History Recap / GleeS1E5TheRhodesNotTaken

Huey Lewis brings us to your basic 70's-style Bowlarama and Rachel apparently hesitant to [[ThatCameOutWrong put her fingers in the holes]]. Finn provides the basics, only for Rachel to gutter. On the other end of the lanes we see April and Will. He tells her to stop being a bad influence and she agrees; he then follows with some slight hero worship, saying she's the reason he joined Glee and that he regretted never singing with her. Conveniently, there's a small bar with stage (though this is bingo night), and this leads to a little number with [[IncrediblyLamePun Heart]].

In that space where people sing in harmony, ND are speculating about Q's illness when Puck spills the beans about her expecting, though of course saying Finn's the father because unnecessary drama pads out episodes. Rachel has perfect timing in her return, as ND inform her of the false state of affairs. Finn is dropping off a scholarship application in Emma's office and is walking down the hall unaware of the hell that awaits him. Sure enough, Hurricane Berry touches down on him in all her glory, complete with ArmorPiercingSlap. And that reminds us; supposedly knocks up girlfriend while messing around. Yes ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, we say the following: Finn, you're an idiot.

* ArmorPiercingSlap : When Rachel finds out Quinn is pregnant, after she and Finn kiss.

* "Alone" by Music/{{Heart}}, performed by April Rhodes and Will Schuester

We begin with a first, the first time producer Ian Brennan runs through the previous week, thought not at the breakneck pace we'd come to expect. Proper business begins with Will putting up a flier for an "Invitational", followed by a surprise, Finn doing "Don't Stop Believing". Unfortunately, this becomes a case of WhatCouldHaveBeen, as Q escapes to bow before the porcelain gods. At any rate, after mentioning the elephant in the room (which is not Kurt's TransparentCloset, but Rachel quitting), and Will failing to convince anyone Rachel's not the lynchpin of the group, we then see Finn tell Will that he's concerned about Q's moving around.

We begin with a first, the first time producer Ian Brennan runs through the previous week, thought not at the breakneck pace we'd come to expect. Proper business begins with Will putting up a flier for an "Invitational", followed by a surprise, Finn doing "Don't Stop Believing". Unfortunately, this becomes a case of WhatCouldHaveBeen, as Q escapes to bow before the porcelin gods. At any rate, after mentioning the elephant in the room (which is not Kurt's TransparentCloset, but Rachel quitting), and Will failing to convince anyone Rachel's not the lynchpin of the group, we then see Finn tell Will that he's concerned about Q's moving around.

We begin with a first, the first time producer Ian Brennan runs through the previous week, thought not at the breakneck pace we'd come to expect. Proper business begins with Will putting up a flier for an "Invitational", followed by a surprise, Fuinn doing "Don't Stop Believing". Unfortunately, this becomes a case of WhatCouldHaveBeen, as Q escapes to bow before the porcelin gods. At any rate, after mentioning the elephant in the room (which is not Kurt's TransparentCloset, but Rachel quitting), and Will failing to convince anyone Rachel's not the lynchpin of the group, we then see Finn tell Will that he's concerned about Q's moving around.

Cut back to Emma's office, where Will asks for a file on a student from 15 years hence, April Rhodes; evidentally the UrExample of Glee back in the day, who dropped out three credit shy of graduating. Emma of course is not amused at Will drooling over someone not her. She then says reaching back into the past is dangerous; quoting her own experience with online dating (which supposedly took place in 1997), meeting the man who would kill Gianni Versace (nope, not kidding). Will finds her MySpace, starts chatting.

Till next time, Glee out.

Cut to Emma running into Kurt, clearly hungover and we again spot the inevitable from a mile away, as with the NonSequiturThud-like words ''Oh Bambi, I cried so hard when those hunters shot your mommy'', he puts Emma's sensible heels on the business end of a Technicolor Yawn. Emma is, "displeased", as a trip to the ER and four decontamination showers will attest to. Cut to the Teacher's Lounge as Emma and Will realize April's more harm than help. Emma, as she will do many times in their relationship, gets to the root of the problem, saying that with April there, she's taking a spot away from someone, and that Will's subconcious desire to relive his glory days is once again affecting his job.

Huey Lewis brings us to your basic 70's-style Bowlarama and Rachel apparently hesitant to [[ThatCameOutWrong put her fingers in the holes]]. Finn provides the basics, only for Rachel to gutter. On the other end of the lanes we see April and Will. He tells her to stop being a bad influence and she agrees; he then follows with some slight hero worship, saying she's the reason he joined Glee and that he regretted never singing with her. Conviently, there's a small bar with stage (though this is bingo night), and this leads to a little number with [[IncrediblyLamePun Heart]].

Back to Finchel, enjoying [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness non-vegan]] pizza as Rachel asks about Glee, Finn saying eveyone misses her. Rachel misses it but feels she's not appreciated there. Finn does, naturally. Also, naturally, Rachel gets a strike and thus kissing ensues, Rachel stating she'll quit the play, Finn hugging her but giving an OhCrap expression behind her back.

Cut to them on stage getting their Underwood on. Afterwards, we see Will pleased, an arriving Rachel, not so much. Cut to April exiting the commode where Will intercepts her and tells her she's done. Surprisingly, April agrees; she had her moment, but one look at the other faces and she knew her moment was done. She departs as ND change outfits, Will announcing she's out. The others are naturally crestfallen until an EleventhHourRanger arrives and if you can't figure out who it is than you haven't been paying attention. Will takes a seat with Emma as we close out with the first of the signature "episode ending performance tinged with emotions pertaining to both the episode and the ongoing arcs", the hallmark "Somebody to Love".

