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This is S3E15, "Big Brother." McKinley High is all abuzz when Blaine's famous and handsome big brother, Cooper Anderson, arrives on the scene.  Quinn returns following her accident and bonds with Artie during Senior Ditch Day, and Finn and Rachel experience trouble in paradise.

We're joined this episode by a special guest - Gigi aka Neaf.

The Indices

Kevin McScale: 5 - Artie had 2 songs, a whole plot, and was funny without being a dick. He was really at his peak here.

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Hey Gleeks! We're proud to introduce our new project: this is Supernatural on the Rocks, a new Supernatural podcast hosted by two of the voices behind Glee on the Rocks.  This will be a limited series podcast: every episode we cover a season of Supernatural, digging into the mythology, the characters, and the fandom it left behind.  When there's too much to cover in a regular episode, we'll add topic-specific bonus episodes.

This is Episode 1, "Season 1."  SPN premiered in 2005.  Billed as The X Files meets Route 66, the concept was two brothers driving the desolate roads of America, saving people and hunting things.  In this first episode, we discuss the effectiveness of the genre, the characterization of the leads, and what was going on with the Big Bads of the season.

Join us to remember the road that was.

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xoxo, Mandy & Emily

**Trigger/Content Warning: Discussions of a suicide attempt, bullying over sexuality, and major car accident**

This is S3E14, "On My Way."  The New Directions battle The Warblers at Regionals in the mid-season finale of Season 3.  Rachel and Finn are still planning to get hitched after the performance despite the very real misgivings of their friends and family. Dave Karofsky faces bullying at school while Quinn regains her status as a Cheerio.

The Indices

Kevin McScale: 2 - he was allotted some seconds of singing  and one whole line

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This is S3E13, "Heart." It's Valentine's Day at McKinley and love is in the air.  Rachel's dads discover Finn and Rachel's engagement and decide to throw a party at the Hudson-Hummels with underhanded intentions.  Rory and Artie fight over Sugar Motta, and a secret admirer showers Kurt with attention.

Kevin McScale: 4 - he gets song and a storyline, not too shabby.

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This is S3E12, "The Spanish Teacher."  In an episode that hinges on the fact that Mr. Schuester is The Worst, we learn that there is a much more qualified Spanish teacher teaching night school at McKinley - David Martinez, aka Ricky Martin.  Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester decides she wants a baby and goes after the Glee club boys for their, uhm, donations.

Kevin McScale: 2 - he was there, but it wasn't enough.

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This is S3E11, "Michael." The New Directions run through a small piece of the Michael Jackson catalogue, while Kurt and Rachel get news about NYADA.  Kurt and Sebastian fight for Blaine's affection and attention, causing a rift between the Glee Club and the Warblers that results in Darren Criss appearing on Broadway.

Also, Smooth Criminal. Which Mandy wouldn't understand because somehow she missed the MJ train. We forgive though.

This episode features returning guest Ambre, coming back to tell the facts about Samcedes.

Kevin McScale: 4.5 - he just needed a full plot to hit the full 5

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This is S3E10, "Yes/No." Sam and Mercedes continue to enjoy the fruits of an ongoing, multi-episode storyline as their flirty summer romance lingers into the school year.  Finn learns the truth about his father, while Mr. Schue gets the help of the New Directions to propose to Emma.

Kevin McScale: 5 - the ever elusive 5 for a full song and a real storyline. Congrats, Kev.

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Every episode we break down the highs and lows of the writing, the music, and the cultural impact of a network TV show that only ran 6 seasons and ended 5 years ago.

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This is S3E9, "Extraordinary Merry Christmas." The New Directions are asked to create a holiday special for their local PBS station, directed by their very own Artie; Sue looks for volunteers to help out at the homeless shelter she is apparently very invested in; Rory is still on the show.

Oh, and Blaine gives Kurt a little present.

Merry Christmas ya filthy animals. Please enjoy the Box Scene.

Kevin McScale: 4 - plenty of scene time, but lacking in song
Klainedex: 8.5 - for the Box Scene alone
Coulda Shoulda Woulda Index: put the fucking Box Scene in the episode you cowards

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This is S3E8, "Hold On to Sixteen."  It's time for Sectionals, y'all. The New Directions battle The Troubletones and The Unitards (with Harmony reappearing for another episode) for a spot at Nationals. Sam Evans returns to McKinley High in order to help his old buddies, who are short a few members to compete, and Quinn Fabray comes to a decision about Shelby. Also, Sebastian Smythe returns for some more flirting.

Kevin McScale: 1.5 -  Kevin was...in the episode and got to sing a bit?
Klainedex: 6 - catching that Klaine date at the Lima Bean.
Coulda Shoulda Woulda Index: Honestly we need more Sebastian.

Our wonderful sound engineer is Adriana.

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