Smash The Bells and Whistles (Season 2, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Musical

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Smash

The Bells and Whistles (Season 2, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Musical

The level of collaboration at "Bombshell" and "Hit List" are taking divergent paths. Derek has his big budget sensibility in directing "Hit List" and is able to stick to his vision within the limited budget. However, that vision doesn't ...See moreThe level of collaboration at "Bombshell" and "Hit List" are taking divergent paths. Derek has his big budget sensibility in directing "Hit List" and is able to stick to his vision within the limited budget. However, that vision doesn't sit well with Jimmy, who voices his opposition. Their relationship is further negatively affected by Derek's hands off statement concerning Karen, who doesn't know why Jimmy has not approached her romantically. On the other hand, Tom, now the director of "Bombshell", wants to please everyone, especially his new star Ivy, by listening to and incorporating their ideas. However, Tom's juggling act has its own problems, especially in trying to incorporate an idea more for his own personal rather than professional reason. Derek and Tom may have to find a common middle ground for both their productions to succeed. Meanwhile, Julia is trying to mend a fifteen year estrangement with Scott. And Eileen, who has regained production control of "Bombshell", is having problems trying to drum up any positive buzz around the production. With Tom's approval, Eileen embarks on what she believes is a newsworthy idea which will most directly affect Ivy for good or more likely bad. Written by Huggo See less

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41 cast members

Name	Known for
Debra Messing Julia Houston Julia Houston See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Jack Davenport Derek Wills Derek Wills See fewer	Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
Katharine McPhee Karen Cartwright Karen Cartwright See fewer	Smash (2012)
Christian Borle Tom Levitt Tom Levitt See fewer	The Bounty Hunter (I) (2010)
Megan Hilty Ivy Lynn Ivy Lynn See fewer	Smash (2012)
Jeremy Jordan Jimmy Collins Jimmy Collins See fewer	The Last Five Years (2014)
Anjelica Huston Eileen Rand Eileen Rand See fewer	The Grifters (1990)
Leslie Odom Jr. Sam Strickland Sam Strickland See fewer	Hamilton (2020)
Krysta Rodriguez Ana Vargas Ana Vargas See fewer	Daybreak (I) (2019)
Andy Mientus Kyle Bishop Kyle Bishop See fewer	The Flash (2014)
Jesse L. Martin Scott Nichols Scott Nichols See fewer	Rent (2005)
Daphne Rubin-Vega Agnes Agnes See fewer	Wild Things (1998)
Jamey Sheridan Richard Francis Richard Francis See fewer	Spotlight (I) (2015)
Wesley Taylor Bobby Bobby See fewer	Only Murders in the Building (2021)
Savannah Wise Jessica Jessica See fewer	Smash (2012)
Daniel Abeles Blake Blake See fewer	Outer Range (2022)
Rachel Oyama Mia Mia See fewer	Person of Interest (2011)
Christopher Vo Dancer Dancer See fewer	Isn't It Romantic (2019)
Ephraim Sykes Dancer Dancer See fewer	Hairspray Live! (2016)
Keith Kuhl Dancer Dancer See fewer	Babylon (I) (2022)
Alexandra Hulme Dancer (as Lexy Hulme) Dancer (as Lexy Hulme) See fewer	500 Days of Summer (2009)
Marty Lawson Dancer Dancer See fewer	Across the Universe (2007)
Nina Lafarga Dancer Dancer See fewer	Friends with Kids (2011)
Tyrone Jackson Dancer Dancer See fewer	Cherry Pop (2017)
Samantha Zack Dancer Dancer See fewer	Isn't It Romantic (2019)
Meredith Miles Dancer Dancer See fewer	Smash (2012)
Jenny Laroche Dancer Dancer See fewer	Smash (2012)
Joe Aaron Reid Dancer Dancer See fewer	The Homemade Sketch Show (2020)
Reed Kelly Dancer Dancer See fewer	I Am Legend (2007)
Amy Ryerson Dancer Dancer See fewer	Sing for Your Supper (2016)
Karla Puno Garcia Dancer (as Karla Garcia) Dancer (as Karla Garcia) See fewer	Smash (2012)
Jessica Walker Dancer Dancer See fewer	Disney Royals (2017)
Skye Mattox Dancer Dancer See fewer	West Side Story (2021)
Craig Henningsen Dancer Dancer See fewer	The Batman (2022)
Derek Ferguson Dancer Dancer See fewer	No Strings Attached (I) (2011)
Marcus Bellamy Dancer Dancer See fewer	Across the Universe (2007)
Dollar Tan Dancer Dancer See fewer	NCIS: Hawai'i (2021)
Takako Haywood New York Times Employee (uncredited) New York Times Employee (uncredited) See fewer	Chappelle's Show (2003)
And Palladino Student (uncredited) Student (uncredited) See fewer	No Pay, Nudity (2016)
Jamie Lee Petronis Hitlist Cast Member (uncredited) Hitlist Cast Member (uncredited) See fewer	The Cellar Letters (2020)
Christian Paul Sherwood Hipster (uncredited) Hipster (uncredited) See fewer	Patti and Me, Minus Patti (2013)