Season 4, Episode 17:  Guilty Pleasures

Ownership of Glee:  FOX, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk

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"Why are we here? I thought Mr. Shue was sick." Violet says as the glee club gathers in the choir room.

"Yeah, why are we here?" Charlie asks.

"I was wondering the same thing." Unique states.

"Oh, come on, guys. Regionals is only a few weeks away. Even without an adviser, we can't afford to miss one week of preparation." Blaine tells the group.

"Which is why Blaine and I asked you all to come here. We have come up with an assignment for this week." Sam says.

"Please be songs about sweaters." Brittany begs.

Sam writes GUILTY PLEASURES on the board. "Huh?"

"Guilty pleasures. Come on! We all have some musical shame. You know what I'm talking about. You know, that secret love we dare not speak, but when it comes out on the radio, you can't help but turn up the volume and sing along?" Blaine asks.

Violet smiles. "I've got plenty of guilty pleasures."

"Yeah, and we're supposed to sing one of those songs for regionals?" Ryder asks.

"No. Sam and I were speaking earlier, just, like, shooting the crap like two bros do, you know, and we felt really safe with each other. So we decided to reveal our guilty pleasures." Blaine states.

"And it felt amazing. I mean, letting go of this big secret made me feel so good." Sam tells.

"And we figured if we all share musical shame with each other, we could all become a more cohesive team for regionals." Blaine offers.

"Unique knows no shame, baby." Unique says.

"So, besides Unique, does anybody else have something they would like to share?" Sam asks.

No one says anything.

"Guys, this is a great team-building exercise." Blaine insists.

"Okay, well, then you guys go first." Jake offers.

"We thought instead of telling you, we could... show you!" Sam says. He and Blaine take off their sweatshirts to reveal similar t-shirts that say 'CHOOSE LIFE.'

Blaine and Sam sing Wham!'s 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.'

[Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go by Blam]

Violet cheers after the performance.

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Sam prepares his guilty pleasure song the next day.

"I love Barry Manilow. I mean, not just, you know, the Barry Manilow Love on Ice Tour, but-but I think he's an amazing songwriter and performer, an I also believe he's underappreciated, has amazing hair, and has done a hell of a lot of good for this world through his light-rock talent. This is who I am, and I make no apologies." Sam says.

Sam sings 'Copacabana.'

[Copacabana by Sam]

Violet gives him a standing ovation. "That was so brave."

"I'm so proud of you, baby." Brittany says.

"You've given me the courage to stand... well, sit in front of my peers and proudly state that I'm a Fan-ilow as well." Artie admits.

"Guys, I like him, too." Charlie reveals.

"Music aside, the guy's got style." Jake states.

"All right, if it was '79, I'd be rocking the Manilow center part instead of the Bieber." Ryder insists.

"Are you guys kidding? You guys really like Barry, huh?" Sam asks.

"Dude, everyone loves Barry, but thank you for making us finally say it out loud." Artie thanks.

"Go Sam." Violet cheers.

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Blaine performs 'Take A Look At Me Now (Against All Odds),' and Violet thinks he's singing it to Charlie.

[Take A Look At Me Now (Against All Odds) by Blaine]

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Violet and Blaine are walking to lunch together.

"Y'know... I know why you sang that song. Your guilty pleasure... it's Sam, isn't it?" Violet asks.

Blaine pales. "How did you...?"

"You're a little too obvious. But you do know he's dating Brittany right?" Violet asks.

Blaine nods. "I know. It's just... with this whole Charlie thing, you and Sam have been there for me. And, I don't know, I guess it's just all in my head."

Violet smiles. "Blaine I get it. I really do. I first thought that Kurt wasn't into me, and then he kissed me in that Old Navy store in the mall. You will find someone that loves you for who you are. And I will help you in any way that I can. But you can't go after someone who's got a girlfriend... unless you want to turn into 2009 stalker Rachel."

Blaine smiles. "Thanks for that Violet. I really needed it."

Violet smiles as she wraps an arm around his shoulders. "Anytime Blainey Days."

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Violet watches as Kitty, Unique, Marley, Tina and Brittany perform 'Wannabe' by the Spice Girls.

[Wannabe by Kitty, Unique, Marley, Tina and Brittany]

Violet cheers for her friends and gives them a standing ovation.

"I love the Spice Girls."

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Jake performs 'My Prerogative' by Bobby Brown.

[My Prerogative by Jake]

Though Violet is not happy with his song choice, she claps for his performance.

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Violet smiles. "Guys, I have finally built up enough courage to perform my guilty pleasure song. I hope you guys enjoy it."

Violet sings ABBA's 'Lay All Your Love On Me,' which was made even more popular by the 2008 movie, Mamma Mia!

[Lay All Your Love On Me by Violet]

Violet gets a standing ovation from the glee club.

Charlie whistles for her. "That's my best friend!"

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The New Directions and Kurtcheltana sing ABBA's 'Mamma Mia' from the same 2008 movie of the same name.

[Mamma Mia by New Directions and Kurtcheltana]

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Songs Mentioned/Performed
1. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Blam
2. Copacabana - Sam
3. Take A Look At Me Now (Against All Odds) - Blaine
4. Wannabe - Kitty, Unique, Tina, Brittany and Marley
5. My Prerogative - Jake
6. Lay All Your Love On Me - Violet
7. Mamma Mia - New Directions and Kurtcheltana

I think this was more of a filler chapter, but it was still fun to write for!

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