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The Callback

S01E02·7.4·February 13, 2012·1h·NBC

Ivy and Karen jump through hoops for the brilliant but temperamental director Derek Wills as they pursue the role of a lifetime. Meanwhile, Julia and her husband Frank, are frustrated by the red tape of an international adoption process, and Eileen fights to finance her new musical in the midst of an acrimonious divorce.

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#11In Season 1of 15 rated episodes

#23All-timeof 32 rated episodes

−0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.8

2012First airedFebruary 13, 2012

Guest stars

Savannah Wiseas Jessica

Jenny Larocheas Sue

Joshua Bergasseas Josh

Michael Cristoferas Jerry Rand

Emory Cohenas Leo Houston

Phillip Spaethas Dennis

Manuel Santosas Dancer

Rickey Trippas Dancer

Katie Webberas Dancer

Kristine Covilloas Dancer

Spencer Liffas Dancer

Tim Wrightas Dave

Ellenore Scottas Dancer

Jessica Lee Goldynas Lucy

Crew

Michael MayerDirector

Theresa RebeckWriter

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