Series synopsis
Smash is an American comedy animation television series that premiered on NBC on February 6, 2012. It ended on May 26, 2013. It was created by Theresa Rebeck. It stars Katharine McPhee, Megan Hilty, Jack Davenport and Jeremy Jordan.
Mitsuki Ikuta works for the Houchiku Corporation, making movies. To all who know her, she is perceived as being a very infantile woman, still wearing childish fashions. A fan of the detective movie genre, she suddenly finds herself chosen to be the main producer of a new film—but it's a "hero movie" (a genre generally considered childish). Determined to succeed, regardless, she takes on the job.
Premise
Mitsuki Ikuta works for the Houchiku Corporation, making movies. To all who know her, she is perceived as being a very infantile woman, still wearing childish fashions. A fan of the detective movie genre, she suddenly finds herself chosen to be the main producer of a new film—but it's a "hero movie" (a genre generally considered childish). Determined to succeed, regardless, she takes on the job.
Premise: Follow your dream. Watch your back.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Katharine McPhee as Karen Cartwright
- Megan Hilty as Ivy Lynn
- Jack Davenport as Derek Wills
- Jeremy Jordan as Jimmy Collins
- Debra Messing as Julia Houston
- Christian Borle as Tom Levitt
- Anjelica Huston as Eileen Rand
- Raza Jaffrey as Dev Sundaram
Supporting cast
- Leslie Odom Jr. as Sam Strickland
- Jaime Cepero as Ellis Boyd
- Brian d'Arcy James as Frank Houston
- Savannah Wise as Jessica
- Jesse L. Martin as Scott Nichols
- Jennifer Hudson as Veronica Moore
- Robert LuPone as Jerry's Attorney
- Kate Clinton as Director
- Jake Wilson as Casting Assistant
- David Fonteno as Deputy Mayor Klein
- Lucy Walters as Suzanne
- Ben Cherry as Carl
Guest cast
- Jesse L. Martin as Scott Nichols
- Jennifer Hudson as Veronica Moore
- Robert LuPone as Jerry's Attorney
- Kate Clinton as Director
- Jake Wilson as Casting Assistant
- David Fonteno as Deputy Mayor Klein
- Lucy Walters as Suzanne
- Ben Cherry as Carl
- Bruce Meakem as Brian
- Maddie Corman as Rene Walters
- Doreen Montalvo as Debbie
- Steve Park as Reporter #1
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | May 19, 2004 | June 30, 2004 |
| Season 1 | 15 | February 6, 2012 | May 14, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 17 | February 5, 2013 | May 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Let's Do It-! | May 19, 2004 |
| 2 | Women-! | June 2, 2004 |
| 3 | No Way-! | June 16, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Song-writing duo Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, who had planned on taking a break from Broadway, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe. |
February 6, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Callback Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime. |
February 13, 2012 |
| 3 |
Enter Mr. DiMaggio The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret. |
February 20, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
On Broadway A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place. |
February 5, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Fallout A scandal puts Bombshell's fate in jeopardy, while new talent is discovered in an unexpected place. |
February 5, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Dramaturg Eileen makes a bold move to reinvent Bombshell, while Ivy auditions for a lead role that could make her the star she's always dreamed of being. |
February 19, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2012 |
| Last aired | May 26, 2013 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |