In an episode that showed the glee members finally realizing they should be proud of who they are, a lot happened. Below is what you need to know about the episode.
It is yearbook photo time at the high school, and because the glee photo is notoriously defaced, the glee kids decide they do not want to be in the yearbook, which is good because Sue has already worked it out so they are not pictures as a way to keep them from further humiliation. But, with some help from Rachel, the glee club is cast in a local commercial and this helps boost the team's self esteem. They feel like they are local celebrities and it leads to them feeling proud about being a part of the glee club, something that up until now they had lacked.
In other news, because the kids participated in the commercial and were "paid" in mattresses, they broke school rules and are disqualified from sectionals. Will was the person who opened and used one of the mattresses so he takes the fall, disqualifying himself but not the team. So the team must go to sectionals next week without him. Oh, and Will finally woke up and, after finding Terri's baby padding, realized Terri is not actually pregnant. He says he doesn't love her anymore and considers leaving Terri. And, in a wonderful scene where we see Quinn stand up for herself, Quinn plays Sue's game and blackmails Sue into giving up a page of the cheerios spread in the yearbook to glee club.
So that's what you missed. Next week is sectionals and then we will be forced to live four months without a new Glee episode. What would you like to see resolved before the break? And what did you think of this week's episode?
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Which shows were the most watched?
The Hollywood Reporter has compiled this list of the top 10 TV series episodes since 2000. (And, yes, I do realize it is a few years early for the top shows of the decade, but that is what they chose to name it.) While some are expected, like the series finale of Friends, there are others I wouldn't have expected. Check it out and let me know what you think. Did you watch some of these episodes? On my end, I have one confession, I only started watching Grey's Anatomy after the episode that aired following the Super Bowl and now I am obsessed.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
SYTYCD: Voting is in America's hands
As of last night, America was no longer voting for couples but instead for individuals. So, also for the first time, we got to see every dancer perform solo as a part of the Tuesday episode. I hope America got it right, but before we get to that, below is a recap of each dance as well as my opinion on how the dancers performed.
1) Noelle and Ryan danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very sexy hip hop routine. The two dancers were very into the story and were grooving well with the music. The dancing was not hard hitting, by the choreography didn't really call for it. Overall, it was a fun dance.
2) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Garry Stewart
This was a very angry routine and I found the choreography a bit odd. They were supposed to be fighting, I believe, and they were definitely throwing themselves all over the stage. It was a very physical routine, but at times they seemed heavy on their feet. Nigel praised them, but I didn't think it was a routine worthy of votes.
3) Mollee performed the first solo of the night. While I don't really like her, it is difficult to ignore that her solos are always great and they always show her outstanding technique.
4) Every time Russell performs I am reminded how much strength and control krumping takes. I really enjoy him, especially when you get to see his softer side and wonderful personality.
5) Kathryn and Nathan performed a Spencer Broadway routine
This was a cute routine that showed off their adorable, nice personalities as well as their technique. I agree that the pair fit very well into the style and would say the best word to describe the dance is entertaining.
6) I didn't enjoy Noelle's solo at all. She seemed wobbly, wasn't straightening her legs and seemed off in some way. It was weird to watch.
7) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tony quickstep
While this is usually the dance of death, these two danced the quickstep really well. They seemed so happy and it was a fun dance. While quickstep routines are usually very boring, I found myself enthralled and totally connected to the dancers.
8) Ryan's solo was very masculine and powerful. He was definitely flexing his muscles.
9) Watching Kathryn's solo proved that she is a very graceful dancer.
10) Mollee and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Mandy
It was very obvious that Russell was a great partner to Mollee is this routine. He was so there for her with all of the lifts, throws and other tricks. While I thought the dancing was great, I completely disagree with Mary. I did not believe their chemistry at all. Because of this, I don't think this performance deserved the praise it received from the judges.
11) While Nathan is always being criticized for acting his age - which is only 18 - instead of being more mature, I love that in his solos he always dances mature.
