Glee Chat rounds out Glee’s iconic “first thirteen” in this flashback recap for Glee season 1, episode 10, “Ballad” and episode 13, “Sectionals”

Glee season 1, episode 10, “Ballad”

– Natalie forgot about the Rachel/Will romance plotline
– Will is so hot and studly that all the girls fall in love with him… Naturally!
– Would the Suzy Pepper plot work in the current episodes of Glee?
– Caitlin is a teacher, however has never had the “troubles” that Will has had
– The inner monologues during ‘Endless Love’ were fantastic, and Glee has lost some of that specific humour
– Jack continues to think that the minor characters should return for Season 6; Suzy, Terri… KENDRA!
– It is fun to see Kurt function without being involved in relationship dramas
– Caitlin believes that Kurt’s motivations are 100% manipulative
– Jack thinks Kurt would be smarter and has advice for how he should seduce Finn…
– Kurt enjoys the idea of having a protector, however this does not always equate to him functioning well in relationships
– Kurt had a chance to continue a friendship with Finn
– It’s nice that Kurt feels safe around Finn to open up to him about his Mother
– It’s interesting that Glee would portray a plot line that contains a strong stereotype of gay people
– Glee makes a teenage boy singing to a sonogram not absolutely silly.
– Carole is a gift. Her reaction to the baby drama in comparison to Quinn’s parents is one of Natalie’s favourite parts.
– Quinn’s family dynamic is very well set up just by the interaction of her parents
– Natalie feels Finn portrays a teenager very well, and is viewing it differently now as to when she first watched it.
– We are all somewhat confused what Kurt’s exact motivations are in making Finn sing the confession at the dinner.
– Does Finn have a right to tell Quinn’s parents she is pregnant without the two making a decision together?
– Puckcedes, man…
– Did Will write ‘Other Asian’ in the card?

Glee season 1, episode 13, “Sectionals”

– Rachel very quickly gave up her solo to Mercedes… Too quickly?
– The kids competing against each other on their own accord is very different to Will making them compete.
– The party line scene though.
– Rachel didn’t hesitate in letting the baby drama out, however the rest of the glee club left it under wraps.
– Please let there be a scene where Mercedes tells the rest of the glee club to keep the baby drama quiet.
– Rachel’s motivations for telling Finn he isn’t the father?
– Jack is sometimes unimpressed by Dianna’s acting.
– Finn saving the glee club will always be a milestone in Glee history.
– Santana defending herself is a moment that is never forgotten.
– Quinn vs. Santana in New York?
– We are so proud of the glee club coming back from the stolen set list drama
– The first Sectionals performance demonstrated how well the kids work together.
– If the show was to end after the first 13 episodes it would have been a great cult hit.
– The judges room works well on a Sectionals level.
– If you haven’t heard, we don’t like Will Schuester.
– Sue loves you like a sister.
– Puck and Blaine knew each other in their fight club, however, they can’t talk about it.
– How do we feel about finishing the “first thirteen” altogether? What’s coming next? (Jesse.)
– Once again – Jesse in Season 6?
– We discuss the Season 6 casting announcement for the New New New Directions.
– Jack wants Rachel to be homeless.
– Blaine as the Warbler coach and Sam for the New Directions? (Bringing down Will, together!)

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