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| "The Parents" | |
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| Smash episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Tricia Brock |
| Written by | Jordon Nardino |
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| Production code | 209 |
| Original air date | April 2, 2013 |
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"The Parents" is the twenty-fourth episode overall and the ninth episode of the second season of the American television series Smash. It was written by Jordon Nardino and directed by Tricia Brock. The episode premiered on NBC on April 2, 2013. After Leigh Conroy returns to join the cast of Bombshell, Tom finds himself struggling to defuse the long-standing tension between her and her daughter, Ivy. Jimmy and Karen's connection is threatened by both Ana's new-found success and an unexpected visitor. Derek learns more about Jimmy's past just as the public sees their first piece of Hit List.