Una compañía de teatro se propone hacer el mejor musical sobre Marilyn Monroe. La historia se centra en la disputa por el papel protagonista entre una joven e ilusionada debutante (Katharine McPhee) y una veterana actriz (Megan Hilty) que, cansada de ser siempre una segundona, quiere alcanzar la fama.
Pilot (Episodio 1)
Fecha de emisión: 2012-02-06
Duración: 45 min
Sinopsis: 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.
The Callback (Episodio 2)
Guionista: Theresa Rebeck
Fecha de emisión: 2012-02-13
Duración: 45 min
Sinopsis: Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.
Enter Mr. DiMaggio (Episodio 3)
Guionista: Theresa Rebeck
Fecha de emisión: 2012-02-20
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.
The Cost of Art (Episodio 4)
Guionista: David Marshall Grant
Fecha de emisión: 2012-02-27
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: 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.
Let's Be Bad (Episodio 5)
Guionista: Julie Rottenberg
Fecha de emisión: 2012-03-05
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: 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.
Chemistry (Episodio 6)
Guionista: Jacquelyn Reingold
Fecha de emisión: 2012-03-12
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
The Workshop (Episodio 7)
Guionista: Jason Grote
Fecha de emisión: 2012-03-19
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: 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.
The Coup (Episodio 8)
Guionista: Theresa Rebeck
Fecha de emisión: 2012-03-26
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: 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.
Hell On Earth (Episodio 9)
Guionista: Scott Burkhardt
Fecha de emisión: 2012-04-02
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.
Understudy (Episodio 10)
Guionista: Jerome Hairston
Fecha de emisión: 2012-04-09
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.
The Movie Star (Episodio 11)
Guionista: Julie Rottenberg
Fecha de emisión: 2012-04-16
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.
Publicity (Episodio 12)
Guionista: Theresa Rebeck
Fecha de emisión: 2012-04-23
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: Karen finds herself seduced by the glamorous life of new BFF Rebecca Duvall. Eileen introduces new beau Nick to ex-husband Jerry, while Julia panics when her son Leo goes missing.
Tech (Episodio 13)
Guionista: Lakshmi Sundaram
Fecha de emisión: 2012-04-30
Duración: 43 min
Sinopsis: Bombshell moves to Boston as it finally finds its way to the stage. The cast and crew are all bubbling with anticipation, bracing themselves for the chaos associated with.
Previews (Episodio 14)
Guionista: David Marshall Grant
Fecha de emisión: 2012-05-07
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: 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.
Bombshell (Episodio 15)
Guionista: Theresa Rebeck
Fecha de emisión: 2012-05-14
Duración: 44 min
Sinopsis: The big night is finally here. Tom and Julia race against time to save the show, while Derek makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen and Ivy forever.