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The Surprise Party

S02E10·7.3·April 6, 2013·1h·NBC

Tom plans a surprise for Ivy in an attempt to find a balance between their work life and their friendship. Relations between Karen, Jimmy, and Derek explode just as "Hit List's" rehearsal process nears its close. While Richard asks Eileen to spend less time at work and more time with him, Julia finds herself also pulled away from "Bombshell" by an unlikely source.

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#13In Season 2of 17 rated episodes

#26All-timeof 32 rated episodes

−1.0vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3

2013First airedApril 6, 2013

Guest stars

Jesse L. Martinas Scott Nichols

Jamey Sheridanas Richard Francis

Liza Minnellias Liza Minnelli

Daphne Rubin-Vegaas Agnes

Savannah Wiseas Jessica

Wesley Tayloras Bobby

Keith Kuhlas Dancer

Jenny Larocheas Sue

Ann Haradaas Linda

Alexandra Hulmeas Dancer

Samantha Zackas Dancer

Nina Lafargaas Dancer

Marty Lawsonas Marty

Christopher Voas Dancer

Crew

S.J. ClarksonDirector

Elisa ZuritskyWriter

Julie RottenbergWriter

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