Dynamic showstoppers and a unique take on the show business industry make Smash a must-see adult program. Read critic reviews
Smash (2012)
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Episodes
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1. Pilot
Air date: Feb 6, 2012
Successful writers Julia and Tom team up with producer Eileen to create a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe; Ivy, a seasoned chorus singer, competes with a new actress, Karen, for the starring role.
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2. Callbacks
Air date: Feb 13, 2012
Ivy and Karen work to please the director as they pursue their dream role; Julia and Frank struggle with the adoption process; Eileen works to finance the musical.
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3. Enter Mr. DiMaggio
Air date: Feb 20, 2012
The actor everyone likes for the role of Joe DiMaggio harbors a secret; Karen goes to Iowa for a baby shower and must make a decision about her future; Eileen's ex-husband may have turned potential investors against her.
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4. The Cost of Art
Air date: Feb 27, 2012
Karen must learn how to get ahead in the world of Broadway; Derek throws a party for a hot, young celebrity (Nick Jonas); Eileen tests a new fundraising strategy; Tom goes on a date.
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5. Let's Be Bad
Air date: Mar 5, 2012
Karen puts her talents to use at a government party; Michael and Julia's drama increases; Eileen joins forces with Tom's assistant; Ivy thinks something is amiss in her relationship with Derek.
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6. Chemistry
Air date: Mar 12, 2012
Ivy starts to have problems with her voice; Julia cannot seem to avoid Michael (Will Chase); Eileen and her new pal Ellis hang out at a downtown dive bar; Karen books a side job at a bar mitzvah.
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7. The Workshop
Air date: Mar 19, 2012
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.
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8. The Coup
Air date: Mar 26, 2012
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.
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9. Hell on Earth
Air date: Apr 2, 2012
Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical; Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial; Frank makes a discovery.
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10. Understudy
Air date: Apr 9, 2012
When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy; Tom and Julia celebrate their anniversary.
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I really enjoyed this season. As a musical theatre person myself, I found the songs very enjoyable. The only major problem I had with the show is that, while it sheds a very positive light on its gay characters, something I can always appreciate, all of the straight men are either generally unlikeable or do something stupid in the end that permanently ruins their character, and all the girls, likable or unlikable, are straight. It's a little questionable, but ultimately not enough to weigh the season down. The show does suffer from one major plot hole, however, that most viewers will not notice, but that I personally can't stand, and that is that the characters in the show-within-a-show are made unnecessarily vocally challenging. Marilyn can't go a single song without belting, and Joe Damagio goes between hitting bass notes in History Is Made At Night and belting out a completely avoidable high A in Lexington and 52nd Street. Still, this is a nitpick at most. Great show!
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Oof, if it weren't for amazing songs, this would've been atrocious. It seemed "Smash" didn't relate to a big Broadway hit, but rather in reference to how many times people randomly slept with each other. It was apparent no one in the writer's room knew how to create drama other than people cheating on each other. It got stale about 5 episodes in and there were still 12 episodes after that. Also, I thought it was funny and telling that a portion of this show is about a "star" being put above the show when that's exactly what they tried to do with McPhee. Yes, she's talented. Yes, she had the most name recognition, but anyone thinking she was better fitted for the role of Marilyn over Hilty is blind, deaf, and dumb. Plus, can this also be the last time the trope of one person being more talented than everyone around them ends. As I suffered through this, there was no way anyone could tell me Karen was a better performer than Ivy and having that notion shoved down my throat made this all the more terrible.
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UNA IDEA INTERESANTE Y ÚNICA, UN CAST PERFECTO Y MÚSICA ALUCINANTE. HACÍAN DE SMASH UNA SERIE DIFERENTE Y CON UN CONCEPTO ÚNICO.
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Some actors give better performances than others, but over all this show is a must-see if you like musicals. The music is very memorable, and the powerful scenes are worth the occasional plot-bump.
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Although this show has your basic, over-the-top drama, the cast is super talented and pulls it off quite well. You have the superstar voice of Megan Hilty belting out original songs written just for this show, and you have oscar winner Anejlica Huston, and TV star Debra Messing, stealing just about every scene. Some of the subplots can become fluffy, but you will not find another show that portrays Broadway quite as well as this one. Musical fans, this is a must-watch!
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It's a musical show and the best thing about it are the music and the singing that goes along with them.
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Smash's first season integrated a fresh perspective for television. The incredible ensemble created vibrant numbers that captivated its audience. Very great first season!!!!!
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