History Recap / GleeS4E5TheRoleYouWereBornToPlay

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* "Juke Box Hero" by Music/{{Foreigner}}, performed by Ryder and Finn

* NotImportantToThisEpisodeCamp: No Kurtchel in sight; this being one of only three episodes Lea did not appear in.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: The song about a blow jo-, once again.

Cut to the choir room where Mikecedes discusses how there's plenty of Sandy's, but a lack of Zuko's. Because Blaine isn't up to play Danny, Sam wants to be Kenickie (like the character, he got hit in the head by a car door as a kid and wants to recreate the experience), and apparently no other male in the glee club qualifies (Finn just doesn't care about them, though there is a funny visual of Joesus in a Zuko wig). Finn laments how there is no one else qualified, which Mike points out was the same problem Will had in the beginning. So, are we off to the showers? No, off to the field -

* Sugar Motta (Pierce-Lopez): "Frenchy"
* Joesus Hart: "Doody"

Cut to the aforementioned people narrowing down their choices. Kitty and Jake also audition together, and Tina refuses to take part if Mike is involved because he broke up with her. This is another step towards showing that Murphy had no idea what to do with Tina this (and next) season. Finn makes Unique Rizzo, and this of course summons Sue to grab his ear and lead him to Figgins. Well, in our imagination that's what happens. Sue says if Unique can play a girl, then it opens up a precedent for all extracurriculars - including letting her on the Cheerios! Sue, Kurt was a cheerleader - if you let both girls and boys in, what is your problem? Do you think letting Unique wear a skirt will affect your scores - oh, it might. Short skirts and high kicks are great when it's the Unholy Trinity performing but we ''can'' see, purely logistically, why Unique going for it could be a problem. Not that she wants to join anyway. What else, Sue? You have been tolerant - yes, true, far more so than some of the glee leaders - but you're fed up with pushing boundaries to see how far you can get away with. You're also worried about what might happen to Unique as a result. Somehow, Finn's response to this includes calling Robin - Sue's daughter - "retarded"...

Excuse us folks.

(Screaming, breaking of objects, and many wishes of foul things to Ryan Murphy ensue).

...okay. While we get you're in a bad headspace, the facts are this. It's bad enough, that you actually have something resembling a job. It's bad enough, that, the circumstances of your inevitable demise aside, we have to put up with you for at least 14 more episodes. But you just had to, YOU JUST FUCKING HAD TO SAY THE R-WORD, HUH JACKASS?! AND YOU SAY IT ABOUT A FUCKING INFANT. You have just made yourself one truly terrifyingly formidable foe, there, Hudson, and if Glee played by the rules of reality, you'd already be fired and sued into oblivion. Unfortunately, reality is Glee's disease, with the only cure coming on [[Recap/GleeS6E122009 03/2]][[Recap/GleeS6E13DreamsComeTrue 0/15]].

Sue's like the army, but a million billion and trillion times worse than Creator/RLeeErmey ever could be. Good luck, prick. Thank you and Fuck You Murphy for reminding us once again why this guy was all but TheScrappy of Glee.

* NotImportantToThisEpisodeCamp: No Kurtchel in sight; this being one of only three episodes Lea did not appear in. For the record, Rachel was on the phone with Quinn weeping over the breakup, Q comforting and secretly gloating.

After last time's emotional rollercoaster, I think this calls for a breather, don't you? Well... anyway, this is not only the in-universe preparation for the annual school musical, but this is the first episode of a two-part salute to everyone's favorite [[{{Film/Grease}} automobile-based coming of age tale]]. As such, we begin in the Hummel tire shop, where after having lost Rachel for good, our Finnegan has returned to his Season 3 state, that is fixing flats while being clueless about every other part of his life. Artie approaches to check up on him, and as you'd expect Finn's not doing all that well, having pretty much accepted his lot in life. Artie reminds him of what he told Finn last year, that he was his friend and hero, therefore Artie won't let Finn wallow in self-pity. Finn, however, has heard pretty much every platitude possible and his current state is evidence of their lack of effectiveness. Artie posits that maybe Finnegan needs an artistic outlet to get his frustrations out. He offers Finn a co-directing job with the music and of course Finn turns him down. Artie then counters with dropping out himself which we know will lead to both Finn changing his mind and us hitting the TitleCard.

