Glee - A Katy or a Gaga (5x04) - Episode Discussion

falling slowly 09 · 11-06-2013, 05:58 PM

A Katy or a Gaga
5x04 - episode discussion

IT'S TIME TO CHOOSE A POP DIVA SIDE ON AN ALL-NEW "GLEE" THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, ON FOX

Singer-Songwriter and AMERICAN IDOL Runner-Up Adam Lambert Guest-Stars

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild (guest star Adam Lambert). Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree (Erinn Westbrook) as he and Marley grow apart in the all-new "A Katy or a Gaga" episode of GLEE airing on Thursday, Nov. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GLE-504) (TV-14 D, L)

Cast: Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester; Lea Michele as Rachel Berry; Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel; Kevin McHale as Artie; Jenna Ushkowitz as Tina; Naya Rivera as Santana Lopez; Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson; Chord Overstreet as Sam Evans; Jacob Artist as Jake Puckerman; Melissa Benoist as Marley Rose; Becca Tobin as Kitty Wilde; Alex Newell as Wade "Unique" Adams; Blake Jenner as Ryder Lynn; and Lauren Potter as Becky Jackson.

Guest Cast: Demi Lovato as Dani; Adam Lambert as Elliot "Starchild" Gilbert; Erinn Westbrook as Bree; and Phoebe Strole as Penny Owen.

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kiss the wind · 11-06-2013, 11:45 PM

So excited for more Demi and for the introduction of Adam's character!

falling slowly 09 · 11-07-2013, 09:00 PM

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So excited for more Demi and for the introduction of Adam's character!

I liked his introduction

Primal Slayer · 11-08-2013, 03:19 AM

That is the nicest thing I can even say about this episode.

fire for a heart · 11-08-2013, 04:11 AM

really enjoyed this episode and the addition of adam

I love the band idea

***Jerry D*** · 11-08-2013, 07:44 AM

To be honest, I have no real interest in the Ohio stories anymore. The characters are boring and the storylines don't interest me. Sue has crossed the line to just being a mean-spirited and unlikable character. I think they made a huge mistake making her the principal of the school. I also think these "thematic" episodes are getting increasingly contrived, especially this "Lady Gaga versus Katy Perry" theme.

I love the New York stories, and I think that Demi Lovato and Adam Lambert are great additions to the cast, and I wouldn't mind it at all if they focused on New York and the cast members that are there, especially Lea/Rachel, completely.

**sweet creature** · 11-08-2013, 08:25 AM

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I love the New York stories, and I think that Demi Lovato and Adam Lambert are great additions to the cast, and I wouldn't mind it at all if they focused on New York and the cast members that are there, especially Lea/Rachel, completely.

THIS so much! Rachel is my favorite character of the show, but I honestly love everything in NYC, even when she isn't around. I loved the Starchild audition and then his talk with Kurt. Everything in NYC feels exciting and new, and I wish there was more of that. I'm also loving Adam and Demi on glee, I hope they stay around for many episodes.

I didn't even watch the Ohio parts of the show yet, but from what I've seen (especially with Roar), those parts were not only boring and dumb, but also really embarrassing.

It pains me that we see more of that ~~crap~~ than we do of NYC.

soulmatejunkee · 11-08-2013, 10:22 AM

Okay, so I finally watched the episode and I really liked it.

Especially because the end is near – somewhat. Will said "Nationals in six weeks" and so that means Graduation in 6 weeks, too, right? I’m afraid we’re not going to see that until April next year with that long hiatus coming up. It already sucks. It’s so overdone to bring all those people to NY who should be there already!

Okay...

The costumes were really well done. Totally over the top, but still… Blaine looked really GAGA

The wig was done very well, too. But yes, please, I even prefer the well-geled head over crazy costumes like that.

Since I always thought that Marley would fit a lot better with Ryder than with Jake, I’m not really disappointed in this storyline. Because the M/J pairing always bored me. They simply don’t fit. IMO Jake needs someone with a little more… mh, fire, someone who challenges him so that he can shine as the good guy he is without being boring. So I really hope they break them up for good. It’s better for both characters, IMO.

Kurts Band... I’m afraid I don’t remember the name *LOL*
Elliot is amazing!

But I really hope this doesn’t end up in another crush-storyline. Seriously, I'm so done with that! Santana, Dani, Elliot, Kurt and Rachel as Band ... like it. So far I don’t see Elliot as Kurt’s Nemesis, guess I have to wait for that. After reading thos spoilers I wasn’t expecting Elliot to be such a nice guy.

Sam... I just love Sam!

Sam really is my favorite. Such a cutie, so sweet. I didn’t know what to think about Penny when she showed up in 5.02 and yes, Sam somehow finds his soulmate in each single Season, but anyway, it was cute how he tried to impress her and how happy he was when she told him she would be there. But seriously, how old is that girl? She must be older than he right? Anyway… I just really want Sam end up in NY and not staying in Ohio, that really would be a let down!

And "True Jackson VP"

I was just waiting for Blaine bringing up "iCarly" and "Drake & Josh"! *LOL*

All in all I liked it a lot, it was a good episode.

Primal Slayer · 11-08-2013, 11:17 AM

It is so sad what this show has become from what it started out as. FOX should've stepped in and tried to bring quality back to this show since it appears no one behind the scenes care about it anymore. Each episode keeps reading like bad fanfiction.

mariem201 · 11-08-2013, 11:54 AM

The ratings were horrible. Tied their demo low and had 4 million viewers only and it even went down in the 3 million during the second half hour.

kiss the wind · 11-08-2013, 12:00 PM

NYC side feels so fresh and funny. That's what Glee should be. Lima side is just old and recycled and not... good. Will v. Sue? Old. Love triangles? Old. A character (Sam) changing to impress someone? So old. And my goodness, for a show about singers you would at least think that someone would make sure the actors were not falling flat or being pitchy on songs. Full-NY season six, please.

Things that were good: NYC side (even if Apocalipsticks > Pamela Lansbury) : Dantana, the band name suggestions, Starchild/Elliott, Rachel, Kurt, Santana, Dani, all of it.

Also good: Kitty ("Let me guess... BREH").

in a daydream · 11-08-2013, 12:17 PM

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THIS so much! Rachel is my favorite character of the show, but I honestly love everything in NYC, even when she isn't around. I loved the Starchild audition and then his talk with Kurt. Everything in NYC feels exciting and new, and I wish there was more of that. I'm also loving Adam and Demi on glee, I hope they stay around for many episodes.

i agree. i feel like they really need to start making a transition to NYC completely.

Primal Slayer · 11-08-2013, 12:19 PM

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The ratings were horrible. Tied their demo low and had 4 million viewers only and it even went down in the 3 million during the second half hour.

Only good thing to come out of it is that it beat The X Factor, its lead-in in ratings.

in a daydream · 11-08-2013, 12:25 PM

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Also good: Kitty ("Let me guess... BREH").

YES. Kitty is the only character i like on the McKinley side.

***Jerry D*** · 11-08-2013, 02:46 PM

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YES. Kitty is the only character i like on the McKinley side.

I agree, but it's unrealistic concerning how much she's changed from being an uber bitch and Sue's spy to a nice person who's dating Artie and who looks out for the other Glee Club members.


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