In the hope of securing the prestigious Principal of the Year Award, Sue asks Superintendent Bob Harris (Christopher Cousins) for a letter of recommendation. In exchange, Harris asks Sue to help his nephew, Myron Muskovitz (Josie Totah), plan a lavish musical performance for his upcoming bar mitzvah party. When Sue defers to the New Directions, Myron asks them to perform there, as well. Mason, having developed feelings for Jane, is anxious to perform with her, but he is prevented from doing so by his controlling twin sister. When he asks Jane anyway and tells Madison that she is to sing with Roderick instead of him, Madison freaks out. However, after Mason performs a telling solo about independence at the party, Madison relents and allows her brother to further pursue Jane. Meanwhile, Spencer develops a crush on a student named Alistair (Finneas O'Connell), and decides to help Roderick—who is Alistair's friend—improve his fitness if he helps him strike up a friendship. Despite Spencer's abrasive personality, Roderick helps the two connect, resulting in Alistair being convinced to join New Directions. Myron also joins the glee club due to his uncle's influence, which infuriates Sue, as now she cannot destroy the club without invoking the ire of her superior. Nevertheless, she intends to do battle with the group anyway.
Next Time: Klaine return from their honeymoon to a tragedy, while in the meantime, some will Rise, and one will Fall.
Songs:
- "Lose My Breath" by Destiny's Child, performed by Myron Muskovitz
- "Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure, performed by Spencer Porter
- "I Want To Break Free" by Queen, performed by Mason McCarthy
- "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars, performed by Roderick, Jane, and Spencer with New Directions
- "Break Free" by Ariana Grande feat. Zedd, performed by Myron, Rachel, Will, Sam, Beiste and Sue
- "Cool Kids" by Echosmith, performed by New Directions (inc. Myron and Alistair)
Tropes:
- Cousin Oliver: The presence of Myron.
- Self-Deprecation: Kitty asks if the kids are ever going to sing, and if there will be more alumni appearances. This lesson is practiced in exactly this episode, being the only one of season 6 to not feature any alumni not employed by McKinley (only Sam and Rachel appear).
- Twincest: Spencer really thinks that the McCarthys are dating.
- You Talk Too Much!: Will to Rachel, suggesting that she stop talking for once.
