Glee, Actually
"Glee, Actually" | |
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Glee episode | |
Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 10 |
Directed by | Adam Shankman |
Written by | Matthew Hodgson |
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Production code | 4ARC10 |
Original air date | December 13, 2012 |
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"Glee, Actually" is the tenth episode of the
The episode garnered mixed reviews from critics; and was watched by 5.26 million viewers, receiving an 18-49 rating of 2.0.
Plot
Burt Hummel (Mike O'Malley) surprises Kurt and Rachel by showing up at their New York apartment. Burt explains to Rachel the significance of Christmas in Kurt's life, especially after the death of Kurt's mother. Rachel goes on a cruise, while the Hummels continue to bond in New York. Burt reveals to Kurt that he has prostate cancer, but it was diagnosed at an early stage and his chances for survival are very high. Burt then surprises Kurt again by revealing that he has paid for Blaine Anderson (Darren Criss) to travel to New York to spend Christmas with them. They have an awkward but cordial reunion, and sing "White Christmas". Back at the apartment, Burt, Kurt, and Blaine continue several of the Hummels' Christmas traditions, and have dinner.
After failing to satisfy Becky with her Christmas gifts,
Production
Guest star
This episode includes six songs, all of which were released on the soundtrack album
Reception
Ratings
The episode was watched by 5.26 million American viewers, and received a 2.0/5 rating/share among adults 18–49. The show placed third in its timeslot behind Grey's Anatomy and Person of Interest.[5] With DVR numbers, the episode was watched by 2.59 million viewers with a 2.0 rating, totaling 7.85 million viewers and a 3.2 rating.[6]
Reviews
The episode received mixed reviews from critics. Laurel Brown of Zap2it gave the episode a mixed review, and wrote, "If you were hoping (like me) that Glee would pay homage to the brilliance of Love, Actually in its holiday-themed 'Glee, Actually', you may have been sorely disappointed." She criticized the Marley storyline calling it "a bit of a snooze", but called Artie's dream segment "a strong (if insane) segment". The storyline that featured Kurt and Burt was characterized as "cheesy", though she called the Hummel duo and Blaine "just so darn sweet!"[7]
Rae Votta of Billboard also gave the episode a mixed review, and noted, "The one truth of Glee is the Christmas episode always involves a plethora of holiday sweet with just a dash of WTF."[8]
Music
Performances
The songs performed in the episode were all featured on the Christmas album
Chart history
The Christmas album debuted at number 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
References
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (November 4, 2012). "Glee Exclusive: The Talk's Aisha Tyler to Guest Star as [Spoiler]'s Mother!". TVLine. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- ^ "Spoiler Chat: Scoop on Glee, Gossip Girl, New Girl, CSI, Modern Family and More!". Watch with Kristin. E! Online. November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (November 6, 2012). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on Supernatural, Girl Meets World, Glee, NCIS, Revenge, 30 Rock and More!". TVLine. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- ^ "GLEE: THE MUSIC, THE CHRISTMAS ALBUM VOL. 3 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 11". Glee: The Music. Columbia Records. November 29, 2012. Retrieved November 29, 2012.
- ^ TV by the Numbers
- ^ TV by the Numbers
- ^ Glee Christmas Episode zap2it.com [dead link]
- ^ "'Glee' Recap: Christmas Brings Marriage, Cancer, Ice Skating & 'Love Actually'". Billboard.
- ^ "Glee: The Music - The Christmas Album, Vol. 3". Walmart.com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
External links
- "Glee, Actually" at Fox.com. Archived 2012-12-11 at the Wayback Machine
- "Glee, Actually" at IMDb