E1
Pilot
45m · February 6, 2012
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.
E2
The Callback
45m · February 13, 2012
Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime.
E3
Enter Mr. DiMaggio
44m · February 20, 2012
The search begins for a Joe DiMaggio to play opposite Marilyn - but everyone's first choice, Michael, has a secret.
E4
The Cost of Art
44m · February 27, 2012
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.
E5
Let's Be Bad
44m · March 5, 2012
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.
E6
Chemistry
44m · March 12, 2012
Ivy faces major vocal issues, while Julia struggles to avoid Michael. Meanwhile, Karen books a side gig at a bar mitzvah.
E7
The Workshop
44m · March 19, 2012
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.
E8
The Coup
44m · March 26, 2012
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.
E9
Hell On Earth
44m · April 2, 2012
Julia and Tom must find a title for the recently reinvigorated musical as Ivy and Karen compete for an orange juice commercial.
E10
Understudy
44m · April 9, 2012
When the show's new star gets stuck in Cuba, Derek puts Karen in as understudy.
E11
The Movie Star
44m · April 16, 2012
The arrival of a movie star turns Bombshell upside-down. Ivy and Karen try to overcome their history and unite against their new rival.
E12
Publicity
44m · April 23, 2012
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.
E13
Tech
43m · April 30, 2012
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.
E14
Previews
44m · May 7, 2012
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.
E15
Bombshell
44m · May 14, 2012
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.