Bernadette Peters and Leslie Odom Jr. (Sam) return to Smash in the next two episodes. Check out stills from 2×08 “The Bells and Whistles” and 2×09 “The Parents” below!

First up are stills from “The Bells and Whistles” airing March 26 at 10 p.m. EDT on NBC. Looks like Sam is back from touring as part of the company of The Book of Mormon.

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2×08 “The Bells and Whistles” episode synopsis:

When Ivy (Megan Hilty) brings Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.), back to town, Tom (Christian Borle) finds himself in an awkward situation. Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Derek (Jack Davenport) clash over their vision for “Hit List,” while both Ana (Krysta Rodriguez) and Karen (Katharine McPhee) struggle to stand up for what they want. Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston and Andy Mientus also star. Jesse L. Martin, Jamey Sheridan and Daphne Rubin-Vega guest star.

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The following week, “The Parents” sees the return of Bernadette Peters as Ivy’s mom. That episode, airing April 2, will be the last to air on a Tuesday night. The musical drama will make the switch to Saturdays at 9 p.m. EDT starting April 6.

2×09 “The Parents” episode synopsis:

After Leigh Conroy (guest star Bernadette Peters) joins the cast of “Bombshell,” Tom (Christian Borle) finds himself struggling to diffuse the years of tension between her and Ivy (Megan Hilty). Jimmy (Jeremy Jordan) and Karen’s (Katharine McPhee) connection is threatened by both Ana’s (Krysta Rodriguez) newfound success and an unexpected visitor. Derek (Jack Davenport) learns more about Jimmy’s past just as the public sees their first piece of “Hit List.” Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston, Leslie Odom, Jr. and Andy Mientus also star. Jesse L. Martin and Bernadette Peters guest star.