12) Noelle and Ryan danced a smooth waltz choreographed by JT and Tomas
For me, Noelle's frame seemed off, almost as if she needed to lower her shoulders. But Ryan was very in the moment and very graceful. The routine flowed really well and it was a good performance.
13) Ellenore's solos always stand out because they are not traditional and that makes them special.
14) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a Dave Scott hip hop routine
At times, they seemed off the beat and/or not synchronized. Honestly, I expected so much more, especially since this is Legacy's style. And I agree 100 percent that this is the fault of the choreographer who didn't give them much to work with. It held them back instead of helping them shine.
15) Kathryn and Nathan danced a Tony rumba
This was a very sensual dance; Nathan's hands were all over Kathryn's body. Overall, I only give it an OK, though.
16) Legacy's solo was full to the brim with tricks and I liked it.
17) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Sonya contemporary piece
This is a great partnership and I was completely enthralled by the routine. They were the perfect dancers for the choreography and I agree that it was brilliance on both the dancer and choreographer's part. A good word to describe the dance was artistic and I agree with Adam that it was comparable to The Garden. I think it deserved the standing ovation it received.
18) Ashleigh's solo was exciting regardless of it being a ballroom routine. She kicked it up a notch in speed and it kept you on the edge of your seat.
19) Mollee and Russell danced a jive choreographed by Anya and Pasha
This was a fun, entertaining, high energy routine. They had a great performance value and it was very playful. As Mary said, they brought it to life.
20) Jakob is such a technically great dancer that I honestly didn't want his solo to end.
I think it was weird that some of the dancers failed during the performances because the choreographers did not do well on their end. But I do appreciate the judges not sugar coating it and instead putting some of the blame on the choreographers. I love Legacy and Ashleigh as performers and, because I was worried they would not succeed following their bad hip hop routine, I voted for them a bunch of times. I hope it works out. I would hate to see them go when it is not entirely their fault. How about you? Who did you vote for?
UPDATE: Here's what happened on the results show.
The show opened with a Tyce group performance that was very sassy. There were tons of different styles highlighted and I liked that each dancer was given a chance to shine in the performance.
This was the first week where the pressure was off the judges. That said, it also means the wrong person could easily be sent home. With only a few more episodes until a winner is crowned, every vote counts.
The bottom two girls were Noelle and Kathryn, which for me makes sense because I think these are the two female dancers who do not have a strong following of fans. As for the bottom two guys, they were Ryan and Nathan, which kind of surprised me but then I remembered that someone has to be sent home. The talent level of all of the dancers in the top 10 is so high, I never want to see anyone sent home. Anyway, the two dancers who polled the lowest number of votes were Noelle and Nathan. Honestly, I think next week's results are only going to be harder.
As for a note about the rest of the show, I freaking love Quest. Also, I really liked that there were dancers performing during the musical guest's song. I think they should do that more often because sometimes the musical guests can be a bit boring.
Anyway, how do you feel about who was sent home? Any broken hearts out there? I'm sure teenage girls everywhere will miss Nathan, but I think it was definitely Noelle's time to go.
1) Noelle and Ryan danced a Tabitha and Napoleon hip hop routine
This was a very sexy hip hop routine. The two dancers were very into the story and were grooving well with the music. The dancing was not hard hitting, by the choreography didn't really call for it. Overall, it was a fun dance.
2) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a contemporary routine choreographed by Garry Stewart
This was a very angry routine and I found the choreography a bit odd. They were supposed to be fighting, I believe, and they were definitely throwing themselves all over the stage. It was a very physical routine, but at times they seemed heavy on their feet. Nigel praised them, but I didn't think it was a routine worthy of votes.
3) Mollee performed the first solo of the night. While I don't really like her, it is difficult to ignore that her solos are always great and they always show her outstanding technique.
4) Every time Russell performs I am reminded how much strength and control krumping takes. I really enjoy him, especially when you get to see his softer side and wonderful personality.
