American Idol" for my taste. Anjelica Huston? Magnificent. Debra Messing? Wondrous. Uma Thurman? In a Musical? OMG she's utterly great.

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BobSaban

Feb 18, 2012

Pilot definitely impressed. I've been reading NBC shelled out tons of money on this show, and yeah, it was well worth it. I'll be a continuous supporter of the show as long as they keep doing things like having Katherine McPhee impress all in her cover of Adele's "Rumor Has It". Don't getPilot definitely impressed. I've been reading NBC shelled out tons of money on this show, and yeah, it was well worth it. I'll be a continuous supporter of the show as long as they keep doing things like having Katherine McPhee impress all in her cover of Adele's "Rumor Has It". Don't get left behind - catch the video here: http://www.nbc.com/smash/video/rumor-has-it/1384854… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

lilmonster33

Mar 4, 2012

I remember watching a sneak peek at this and thought they were just trying to copy Glee. Then I watched the pilot episode, and I completely fell in love with the show. Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty are great actors and wonderful singers. Plus, they're backed up by wonderful actors such asI remember watching a sneak peek at this and thought they were just trying to copy Glee. Then I watched the pilot episode, and I completely fell in love with the show. Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty are great actors and wonderful singers. Plus, they're backed up by wonderful actors such as Debra Messing and Anjelica Houston.… Expand

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kcnbt99

Feb 29, 2012

I am not a fan of Glee at all. I have never found it entertaining. And yet, people seem to compare the two simply because they both have music. They need to stop trying to see similarities and just give this show a shot. It's AMAZING! It's so in depth and interesting. The characters areI am not a fan of Glee at all. I have never found it entertaining. And yet, people seem to compare the two simply because they both have music. They need to stop trying to see similarities and just give this show a shot. It's AMAZING! It's so in depth and interesting. The characters are witty and intriguing. I've noticed that people watched the pilot but then stopped there. I think that was a mistake. This show is good. It definitely has some growing to do but I'm hooked. I'm just waiting to find out what happens next.… Expand

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dzy

Apr 24, 2012

Never watched a musical themed show before, but I thought I'd give it a shot. Overall its a solid show. It has some great music written for it, nice bits of drama, and a solid story. The two lead actresses are great, I pretty much enjoy every song they sing. The show does has its ups andNever watched a musical themed show before, but I thought I'd give it a shot. Overall its a solid show. It has some great music written for it, nice bits of drama, and a solid story. The two lead actresses are great, I pretty much enjoy every song they sing. The show does has its ups and downs, but not bad enough to stop me from watching.… Expand

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Dobby

Feb 21, 2012

After watching the first 3 episodes, I'm really enjoying this show. Some of the side stories are a bit shaky and I'm not fully sold on the actress playing the lead role (Catherine McPhee), but the overall cast is pretty strong, so it doesn't matter that much. If you like Broadway, you'llAfter watching the first 3 episodes, I'm really enjoying this show. Some of the side stories are a bit shaky and I'm not fully sold on the actress playing the lead role (Catherine McPhee), but the overall cast is pretty strong, so it doesn't matter that much. If you like Broadway, you'll enjoy the musical numbers, which are well-executed. Also, the only thing that this show has in common with Glee, is that they both have music and dance numbers. Otherwise, the plots are completely different. Personally, I prefer Smash, which has more of a believable plot.… Expand

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WilliamBatson

Jul 7, 2012

This show is complete and utter CRAP! The acting is bad, the singing is bad, the show is bad. It's all bad! It even has a stupid name. Smash.....so incredibly stupid! Who would name a TV show 'Smash'? A funny Alpaca maybe? Nah, Alpaca's are cool. They won't make up crappy crap like thisThis show is complete and utter CRAP! The acting is bad, the singing is bad, the show is bad. It's all bad! It even has a stupid name. Smash.....so incredibly stupid! Who would name a TV show 'Smash'? A funny Alpaca maybe? Nah, Alpaca's are cool. They won't make up crappy crap like this show. Don't bother wasting your time. It's CRAP!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

63
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: February 5, 2013
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 6, 2012
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  S1:E15. Bombshell
  Air Date: May 14, 2012
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  S1:E14. Previews
  Air Date: May 7, 2012
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  S1:E13. Tech
  Air Date: April 30, 2012
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  S1:E12. Publicity
  Air Date: April 23, 2012
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  S1:E11. The Movie Star
  Air Date: April 16, 2012
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  S1:E10. Understudy
  Air Date: April 9, 2012
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  S1:E9. Hell On Earth
  Air Date: April 2, 2012
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  S1:E8. The Coup
  Air Date: March 26, 2012
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  S1:E7. The Workshop
  Air Date: March 19, 2012
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  S1:E6. Chemistry
  Air Date: March 12, 2012
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  S1:E5. Let's Be Bad
  Air Date: March 5, 2012
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  S1:E4. The Cost Of Art
  Air Date: February 27, 2012
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  S1:E3. Enter Mr. Dimaggio
  Air Date: February 20, 2012
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  S1:E2. The Callback
  Air Date: February 13, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: February 6, 2012