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by Allison Waldman, posted Sep 23rd 2009 10:02PM
(S01E04) Lies, lies and damn lies. There are plenty of them on Glee in between the musical numbers, but in a truly fine episode like this one, at least one major truth emerges and that's what you take away from the show. Still, it's that darn song I'm humming and one more reason Glee keeps me coming back.By the way, before we go on, how great is it that Glee has been renewed for a full season? Way to go, Fox! Yes, maybe it was a given that this show would be given a chance, but there are no sure things, and I think the network deserves a thumbs up when they take a chance. Anyway, more on tonight's show and all the plot developments after the jump.
The Kurt story was the finest of the night, perhaps of the season. Kurt had been lying about his sexuality, even to the point of having to get himself onto the football team to back up the tale he told his father. Ultimately, in a really great scene, Kurt told his father the truth. Mike O'Malley as the dad underplayed perfectly. He said he'd known about Kurt being gay since his son was three, and he loved him just as much. The final touch, Dad saying, "Thanks for telling me, Kurt ... You're sure?"
As good as the Kurt plot was, it would be nice if the other situations weren't so contrived. As the title suggests, pregnancy is a big theme on the show. Terri confided to Kendra about the hysterical pregnancy, and now they're both plotting like a pair of soap divas!
I know, I know, there must be drama, but Will would have to be a real idiot -- and he's not -- to have not caught on to the fake baby bump. Did Terri buy that at Wal-Mart, by the way, or was it a craft project? But, seriously, Will sleeps with his wife, he touches her; they hang out in the bathroom together (brushing teeth). She can't avoid him for seven months and continue having a good marriage.
Speaking of dumb, Finn is not a biology wiz, I get it, but how could he believe that Quinn is preggers based on the hot tub incident? Of course, Quinn's lie may not last for long if Puck makes good on his threats. Or if Erica Kane -- I mean Terri -- figures out how to pull off a baby switch. I'm really hoping they find a better plot than this because it just reeks.
The building of relationships stands out to me, especially when Finn turned to Will for comfort and trusted him about Quinn's pregnancy. There was also Kurt bonding with Finn about getting onto the football team. Would they ever be friends in real life? Probably not, but would you ever expect to see a high school football team do a choreographed dance number before running a play? Hell, no, but what a terrific scene. It didn't matter that it was the third time they played Beyonce's "Single Ladies"! I still can't get that song out of my head!
Other points of interest
• Sue's Corner. The coach's new career on WOHN-TV, and the pressure to win the nationals in order to keep her spot, is a much better motivation for her destroying glee club than jealousy of Will. I loved her editorial about caning: "Yes, we cane."
• Sandy Ryerson taking over the arts department also gets Stephen Tobolowsky back on as a regular and gives Will some major competition for glee talent. Will Rachel stick with Cabaret or return to Mr. Schu?
• Tina's "Tonight" was lovely. It's nice to see the other students getting a chance to shine.
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