We see the sign-up sheet, then we see a familiar blonde put his down. Sam asks a nearby Blaine if being President and VP gives them a pick of the roles, but Blaine hears naught, still forlorn over Kurt dumping him (the only logical way to interpret their end of last episode's business). And it's bad: no sleeping, lack of appetite, and worse of all... no hairgel on weekends, dear lord. He claims Kurt was his soul mate, which is a heavy thing to say, but sometimes, as you'd guess, losing something only makes you appreciate it more. Sam tells Kurt he'll overcome and that, appropriately cues up "Hopelessly Devoted To You", featuring Blaine on the bleachers staring at a Titan that bares a slight resemblance to Lorenzo Lamas. Because Grease, you see. As he risks his health by singing while walking through drills, we see that somehow this performance morphs into his audition for the newly-announced musical, and Artie wants him to play Danny Zuko. Blaine says he's too miserable for a lead role, any role in fact. Then why did he audition? The answer of course is that this being Glee, the songs equal the emotions. A teary-eyed Blaine suggests Teen Angel, as it's only one scene. Finn promptly bails with his second thoughts, Artie catching up to him as he still isn't sure if he's qualified to direct - let me answer that for you, Finnegan: Emotions aside, at this point you aren't qualified to direct a birthday party. Artie tells him to trust his instincts, and that being around people he's lead will remind him how talented he is. To that end, he's called in the cavalry, in the form of one Mr. Chang and one Ms. Jones, back to help choreograph and vocally direct. Finn lights up for the first time this episode as we cut to and answer to the question of who counsels the counselor. In this case, we see Wemma at home in a session held by Beiste because of course, and also, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Or Will's health insurance was too crappy to keep the [[AesopAmnesia one Emma had]] in Season 2. Anyway, as established last episode, Will's heading to DC and wants Emma to come along, but she wants to stay in Lima. Beiste responds with the expected sports analogies and Will latches on to one because he's too dumb to actually come up with a compromise. He wants Emma to come with him and next time they can go anywhere she wants. Well, this really stupid "solution" is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt. See folks, while we worry mostly about Finn and his dubiousness, let us also take note that Will will also show his ass on more than one occasion this season. There is a major difference between the two however, one both tragic and obvious.

We return from break in the ladies room where we see Marley and Unique. Marley wants to audition for Sandy, but Unique is shy about going for Rizzo. Seriously, did everything that happened up to now just evaporate?! Marley tries to persuade her, but the flushing john and the clarion call of the Tracksuit Terror says otherwise. Sue comes at them with a rant about how she doesn't want to be confused as to the gender of a student (like when she chopped that boy's ponytail off, thought Kurt liked 'Lady', and was convinced that Quinn was dating a girl that was just Sam). However, as they're both relatively new at [=McKinley=], they're able to shake her off and cue up some Pink as their joint audition, the second of three Newell/Benoist duets.[[note]]While this is a two-part Grease tribute, the bulk of the catalogue is in play next episode, with only two songs here bracketing the proceedings.[[/note]] Afterwards, the two get the expected props, and then announce their preferred parts. Cut to a random class that Finn invades, removing the teacher with a fake phone call. He approaches Ryder and we see that for reasons to be revealed, he has to work twice as hard to do half as well, and that he has to get a C- to a B or he's off the Titans. Finn tells about his similarites, then says ND helped him to graduate. Ryder rebukes the implied offer on grounds that he's busy enough. Finn then says to start small, offering a slot to audition. We then cut to him getting another C- and that seems to make him contemplate. Cut to Finn and Artie making the most important decision of the musical - which jukebox to use in the diner? Apparently the decision is so hard for Finn that he contemplates his entire life... Ryder arrives, figuring if he's dumb, so be it, but he doesn't wanna miss anything. Finn then confesses his initial fears of joining glee club to - apparently they were less "now everyone thinks I'm gay" (they were) and more "I hope I'm good enough for everyone else" (they weren't). That leads into a bit of Foreigner; afterwards, Ryder says he'll audition. Finn says that the song was his audition and he can be the lead - this boy had just mentally prepared himself, Hudson, way to scare him off forever! Which BTW doesn't happen, because now Finn has transferred his "insufferavincible" mindset (and his propensity for tantrums) to the new new kid with Bieber hair. Way to graft the new generation Finnegan.

