The Coup (26 Mar. 2012)

It's been two days since the workshop was presented to potential investors. Since, Derek and Eileen have gone into relative hiding, not responding to any left messages. Is silence a good ... See full summary »

Director:

Paris Barclay

Writers:

Theresa Rebeck (creator), Theresa Rebeck,

Stars:

Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Katharine McPhee

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Debra Messing	...	Julia Houston
Jack Davenport	...	Derek Wills
Katharine McPhee	...	Karen Cartwright
Christian Borle	...	Tom Levitt
Megan Hilty	...	Ivy Lynn
Raza Jaffrey	...	Dev Sundaram
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Frank Houston
Jaime Cepero	...	Ellis Boyd
Anjelica Huston	...	Eileen Rand
Ryan Tedder	...	Himself
Grace Gummer	...	Katie Rand
Will Chase	...	Michael Swift
Neal Bledsoe	...	John Goodwin
Emory Cohen	...	Leo Houston
Thorsten Kaye	...	Nick Felder

Storyline

It's been two days since the workshop was presented to potential investors. Since, Derek and Eileen have gone into relative hiding, not responding to any left messages. Is silence a good thing for those involved in the show? There is one person who does know his fate regarding the show. One other person has heard from the producing/directing team. Derek asks Karen to prepare and present some new music without telling anyone, but most specifically Tom and Julia, about what she's doing until it is presented. Karen is concerned about the secrecy revolving around this request. She is still equally as concerned about Dev's relationship with R.J., which grows if only because of his on-going battle for the press secretary job. Back with the show, Ellis, does whatever he can to find out what's going on. What he sees he is more than willing to divulge to those who he feels should know, but what he sees also influences what he wants to do to further his career. Although she does care that she ...

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 2012 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Madwoman in the Attic, DreamWorks Television, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Quotes

Katie Rand: You know, people always say I'm such a good person and they're all Mahatma Katie. But I do... I try! I don't want to put toxic garbage into the world. I want to put something GOOD into the world.

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Soundtracks

"Dance to the Music"
Written by Sly Stone
Performed by Savannah Wise, Phillip Spaeth, Wesley Taylor, Jenny Laroche, Leslie Odom Jr. and Megan Hilty

User Reviews

Backstabbing At Its Best ***1/2

This episode really makes you begin to think if Ivy will wind up as Marilyn Monroe did.

The songwriters are kept in the dark about revamping the show to depict the dark side of Marilyn's life. When Ivy's nemesis, Karen, is given the big song to sing, it's a signal that change is certainly in the air.

Ellis proves that he is definitely the African-American "yenta" to contend with.

The Anjelica Huston character must come to grips when her daughter pays a surprise visit. The daughter really lets her parents have it. Imagine, being given $3 million dollars by her father placed into a trust fund ticks her off. Why? Mother is being deprived of the money.

Karen sings her heart out and Dexter tells Ivy that they are now looking for a major star to play Miss Monroe. The coming attraction for the next show doesn't show Ivy at her best. Is this her downfall?