The second season begins with "Bombshell" running into financial trouble that threatens the production. Meanwhile, Karen is mentored by a Broadway star and discovers a new artist in an unexpected place; and Julia faces a personal crisis with her husband.

Cast: Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee, Christian Borle, Megan Hilty, Jeremy Jordan, Leslie Odom Jr., Krysta Rodriguez, Andy Mientus, Anjelica Huston, Harvey Fierstein, Margo Martindale, Michael Cristofer, Annaleigh Ashford, Mara Davi