5) Kathryn and Nathan performed a Spencer Broadway routine
This was a cute routine that showed off their adorable, nice personalities as well as their technique. I agree that the pair fit very well into the style and would say the best word to describe the dance is entertaining.
6) I didn't enjoy Noelle's solo at all. She seemed wobbly, wasn't straightening her legs and seemed off in some way. It was weird to watch.
7) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Tony quickstep
While this is usually the dance of death, these two danced the quickstep really well. They seemed so happy and it was a fun dance. While quickstep routines are usually very boring, I found myself enthralled and totally connected to the dancers.
8) Ryan's solo was very masculine and powerful. He was definitely flexing his muscles.
9) Watching Kathryn's solo proved that she is a very graceful dancer.
10) Mollee and Russell danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Mandy
It was very obvious that Russell was a great partner to Mollee is this routine. He was so there for her with all of the lifts, throws and other tricks. While I thought the dancing was great, I completely disagree with Mary. I did not believe their chemistry at all. Because of this, I don't think this performance deserved the praise it received from the judges.
11) While Nathan is always being criticized for acting his age - which is only 18 - instead of being more mature, I love that in his solos he always dances mature.
12) Noelle and Ryan danced a smooth waltz choreographed by JT and Tomas
For me, Noelle's frame seemed off, almost as if she needed to lower her shoulders. But Ryan was very in the moment and very graceful. The routine flowed really well and it was a good performance.
13) Ellenore's solos always stand out because they are not traditional and that makes them special.
14) Ashleigh and Legacy danced a Dave Scott hip hop routine
At times, they seemed off the beat and/or not synchronized. Honestly, I expected so much more, especially since this is Legacy's style. And I agree 100 percent that this is the fault of the choreographer who didn't give them much to work with. It held them back instead of helping them shine.
15) Kathryn and Nathan danced a Tony rumba
This was a very sensual dance; Nathan's hands were all over Kathryn's body. Overall, I only give it an OK, though.
16) Legacy's solo was full to the brim with tricks and I liked it.
17) Ellenore and Jakob danced a Sonya contemporary piece
This is a great partnership and I was completely enthralled by the routine. They were the perfect dancers for the choreography and I agree that it was brilliance on both the dancer and choreographer's part. A good word to describe the dance was artistic and I agree with Adam that it was comparable to The Garden. I think it deserved the standing ovation it received.
18) Ashleigh's solo was exciting regardless of it being a ballroom routine. She kicked it up a notch in speed and it kept you on the edge of your seat.
19) Mollee and Russell danced a jive choreographed by Anya and Pasha
This was a fun, entertaining, high energy routine. They had a great performance value and it was very playful. As Mary said, they brought it to life.
20) Jakob is such a technically great dancer that I honestly didn't want his solo to end.
I think it was weird that some of the dancers failed during the performances because the choreographers did not do well on their end. But I do appreciate the judges not sugar coating it and instead putting some of the blame on the choreographers. I love Legacy and Ashleigh as performers and, because I was worried they would not succeed following their bad hip hop routine, I voted for them a bunch of times. I hope it works out. I would hate to see them go when it is not entirely their fault. How about you? Who did you vote for?
UPDATE: Here's what happened on the results show.
The show opened with a Tyce group performance that was very sassy. There were tons of different styles highlighted and I liked that each dancer was given a chance to shine in the performance.
This was the first week where the pressure was off the judges. That said, it also means the wrong person could easily be sent home. With only a few more episodes until a winner is crowned, every vote counts.
The bottom two girls were Noelle and Kathryn, which for me makes sense because I think these are the two female dancers who do not have a strong following of fans. As for the bottom two guys, they were Ryan and Nathan, which kind of surprised me but then I remembered that someone has to be sent home. The talent level of all of the dancers in the top 10 is so high, I never want to see anyone sent home. Anyway, the two dancers who polled the lowest number of votes were Noelle and Nathan. Honestly, I think next week's results are only going to be harder.
