Ryan Murphy Dissects Glee and American Horror Story, Addresses Fans and Critics
The man who will be juggling three shows and two movies sits down for an epic conversation.
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"I'd like your feedback as to whether I was brilliant or simply outstanding."
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The man who will be juggling three shows and two movies sits down for an epic conversation.
His wardrobe influences range from The Sound of Music to a Swiffer duster.
And out pops a skeleton from Naya Rivera's closet. A boob-bearing, straight-A-receiving skeleton.
"Leslie Knope is incredible. And she almost didn’t win."
Who's graduating up and out of Glee? To hear the Internet tell it, nearly everyone.
We take a guess by looking at creator Ryan Murphy and his agent's client list.
All Britney Thursdays.
The gle-enemy attacks, kills with Nicki Minaj verses.
Unpacking the network's new schedule.
It'll turn into "a show within a show."
William McKinley High: Where rom-com stars go to retire.
Predictable, though that's probably what was intended.
Are you gleek-cited?
Weirdest prom ever.
"Nationals" was Glee at its best: Singing teenagers. Some feelings. Some jokes. We even cried once!
We came to this episode fairly prepared to hate the Freaky Friday body swap.
When prom and anti-prom meet, do they cancel each other out?
Remember the time Glee had an episode about domestic violence and called it "Choke"?
Okay, maybe the locker shrine was a bit much.
It's Saturday Night Fever time, but not a single mention of the Bee Gees.
In which we discover what happened with the marriage and car accident cliff-hangers.
Which is the A-story?
Glee! NO RAPPING!!! Ever!
Ugh, Will Schuester.
"I'd throw this milk in your face but it's not nearly scalding enough."
Helen Mirren, synchronized swimming, and marriage proposals.
Congratulations, Glee. You've ruined Joni Mitchell.
Not just something you say to red solo cups.
The theme of this episode is “violently ripping a vulnerable gay teenager out of the closet."
Santana might not make any sense sometimes, but she is not boring.
"How are we, as virgins, supposed to follow THAT?!"
Leprechauns, pizza making morticians, and last-minute congressional races.
This episode is bonkers.
"Will Schuester never did appreciate the gentle tremble of your thin, forgettable alto."
Season three begins!
It's the finale, nationals, and more original songs.
Glee club reaches out to Sue in her time of need.
And it's dramatic for everyone.
'Glee' does 'Rumours' and rumors.
Everyone learns to live with what they hate about themselves.
'Glee' returns from hiatus.
Blurt happens, and so do original songs.
Gwyneth Paltrow returns, with a “there’s no day too soon for (protected) sex!” mantra.
Featuring the musical stylings of “Ke Dollar Sign Ha”
Remember last week’s episode of 'Glee'? Yeah, those sure were the days.
"I've kissed Finn, and just let me say? Not worth a buck."
Everyone finally gives in to the 'Glee' mantra that life is better when you're singing and dancing.
"Even the smallest envelope is heavy for an elf."
Why is a choir of senior citizens competing against two high schools?
"I just prefer to think of the homeless as outdoorsy."
It turns out that a dose of wacky Gwyneth Paltrow was just what the doctor ordered for this season of 'Glee.'
After five episodes this season, it would appear 'Glee' has decided to go back to a little thing called "plot."
The episode that could have truly transgressed was actually one of the more traditional 'Glee' shows.
"If I don't have something warm beneath me, I can't digest my food."
"I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I guess I don't have to — I think Mary Lou Retton's, like, an orphan or something."
"I'm Brittany S. Pierce. I've lived my entire life in Britney Spears's shadow."
The most meta episode starter ever!
Glee Season-Finale Recap: Carry On, Carry On
We love it — more than most things in life! But the show still has a lot to learn.
At first, we worried about this week’s episode. But we shouldn't have.
The group goes Gaga and Kiss; Kurt and Finn fight; and Rachel finally finds her mom.
Welcome, Neil Patrick Harris! You are awesome.
Great tunes, believable and touching plot, and a healthy dose of absurdism.
Bad songs of the world, unite!
How do you follow up Madonna?
We can all breathe now: The Madonna episode was, for the most part, epic.
Say hello to the cruel realities you’re used to, our characters are told, 'cause they won’t go away any time soon.
Until April …
At long last, Absurd Pregnancy Plotline No. 1 has resolved itself!
One of the best songs yet — as well as one of the worst.
Lust is in the air as we head back to Crazytown.
Finally, everyone is dealing with believable problems.
Schue gets on the mike!
Sue barks out the most marvelous roll call ever: “Gay kid! Wheels! Asian! Other Asian! Aretha!”
Mr. Schue's grand idea: Get the kids in competition, and they’ll get psyched for Sectionals!
Who thought Kristin Chenoweth, squeaky mistress of soprano sunshine, could bring gravitas to the show?
The football team learns the true meaning of teamwork — and putting a ring on it!
"This is what we call total disaster, ladies. I’m going to ask you to smell your armpits."
We rate the musical numbers in the categories of Pizazz, Relevance, and Absurdity!