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Glee Season 4 Episode 9

Swan Song

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AIRED: Dec 06, 2012

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Finn wonders about his future with the New Directions and Rachel prepares for the NYADA Winter Showcase.

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Glee "Swan Song" Review: A Showcase Full of Sloppiness (Brittany's Dating WHO?)

Also, you're not using "swan song" right, show.

By MaryAnn Sleasman, Dec 07, 2012

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This was good

7.5

By totalbffs, Jan 06, 2013

i really liked this ep, glad kurt gts to go to nyada and rachels song was awesome, i hate the dance teacher though, thats al i gotta say
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Terrible

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By dublinsfunnie, Dec 14, 2012

Bram sucks so bad what happened to Brittana and also Samcedes?!
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Didn't Hate It

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By calistacoffey, Dec 11, 2012

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I agree that sodapopgirl721 can get a bit harsh. However, I am one of those "original" glee fans that is not thrilled with the changes. I still watch the show because for the most part I still enjoy it. Season 1 of Glee was very similar to how it is now, except it's focus was on the comedy and the music and then on throwing in some heartfelt storylines and lessons. I have watched several episodes this and last season and felt like I could be watching 7th Heaven. Originally Glee presented these important topics and life lessons in an ironic, satirical, and funny way. I didn't feel like the shows "agenda" was being shoved in my way. I could enjoy the whole episode, every episode, whether I liked every storyline or not because it was still funny and entertaining. That just isn't the case anymore.

I don't bash the show every single week but I haven't laughed as hard as I did when Kurt danced to "Single Ladies" on the football team once during Seasons 3 or 4.moreless
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Dance Duel

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By dianejm, Dec 08, 2012

I don't know if anyone noticed but during the dance off between Rachel and her teacher there was two dancers from SYTYCD on dancing as fellow students. Melanie Moore and ,Alex Wong I think.
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Good episode, barring one glaring omission.

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By sean3005, Dec 08, 2012

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Wow, if you hate the show so much, stop watching it. The only thing I agree with in that review you just gave is the whole thing with Kitty/Marley and how the blame was misplaced but seriously if you are that negative about a show you used to love you should seriously just give up and stop watching and stop complaining. I personally thought that the episode was great, besides the fact that they didn't hold Kitty accountable for what she did to Marley.

I'm so sick of "original" glee fans hating on the show because it's changed since season one. Its called evolution and progression people! If a show stays the same each progressive season it gets boring and dull! I, for one, love it when my shows take new directions in their storylines. Be Open minded and stop being critical when things don't go your own way. Evolve with the creative processes of the show and if you don't like it, stop watching and don't waste your time and energy being a negative force on people who actually do like the show.moreless
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Jane Lynch	Sue Sylvester
Matthew Morrison	William "Will" Schuester
Lea Michele	Rachel Berry
Chris Colfer	Kurt Hummel
Kevin McHale	Artie Abrams
Amber Riley	Mercedes Jones

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Becca Tobin	Kitty Wilde	Guest Star
Brad Ellis (II)	Himself	Guest Star
Kate Hudson	Cassandra July	Special Guest Star
Samuel Larsen	Joseph "Joe" Hart	Recurring Role
Alex Newell	Wade Adams	Recurring Role
Jacob Artist	Jake Puckerman	Recurring Role

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Lea MIchele on Glee from "Swan Song".

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Whoopi Goldberg on Glee from "Swan Song".

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Chris Colfer on Glee from "Swan Song".

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- Music Featured in this Episode:
  "Somethin' Stupid" by Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra
  "All That Jazz" from Chicago
  "Being Good Isn't Good Enough" by Barbra Streisand
  "O Holy Night" Traditional
  "Being Alive" from Company
  "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House
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- Kurt: (interrupting a tender moment before the Winter Showcase) As sympathetic as I am to this act of the rom-com, Rachel, you're on.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: December 6, 2012 on Global
  Norway: March 3, 2013 on TV2 Bliss
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