On the edge of glory, GLEE momentarily brought back the ecstatic excitement and indescribably infectious joy which made the musical dramedy series a huge hit in its first and second seasons, then commanding upwards of twelve million viewers a week. Now sixty-plus episodes into the series, in a two-hour episode helmed by co-creator Ian Brennan, last night's two-episode gorge-worthy and gorgeous feast - 'Props' and 'Nationals', by the hour - was a reminder of everything that cynics have cited as lacking from episodes in Season Three, as flagging ratings and a general media lull plagues the once seemingly indomitable mega-show despite its continued inventiveness and dramatic daringness. It was fresh and sassy and outrageous, but touching and heartfelt - attributes ascribed to the best episodes of the show. Yet, it was so much more, too - and then there's the music! Both hours were a totally over-the-top tribute to all things big and wow-worthy, coming at just the right moment to pump some energizing lifeblood into the audience base - passing references to Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marvin Hamlisch and Elton John as well as multiple winks at DANCE OF THE VAMPIRES songwriter and BAT OUT OF HELL mastermind Jim Steinman collectively pushing the theatre insider reference quotient into the stratosphere; and appreciably so. Yes, indeed, last night's double-dose of GLEE was an OD-worthy escapade worthy of returning to time and time again - Lea Michele's solo spots of Jason Mraz's 'I Won't Give Up' and Celine Dion's Grammy-winning 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' alone were standouts of not only this or any season, but the series itself. With more than fifteen songs performed - everything from Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj and The Who to STARLIGHT EXPRESS, TOMMY, FLASHDANCE and KISS ME, KATE - there was something for everyone in the two-hour GLEE extravaganza overflowing with the witty one-liners, out-of-this-world twists, outlandish characterizations, as well as the idiosyncratic theatrical reality that only GLEE can create. It was a true return to form to prove any and all naysayers wrong, and, this, coming after last week's Ryan Murphy-penned 'Prom-asaurus' season highlight, no less.
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You know what they say - double your pleasure, double the fun, right? Hey, it worked for the Olsen Twins and DoubleMint Gum - why not Glee? It's a two hour event, Gleeks! Nationals! Double the drama! Double the hilarity! Big time fun! Rachel continues to lament her choked NYADA audition, while Sue informs Mercedes and Kurt that they created a show choir celebrity by pushing Wade to embrace his Unique side. The glee club preps for Nationals, but Tina is not happy with the Rachel Berry show that glee club has become - leading to a conforntation with Rachel about how she could easily do what she does. While shopping at the mall for costume pieces, Tina trips and falls into the fountain, hitting her head and resulting in some sort of odd body swap in which everyone in glee club has switched with someone else - Tina is now Rachel, who is rescued from the fountain by Puck asBlaineand Finn as Kurt. Tina gets her standing ovation and Rachel Berry-esque moment by performing "Because You Loved Me" by Celine Dion and building up Rachel as Tina a little before the strange dream is a mere memory as Tina is pulled out of the fountain by the real Kurt and Blaine.
ABC continues to set the industry standard for creative ingenuity, strong viewer retention and ratings success in primetime, delivering the No. 1 comedy ('Modern Family'), No. 1 drama ('Grey's Anatomy') and No. 1 freshman drama ('Once Upon a Time') this season in the key Adult 18-49 demographic.
Tonight, May 15, FOX will air two back-to-back GLEE episodes, entitled 'Props' and 'Nationals'. As the countdown to graduation continues, the kids of New Directions prepare a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes. Then, New Directions face off against Wade (Alex Newell) and Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals in Chicago, where they perform in front of celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan (guest-starring as herself).
On May 15, FOX will air two back-to-back GLEE episodes, entitled 'Props' and 'Nationals'. As the countdown to graduation continues, the kids of New Directions prepare a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes. Then, New Directions face off against Wade (Alex Newell) and Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals in Chicago, where they perform in front of celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan (guest-starring as herself). Check out new photos from the episodes below, including Perez Hilton as a Nationals judge, Lea Michele performing solo at the competition, and Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch and Jayma Mays prepping for the show-down.
On May 15, FOX will air two back-to-back GLEE episodes, entitled 'Props' and 'Nationals'. As the countdown to graduation continues, the kids of New Directions prepare a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes. Then, New Directions face off against Wade (Alex Newell) and Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals in Chicago, where they perform in front of celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan (guest-starring as herself). Check out photos of guest star Lindsay Lohan in action below!
On tonight's episode of the ABC comedy SUBURGATORY entitled 'Hear No Evil', as George and Eden's (Alicia Silverstone) relationship gets serious, he decides to introduce her to Tessa, who is preoccupied with her job at Crystal Cup of Crystals.
As first reported on E! , blogger Perez Hilton and Entourage and Suburgatory favorite Rex Lee will sit beside Lindsay Lohan when she shoots her guest spot on GLEE later this week, playing a judge at the Nationals singing competition.
According to a report by E!, blogger Perez Hilton and Rex Lee (Entourage and Suburgatory) will join previously announced GLEE guest star Lindsay Lohan on the Nationals competition judge panel, in a GLEE episode to air May 15.
Actress Alicia Silverstone makes a special guest appearance on the April 18 episode of ABC's SUBURGATORY entitled 'Entering Eden'. In the episode, when George meets Eden (Silverstone) at the Chatswin Farmer's Market, there is an immediate attraction and he finds himself smitten with her and her healthy eating habits.
On the April 18th episode of the ABC comedy SUBURGATORY entitled 'Entering Eden', when George meets Eden (guest star Alicia Silverstone) at the Chatswin Farmer's Market, there is an immediate attraction and he finds himself smitten with her and her healthy eating habits.
Actress Alicia Silverstone makes a special guest appearance on the April 18 episode of ABC's SUBURGATORY entitled 'Entering Eden'. In the episode, when George meets Eden (Silverstone) at the Chatswin Farmer's Market, there is an immediate attraction and he finds himself smitten with her and her healthy eating habits.
Bravo's James Lipton guest stars on tonight's episode of the ABC comedy SUBURGATORY entitled 'Down Time'.
On tonight's episode of the ABC comedy SUBURGATORY entitled, 'Sex in the Suburbs', Tessa enjoys rubbing it in Dalia's face that Scott Strause chose her over Dalia.
On the January 11th episode of ABC's SUBURGATORY entitled 'Out in the Burbs', Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman (Dan Byrd) around school, and she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics officer.
On the January 11th episode of ABC's SUBURGATORY entitled 'Out in the Burbs', Tessa is asked to show new guy Josh Sherman (Dan Byrd) around school, and she becomes convinced that he's gay, when in fact he's an undercover narcotics officer.
On tonight's rebroadcast episode of ABC's SUBURGATORY entitled, 'The Nutcracker', it's Christmas time in Chatswin and everyone is feeling extraordinarily merry except for Tessa and George.
ABC's favorite funny families celebrate the season a little early this year with special holiday episodes TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 on the ABC Television Network. Nick Jonas, Paul Hipp and Jay Mohr are among the guest stars on the holiday-themed episodes.
On Wednesday night's episode of SUBURGATORY on ABC entitled, 'Thanksgiving', Tessa is depressed that she has to spend Thanksgiving in the suburbs, so she convinces Dallas to take her to the city for a girls' day out. During their fun day, they run across George making out with a woman while he was supposed to be 'working.' Angry with George for lying to her, Tessa confronts him during the Royces' Thanksgiving dinner.
E!Online is reporting that Jersey Shore star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino is set to make a guest appearance on the hit ABC comedy SUBURGATORY. The episode is slated to be aired in 2012.
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