Glee
(2009–2015)
Concerned that the Glee Club girls are being bullied by the guys, Mr. Schuester challenges the kids to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment.
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| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Dianna Agron | ... | Quinn Fabray | |
| Chris Colfer | ... | Kurt Hummel | |
| Jessalyn Gilsig | ... | Terri Schuester (credit only) | |
| Jane Lynch | ... | Sue Sylvester | |
| Jayma Mays | ... | Emma Pillsbury | |
| Kevin McHale | ... | Artie Abrams | |
| Lea Michele | ... | Rachel Berry | |
| Cory Monteith | ... | Finn Hudson | |
| Matthew Morrison | ... | Will Schuester | |
| Amber Riley | ... | Mercedes Jones | |
| Mark Salling | ... | Noah 'Puck' Puckerman | |
| Jenna Ushkowitz | ... | Tina Cohen-Chang | |
| Jonathan Groff | ... | Jesse St. James | |
| Iqbal Theba | ... | Principal Figgins | |
| Naya Rivera | ... | Santana Lopez | |
Mr. Schuester is concerned that the girls in the glee club are being disrespected and bullied by the guys. Looking to Madonna and her musical message of equality as inspiration, he challenges the entire team to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment in the hopes that the girls embrace her strength, independence and confidence and that the guys will see the error of their misogynistic ways. The glee club takes the assignment to heart as they perform some of Madonna's greatest hits, including "Express Yourself" and "Like A Prayer." Meanwhile, Kurt and Mercedes give Sue a vote of confidence with a makeover that is definitely in "Vogue." Written by FOX Publicity
There was maybe 3 or 4 minutes of this hour that didn't have to do with Madonna. It's like honey. Honey is really good and sweet but too much of it starts to make you feel a little sick.
It also felt that several key parts of the storyline were adjusted just so they could connect it to Madonna. Having 3 virgins suddenly want to have sex just so they could play "Like a Virgin" didn't really fit the flow of the season. Making all the guys act even more like misogynists than usual so they could empower all the girls was kind of offensive as well.
It almost felt like Madonna's agent was standing over their shoulders during this episode, trying to eek out every minute of promotion for his client.
Don't get me wrong, it was still enjoyable. But not up to the usual standards I've come to expect from Glee.