Kitty is not pleased, lashing out at Marley with more cracks designed to crack her already fragile psyche. As we've established, Kitty is the walking amalgamation of the Unholy Trinity, and thus, their more dubious traits. Basically, these are Santana Lopez's cuts mixed with Dear Lucille's darkness and Brit-Brit's hair. As she leaves, Sue arrives, finds Unique's name, and bares teeth at Finnegan. We return for the home stretch at Wemma's house, Emma trying some new recipes as Will returns. This is a tell that something's up, and indeed she tells Will she doesn't wanna go to DC with him. She then says that while she's spent three years wanting to be Mrs. Schuester, she's forgotten what it's like to be Ms. Pilsbury. She's afraid that if she goes with him, she'll be returning alone. This finally seems to snap Will out of whatever made him be a jackass, at least for now. He agrees to go to DC alone as we cut to the choir room where we find Finn going over the sheet music, realizing he may have found his place. Will then tells him he's leaving for DC and needs someone to man the fort while he's gone. Since glee's an elective and not a real class, there's no need for a certified teacher to run it. Finn, not so dumb as not to realize what's going on, says he's not a adult, only for Will to point out he stood up to Sue and found Ryder. It's three months without Will guiding him, is Finn ready? We end this recap by saying both duh, and to break out the heavy stuff Gleeks, cause we're all gonna need it.

* ActorSharedBackground: InUniverse Sam wants to play Kenickie because they both got hid in the head by a car door.

* NotImportantToThisEpisodeCamp: No Kurtchel in sight; this being one of only three episodes Lea did not appear in. For the record, Rachel was on the phone to Dear Lucille weeping over the breakup, Q comforting and secretly gloating.

We see the sign-up sheet, then we see a familiar blonde put his down. Sam asks a nearby Blaine if being President and VP gives them a pick of the roles, but Blaine hears naught, still forlorn over Kurt dumping him (the only logical way to interpret their end of last episode's business). And it's bad: no sleeping, lack of appetite, and worse of all... no hairgel on weekends, dear lord. He claims Kurt was his soul mate, which is a heavy thing to say, but sometimes, as you'd guess, losing something only makes you appreciate it more. Sam tells Kurt he'll overcome and that, appropriately cues up "Hopelessly Devoted To You", featuring Blaine on the bleachers staring at a Titan that bares a slight resemblance to Lorenzo Lamas. Because Grease, you see. As he risks his health by singing while walking through drills, we see that somehow this performance morphs into his audition for the newly-announced musical, and Artie wants him to play Danny Zuko. Blaine says he's too miserable for a lead role, any role in fact. Then why did he audition? The answer of course is that this being Glee, the songs equal the emotions. A teary-eyed Blaine suggests Teen Angel, as it's only one scene. Finn promptly bails with his second thoughts, Artie catching up to him as he still isn't sure if he's qualified to direct. Artie tells him to trust his instincts, and that being around people he's lead will remind him how talented he is. To that end, he's called in the cavalry, in the form of one Mr. Chang and one Ms. Jones, back to help choreograph and vocally direct. Finn lights up for the first time this episode as we cut to and answer to the question of who counsels the counselor. In this case, we see Wemma at home in a session held by Beiste because of course, and also, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Or Will's health insurance was too crappy to keep the [[AesopAmnesia one Emma had]] in Season 2. Anyway, as established last episode, Will's heading to DC and wants Emma to come along, but she wants to stay in Lima. Beiste responds with the expected sports analogies and Will latches on to one because he's too dumb to actually come up with a compromise. He wants Emma to come with him and next time they can go anywhere she wants. Well, this really stupid "solution" is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt. See folks, while we worry mostly about Finn and his dubiousness, let us also take note that Will will also show his ass on more than one occasion this season. There is a major difference between the two however, one both tragic and obvious.

