Bombshell (Smash)

"Bombshell"
Smash episode
Episode no.Season 1
Episode 15
Directed byMichael Morris
Written byTheresa Rebeck
Featured music
Production code115
Original air dateMay 14, 2012 (2012-05-14)
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"Bombshell" is the fifteenth episode and first-season finale of the American television series, Smash. The episode was written by series creator Theresa Rebeck and directed by Michael Morris. It premiered on the NBC network on May 14, 2012. In "Bombshell", Derek (Jack Davenport) has to choose Rebecca Duvall's (Uma Thurman) replacement in time for the show's opening night. The decision changes both Ivy (Megan Hilty) and Karen's (Katharine McPhee) lives forever. Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) hurry to save the show, while Ellis show his true colors to Eileen (Anjelica Huston). Lyle West (Nick Jonas) returns with bad news and "Bombshell" continues its previews in Boston.

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