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Glee For Dummies

by Madeleine and Paul

Join Madeleine, a 20 year old Glee fanatic, and her father, Paul, a 52 year old who has NEVER seen Glee, as they recap all six seasons of Fox’s hit show.

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Episodes

  1. S5E14 - "New New York"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to recap Glee's first episode exclusively set in NYC! While Blaine, Sam, and Artie adjust to life in New York, Mercedes shows up "sitcom" style, and Rachel lets stardom go to her head.

  2. S5E13 - "New Directions"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for part 2 of Glee celebrating their 100th episode! While Holly and April try to save the Glee club, the New Directions prepare for a new chapter in their lives.

  3. S5E12 - "100"

    While the Glee club celebrates 100 lessons, Madeleine and Paul are celebrating 100 episodes! This episode takes us back to old school Glee, and the audience couldn't be happier.

  4. S5E11 - "City of Angels"

    All I can say about this episode... grab the tissues!

  5. S5E10 - "Trio"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to watch the New Directions do no prep for Nationals. Meanwhile, Santana and Rachel continue to feud, and Artie gets left out from the senior trio.

  6. S5E09 - "Frenemies"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to see Rachel go back to her high school ways! While everyone starts feuding, only one has the legs to go the distance and that is Santana and Rachel's fight for Funny Girl.

  7. S5E08 - "Previously Unaired Christmas"

    The only thing Paul and Madeleine can say about this episode is that Santana was its saving grace. Listen at your own risk!

  8. S5E07 - "Puppet Master"

    Madeleine and Paul only have one question about this episode, where was the Metallica? Glee decides to go full muppets this episode with Blaine bordering the edge of a mental breakdown.

  9. S5E06 - "Movin' Out"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's tribute to Billy Joel! While Sam and Blaine head to NYC to look at colleges, Ryder swoops in on single Marley, and Artie prompts Becky to think about her college plans.

  10. S5E05 - "The End of Twerk"

    Madeleine and Paul were pleasantly surprised by this episode! While this episode features one of Glee's worst performances (you know which one), the overall plotlines were generally strong.

  11. S5E04 - "A Katy or a Gaga"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to recap the beginning of Glee's downward spiral! While the Glee club is tasked with performing a Kate or a Gaga number, Kurt holds open auditions for his new indie cover band.

  12. S5E03 - "The Quarterback"

    The Glee club reunites to mourn Finn Hudson. R.I.P Cory Monteith: 1982 - 2013

  13. S5E02 - "Tina in the Sky with Diamonds"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to recap part 2 of Beatlemania! While prom is underway, Tina campaigns for Prom Queen. In New York, Santana develops a crush on a coworker, and Rachel gets news about Funny Girl.

  14. S5E01 - "Love, Love, Love"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to watch Lima get hit by Beatlemania! While the New Directions explore new relationships and old, Rachel has her chemistry read for Funny Girl, and Sue achieves her dream of finally getting Figgins' job.

  15. S4E22 - "All or Nothing"

    Madeleine and Paul are ready to close off the season! Ryder finds out about catfish, Brittany receives news for the future, and Blaine continues to plan his proposal to Kurt. Meanwhile, Rachel performs her final callback for Funny Girl and Wemma is finally married!

  16. S4E21 - "Wonder-ful"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for another tribute episode! This time the New Directions are honouring the music of Stevie Wonder. While Kurt, Mercedes, and Mike visit Lima, Rachel prepares for her final Funny Girl callback.

  17. S4E20 - "Lights Out"

    Madeleine and Paul are going unplugged! While the Glee club deals with a power outage, Sam and Artie butt heads, and Ryder reveals a secret of his. In New York, Kurt takes Rachel and Santana to the ballet.

  18. S4E19 - "Sweet Dreams"

    Madeleine and Paul are back and ready for Regionals prep! While the Glee club learns the theme of this year's Regionals, Rachel prepares for her Funny Girl audition, and Finn gets acclimated to college life.

  19. S4E18 - "Shooting Star"

    *Trigger Warning* Mentions of gun violence and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please seek help. Suicide Hotline: 9-8-8 The New Directions deal with an unthinkable event, and the aftermath. Meanwhile, Ryder learns the truth about Katie but has…

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  20. S4E17 - "Guilty Pleasures"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to discuss guilty pleasures! While the Glee club takes a break from Regionals prep to discuss their guilty pleasures, Rachel tries to move on from Brody with the help of Kurt and Santana.

  21. S4E16 - "Feud"

    After a long hiatus, Madeleine and Paul are back to their regularly scheduled programming! While the Glee club focuses on famous feuds for the week, Santana tries to expose Brody.

  22. S4E15 - "Girls (and Boys) On Film"

    Back to recap Glee's movie tribute, Madeleine and Paul discuss Wemma, Brochel, and Jarley. While couples fight, the New Directions conduct their annual mash-up competition.

  23. S4E14 - "I Do"

    Love is in the air... except for Will and Emma. While the Glee kids, old and new, come together for the Wemma wedding, Jake tries to impress Marley for Valentine's Day.

  24. S4E13 - "Diva"

    Madeleine and Paul are competing for biggest Diva! While the New Directions hold their own competition, Kurt challenges Rachel to Midnight Madness.

  25. S4E12 - "Naked"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's comeback! Now that the Warblers' have been eliminated, the New Directions have a chance at Regionals. While the Glee club raises money with a Men of McKinley calendar, Rachel faces a tough decision.

  26. S4E11 - "Sadie Hawkins"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's first Sadie Hawkins dance! While Tina may be bad at picking up on signals, at least she can turn out a look for the dance. In NYC, Brody and Rachel decide to take the next step in their relationship.

