I thought it was time for another installment of Glee love. Below are my favorite episodes from Season 2. What are your fave eps or moments from this season?
Grilled Cheesus
Why it’s a favorite:
As was clear from my preferences in season 1, I am a sucker for Kurt and Burt’s
relationship. This is a pretty heavy
episode which is generally NOT what Glee does well but they did this one pretty
well. If you don’t weep uncontrollably
during I want to hold your hand, well
then you’re nothing like me ‘cause I become a blubbering mess Every. Single.
Time. I also actually appreciated the
frank discussion about religion and spirituality. Specific
moments I like: Finn and Emma’s talk,
Kurt talking to his dad at the end, Finn not having a serious bout of food
poisoning after eating a week old grilled cheese.
Duets
Why it’s a favorite: Lots of nice musical numbers and the
beginning of Rachel and Kurt’s friendship.
I “shipped” Kurt and Rachel as besties from the beginning and never
really bought into Kurt and Mercedes’ friendship so I love this moment. Not to mention that the duet they sing
rocks. Other great stuff: River Deep, Mountain High, Sing from Chorus Line and Mercedes
screaming the last “sing” into Santana’s offended bitch face, Finn and Rachel’s “outrage” over the reaction
to their duet, Lucky, Brittany sadly
pushing the meatball across the plate with her nose.
Never Been Kissed
Why it’s a favorite:
Blaine! ‘nuf said. I LOVE Blaine and
would go so far as to say that he was one of the best things to happen to
Glee. And he gets one of the best
introductions of the whole show with the Warbler’s version of Teenage Dream. The charisma, the flirty
eyes….its no wonder Kurt is practically jumping up and down in his..um..glee by
the end of the number. Other
stuff: Bob Marley, “I’m gonna have to stare at some wounds”
Special Education
Why it’s a favorite:
This is season two’s sectional episode and as such has a lot of great drama and
music. I love the dancing in the second
sectional number New Direction’s performs – Mike and Brittany can cut a serious
rug. Kurt has his first day at Dalton
and has some problems adjusting to the very different atmosphere. Favorite moments: the magic comb, Puck getting his world rocked,
“If we lose we should throw opossums”, Hey
Soul Sister, Tina’s zombie cheerleading uniform, Don’t cry for me Argentina, Blaine signaling Kurt to stop with the
dramatic arm raising, more Rachel-Kurt Bonding, Dark Days are Over.
Silly Love Songs
Why it’s a favorite:
Lots and Lots of stupid, adorable, humiliated Blaine. And the first baby steps
towards Klaine – a nice turning point. Highlights:
Kurt’s understandable misunderstanding
in the initial Blaine plans, Kurt, Rachel, and Mercedes bonding over their
diva-ness, two Blaine songs, Laura and Santana’s smack down ending with
Bieste carrying Santana off over her shoulder, “Was it too much?”…bitch face
from Kurt… “It was too much” – Yup it sure was… but AWESOME, the conversation
between Blaine and Kurt in The Lima Bean, Firework,
the final scene at Breadstix.
Original Song
Why it’s a favorite: I’m not that crazy about the alluded to
original songs (except Only Child and
Trouty Mouth of course). What I love about this episode is all the
crazy wonderful shenanigans that go on at Dalton. Misery
might be my favorite Blaine/Warblers song and we learn that you better hide
your homework when Blaine’s in a singing mood because he likes to toss papers
about along with his furniture-jumping
fetish. Blackbird is probably my favorite Kurt song. And then there is of course the sweetest and
possibly hottest kiss between these two adorable boys. I’m also partial to Raise
Your Glass Other magic moments:
Blaine’s face of dawning realization during Blackbird, Blaine’s monologue leading up to the kiss – so we know
the writers can throw down some serious romance, why aren’t all the
relationships on this show so heart melting?; Loser Like Me is pretty fun.
Born this Way
Why it’s a favorite:
Finally an episode in season 2 that isn’t my favorite because of Blaine and
Kurt. I like this one for Emma’s
storyline – the scene with the therapist is really sincere and heartfelt. It’s one of a handful of the times this show
handles a more serious theme well. Other stuff that’s cool: Unpretty/I Feel Pretty mash-up, Santana’s
intervention with Karofsky, Kurt’s
back!; Somewhere only we know, everybody’s self love t-shirts especially
Brittany’s and Puck’s.
Funeral
Why it’s a favorite: While I don’t particularly love the storyline
about Sue’s sister dying, I love the other part of this episode: soloist auditions and Jesse St James, reality
show judge. Favorite moments: “You kind
of sing and dance like a zombie that has to poop”; Back to Black; Some People”;
Word to Jesse’s comments to Mercedes
though I do love her song (I think Jon Cryer lip-synced it better though), My Man
...guh…; Kurt not being able to keep his seat in response to the aforementioned
song, Finn breaking up with Quinn, Jesse mugging to the camera, Santana smoking
cigars to get that raspy edge to her voice.
New York
Why it’s a favorite:
Well it’s a competition episode which puts it towards the top of the pile. I think I just really, really love Rachel and
Kurt’s breakfast at Tiffany’s and Wicked adventure and the solidification
of their best friend status. Other great moments: My cup; the first group that performs in
these white flowing baby dolls dresses while busting a serious hip hop move,
Rachel making it right with Sunshine, Aww… Jesse loves Rachel , AND Jesse being so, so right about the silly
kiss, Kurt’s excitement about the trip despite losing and his face when Blaine
tells him he loves him.
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