Look! A bonus podcast! Janine, Lindsey and I tackle what we want to see, and what we hope we don't see, next season on Glee. Will we watch if they bring in a new cast of singers? Can a show like this sustain itself over the long run? And will Glee be more British "Skins" or "Saved By The Bell: The New Class?"

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The kids hit the Big Apple on Glee, which entails original songs, a few appearances on Broadway stages, a "shocking" kiss, and a marked lack of heckling. Every time we've been to New York, there's been heckling.

We're torn on the episode. There were some sweet parts -- Rachel and Fin's date, Kurt and Rachel's duet and Shue's realization, among others -- and parts we weren't so thrilled with. Exhibit A: Original songs. We get why the show is doing it (and it involved buckets of cash), but we can't help but feel that it lessens our enjoyment of the show. What's the point if you can't sing along?

Lindsey, Janine and I dissect what we liked, what we didn't, and what we think of when everyone else is thinking about, say, the thrill of being on a major stage (I was thinking "Look out for Teamsters!") Take a listen, then tell us whether you agree or disagree with our assessment of the finale.

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When we first heard about the extended Lady Gaga episode of Glee, we were a little annoyed. After we watched the episode we understood: those extra 30 minutes allowed for more complete storytelling, letting the plots luxuriously expand and acquire a bit more flavor. But now we're annoyed again, because as enjoyable as that extended episode was it could have been much better employed for the season finale, which was stuffed tighter than a summer sausage.

I'm having an out-of-Lima experience
Naturally, a show that is ordinarily staged in Lima, Ohio (coughCaliforniacough) is going to look a little off in the streets of New York City. And also naturally, kids going to NYC for the first time are going to be wound up like toddlers on a steady diet of Pixi Stix. But with lines as subtle as a Merry Melody cartoon and a completely butchered-for-the-sake-of-updating "New York, New York," we were already out of our comfort zone in the first five minutes. Also, we were really worried one of those kids was going to fall off the Lincoln Center fountain.

Read on for the "unscripted" on stage snafu!

Oh, Glee, why must you make us weep openly? It's not fair to deploy WIlly Wonka when we're emotionally invested -- that's bound to bring on the waterworks!

Seriously, Jeanie's funeral was wonderfully touching, but we're a bit bummed that the show had to knock her off to make Sue human again. Maybe if she hadn't descended so far into caricature (Really, Sue? Libya?), they wouldn't have had to take such drastic measure. Lindsey, Janine and I also discuss song choices (Lindsey and I loved Kurt's song, while Janine was unimpressed), Jesse's attractiveness, Schue's potential fate (why pack up everything if you only think you'll be gone for a few months at most?) and Mercedes' and Rachel's awesome pipes. Plus, what's Quinn planning, and will any of us survive her wrath?

Listen to our Glee podcast for "Funeral" and tell us what you think in the comments!

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One Tree Hill gave us a lovely, elegiac series finale... and then ruined it by telling us they were coming back next year. Darcel and I don't get it. Everyone's finally happy. Why do you want to screw that up? What more do you have to say? How many more times can you make Brooke cry, or have Jamie teach us a valuable lesson? Will you unload a whole psych ward full of stalkers to give the final season that little bit of extra frisson? Why have the show come full circle so beautifully if you're just going to make it spin out of control again? What gives?

As you might have guessed, we're grumpy about the show's renewal. But are we right? Listen and find out!

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The season finale of Gossip Girl left us with a few genuine surprises, a few lingering questions, and the last suspenseful hostage drama of all time. Seriously, does Russell Thorpe honestly think he's a bad-ass? Because he folded like a cheap suit when Raina deployed her puppy-dog eyes. Feh.

Lindsey, Janine and I discuss true love (is it tempestuous dram and occasional crashed bar mitzvahs, or is it someone who will wait at a party for hours because he believes in you?), true narcissism (seriously, Serena had to get Nate and Dan to schlep out to school so she could tell them... nothing?), true guile (we seriously didn't see the Charlie reveal coming) and true hate (there's nothing redeeming about Vanessa. Out!). Plus, we argue about Serena's vacation plans and job prospects, wonder about the pregnancy test, and debate the changes in Eric's physique over the past seasons. All that, plus Georgina! Wheee!

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It’s down to the final two models in Cycle 16 of America's Next Top Model and the grueling competition hits high gear with the Covergirl commercial and photo shoot, the Vogue shoot and the runway show. And just to add a little intrigue, we have a surprise makeover right before the final decision is announced. Please tell us they don’t bleach their eyebrows!

One Tree Hill ends the season on a high note, with everyone happy and content. In fact, they're so happy and content that we're kind of sorry the show got picked up for another 13 episodes. We can only imagine the show will put everyone through the wringer again, and honestly? We're not sure we can take it.

Nathan, Haley and Jamie
The cafe is open, Lydia is flourishing, Haley sings, Nathan does an adorable little "Ma Na Ma Na" lip-sync with the baby... They're happy. They're in love. Life is good. And we're thrilled for them -- they deserve it -- but "happy" and "life is good" can't sustain a series, you know? So something will have to go horribly wrong for these two next season, or what's the point of them being there?

Jamie does have a bit of a challenge when he succumbs to peer pressure and takes off the "girly" shoelace that he shares with Madison. She's hurt, she breaks up with him (you know, as much as 8-year-olds can date), he sulks, he eventually apologizes and tells her he likes her, and then they're back together again. Again, that's not going to cut it for 13 episodes next year, so we shudder to think what's in store for the kid.

Read on for more season-finale thoughts.

It's almost time for nationals and we're left feeling a little confused about the promos FOX has been airing for Glee lately. It seems all the spoiler scenes were for...next week? Was this week not important in the eyes of the marketing team? Because some pretty damn important things went down.