* "Don't Stop Believing", performed by New Directions.

We begin with a first, the first time producer Ian Brennan runs through the previous week, thought not at the breakneck pace we'd come to expect. Proper business begins with Will putting up a flier for an "Invitational", followed by a surprise, Fuinn doing "Don't Stop Believing". Unfortunately, this becomes a case of WhatCouldHaveBeen, as Lucy escapes to bow before the porcelin gods. At any rate, after mentioning the elephant in the room (which is not Kurt's TransparentCloset, but Rachel quitting), and Will failing to convince anyone Rachel's not the lynchpin of the group, we then see Finn tell Will that he's concerned about Q's moving around.

We begin with a first, the first time producer Ian Brennan runs through the previous week, thought not at the breakneck pace we'd come to expect. Proper business begins with Will putting up a flier for an "Invitational", followed by a surprise, Finn and Dear Lucille doing "Don't Stop Believing". Unfortunately, this becomes a case of WhatCouldHaveBeen, as Lucy escapes to bow before the porcelin gods. We know if the duet was with Rachel, she'd soldier on. At any rate, after mentioning the elephant in the room (which is not Kurt's TransparentCloset, but Rachel quitting), and Will failing to convince anyone Rachel's not the lynchpin of the group, we then see Finn tell Will that he's concerned about Q's moving around.

Speaking of, we cut to a diner where Terri (who is insane) is getting her pig on. Will correctly asks why she hasn't gotten morning sickness, whereas Lucy's puking at 15 minute intervals. Terri (who is insane) neatly dodges with a cover story about 30 minute upchucking at work, followed by the waiter arriving. Not just any waiter, but a Schuester expat who went to Carmel, and is now a 22-year old senior who fails every year so he can stay in Vocal Adrenaline. This cause the wheels in Will's head to shake the dust off as we hit the TitleCard.

Cut to Rachel and I immediately feel sorry for her as she's being "interviewed" by Jacob Ben Isreal, who stares at her chest then tries to get her to strip. Thankfully? he's distracted by Sandy, who usher's him out while Finn arrives. Using trickery we'd wish we'd see more often, he convinces her to run lines, preferably in "low lighting". This causes the bottom to fall out of Rachel's undershorts, though we wish they'd fall out with a certain Cheerio! present.

Huey Lewis brings us to your basic 70's-style Bowlarama and Rachel apparently hesitant to put her fingers in the holes... nah, too easy even for me. Finn provides the basics, only for Rachel to gutter. On the other end of the lanes we see April and Will. He tells her to stop being a bad influence and she agrees; he then follows with some slight hero worship, saying she's the reason he joined Glee and that he regretted never singing with her. Conviently, there's a small bar with stage (though this is bingo night), and this leads to a little number with [[IncrediblyLamePun Heart]].

Back to Finchel, enjoying [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness non-vegan]] pizza as Rachel asks about Glee, Finn saying eveyone misses her. Rachel misses it but feels she's not appreciated there. Finn does, naturally. Also, naturally, Rachel gets a strike and thus kissing ensues, Rachel stating she'll quit the play, Finn hugging her but giving an OhCrap expression behind her back. In any event, Lucy will be thrilled with her returning.

In that space where people sing in harmony, ND are speculating about Lucille's illness when Puck spills the beans about her expecting, though of course saying Finn's the father because unnecessary drama pads out episodes. Rachel has perfect timing in her return, as ND inform her of the false state of affairs. Finn is dropping off a scholarship application in Emma's office and is walking down the hall unaware of the hell that awaits him. Sure enough, Hurricane Berry touches down on him in all her glory, complete with ArmorPiercingSlap. And that reminds us; supposedly knocks up girlfriend while messing around. Yes ladies and gentlemen, for the first time, we say the following: Finn, you're an idiot.

!!! Summary

The New Directions are preparing for their appearance at the upcoming Invitational, and feeling pressured in Rachel's absence. Will recruits April Rhodes, an old classmate who is only a few credits shy of graduation. Starring Creator/KristinChenoweth as April Rhodes.

* "Don't Stop Believing" by Music/{{Journey}}, performed by New Directions.

* "Don't Stop Believing" performed by New Directions.
* "Maybe This Time" performed by April Rhodes and Rachel Berry
* "Cabaret" performed by Rachel Berry
* "Alone" performed by April Rhodes and Will Schuester
* "Last Name" performed by April Rhodes and New Directions
* "Somebody to Love" performed by New Directions

The New Directions are preparing for their appearance at the upcoming Invitational, and feeling pressured in Rachel's absence. Will recruits April Rhodes, an old classmate who is only a few credits shy of graduation. Starring Creator/KristenChenoweth as April Rhodes.

The New Directions are preparing for their appearance at the upcoming Invitational, and feeling pressured in Rachel's absence. Will recruits April Rhodes, an old classmate who is only a few credits shy of graduation.

* BSOD : April has one while looking at the faces of the New Directions and realizing she's had her moment.

* NonSequitirThud : When Kurt throws up on Emma.

* BigFancyHouse : Where April is squatting.