We return from break to a scene full of hindsights both [[HilariousInHindsight hilarious]] and [[HarsherInHindsight harsh]]. Ryder walks up to Marley and introduces himself, [[note]]Hilarious because Blake Jenner and Melissa Benoist had RomanceOnTheSet and got married in 2015, harsh because they divorced over a year later.[[/note]] Marley saying she saw him play. Unfortunately, Ryder is overheard by Lil' Puck. Imagine trying to draw a glee family tree, with added music and bitchiness. Speaking of the human feline, said Kat arrives to question Jake's wandering eye. He denies wandering, but she (and us) know otherwise. Now, since Marley was the reason Jake dared to stray, Kitty turns her attentions to Mr. Lynn, the flirting blatant. She then announces intentions to audition for Sandy, as you do. Then, she starts a long game, putting the seed in Marley's head that her mother's girth in genetic, and that it's only a matter of time before she balloons to the same weight. As Marley's self confidence isn't all that good to begin with, you see how she reacts. This starts a process that will last a few episodes. Cut to the sign-up sheet where both Kitty and Jake audition; Kitty to stick it to Marley, Jake to share a stage and keep Ryder from staking a claim he himself has no right to stake at the moment. Just saying. Cut to the stage for some Neon Trees; afterwards, as the co-directors and ND vets cheer, we pan backstage to see Marley crushed again. Sheesh.

We return from break to a scene full of hindsights both [[HilariousInHindsight hilarious]] and [[HarsherInHindsight harsh]]. Ryder walks up to Marley and introduces himself, [[note]]Hilarious because Blake Jenner and Melissa Benoist had RomanceOnTheSet and got married in 2015, harsh because they divorced over a year later.[[/note]] Marley saying she saw him play. He tells her Mama Rose sneaks him extra meatballs on spaghetti day, so she must see something we don't. Unfortunately, Ryder is overheard by Lil' Puck. Imagine trying to draw a glee family tree, with added music and bitchiness. Speaking of the human feline, said Kat arrives to question Jake's wandering eye. He denies wandering, but she (and us) know otherwise. Now, since Marley was the reason Jake dared to stray, Kitty turns her attentions to Mr. Lynn, the flirting blatant. She then announces intentions to audition for Sandy, as you do. Then, she starts a long game, putting the seed in Marley's head that her mother's girth in genetic, and that it's only a matter of time before she balloons to the same weight. As Marley's self confidence isn't all that good to begin with, you see how she reacts. This starts a process that will last a few episodes. Cut to the sign-up sheet where both Kitty and Jake audition; Kitty to stick it to Marley, Jake to share a stage and keep Ryder from staking a claim he himself has no right to stake at the moment. Just saying. Cut to the stage for some Neon Trees; afterwards, as the co-directors and ND vets cheer, we pan backstage to see Marley crushed again. Sheesh.