As for a note about the rest of the show, I freaking love Quest. Also, I really liked that there were dancers performing during the musical guest's song. I think they should do that more often because sometimes the musical guests can be a bit boring.
Anyway, how do you feel about who was sent home? Any broken hearts out there? I'm sure teenage girls everywhere will miss Nathan, but I think it was definitely Noelle's time to go.
90210 - Mission take down Jen
Below is a brief recap of last night's 90210 episode.
- Navid is in the hospital following falling down the stairs and when he wakes up he cannot remember what happened. The first person he asks for is Adrianna, but she isn't there. When she hears Navid is in the hospital, it is like a wake up call for her. She throws away the pills and rushes to the hospital. Once there she tries apologizing for the hundredth time, but Navid still doesn't want her back. She swears off drugs, but he still won't forgive her. Throughout the rest of the episode we see her really trying to stay clean; she even goes to a meeting. As for Navid, at the very end of the episode he has a flash of a pair of boot and realizes someone pushed him and he knows exactly who.
- While Naomi and Dixon attend Silver's mom's funeral, noticeably not there are Teddy and Adrianna. Adrianna does try to apologize for being a bad friend, but Naomi tells her Silver only needs stable, supportive friends in her life right now, so Adrianna is forced to leave. Also, Teddy does send Silver flowers apologizing for not attending and when she goes to see him he opens up to her about how he has a problem with funerals. The two continue to bond and they finally kiss. But once it happens they are weird about it and choose to pretend it never happened. Later, we see Teddy giving Silver looks that seem to say he is really into Silver and may be willing to give up his player ways to be with her. And, as for Dixon, him and Silver agree that they miss one another and have a friendly conversation that shows they may have a future as friends.
- Jasper, at the beginning of the show, is really rude to Annie and asks her questions about Navid is a rushed, forceful manner. Once he finds out that Navid doesn't remember anything about his accident, he returns to a better mood. Annie also proclaims she won't let her parents get in the way of her relationship with Jasper. When her father sees her with Jasper and she is grounded, she even makes up a Saturday chemistry study group as a way to get out of the house and spend time with Jasper. When Deb finds a chemistry book in Annie's room, it seems like she is busted, but Dixon comes to her rescue, saying the book is his. Now that Dixon knows Annie did not sleep with Liam and lie about it, Dixon and Annie are back on the road to recovery. They are working to rebuild their friendship.
- When Ivy overhears Jen and Ryan's plans to go to the racetrack to see Jen's horse race, she runs to Liam to hatch a plan. We also see in this episode that Naomi and Ivy are both fighting for Liam's attention. Ivy even asks Liam to confirm that their plan is only to ruin Jen and has nothing to do with him wanting Naomi back. In a pretty intricate plan, Liam, as well as Teddy, Dixon and Ivy, work it out so Naomi overhears Jen talking about having sex with Liam. Naomi then tells Jen she never wants to see her again. While Liam, Ivy, Teddy and Dixon celebrate their victory, Naomi cries. When Liam sees this he wonders if what he did was worth it. Then, just as Naomi was about to go to Liam, she sees him and Ivy kiss, a kiss Ivy only performed because she saw Naomi coming. To tie up loose ends, Ryan also knows about Jen and they break up and Naomi calls Annie saying she owes her an apology.
Honestly, Jen's take down was a long time coming and I really hope this means she is off the show. I disliked her character so much; I think the show will be better off without her. I'm also looking forward to more Ivy/Naomi competition in future episodes. How about you? Did you like the episode?
- Navid is in the hospital following falling down the stairs and when he wakes up he cannot remember what happened. The first person he asks for is Adrianna, but she isn't there. When she hears Navid is in the hospital, it is like a wake up call for her. She throws away the pills and rushes to the hospital. Once there she tries apologizing for the hundredth time, but Navid still doesn't want her back. She swears off drugs, but he still won't forgive her. Throughout the rest of the episode we see her really trying to stay clean; she even goes to a meeting. As for Navid, at the very end of the episode he has a flash of a pair of boot and realizes someone pushed him and he knows exactly who.
