My first review for glee despite this being probably the only show which I started watching from the first airing of the pilot itself. Normally I wait it out till I found out a little bit of what happened before I get interested in the show.
In my opinion, this was a good episode but I am not understanding the writers here. Two seasons of glee are up and those who have seen this episode will immediately realize that one more year till graduation, means one more season of glee. The show could jump the shark if it attempts something after graduation or it could be brilliant. Erratic writing so far indicates towards a possible jump the shark moment means we have another year for glee.
If that is the case, why not extend the storylines? This episode was tailor made for a two parter. Part one, new york inspirations (new york was a good touch by the writers) and storyline tie ups. Part two was the actual competition. The entire episode otherwise in one part feels very rushed. Here are some advantages of a two-parter: SPOILERS AHEAD!
1) Finn and Rachel dating could have brought out their characters more. These characters keep changing their mind (I like rachel, I like quinn, I like rachel, no I like quinn!). Its been dragged out, then give it a smooth ending. It ended well but would have liked there to be a little more substance to it being such a major plot point.
2) Quinn's revenge was the cliffhanger for the earlier episode. Are you seriously telling me her plan was to tattletale? I know she ain't the smartest person around but come on! Quinn could have played spoiler a bit more in the first part and we wont get something ridiculous like "Haircuts solve all problems" in the episode.
3) Mr. Shue's storyline about broadway. April Rhodes need not have guest starred (it would have helped though) but this was a ridiculous ending. Its a choice between living two dreams, give it more thought already. A little too abrupt for my taste.
4) Other performances: This is a musical show, I would have liked to see at least half the top 10 perform because with New Directions doing original songs, those of us who are watching for our fill of music will get to enjoy different styles. Second part could have been dedicated to this.
5) I liked that the final performance had bit parts for multiple singers but this episode could have had everyone sing at least something. Puck, Sam and Tina were nearly ignored on the solo front.
6) Everyone was excited about NYC earlier. Maybe each one could have had their own adventures like Rachel/Finn/Kurt, a good time to infuse some much needed comedy. Good time to foreshadow Sam-Mercedes relationship. Excellent time for character building. 7) Emma and Will: Am I to assume they are together now? Wasn't Emma the one who told Will to pursue broadway, or is that conveniently forgotten?
Like I said, there are a lot of small plot points the show brings up that could have been solved. The earlier season finale may not have had the correct time to solve these situations but this one sure did. Two parter was the way to go: "New York" today "Nationals" next week.moreless
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The Glee Club enjoys the city when they go to New York to compete with other show choirs including Vocal Adrenaline for the Nationals.
 Dianna Agron |
Quinn Fabray |
 Chris Colfer |
Kurt Hummel |
 Jane Lynch |
Sue Sylvester |
 Jayma Mays |
Emma Pillsbury |
 Kevin McHale |
Artie Abrams |
 Lea Michele |
Rachel Berry |
 Charice Pempengco |
Sunshine Corazon |
Guest Star |
 Mike Starr |
Usher |
Guest Star |
Sue Jean Kim |
Clerk |
Guest Star |
 Harry Shum Jr. |
Mike Chang |
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 Chord Overstreet |
Sam Evans |
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Ashley Fink |
Lauren Zizes |
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Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions
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TRIVIA (3)
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Goof: After singing "Light Up the World" Sam stands on the right and Mercedes stands on the left side. In the close up shot Sam walks over and hugs her. Wide shot, Sam's on the right side again.
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The opening music is George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue.'
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Goof: At 36:09 you can see a camera in the lower left corner. Goof: During the "I Love New York" song Santana's shoes change from a pair of boots to a pair of clogs and back again.
During the two New Directions songs Will and Jesse change places in the audience!
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Will: Hey Finn, where the hell's Puckerman?
Finn: Uhh...
Puck: (At the bar) I'll have a Manhattan.
Bartender: Do you even know what's in a Manhattan?
Puck: Yeah me, for the first time. Which is why I want to celebrate with a cocktail. -
Puck: OK, can we just talk about the Jewish elephant in the room? Ask her out dude!
Finn: Who? Rachel? But she's totally into Jesse right now.
Puck: You're in New York, the city of love.
Sam: (With his mouth full) I thought that was Paris.
Puck: Anything's possible here, and you're going to ask her out tonight. Take her out on one of those big dates you see on unwatchable romantic comedies that you grow a vagina if you watch all the way through.
Sam: This is your shot dude. If I was in a love with a girl, and I wasn't homeless, I'd totally go for it. -
Blaine: Wait a second...I don't get it. You don't seem that sad at all.
Kurt: It was still amazing. I mean, I flew in a plane for the first time in my life, I had Breakfast at Tiffany's, I sung on a Broadway stage.
Blaine: I love you.
Kurt: I love you too. You know when you stop to think about it, Kurt Hummel's had a pretty good year. -
Brittany: Well, family is a place where everybody loves you no matter what. And they accept you for who you are. I know I'm going to be a bridesmaid at Mike and Tina's wedding. And I'm going to be anxiously waiting just like everybody else to see if their babies are Asian too. When they find an operation to make Artie's legs work again, I'm going to be there for his first steps. I love them, I love everyone in glee club and I get to spend another year with the people I love. So, I'm good.
Santana: What about you and I?
Brittany: I love you Santana. I love you more than I've ever loved anyone else in this world. All I know about you and I is that because of that, I think anything's possible.
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Santana: You're my best friend.
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Brittany: I hated losing just as much as everyone but this year wasn't about winning for me.
Santana: Clearly, cause we got our asses kicked. (pauses) Sorry. Was was it about?
Brittany: Acceptance. I know that all the kids in the glee club they fight and steal each others boyfriends and girlfriends and they threaten to quit like every other week. But weird stuff like that happens in families. -
Santana: I'm from Lima Heights Adjacent and I'm proud. Do you know what goes down in Lima Heights Adjacent? Bad things!
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Kurt: Whereas I'm spending my summer composing Pip Pip Hooray, the Broadway musical about Pippa Middleton.
Sam: I have no idea who that is but it sounds totally awesome. -
Rachel: The guy did seem crazy. He charged my credit card by swiping it through his butt crack.
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Kurt: Did you know I could get ahi tartare and a steak sandwich at 3 in the morning from their all-night dining menu? I feel like Eloise.
Brittany: I have pills for that.
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NOTES (2)
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Although credited, both Jane Lynch (Sue Sylvester) and Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel) do not appear in this episode.
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Original International Air Dates:
Canada: May 24, 2011 on Global
United Kingdom: June 13, 2011 on E4/E4 HD
Australia: June 15, 2011 on Channel Ten
Sweden: June 15, 2011 on TV11
Czech Republic: January 14, 2012 on Prima LOVE
Slovakia: February 19, 2012 on JOJ
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