Though this week's "Glee" aired on Thanksgiving, the theme of the evening was superheroes -- a perfect excuse for tights, capes and some truly dynamic duets.
The episode saw Blaine struggling with his not-so-secret identity, torn between staying at McKinley and being surrounded by reminders of losing Kurt, or embracing the Dark Side and returning to Dalton to lead the Warblers to another victory. Though the dastardly Warblers stole the New Directions' Nationals trophy to get Blaine back on campus and tempted by the blazer of ultimate power, our hairgelled hero soon came to his senses and realized that McKinley was where he belonged -- mostly thanks to a pep talk from his trusty sidekick Sam. A David Bowie duet of "Heroes" ensued, and Blaine was well on the way to forgiving himself for cheating on Kurt. Turns out he had a one night stand with a random guy he met on Facebook while feeling insecure about whether he and Kurt were meant to be, and he's been guilt-tripping ever since. Young love ...
Ryder and Jake spent most of the hour locked in a bitter battle for Marley's affections, singing an aggressive version of The Clique's "Superman" (which ended in a sucker punch) before Finn helped them recognize their own personal kryptonite and admit their weaknesses. Turned out that Jake has always felt like an outsider because he's biracial and Jewish, while Ryder has struggled with reading because of his previously undiagnosed dyslexia. While Marley will probably continue to be a bone of contention between them, the two definitely ended the episode on better terms.
Frenemies Marley and Kitty had less of a genuine reconciliation, although they did perform a rousing rendition of "Holding Out For a Hero" and bonded over bulimia (yes, really). While Kitty apparently still couldn't resist unsheathing her claws for some passive-aggressive scratching, she did help Marley to change her superhero pseudonym from "Wall Flower" to "Woman Fierce." And Marley showed some surprising (if a little unsympathetic) decisiveness in her love triangle dilemma: After Ryder had to cancel their date to prepare for a meeting with a dyslexia specialist, the greedy girl made plans with Jake instead.
Finn even seemed to find his groove as Substitute Schue, doling out advice right and left. Could his advisory position become permanent? The episode ended with an uplifting performance of "Some Nights" by fun., which highlighted some of the new bonds that had been formed in the episode -- although Kitty still eyerolled her way through the number. Even Tina got a line!
"Glee" airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Fox.
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"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"All Or Nothing"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Wonder'ful"
"Lights Out"
"Lights Out"
"Lights Out"
"Lights Out"
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Naked"
Chord Overstreet as Sam Evans strikes a pose.
"Naked"
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money for Regionals in the "Naked" episode.
"Thanksgiving"
Amber Riley, Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Dianna Agron, Harry Shum Jr., and Naya Rivera.
"Thanksgiving"
Marley (Melissa Benoist, C) has a conflict in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Ryder (Blake Jenner, L) and Jake (Jacob Artist, R) work together in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
The Warblers perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
New Directions perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
New Directions perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Joe (Samuel Larsen, L) and Sugar (Vanessa Lengies, R) perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Kurt (Chris Colfer) celebrates Thanksgiving in New York in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Kurt (Chris Colfer, L) and Rachel (Lea Michele, R) celebrate Thanksgiving in New York in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Brittany (Heather Morris, L), Quinn (Dianna Agron, C) and Santana (Naya Rivera, R) perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
McKinley High's alumni return as mentors to the current glee club members in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
McKinley High's alumni perform in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Quinn (Dianna Agron, ) chats with brothers Puck (Mark Salling, L) and Jake (Jacob Artist, R) in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Quinn (Dianna Agron, L) gives Kitty (Becca Tobin, R) some advice in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Kurt (Chris Colfer, R) invites Isabelle (guest star Sarah Jessica Parker, L) over for Thanksgiving in New York in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Thanksgiving"
Kurt invites Isabelle (guest star Sarah Jessica Parker) over for Thanksgiving in New York in the "Thanksgiving" episode of "Glee."
"Glee, Actually"
Brittany (Heather Morris) passes out gifts in the "Glee, Actually" episode of "Glee."
"Glee, Actually"
Puck (Mark Salling) and Jake (Jacob Artist) have a brotherly conversation in the "Glee, Actually" episode of "Glee."
"Glee, Actually"
Sue (Jane Lynch) gets into the holiday spirit in the "Glee, Actually" episode of "Glee."
"Glee, Actually"
Marley's mom, Mrs. Rose (Trisha Rae Stahl) and Sue (Jane Lynch) watch a performance by the glee club in the "Glee, Actually" of "Glee."
"Swan Song"
Kurt (Chris Colfer) begs for another chance to audition at NYADA in the "Swan Song" episode of "Glee."
"Swan Song"
Whoopi Goldberg guest-stars as Carmen in the "Swan Song" episode of "Glee."
Though this week's "Glee" aired on Thanksgiving, the theme of the evening was superheroes -- a perfect excuse for tights, capes and some truly dynamic duets.
The episode saw Blaine struggling with...
Though this week's "Glee" aired on Thanksgiving, the theme of the evening was superheroes -- a perfect excuse for tights, capes and some truly dynamic duets.
The episode saw Blaine struggling with...
Posted: 11/23/2012 7:14 pm EST Updated: 11/23/2012 7:25 pm EST