The WORST episodes of Smash (2012)

Every episode of Smash (2012) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Smash (2012)!

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

Last Updated: 9/8/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Enter Mr. DiMaggio
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7.20
409 votes

#1 - Enter Mr. DiMaggio

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2012

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.

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The Dramaturg
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7.25
393 votes

#2 - The Dramaturg

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/19/2013

Partnerships are tested as Eileen asks Tom and Julia to contend with an unwelcome new collaborator, while Jimmy and Kyle prepare to present their work for the first time. Derek attempts to get Ronnie back on his side. Ivy finds it hard to move on, but help from an old friend might take her one step closer to her dream.

Directors: Larry Shaw
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The Parents
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7.30
337 votes

#3 - The Parents

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2013

After Leigh Conroy joins the cast of "Bombshell," Tom finds himself struggling to diffuse the years of tension between her and Ivy. Jimmy and Karen’s connection is threatened by both Ana’s newfound success and an unexpected visitor. Derek learns more about Jimmy’s past just as the public sees their first piece of "Hit List."

Directors: Tricia Brock
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The Producers
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7.31
236 votes

#4 - The Producers

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/27/2013

An off-the-rails Jimmy threatens "Hit List's" future, as Karen, Derek, Ana and Kyle try to help him before something bad happens. Tom and Julia's partnership is strained to the breaking point just as Ivy, Eileen, and the entire "Bombshell" team are running themselves ragged to outshine the competition.

Directors: Tricia Brock
Writer: Becky Mode
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On Broadway
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7.31
414 votes

#5 - On Broadway

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/5/2013

Back from a successful run in Boston, Eileen, Julia and Tom are blindsided by both personal and professional obstacles as they seek to take "Bombshell" to Broadway. Karen consults her new mentor, Broadway star Veronica "Ronnie" Moore, as she finds herself on the brink of fame, but her success may come at cost to Ivy. A new talent is discovered in an unexpected place. Meanwhile, Derek copes with a damaging accusation.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The Transfer
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7.32
286 votes

#6 - The Transfer

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/11/2013

With his sights set on the Tony, Tom pulls out all the stops at a Houston & Levitt tribute night, but can Julia turn away from "Hit List" long enough to help? Ivy is afraid of damaging her reputation when Tom asks her to perform a risqué number. The cast of "Hit List" is rocked by a betrayal close to home.

Directors: Holly Dale
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Let's Be Bad
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7.32
429 votes

#7 - Let's Be Bad

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2012

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.

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The Read-Through
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7.37
419 votes

#8 - The Read-Through

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/5/2013

Tom informs Julia that he has doubts about Peter, which intensifies Julia's concerns. Meanwhile, the first reading for "Hit List" takes place; Ivy's hopes are dashed when she meets her new costar; and Karen is unsure if she can place her trust in Jimmy.

Directors: David Petrarca
Writer: Liz Tuccillo
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The Bells and Whistles
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7.40
313 votes

#9 - The Bells and Whistles

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2013

Ivy brings Sam back to New York City which makes things uncomfortable for Tom. Jimmy finds himself at odds with Derek regarding "Hit List". Ana and Karen struggle with being assertive.

Directors: Craig Zisk
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Understudy
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7.40
432 votes

#10 - Understudy

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/9/2012

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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The Coup
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7.44
405 votes

#11 - The Coup

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/26/2012

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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Tech
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7.44
455 votes

#12 - Tech

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/30/2012

Ivy worries as Derek grows closer to Rebecca and Karen has to choose between Dev and the show. Ellen and Julia fight over Michael's possible return and Sam brings Tom to a family dinner.

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The Dress Rehearsal
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7.44
392 votes

#13 - The Dress Rehearsal

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/13/2013

Tom’s overeagerness may hurt “Bombshell” as he and Julia prepare the show for previews. Meanwhile, Ivy has an on-stage blunder, which leads her to make an important decision; and Karen begins to question Derek’s true motives.

Directors: Mimi Leder
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The Song
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7.45
369 votes

#14 - The Song

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/26/2013

Derek calls in help for a special event, but Jimmy's pride might get in the way of a huge opportunity Karen orchestrates for him and Kyle. Peter challenges Julia's pride as they continue to work together. Meanwhile, Ronnie struggles to assert her independence from a powerful mother, as Eileen finds herself at a moral crossroads with huge ramifications for "Bombshell."

Directors: Michael Morris
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Previews
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7.45
424 votes

#15 - Previews

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/7/2012

"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.

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The Phenomenon
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7.46
268 votes

#16 - The Phenomenon

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/4/2013

An unexpected event bonds both "Bombshell" and "Hit List."

Directors: Roxann Dawson
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The Callback
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7.47
375 votes

#17 - The Callback

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2012

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.

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The Cost of Art
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7.48
444 votes

#18 - The Cost of Art

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2012

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.

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Hell On Earth
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7.49
437 votes

#19 - Hell On Earth

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/2/2012

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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The Nominations
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7.52
234 votes

#20 - The Nominations

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/26/2013

It's a crucial moment for both shows as Tony nominations loom, but keeping your eye on the prize can be hard. As Tom crosses an influential Tony voter and Ivy copes with some very distracting news, Derek's past has repercussions for the entire "Hit List" team.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The Tonys
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7.56
146 votes

#21 - The Tonys

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/26/2013

On Tony night, the awards might not provide the answers everyone is looking for. As Jimmy faces a final reckoning, Tom, Julia, Derek, Karen, Ivy, and most of all, Eileen wait to see if the ceremony will confirm their place in the Broadway pantheon once and for all.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The Surprise Party
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7.58
315 votes

#22 - The Surprise Party

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/6/2013

Tom plans a surprise for Ivy in an attempt to find a balance between their work life and their friendship. Relations between Karen, Jimmy, and Derek explode just as "Hit List's" rehearsal process nears its close. While Richard asks Eileen to spend less time at work and more time with him, Julia finds herself also pulled away from "Bombshell" by an unlikely source.

Directors: S.J. Clarkson
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The Fringe
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7.58
292 votes

#23 - The Fringe

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/12/2013

Derek and Karen reach a turning point, so one of them makes a tough decision. Meanwhile, problems emerge in Jerry and Eileen's partnership; complications arise at the "Hit List" debut at the Fringe Festival; and Ivy attempts to save her and Terry's show.

Directors: Dan Lerner
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The Workshop
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7.59
434 votes

#24 - The Workshop

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/19/2012

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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The Movie Star
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7.63
376 votes

#25 - The Movie Star

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/16/2012

The arrival of a movie star turns ``Bombshell'' upside-down; Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival; Tom and Sam's romance heats up.

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