- While Naomi and Dixon attend Silver's mom's funeral, noticeably not there are Teddy and Adrianna. Adrianna does try to apologize for being a bad friend, but Naomi tells her Silver only needs stable, supportive friends in her life right now, so Adrianna is forced to leave. Also, Teddy does send Silver flowers apologizing for not attending and when she goes to see him he opens up to her about how he has a problem with funerals. The two continue to bond and they finally kiss. But once it happens they are weird about it and choose to pretend it never happened. Later, we see Teddy giving Silver looks that seem to say he is really into Silver and may be willing to give up his player ways to be with her. And, as for Dixon, him and Silver agree that they miss one another and have a friendly conversation that shows they may have a future as friends.
- Jasper, at the beginning of the show, is really rude to Annie and asks her questions about Navid is a rushed, forceful manner. Once he finds out that Navid doesn't remember anything about his accident, he returns to a better mood. Annie also proclaims she won't let her parents get in the way of her relationship with Jasper. When her father sees her with Jasper and she is grounded, she even makes up a Saturday chemistry study group as a way to get out of the house and spend time with Jasper. When Deb finds a chemistry book in Annie's room, it seems like she is busted, but Dixon comes to her rescue, saying the book is his. Now that Dixon knows Annie did not sleep with Liam and lie about it, Dixon and Annie are back on the road to recovery. They are working to rebuild their friendship.
- When Ivy overhears Jen and Ryan's plans to go to the racetrack to see Jen's horse race, she runs to Liam to hatch a plan. We also see in this episode that Naomi and Ivy are both fighting for Liam's attention. Ivy even asks Liam to confirm that their plan is only to ruin Jen and has nothing to do with him wanting Naomi back. In a pretty intricate plan, Liam, as well as Teddy, Dixon and Ivy, work it out so Naomi overhears Jen talking about having sex with Liam. Naomi then tells Jen she never wants to see her again. While Liam, Ivy, Teddy and Dixon celebrate their victory, Naomi cries. When Liam sees this he wonders if what he did was worth it. Then, just as Naomi was about to go to Liam, she sees him and Ivy kiss, a kiss Ivy only performed because she saw Naomi coming. To tie up loose ends, Ryan also knows about Jen and they break up and Naomi calls Annie saying she owes her an apology.
Honestly, Jen's take down was a long time coming and I really hope this means she is off the show. I disliked her character so much; I think the show will be better off without her. I'm also looking forward to more Ivy/Naomi competition in future episodes. How about you? Did you like the episode?
DWTS problems: Can they be fixed?
TvGuide.com has this list of the six reasons Dancing with the Star may have lost its step. The reasons are as followed:
1) Bigger is not better
2) Casting
3) Too many dances, not enough dancing
4) Poor dance planning
5) Too few experienced pros
6) Judges need to judge
I must admit, I agree with all of this, especially the one about too many contestants. But the real question is, can the show be fixed? With such a strong following, I'm sure ABC isn't too worried about it, but I do agree that some of these problems should be cleared up. Do you agree with the list? Are there any other things you can think of that you would change?
1) Bigger is not better
2) Casting
3) Too many dances, not enough dancing
4) Poor dance planning
5) Too few experienced pros
6) Judges need to judge
I must admit, I agree with all of this, especially the one about too many contestants. But the real question is, can the show be fixed? With such a strong following, I'm sure ABC isn't too worried about it, but I do agree that some of these problems should be cleared up. Do you agree with the list? Are there any other things you can think of that you would change?
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
OTH: "But what if I'm the one for him?"
Here is a recap of what happened on this week's One Tree Hill.
