'Glee' Season 4, Episode 16: 'Feud' Recap

“Glee”, season 4, episode 16, “Feud”

Artie, Tina, and Blaine assign the feuding Will and Finn an assignment to settle their feud. The assignment is great musical feuds.

In New York, Rachel gets the clear from her doctor saying she’s not pregnant. Santana urges her to reevaluate her life, but Rachel seems to be in denial that anything happened.

Elsewhere in New York, Brody is busy trying to find some women to earn him some money. He sings “How to Be a Heartbreaker” by Marina and the Diamonds and dances with various cougars, finally picking one. In counterpoint Rachel sings, and wanders her empty apartment as Brody gets his groove on.

Back in the school, Sue points out that Blaine joined the Cheerios but has yet to turn up for rehearsal. She points out that he signed a legal contract, however he says it’s a forgery. She says that he’s going to rejoin, or else.

In the library, Ryder flirts with a girl online and they hit it off. She asks about his day at school.

He recounts his confrontation with Wade/Unique about his ‘thing’ for Marley. S/he says Marley and Jake belong together, and for Ryder to butt out. Ryder calls him a “dude”, and Unique points out that he’s a proud black woman.

Online, Ryder’s friend tells him and Unique to have a sing-off for feud week.

In the auditorium, Will and Finn try to find a song, but Finn says they don’t need to do the assignment. Will says that shows Finn can’t handle it. Finn steps up for the challenge. They exchange some damaging words, and Will vows to kick Finn’s ass.

In New York, Santana asks Rachel why Brody is still living with them, and she says that Brody told her that he was working as a waiter, which explains the money. Refusing to be swayed, Rachel storms out of the apartment.

Santana sneaks into the bathroom as Brody showers and steals his pager.

In the high school, Blaine is furious with Sue as she stole his identity (taking out credits cards and a home loan) and replacing his hair gel with cement and hiring a plane to fly a sign saying “Blaine is on the bottom”. He calls a feud. She challenges him to sing “I Still Believe/Super Bass” by Brenda K. Starr and Nicki Minaj.

Elsewhere, Jake is still mad at Marley for letting Ryder kiss her. She tries to smooth things over with him. Jake is scared that Marley will leave him for Ryder.

Ryder and Unique have their sing-off. They sing “The Bitch Is Back/Dress You Up” by Elton John and Madonna. Unique is willing to forgive Ryder as long as he admits that she is a girl. He says that he doesn’t know what she is.

In her office, Sue and Becky practice channeling the spirit of Nicki Minaj.

In New York, Santana confronts Brody at NYADA. She demands that he move out, otherwise she will destroy him. She proves her fierceness by performing “Cold Hearted” by Paula Abdul.

Will and Finn decide on their song, performing “Bye Bye Bye/I Want It That Way” by ‘N Sync and Backstreet Boys. After singing, they try to hug it out, but Will doesn’t forgive Finn.

In New York, Kurt and Rachel confront Santana about her stunt with Brody. They ask her to move out. She tells them to trust her, so Rachel gives her the ultimatum: leave Brody alone or move out. She grabs her stuff and leaves.

In the library, Ryder continues his flirting with the online mysterious girl. She convinces him to believe that Unique is a woman because s/he believes himself to be.

In the choir room, Blaine and Sue perform their sing-off. “I Still Believe/Super Bass” by Brenda K. Starr and Nicki Minaj. Sue is voted the winner, which forces Blaine to take part in the Cheerios.

In his office, Finn packs up and Marley visits, saying she’ll miss him. But she tells him to “grow a pair”, and not let Will define him anymore. She says that he’s a natural leader and a teacher, but he says he doesn’t have a teaching degree. So she tells him to go get one.

In a classroom, Ryder calls Marley, Jake, and Unique to a meeting and tries to make amends with all of them. He asks for them to trust him again, and while hesitant, they all agree to eventually. Unique tells them that she was confronted by a group of girls and chased home, so she’s scared to be herself, so Marley, Jake, Ryder and Kitty (appearing from out of nowhere) all agree to walk her home from now on. And that their friendship will win them Regionals.

In her office, Sue taunts the now Cheerio-dressed Blaine, and makes him a co-captain. She gives him a lecture on making commitments and not sticking with them. She makes him promise his commitment to the Cheerios.

In the hall, Sam asks Blaine how it went, and he says it all went according to plan, and that he’ll work from the inside to bring down Sue by the time they graduate.

In New York, Santana tricks Brody into meeting her “for business”. He begs her not to tell Rachel, but she says that Rachel is the least of his worries, and Finn walks in the room. She leaves the two of them alone.

Brody tries to explain it to Finn, but he tells him to shut his mouth and disappear from her life forever.  He says he loves her, and Finn laughs it off. He says he can’t tell her, so Finn punches him in the face, which causes a brawl. He pins Brody to the floor and tells him to stay away from his future wife.

The Glee Club get together and sing “Closer” by Tegan and Sara.

In the library, Ryder continues to flirt with his mysterious online girl, and asks her if she wants to meet. However, she goes offline before answering.