"...you wanna be, a Loser Like Me".
Summary
When their planned anthem for the show choir Regionals competition is axed due to Sue's sabotage, New Directions writes and performs original songs to compete against the Dalton Academy Warblers and the Sue-coached Aural Intensity; Kathy Griffin and Loretta Devine guest star as judges Tammy Jean Albertson and Sister Mary Constance. Meanwhile, Blaine falls in love with Kurt after hearing him singing a song, and the two share a kiss and begin a relationship. New Directions wins the Regionals competition.
Next time: Sunshine returns and some neglected supporting characters get one more night in the spotlight.
Songs
- "Misery" by Maroon 5, performed by Blaine and the Warblers
- "Only Child" by Rachel Berry, performed by Rachel
- "Trouty Mouth" By Santana Lopez, performed by Santana
- "Big Ass Heart" By Puck, performed by Puck
- "Blackbird" by The Beatles, performed by Kurt and the Warblers
- "Hell to the No" by Mercedes Jones, performed by Mercedes and the New Directions
- "Jesus is My Friend" by Sonseed, performed by Aural Intensity
- "Candles" by Hey Monday, performed by Blaine, Kurt, and the Warblers
- "Raise Your Glass" by P!nk, performed by Blaine and the Warblers
- "Get it Right" by Rachel Berry, performed by Rachel and the New Directions
- "Loser Like Me" by the New Directions, performed by Rachel, Finn, Mercedes, and the New Directions
Tropes
- Artistic License – Law: The cease-and-desist from My Chemical Romance was faked, but even if it wasn't, it would likely hold no water. A school show choir performance where the performers are not profiting is exempted by US copyright law. Despite this, Will and New Directions treat it as legally binding and pivot last-minute to songwriting, allowing the show to showcase original songs.
- Comically Missing the Point: The Tea Party Judge who thought that "Loser Like Me" was celebrating losing.
- Forged Message: Sue fakes a cease-and-desist letter from My Chemical Romance to stop New Directions from performing their song "Sing" at Regionals.
- Take That!: Tammy Jean Albertson, the Tea Party Judge. She is a cross between Sarah Palin and Christine O'Donnell, going as far as saying "I am not a witch."