- Clay realizes he still has one client his agency doesn't know about, a high school quarterback who he is sure will sign with him regardless of whether or not he is part of an agency. When Clay meets with the player, it is clear Clay is great at his job and the kid seems to really trust Clay, but then he tells Clay that the agency had already contacted him. Because the kid's family is depending on his deal, working with Clay who isn't a legitimate agent may jeopardize his chances. Both know this and Clay walks away, heartbroken. He then goes back to his house and is packing his belongings when Quinn walks in. He tells her is leaving and she yells at him for running away. She then storms off. At the end of the episode we see her at his office, speaking to his assistant. Obviously she has a plan up her sleeve.
- Skills is still trying to get a job with that LA agency. He needs to send in a video of sports action he organized, so he has Jamie and his friend play basketball against a few older guys. The kids are funny and the clip comes out great. But when Jamie finds out Skills would have to move away for the job, he gets really sad. Jamie even talks about how he feels forgotten about, especially after Lucas left. But Skills promises to always be there because he loves him and Jamie ends up feeling a little better, though he does mention he never wants to leave Tree Hill.
- Nathan receives an offer to play basketball in Spain. While at first he thinks this is a bad deal since he wouldn't be playing in the NBA, he realizes that if he just took a year off he would have a more difficult time getting back into the NBA. The Spain position would keep him in shape and in the competition so it seems like a good deal considering that all of the NBA teams are full. Hailey knows she has to support his decision so she goes to the label wanting to put her album on hold, but she is told she is actually going on tour starting next week to promote the album while excitement is still high. With some help from Quinn, Hailey decides that finishing the album and touring is not important, but what is is supporting her family. So she goes to Nathan to tell him this, but he has already planned out her entire tour with highlights for her and Jamie to see at each stop. He wants them to both be able to live their dreams, so he will be going to Spain, while she is on tour and when her tour is done they will get to be together.
- Dan is shooting promos for his episode from the hallway where he shot Keith. While there, Jimmy's - the boy who started the shooting in the school all those years ago - mom stomps up to Dan, slaps him and refuses forgiveness. She also yells about him profiting off her loss and making her son out to look like a murderer. After this, Dan has second thoughts about the episode, as well as the show. He tries to get Rachel to see his side, but she doesn't. If she has her way, the show will continue. We'll see if it does.
- Mouth didn't even know Millie was arrested until Brooke stopped by the apartment to check on her. It was Victoria who bailed Millie out because she was looking out for the best interest of the company. Victoria also took this time to give Millie a lecture about acting professional. But Millie continues to feel the urge to do drugs. When she doesn't have the money to buy them, she makes a deal to steal an unreleased dress to give to a model is exchange for cocaine. When Millie goes through with this, Victoria witnesses her stealing the dress, so she won't get away with it. But in other news, Millie and Mouth are no longer together after she walked out on him. Skills even had Mouth make a deal that if Skills gets the job in LA, Mouth will go with him.
- Julian tells Brooke that having kids is not a big deal to him because being with her is all that really matters. While fighting with Alex later, Julian slips and mentions that Brooke cannot have kids while also saying he hadn't realized until recently that he wanted kids. He makes her promise to keep the information a secret, but of course she uses it to her advantage. Alex goes to Brooke with pamphlets about adoption and reproduction challenged women and gives Brooke a speech about how her and Julian talk about everything so of course he told her about their problem. When Brooke goes home you can she she is devastated by him telling Alex, but she is more upset because he told her kids were not important when in reality, to him they are. Brooke tells Julian she feels like she keeps holding him back - from having a family, in his work - so she tells him to take a job elsewhere and that maybe they should take a break.
- Alex goes to Julian and apologizes for sending him the text that said I love you. He kind of forgives her and they seem to be on OK terms. Later, while fighting with Millie, Millie slaps Alex in the face with the reality about Julian talking about how he will never love her. When Julian finds out Alex told Brooke he told her about their pregnancy issues, he storms to her hotel room and freaks out on her. He tells her he would never love her because he doesn't even really like her. At the very end of the episode Alex leaves Julian a voicemail telling him she will never be a problem again and, in a scene I was shocked to see, they show her attempt to commit suicide.
