Glee's here!

Words cannot express the joy I felt when the clock finally read nine o’clock. It was time for Glee! The most anticipated show, in my opinion, of the season had reached its premiere and I was reeling. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.

From the teenage love triangle to the hilariously villainous, Sue Sylvester, the episode was packed full of comedy, drama, and even romance. It’s like watching a Broadway musical, and for someone who has never had the privilege to see one in person, it was wonderful.

Here are some of the many highlights from tonight’s episode:

Rachel and Finn finally share that kiss that was teased in the promos. But it seemed as though the kiss was a little, uh um, premature, as to where they are in their relationship.

Quinn, Finn’s girlfriend, upon seeing Rachel’s fascination with him, decides to join the club. Sue Sylvester, the powerful and conniving cheerleading coach, upon hearing this constructs a plan that will serve her goal of seeing the destruction of the glee club. Not surprisingly, Sue tells her (and two other cheerleaders) that they will be her spies. Although all Quinn is concerned with is keeping her boyfriend.

Will’s wife, Terri, goes to the “baby doctor” and discovers that she is not pregnant, only having a hysterical pregnancy. But, not willing to give up the idea of having that perfect family, she decides to not tell her husband, which I’m sure will have no backlash.

Will has to become a janitor in order to afford the grand foyer his “pregnant” wife so desperately wants. Emma, who has an unrequited love crush on Will, passes by the classroom he is cleaning and, in true obsessive compulsive fashion, helps him clean up. Which all leads to a moment in which it seems entirely possible that we will see these two end up together later in the series.

The cruelty a crush can bring is shown, as Ken, who is interested in Emma, but is met by her ridiculous excuses, sees how close she and Will are becoming. He insists on telling her that she will never find anyone who will treat her better than he, nobody single that is. Stricken by his hard truth, Emma relents and agrees to a date at Tulipooloza (I just had to add that, because I think Tulip Time should consider changing its name to this!)

And last, but not least, there was the singing. Nothing makes me happier than hearing a powerful voice, belt out with such a conviction, that goose bumps run ramped on my arms. Mercedes and Will give us a rendition of “Gold Digger” that rivals Kayne West (that I’m sure he would be less than pleased with hearing). “Push it” by Salt N’ Pepa, was also featured, which was so shocking, I couldn’t help but blush a bit at their sexually explicit dancing.

The ratings for last night’s episode were slightly down from the summer premiere (7.3 million compared to 9.6 million for the pilot), but compared to most new shows it did great. I’m confident that it will be able to hold its audience, if it continues with the entertaining storylines, offbeat humor, and fabulous music.