Transitionary episodes can be a little tedious or annoying, and this week’s Smash, ‘The Fringe’, is just that at times, but it’s also full of interesting character moments that push the storyline along in a more organic way. Whatever you think of the new more

'Smash,' Season 2, Episode 5, 'The Read-Through': TV Recap http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2013/03/06/smash-season-2-episode-5-the-read-through-tv-recap/?mod=WSJBlog

It was judgment day for Julia and her new book.  Bombshell 's fate would be determined by " The Read-Through ." A simple, yet crucial step to getting the show to Broadway. After the journey that Julia and Peter went through to finish the new story more

Hey, Smash fans! I'm your guest recapper for the latest episode titled "The Read-Through," where we see Julia's revamped script get a read through in front of newly minted producer Jerry. Meanwhile, Kyle gets Hit List ready for its own read through, while more

Hit List and a new, improved Bombshell both get readings. One's genius, the other's a mess -- but can you guess which is which? http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/smash-season-2-episode-5/