We see the sign-up sheet, then we see a familiar blonde put his down. Sam asks a nearby Blaine if being President and VP gives them a pick of the roles, but Blaine hears naught, still forlorn over Kurt dumping him (the only logical way to interpret their end of last episode's business). And it's bad: no sleeping, lack of appetite, and worse of all... no hairgel on weekends, dear lord. He claims Kurt was his soul mate, which is a heavy thing to say, but sometimes, as you'd guess, losing something only makes you appreciate it more. Sam tells Kurt he'll overcome and that, appropriately cues up "Hopelessly Devoted To You", featuring Blaine on the bleachers staring at a Titan that bares a slight resemblance to Lorenzo Lamas. Because Grease, you see. As he risks his health by singing while walking through drills, we see that somehow this performance morphs into his audition for the newly-announced musical, and Artie wants him to play Danny Zuko. Blaine says he's too miserable for a lead role, any role in fact. Then why did he audition? The answer of course is that this being Glee, the songs equal the emotions. A teary-eyed Blaine suggests Teen Angel, as it's only one scene. Finn promptly bails with his second thoughts, Artie catching up to him as he still isn't sure if he's qualified to direct - let me answer that for you, Finnegan: Emotions aside, at this point you aren't qualified to direct a birthday party. Artie tells him to trust his instincts, and that being around people he's lead will remind him how talented he is. To that end, he's called in the cavalry, in the form of one Mr. Chang and one Ms. Jones, back to help choreograph and vocally direct. Finn lights up for the first time this episode as we cut to and answer to the question of who counsels the counselor. In this case, we see Wemma at home in a session held by Beiste because of course, and also, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Or Will's health insurance was too crappy to keep the [[AesopAmnesia one Emma had]] in Season 2. Anyway, as established last episode, Will's heading to DC and wants Emma to come along, but she wants to stay in Lima. Beiste responds with the expected sports analogies and Will latches on to one because he's too dumb to actually come up with a compromise. He wants Emma to come with him and next time they can go anywhere she wants. Well, this really stupid "solution" is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt. See folks, while we worry mostly about Finn and his dubiousness, let us also take note that Will will also show his ass on more than one occasion this season. There is a major difference between the two however, one both tragic and obvious.

Cut to the choir room where Mikecedes discusses how there's plenty of Sandy's, but a lack of Zuko's. Because Blaine isn't up to play Danny, Sam wants to be Kenickie (like the character, he got hit in the head by a car door as a kid - this explains so much - and wants to recreate the experience), and apparently no other male in the glee club qualifies (Finn just doesn't care about them, though there is a funny visual of Joesus in a Zuko wig). Finn laments how there is no one else qualified, which Mike points out was the same problem Will had in the beginning. So, are we off to the showers? No, off to the field -

Back in Lima, Finn is working for Burt. Artie makes him direct the school musical this year, which is going to be ''Film/{{Grease}}''. Blaine, even though he doesn't deserve this, appropriately sings "Hopelessly Devoted To You" because he's not over Kurt. Somehow this performance morphs into his audition for the newly-announced musical, and Artie wants him to play Danny Zuko. Blaine says he's too miserable for a lead role, any role in fact. Why did he audition? Artie and Finn convince him to play Teen Angel. Finn still isn't sure if he's qualified to direct - let me answer that for you, Finny boy: NOPE. Artie says that being around people he's lead will remind him how talented he is, and reveals that Mike and Mercedes are back to help choreograph and vocally direct.

Beiste becomes Wemma's counselor, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Or Will's health insurance was too crappy to keep the [[AesopAmnesia one Emma had]] in Season 2. Between the three of them, they just about manage to come up with a really stupid "solution", that is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt.

Because Blaine isn't up to play Danny, Sam wants to be Kenickie (like the character, he got hit in the head by a car door as a kid - this explains so much - and wants to recreate the experience), and apparently no other male in the glee club qualifies (Finn just doesn't care about them), Finnegan goes to find a footballer. In the showers? No, out on the field - the new quarterback (who surely he must have met?) is lame and shy and stupid - perfect leading man material! How ''did'' Ryder get to be QB, though? And why does Finn suddenly decide that he has to be Danny?

Marley and Unique want to audition for Sandy and Rizzo, but Unique is shy about going for the female part. Seriously, did everything that happened up to now just evaporate?! Marley tries to persuade her, but Sue comes at them with a rant about how she doesn't want to be confused as to the gender of a student (like when she chopped that boy's ponytail off, thought Kurt liked 'Lady', and was convinced that Quinn was dating a girl that was just Sam). The pair still audition, singing a duet to do so.