Anything you can do I can do better
Nationals are approaching, and new glee consultant Jesse wants to put the Vocal Adrenaline stamp on New Directions. This means picking one star and letting everyone else sway in the background a la "Bohemian Rhapsody." And since we have more than one diva on the team, auditions are in order and egos are out and swinging. Plus, we get to see Schue play Paula Abdul to Jesse's Simon Cowell.

We would just be appreciative of the continuance of refreshingly organic ways to introduce musical numbers, but even that relief gets drowned out by the tryout performances. Granted, none of the song choices were surprising, but then, smart performers play to their strengths. As we've said before, we love Amy Winehouse on Santana, Kurt's flair for classic numbers with snarky overtones justifies his "Gypsy" obsession, and, Oh Mylanta, do we love that Otis Redding tune. Mercedes' incredible performance will never trump this scene, but it comes pretty damn close.

And Rachel...well, all we can say is, Kurt said it best. That girl can sing. But in the end, Schue predictably sticks with his gut and chooses an ensemble performance with original music.

Read on for an unexpected death and equally unexpected Willy Wonka props.

A horrible outbreak of strep throat is just the beginning of the Hellcats’ woes as they head to Atlanta for Nationals. Before the competition is through, Savannah will bail on the squad to be by her sister’s side as she delivers her premature spawn, a random squad member will break her arm and Lewis will be locked in a hotel bathroom by Nasty Kathy.

One Tree Hill wound up a lot of plotlines this week, and Darcel and I are nonplussed. All that buildup for a fistfight in a creek? That's IT? And then there's Quinn -- who in the writers' room has she pissed off that she gets stuck with these plotlines? Maybe she should send them a cookie bouquet or something to get on their collective good side. Plus, Darcel and I discuss Brooke's miracle pregnancy, awkward conversations, the Air Force's seriously lax drug tests, Jamie's sporting life, ways to bring back Dan, and the natural habitat of the stripey and/or snipey plover. (I really hope it's snipey. That just sounds like the sort of bird I could respect.)

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Great love and the right love battled it out on the bittersweet finale of Gossip Girl. Blair escaped a murder attempt with little fanfare and crashed a bar mitzvah with Chuck while Louis awaited her arrival. Dan, Serena, Vanessa and Nate scoured the halls of the school in an effort to locate the loopy Charlie as Lily and Rufus played reconnaissance under house arrest. Georgina returned eager to escape her new role as trophy wife and take a break from baby Milo. Vanessa discovered Dan’s years-in-the-making manuscript while Raina broke Nate’s heart by returning to Chicago. Here are some other thoughts:

Best guest appearance: Airborne Toxic Event seamlessly fit into the storyline while previewing its latest material.

Best ring: Say what you will about Blair’s rock, but the award goes to Georgina’s cushion-cut bling. Her new hubby shows well too. On the surface Georgina’s got it all, but such a gifted schemer will never be satisfied by the straight life.

Best liar: Raina talks Thorpe down from igniting the place with words of forgiveness and redemption. As soon as he dropped the lighter, Raina put on her mean face and informed Thorpe that he’ll be spending the next two decades in prison.

Biggest letdown: For a hostage situation, the drama surrounding Blair’s impending demise was tepid at best. Thorpe succumbed without even putting up a fight. Even the door Chuck broke down to reach Blair surrendered to his shoulder with ease.

Worst decision: After her rescue, Blair agrees to one drink with Chuck. Talk about famous last words. One drink turned into a full-blown party. We’re not sure Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” fits the average bar mitzvah, but Blair and Chuck’s steamy chemistry fit the smoldering tune.

Continue reading to find out the episode's biggest shocker.

As Laurel mentioned in this episode of 90210, and Marty McFly uttered repeatedly throughout "Back to the Future," this is heavy. Naomi and Max faced expulsion, Ade considered jumping off a cliff, and there was a literally very heavy elephant involved. Which basically just adds up to your average Beverly Hills weekend.

And the best "Weather The Storm" award goes to...
We have to say, every week we love Naomi more. There is literally nothing she can't get over, deal with or make a sarcastic quip about. So naturally she takes the fall for Max re-writing her paper, and even shows up at graduation to support her friends after she gets expelled. Also, naturally, she throws Ivy an entire wedding and bachelorette party, screaming with glee as she goes.

Even when Max admits his guilt at graduation, gets banned from seeing Naomi and will effectually be shipped off to Massachusetts, Naomi still finds the energy to dance like a madwoman at the wedding, all while looking spectacular. Oh, and did we mention this was after the entire female guest list trampled her like so many crazed wildebeests in a frenzy to grab the bouquet? Because that happened too. Naomi even has the moxie to confront Max immediately when she finds out she's pregnant -- as long as this doesn't turn out to be a ruse to keep Max around. We don't think that really gels with Naomi's character, but hey, it's 90210.

Read on for the elephant! What? Admit it, elephants are awesome.

It's Friday, Friday prom time on Glee, and the show gives us a memorable night both musically and dramatically. Who knew "Friday" could be so fun? Or that Lindsey and Janine could almost come to blows over an Adele cover? (Seriously, I was thinking I'd need to call in reinforcements to separate them...)

The Gleeks step in for Air Supply and provide some gorgeously sung, if occasionally thematically inappropriate, numbers for their peers to dance to. We loved Brittany's non-date plan, although we sympathize with Tina when she was attempting to pull her off Mike Chang. We also appreciate the non-cheesy version of "Isn't She Lovely", and we LOVED Kurt's outfit. We're less thrilled about what happened to him, and we have a bit of a debate on whether Karofsky knew it was coming. Still, for all the drama -- and the inexpertly spiked punch -- the ep was a hell of a lot more fun than our proms! What about yours?

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