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Smash Season 1 Episode 15

Bombshell

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AIRED: May 14, 2012

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As opening night approaches, Rebecca Duvall is replaced by an ensemble member; Dev's job opportunity threatens the outcome of Bombshell; Frank and Julia must push their discrepancies aside while "Bombshell" opens on Broadway; Lyle returns with bad news.

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Smash's Season Finale: A Star Is Born

This series has so thoroughly entertained me, and touched me, and engaged my mind in a way no other NBC series—hell, no other network series—has done since I was a teenager.

By Lily Sparks, May 15, 2012

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1.15 'Bombshell'

7.5

By Edie70, Jan 29, 2013

Ok, the numbers are beautiful, actors are great, singing is perfect, but the storylines are terribly boring. For me as a professional actor it was so much fun to relate to the rehearsing process, all the backstabbing behind the scenes, jerky director with a good heart .... yep, that's nice. But except the cheating (Ivy slept with Dev - Karen's fiance and she even admitted it to her in this episode) I feel like there is no storyline to return to. I am not saying I won't check out the new season, but if the storytelling doesn't improve I am not on board anymore. 7,5/10moreless
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SMASH really was a SMASH

10

By CarolineHarle, May 30, 2012

What an excellent last episode to a brilliant season. Soo enjoyed this show all the songs, dances and storylines were just terrific to watch each week. The chemistry between the characters of Karen and Derek had been terrific all season but in this last episode the actors were soo lovely to watch. The whole cast should be commended they were all brilliant. The final song truly did deserve a standing ovation. Cannot wait till Season 2.moreless
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Bombshell is the bomb!

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By moonshine_schat, May 20, 2012

I absolutely loved the season finale - I've been on Team Karen since the first episode. I really loved the Marilyn Monroe death scene. There were a couple of shots wherein Karen looked very much like Marilyn Monroe and when she sung the reprise of Second Hand White Baby Grand, you can feel the melancholy and vulnerability in her voice. Her rendition of the final song, Don't Forget Me, deserved a standing ovation as well.moreless
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Amazing.

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By MsBoonzie, May 16, 2012

This episode was so awesome! I absolutely adored the chemistry between Derek and Karen, and I can not wait to see what happens in season 2.

And OMG Julia's pregnant! :D Best story line so far, I reeeeeally hope it's Michaels!

God, I NEED season 2 NOW!
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Bomshell

8.0

By Jessie23, May 15, 2012

Did anybody notice that when angelica huston was on the phone she was holding it up side down haha love this show
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Katharine McPhee	Karen Cartwright
Megan Hilty	Ivy Lynn
Anjelica Huston	Eileen Rand
Christian Borle	Tom Levitt
Jack Davenport	Derek Wills
Debra Messing	Julia Houston

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Erinn Holmes	Melissa	Guest Star
Tony Ward	Don	Guest Star
Nick Jonas	Lyle West	Special Guest Star
Phillip Spaeth	Dennis	Recurring Role
Jenny Laroche	Sue	Recurring Role
Wesley Taylor	Bobby	Recurring Role

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- Original International Airdates:
  Canada: May 14, 2012 on CTV
  United Kingdom: April 28, 2012 on Sky ATLANTIC/Sky ATLANTIC HD
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