Ep 2. Britney/Brittany
- TVPG
- September 28, 2010
- 43 min
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8.2 (1,783)
In the second episode of Glee's second season, titled "Britney/Brittany," the students of William McKinley High School are inspired by the pop star Britney Spears. When students in the Glee Club learn that they will be performing Britney's music, they become excited about the opportunity to showcase their talents and perform some of her biggest hits.
Britney becomes a muse for some of the students, including Brittany (Heather Morris), who shares the same first name as the pop star. As a cheerleader, Brittany is a natural dancer and becomes the star of the show with her electrifying performances to Britney's hits. Meanwhile, Artie (Kevin McHale) is hoping to win over his ex-girlfriend Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) by channeling his inner Britney and performing her song "Stronger."
Will (Matthew Morrison), the Glee Club director, is hesitant about doing a full tribute to Britney Spears because of her checkered past, but his fears are soon put aside when he realizes how important Britney's music is to many of the students. The episode features several iconic Britney Spears performances such as "Toxic," "I'm a Slave 4 U," and "Me Against the Music."
In addition to the musical numbers, the episode focuses on the personal lives of the Glee Club members. Rachel (Lea Michele) is still pining for Finn (Cory Monteith), who is now dating her nemesis, Quinn (Dianna Agron). This prompts Rachel to come up with an elaborate plan to win Finn back by performing "Baby One More Time" with an all-female backup choir.
Meanwhile, Kurt (Chris Colfer) is dealing with his own romantic and personal issues. He is infatuated with Finn's stepbrother, Sam (Chord Overstreet), who recently transferred to McKinley High. Kurt tries to get closer to Sam by singing "I'm a Slave 4 U" and enlisting him to help with his father's auto shop.
The episode ends with a dramatic twist as Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), the acerbic cheerleading coach who is always at odds with Will, opens up about her own love and admiration for Britney Spears. This leads to an unexpected team-up between Sue and Will that leaves the audience wanting more.
Overall, "Britney/Brittany" is a fun and lively episode that showcases the incredible talents of the Glee Club members while paying homage to one of pop music's biggest stars. With its mix of drama, romance, and humor, the episode is a perfect example of what makes Glee such a beloved and groundbreaking TV show.