Well, that was a lot. We'll have to wait until next week to see if Alex really dies, if Dan stands up for himself, if Millie continues the downward spiral, etc. But I must admit that these high drama episodes are what I love about this show. Are you excited for the return of such episodes? Now all we need is for a limo to drive off a bridge and things will be back to normal.
- Clay realizes he still has one client his agency doesn't know about, a high school quarterback who he is sure will sign with him regardless of whether or not he is part of an agency. When Clay meets with the player, it is clear Clay is great at his job and the kid seems to really trust Clay, but then he tells Clay that the agency had already contacted him. Because the kid's family is depending on his deal, working with Clay who isn't a legitimate agent may jeopardize his chances. Both know this and Clay walks away, heartbroken. He then goes back to his house and is packing his belongings when Quinn walks in. He tells her is leaving and she yells at him for running away. She then storms off. At the end of the episode we see her at his office, speaking to his assistant. Obviously she has a plan up her sleeve.
- Skills is still trying to get a job with that LA agency. He needs to send in a video of sports action he organized, so he has Jamie and his friend play basketball against a few older guys. The kids are funny and the clip comes out great. But when Jamie finds out Skills would have to move away for the job, he gets really sad. Jamie even talks about how he feels forgotten about, especially after Lucas left. But Skills promises to always be there because he loves him and Jamie ends up feeling a little better, though he does mention he never wants to leave Tree Hill.
- Nathan receives an offer to play basketball in Spain. While at first he thinks this is a bad deal since he wouldn't be playing in the NBA, he realizes that if he just took a year off he would have a more difficult time getting back into the NBA. The Spain position would keep him in shape and in the competition so it seems like a good deal considering that all of the NBA teams are full. Hailey knows she has to support his decision so she goes to the label wanting to put her album on hold, but she is told she is actually going on tour starting next week to promote the album while excitement is still high. With some help from Quinn, Hailey decides that finishing the album and touring is not important, but what is is supporting her family. So she goes to Nathan to tell him this, but he has already planned out her entire tour with highlights for her and Jamie to see at each stop. He wants them to both be able to live their dreams, so he will be going to Spain, while she is on tour and when her tour is done they will get to be together.
- Dan is shooting promos for his episode from the hallway where he shot Keith. While there, Jimmy's - the boy who started the shooting in the school all those years ago - mom stomps up to Dan, slaps him and refuses forgiveness. She also yells about him profiting off her loss and making her son out to look like a murderer. After this, Dan has second thoughts about the episode, as well as the show. He tries to get Rachel to see his side, but she doesn't. If she has her way, the show will continue. We'll see if it does.
- Mouth didn't even know Millie was arrested until Brooke stopped by the apartment to check on her. It was Victoria who bailed Millie out because she was looking out for the best interest of the company. Victoria also took this time to give Millie a lecture about acting professional. But Millie continues to feel the urge to do drugs. When she doesn't have the money to buy them, she makes a deal to steal an unreleased dress to give to a model is exchange for cocaine. When Millie goes through with this, Victoria witnesses her stealing the dress, so she won't get away with it. But in other news, Millie and Mouth are no longer together after she walked out on him. Skills even had Mouth make a deal that if Skills gets the job in LA, Mouth will go with him.
- Julian tells Brooke that having kids is not a big deal to him because being with her is all that really matters. While fighting with Alex later, Julian slips and mentions that Brooke cannot have kids while also saying he hadn't realized until recently that he wanted kids. He makes her promise to keep the information a secret, but of course she uses it to her advantage. Alex goes to Brooke with pamphlets about adoption and reproduction challenged women and gives Brooke a speech about how her and Julian talk about everything so of course he told her about their problem. When Brooke goes home you can she she is devastated by him telling Alex, but she is more upset because he told her kids were not important when in reality, to him they are. Brooke tells Julian she feels like she keeps holding him back - from having a family, in his work - so she tells him to take a job elsewhere and that maybe they should take a break.