Finn and Artie are making the most important decision of the musical - which jukebox to use in the diner? Apparently the decision is so hard for Finn that he contemplates his entire life. And I'm not going to make that joke. He then confesses his initial fears of joining glee club with Ryder - apparently they were less "now everyone thinks I'm gay" (they were) and more "I hope I'm good enough for everyone else" (they weren't). Ryder, after a song with Finn of course, decides to audition. Finn says that the song was his audition and he can be the lead - this boy had just mentally prepared himself, Hudson, way to scare him off forever!

Which doesn't happen, because now Finn has transferred his "in[[strike:suffera]]vincible" mindset (and his propensity for tantrums) to the new new kid with Bieber hair. Way to graft the new generation Finnegan.

The new kids have relationship drama. It's hard to follow. Imagine trying to draw a glee family tree, with added music and bitchiness. Kitty and Jake also audition together, and Tina refuses to take part if Mike is involved because he broke up with her to go off to college last episode. Apparently.[[note]]It was later retconned to be between seasons.[[/note]]

Finn makes Unique Rizzo, and Sue grabs his ear to tell on him to Figgins. Well, in our imagination that's what happens. Sue says if Unique can play a girl, then it opens up a precedent for all extracurriculars - including letting on the Cheerios! Sue, Blaine is a cheerleader - if you let both girls and boys in, what is your problem? Do you think letting Unique wear a skirt will affect your scores - oh, it might. Short skirts and high kicks are great when it's the Unholy Trinity performing but we ''can'' see, purely logistically, why Unique going for it could be a problem. Not that she wants to join anyway. What else, Sue? You have been tolerant - yes, true, far more so than some of the glee leaders - but you're fed up with pushing boundaries to see how far you can get away with. You're also worried about what might happen to Unique as a result. Somehow, Finn's response to this includes calling Robin - Sue's daughter - "retarded"...

(Screaming, breaking of things, and many wishes of foul things to Ryan Murphy ensue).

...okay. It's bad enough, that you actually have something resembling a job. It's bad enough, that, the circumstances of your inevitable demise aside, we have to put up with you for at least 14 more episodes. But you just had to, YOU JUST FUCKING HAD TO SAY THE R-WORD, HUH JACKASS?! AND YOU SAY IT ABOUT A FUCKING INFANT. You have just made yourself one truly terrifyingly formidable foe, there, Hudson, and if Glee played by the rules of reality, you'd already be fired and sued into oblivion. Unfortunately, reality is Glee's disease, with the only cure coming on [[Recap/GleeS6E122009 3/2]][[Recap/GleeS6E13DreamsComeTrue 0/15]].

Sue's like the army, but a million billion and trillion times worse than Creator/RLeeErmey ever could be. Good luck, prick.

Mike tests the kids given call backs on their dancing - they need to be good dancers. He manages to spin Kitty around his arm like a Catherine Wheel, and Brittany lands the role of Cha-Cha (was there any doubt?) by backing him up. Of course, their hand jives still need to be tested, and Ryder seems to be the only one with any skill doing it. I guess even Finn can move his arms mostly under control. This lands Ryder the role of Danny, above Puck II, who is a dancer. He also gives Sugar a singing part, so maybe he's still asleep from college.

Will offers Finn to take over glee when he's in DC, and Finn decides he's always wanted to. Break out the heavy stuff Gleeks, we're all gonna need it.

* "Hopelessly Devoted To You" from ''Film/{{Grease}}'', performed by Blaine

* "Born To Hand Jive" from ''Film/{{Grease}}'', performed by New Directions, Ryder, Mercedes, Mike, and Kitty

* ApatheticTeacher : Most of Ryder's, from the looks of it. How come no one caught that he's got a learning disability?

* LargeHam / {{Narm}} : Lampshaded by Artie during Blaine's teary audition.

* TheResenter : Discussed. Emma doesn't want to become this, which she will if she meekly follows Will and gives up her job, like a [[StepfordSmiler housewife]] from TheFifties.

* TheResenter : Discussed. Emma doesn't want to become this, which she will if she meekly follows Will and gives up her job, like a housewife from TheFifties.