  27. S4E10 - "Glee, Actually"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to recap Glee's version of "It's A Wonderful Life"! While it felt like two back-to-back Christmas episodes with last week's and this week's, there were still some fun moments.

  28. S4E09 - "Swan Song"

    Madeleine and Paul are talking about the New Directions first Sectionals loss, and Rachel and Kurt's successful NYADA Winter Showcase. While the episode had a few plot holes, it still somewhat delivered.

  29. S4E08 - "Thanksgiving"

    Glee's first ever Thanksgiving episode and they decide to leave it on a cliffhanger! While the New Directions prepare for Sectionals, Finn brings in some alumni to help. In New York, Rachel and Kurt host Thanksgiving in Bushwick.

  30. S4E07 - "Dynamic Duets"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to recap Glee's superhero episode! The new Glee kids are finding their spot within the club at the same time that Finn is establishing himself as the Director. Meanwhile, Blaine considers leaving the New Directions for the dark side.

  31. S4E06 - "Glease"

    What better way to come back from a hiatus than by talking about one of Glee's best musical tribute episodes! While the homage was amazing, there was still drama with Kitty and Marley, and Rachel and Kurt returning to McKinley for the production.

  32. S4E05 - "The Role You Were Born to Play"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for the lead-up to "Grease"! While no New York storylines were shown, Lima was front and centre with the audition process for the school musical.

  33. S4E04 - "The Break Up"

    Madeleine and Paul are recapping one of Glee's most heartbreaking episodes. While being heartbreaking, it is one of Glee's most realistic episodes (minus "The Left Behind" club).

  34. S4E03 - "Makeover"

    Madeleine and Paul have LOTS to say about this episode! While the Lima storyline was strong, New York couldn't keep up and contained one of the show's worst numbers.

  35. S4E02 - "Britney 2.0"

    Madeleine and Paul are back to kickoff Glee's second Britney tribute! While the tribute itself didn't feel necessary, Brittany finally got a storyline. And we got introduced more to our new glee kids.

  36. S4E01 - "The New Rachel"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's new era! While Rachel struggles to adapt to NYADA, the Glee club struggles with their newfound popularity and new members.

  37. S3E22 - "Goodbye"

    Madeleine and Paul are ready for the season 3 finale! This feels like the end of an era for Glee, and all our characters are getting ready to move on.

  38. S3E21 - "Nationals"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for TV's most satisfying payoff! The New Directions have accomplished the impossible and FINALLY won Nationals.

  39. S3E20 - "Props"

    *Trigger Warning* Mentions of domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, please seek help. Madeleine and Paul are excited for #JusticeForTina this episode! Also, Puck and Beiste bond, and the Sue helps the New Directions prepare for Nationals.

  40. S3E19 - "Prom-asaurus"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's second prom episode! While Quinn and Becky try to win Prom Queen, Rachel decides to throw an anti-prom for McKinley's "rebels" and Brittany decides on a dinosaur prom theme.

  41. S3E18 - "Choke"

    *Trigger Warning* Mentions of domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, please seek help. Madeleine and Paul are back with our third guest of the show! Kurt and Rachel prepare for their NYADA audition while the boys help Puck graduate. As well, Sue and...

  42. S3E17 - "Dance with Somebody"

    Madeleine and Paul are back for Glee's Whitney tribute! In order to learn to say goodbye before graduation, Mr. Schue has the Glee club pay tribute to Whitney Houston's greatest hits.

  43. S3E16 - "Saturday Night Glee-ver"

    Madeleine and Paul must say that Glee makes it hard to believe that disco truly sucks! Not only does Mr. Schue try to help the seniors decide their future plans, the audience is introduced to Wade "Unique" Adams.

  44. S3E15 - "Big Brother"

    Madeleine and Paul are on the edge of their seats to see Quinn's fate after the last episode. Meanwhile, Sue learns the sex of her baby, and Blaine's brother comes to Lima and steals the spotlight.

  45. S3E14 - "On My Way"

    *Trigger Warning* Mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts please seek help. Suicide Hotline: 9-8-8 Madeleine and Paul are talking all things Glee with Rachel and Finn deciding to get married, Sue announcing her pregnancy, and...

  46. S3E13 - "Heart"

    Let's hear it for love in October! The Glee club gears up for Valentine's Day, and Finn and Rachel set a wedding date. Meanwhile, the God Squad butt heads with Santana, and Kurt has a secret admirer.

  47. S3E12 - "The Spanish Teacher"

    Madeleine and Paul are "Livin' la vida loca" while watching Ricky Martin's first guest appearance on Glee! While McKinley's teachers are competing for tenure, Will tries to prove his Spanish speaking abilities to his students. As well, Sam and Mercedes must come to terms with their feelings.

  48. S3E11 - "Michael"

    Glee is banging out another tribute episode and who better than the King of Pop, MJ! While the New Directions face off against the Warblers, Rachel and Kurt find out about their NYADA decision.

  49. S3E10 - "Yes/No"

    Madeleine and Paul are back and hoping that Rachel says no! While Emma hopes for Will to propose, Becky and Sam are searching for love.

  50. S3E09 - "Extraordinary Merry Christmas"

    It's Christmas in September, and Glee is trying their hand at their own PBS Christmas Special! Meanwhile, Sue wants the Glee club's help at the local homeless shelter.

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Join Madeleine, a 20 year old Glee fanatic, and her father, Paul, a 52 year old who has NEVER seen Glee, as they recap all six seasons of Fox’s hit show.

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