- Alex goes to Julian and apologizes for sending him the text that said I love you. He kind of forgives her and they seem to be on OK terms. Later, while fighting with Millie, Millie slaps Alex in the face with the reality about Julian talking about how he will never love her. When Julian finds out Alex told Brooke he told her about their pregnancy issues, he storms to her hotel room and freaks out on her. He tells her he would never love her because he doesn't even really like her. At the very end of the episode Alex leaves Julian a voicemail telling him she will never be a problem again and, in a scene I was shocked to see, they show her attempt to commit suicide.
Well, that was a lot. We'll have to wait until next week to see if Alex really dies, if Dan stands up for himself, if Millie continues the downward spiral, etc. But I must admit that these high drama episodes are what I love about this show. Are you excited for the return of such episodes? Now all we need is for a limo to drive off a bridge and things will be back to normal.
GG: "You don't get to judge me ever again"
As always, here is the link to the New York Magazine Daily Intel reality index about last night's Gossip Girl episode. I plan to add some of my own thoughts later tonight, but for now I will leave you with the quote of the night.
Blair: "Doing the right thing takes courage and strength... At least that's what I've heard."
UPDATE: Here are some reality additions of my own.
- Dan, who is one of the smarter guys on the show, turns to Nate, who is the dumbest guy on the show, when he needs someone to tell him he's not in love with Vanessa. Plus two only because it makes sense for Dan to need reassurance from a less superior male.
- Plus 100 for the return of Serena's pout. But was she really that oblivious to Nate's feelings for her? And, while I'm giving points, let me just point out that if Serena and Nate were to get together they would be the pout-happy couple.
- While trying to distract her mother, Blair points out that she would like to watch the parade. I,in no way, believe she would watch the parade. Minus one because the Waldorfs would have a front row seat right in the action, not be forced to watch it on TV.
- When Serena returns from her conversation with her mom, she walks up to Tripp and Maureen, who are standing in the middle of the room and very close to Nate and Chuck, and she proclaims her affair over. Minus five because even Serena would have the decency to pull them aside and have that conversation in a more private setting.
- Serena and Blair continue their ping pong relationship this week. Minus 10 because it has become rather difficult to remember if the two are speaking and for which reason they are/are not.
- When Lily continued her lie to Rufus, Cece would never have played along. Minus two because Cece is the first person to out her daughter and I find it weird that they seem to be in cahoots here.
So, what did you think of the episode? Feel free to leave your own tallies in the comments.
Blair: "Doing the right thing takes courage and strength... At least that's what I've heard."
UPDATE: Here are some reality additions of my own.
- Dan, who is one of the smarter guys on the show, turns to Nate, who is the dumbest guy on the show, when he needs someone to tell him he's not in love with Vanessa. Plus two only because it makes sense for Dan to need reassurance from a less superior male.
- Plus 100 for the return of Serena's pout. But was she really that oblivious to Nate's feelings for her? And, while I'm giving points, let me just point out that if Serena and Nate were to get together they would be the pout-happy couple.
- While trying to distract her mother, Blair points out that she would like to watch the parade. I,in no way, believe she would watch the parade. Minus one because the Waldorfs would have a front row seat right in the action, not be forced to watch it on TV.
- When Serena returns from her conversation with her mom, she walks up to Tripp and Maureen, who are standing in the middle of the room and very close to Nate and Chuck, and she proclaims her affair over. Minus five because even Serena would have the decency to pull them aside and have that conversation in a more private setting.
- Serena and Blair continue their ping pong relationship this week. Minus 10 because it has become rather difficult to remember if the two are speaking and for which reason they are/are not.
- When Lily continued her lie to Rufus, Cece would never have played along. Minus two because Cece is the first person to out her daughter and I find it weird that they seem to be in cahoots here.
So, what did you think of the episode? Feel free to leave your own tallies in the comments.
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