Kathy Griffin plays a tea party member inspired by Sarah Palin and Christine O'Donnell in a way only she can. Even her preemptive announcement that she is not a witch made me laugh. While Kathy can sometimes stray a little too corny, I loved her Life on the D-List, and the editing boosted her legitimacy here. Equally funny is the wonderful Loretta Devine (Grey's Anatomy, Eli Stone), playing comical as a newly-minted nun who was, until recently, a stripper. Bonus laughs, in a sad sort of way, that the nun sees right through the Jesus pandering by Sue, but the Republican tea party candidate does not.
So what is next on the docket for the New Directions? Well, we were promised a season finale at Nationals in New York City whether they were performing or not. Clearly they are. And with the original song ceiling busted, I bet we'll be seeing a lot more new pieces. Especially at Nationals, as they can't go backwards in competition once they have broken new ground. Also coming up, Sue puts together a team of fellow miscreants to take down Will, which will include his ex-wife, Terri (Jessalyn Gilsig), seen-once-before Glee club coach Dustin Goolsby (Cheyenne Jackson, 30 Rock), and the former McKinley High glee director, Sandy (the great Stephen Tobolowsky). And we'll get the return of Holly Holliday (Gwyneth Paltrow)!
Glee airs Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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Article comments
1 - maskay
Loved the episode--but where was Sunshine? I thought she sang for Aural Intensity now?
2 - Jerome Wetzel
No, Sunshine sings for Vocal Adrenaline, the club that was run by Rachel's mother, and is now run by Cheyenne Jackson from 30 Rock. She will be back soon. My guess is that somehow they were in a different Regionals competition and will be competing with New Directions at Nationals.
3 - Julie
This was the WORST episode ever. Will not be watching it anymore.
4 - handyguy
Have the real-life composers of the 'original songs' been identified? I'd be curious.
Blaine is the featured singer for the Warblers because Darren Criss is the breakout star of the season. Chord Overstreet is so Five Minutes Ago LOL.
Is Julie [comment #3] reacting to the Big Gay Kiss and the Palin/O'Donnell satire by Kathy Griffin? 'Cause otherwise, this was a pretty typical episode, neither sublime nor terrible.
I actually preferred Kurt and Blaine being best pals rather than a couple. I think it narrows the possibilities for the show rather than expanding them. But I am willing to be proven wrong.
5 - Jerome Wetzel
Handy - Yes, you are right about Blaine. But I like how Murphy kind of called him out on it with that little bit of dialogue. He is good at that.