The TV Chick

Every week, I look forward to Glee. I eagerly wait to see the songs (even if we already have a vague idea from the track listing), the drama and the will they/wont they progression with Rachel and Finn (Lea Michele and Cory Monteith). I don’t think there has ever been a show quite like it. It somehow manages to pull off an exquisite balance between showstopping numbers and quirky, hilarious story lines. This week Kristin Chenoweth guest starred as April Rhodes, a woman from Mr. Schuester’s past who never graduated from high school. He brings Rhodes back to Glee Club to replace Rachel and she surprises everyone with her voice by busting out “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret. And she sings this as a duet with Lea Michele! I think Kurt’s reaction showed it best (at the end of the number, he was brought to tears).

In addition, throughout the entire episode, Finn is trying to convince Rachel to come back to Glee by shamelessly flirting with her. He wants to get a college scholarship for music, and the only way Glee can win regionals is with Rachel. In the end, she comes back to Glee and quits the musical, but not without her (and the rest of Glee) finding out about Quinn’s baby. The ending number is “Somebody to Love,” where Mercedes (Amber Riley) ends it on a note that will take your breath away.

Glee very clearly understands what viewers wants to see, and knows how to leave the audience wanting more. While I was wishing for a big Lea Michele solo song (because how amazing were her renditions of “Take a Bow” and “Taking Chances”), this episode was still fantastic. I can’t wait to see more guest stars and more incredible duets.

Glee airs every Wednesday on FOX at 9 pm.

And in case you missed the stunning duet of “Maybe This Time,” with Kristin Chenoweth and Lea Michele, check it out here:

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