Let's Be Bad
"Let's Be Bad" is the fifth episode of the American television series, Smash. The episode aired on March 5, 2012.
Plot
Karen performs at a government party; tensions between Michael and Julia increase; Eileen becomes associated with Ellis ; Ivy's romantic relationship with Derek hits a bump in the road.Production
Recurring guest stars include Neal Bledsoe as Tom's boyfriend John Goodwin, Will Chase as actor Michael Swift, Leslie Odom, Jr. as Ivy's ensemble friend Sam Strickland, and Emory Cohen as Julia and Frank's son Leo Houston.Among the songs appearing in the episode are the original title number from the episode performed by Megan Hilty and the cast of Marilyn, Katharine McPhee's cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and Donny Hathaway's "A Song for You" performed by Chase. All three songs were released as singles on March 5, 2012.