Beiste becomes Wemma's counselor, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Between the three of them, they just about manage to come up with a really stupid "solution", that is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt.

...okay. It's bad enough, that you actually have something resembling a job. It's bad enough, that, the circumstances of your inevitable demise aside, we have to put up with you for at least 14 more episodes. But you just had to, YOU JUST FUCKING HAD TO SAY THE R-WORD, HUH JACKASS?! AND YOU SAY IT ABOUT A FUCKING INFANT. You have just made yourself one truly terrifyingly formidable foe, there, Hudson, and if Glee played by the rules of reality, you'd already be fired and sued into oblivion. Unfortunately, reality is Glee's disease, with the only cure coming on [[Recap/GleeS6E122009 3/2]][[Recap/GleeS6E13DreamsComeTrue 1/15]].

The new kids have relationship drama. It's hard to follow. Imagine trying to draw a glee family tree, with added music and bitchiness. Kitty and Jake also audition together, and Tina refuses to take part if Mike is involved because he broke up with her to go off to college last episode. Apparently.

Finn makes Unique Rizzo, and Sue grabs his ear to tell on him to Figgins. Well, in our imagination that's what happens. Sue says if Unique can play a girl, then it opens up a precedent for all extracurriculars - including letting on the Cheerios! Sue, Blaine is a cheerleader - if you let both girls and boys in, what is your problem? Do you think letting Unique wear a skirt will affect your scores - oh, it might. Short skirts and high kicks are great when it's the Unholy Trinity performing but we ''can'' see, purely logistically, why Unique going for it could be a problem. Not that she wants to join anyway. What else, Sue? You have been tolerant - yes, true, far more so than some of the glee leaders - but you're fed up with pushing boundaries to see how far you can get away with. You're also worried about what might happen to Unique as a result. Somehow, Finn's response to this includes calling Robin - Sue's daughter - "retarded". You have just made yourself one truly terrifyingly formidable foe, there, Hudson.

She's like the army but a million times worse. Good luck.

Will offers Finn to take over glee when he's in DC, and Finn decides he's always wanted to.

* {{Bowdlerisation}}: In the UK version Finn's line that includes the word "retarded" is omitted. The rest of that plot in this and the next episode, however, remain.

* ActorSharedBackground: InUniverse Sam wants to play Kenickie because they both got hid in the head by a car door.

[[caption-width-right:350:''Your hand jive, which looked more like a hand jo-'']]

Because Blaine isn't up to play Danny, Sam wants to be Kenickie, and apparently no other male in the glee club qualifies (Finn just doesn't care about them), Finnegan goes to find a footballer. In the showers? No, out on the field - the new quarterback (who surely he must have met?) is lame and shy and stupid - perfect leading man material! How did Ryder get to be QB, though? And why does Finn suddenly decide that he has to be Danny?

Which doesn't happen, because now Finn has transferred his AGodAmI mindset (and his propensity for tantrums) to the new new kid with Bieber hair. Way to graft the new generation Finnegan.

Back in Lima, Finn is working for Burt. Artie makes him direct the school musical this year, which is going to be ''Film/{{Grease}}''. Blaine, even though he doesn't this, appropriately sings "Hopelessly Devoted To You" because he's not over Kurt. Somehow this performance morphs into his audition for the newly-announced musical, and Artie wants him to play Danny Zuko. Blaine says he's too miserable for a lead role, any role in fact. Why did he audition? Artie and Finn convince him to play Teen Angel. Finn still isn't sure if he's qualified to direct - let me answer that for you, Finny boy: NOPE. Artie says that being around people he's lead will remind him how talented he is, and reveals that Mike and Mercedes are back to help choreograph and vocally direct.

Beiste becomes Wemma's counsellor, because real ones don't exist in the merry old land of Glee. Between the three of them, they just about manage to come up with a really stupid "solution", that is basically Will getting his way whilst also now managing to make Emma feel both shittier and yet in his debt.

Which doesn't happen, because now Finn has transferred his AGodAmI mindset to the new new kid with Bieber hair.