Tina-Mike Relationship
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| Tina-Mike Relationship | |
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| General Information | |
| Nickname: | Tike (common) Asian Fusion McTina Cohen Chang Chang (single reference by Tina in Rumours) Chang-Chang Chang Squared Team Asian |
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| Intimacy Level: | Sexual (mentioned in The First Time) Ex-Boyfriend and Girlfrend Friends |
| Started Dating: | The summer after Season One, before Season Two |
| Dating Status: | Broke up before The New Rachel |
They were first public about their relationship in Audition, and ended between the episodes Goodbye and The New Rachel, after Tina admitted that they had broken up because it was very hard for Tina with the long distance relationship. However, Tina admits she still loves him and that they are friends now, since then they have spoke and decided to talk things out between them, to see if they get back together.
Overview

Added by MiiikechangTina and Mike engage in minimal interaction throughout Season One although they do dance together during Dream A Little Dream. They are first shown together during their summer at Asian Camp, between Seasons one and two, where both of them are camp counselors teaching technology-obsessed Asian kids about music and the arts. Tina becomes fascinated by Mike's abs, which he routinely showed off during his dances. In one flashback at Asian Camp, they spontaneously embrace; their hug turns into a make-out session while the children look at him, and one of the kids takes a picture on his camera phone, then is seen possibly texting it to other children. When they return to school, Jacob Ben Israel tries to confirm their relationship. However, as his exact words appear to relate to them both being Asian, they don't confirm it and they call rumors about their relationship "racist." Unaware that they are still being filmed while walking away, the couple clasps hands confirming their relationship by proxy. Tina and Mike are the first ones to figure out that Rachel had given Sunshine directions to an inactive crack house as the Asian community in Lima is quite "tight knit." The two report Rachel's outrageous act to Will.
A pivotal moment for their relationship occurs in Duets. Tina is determined to win the dinner for two at Breadstix because, as she puts it, she is sick and tired of having dim sum dates with Mike and his mom. Mike is reluctant to perform due to his lack of confidence in his singing. The two argue about it quite publicly in the library, making several references to dim sum and chicken feet salad. Mike suggests that they go to therapy for Asian couples to resolve their argument. Tina is rather annoyed at this point, and asks Artie to be her duet partner, but this fails, and she and Mike end up performing Sing!. Although he initially wanted to dance whilst Tina sang, he ended up "singing" and the two were very well received.



Added by MiiikechangTina suffers from occasional self-esteem issues, and often feels that Mike may be too good for her, or that their relationship is too good to be true.
In Special Education, this insecurity took over when she started to suspect Mike of cheating on her with Brittany. However, Tina's fears are put to rest by the end of the episode when she realizes that Mike was just putting in long hours of practice with Brittany and may have borrowed her Lip Smackers, but was indeed not cheating on her.
Tina's emotions got the best of her again during Silly Love Songs, where she breaks down during her performance of My Funny Valentine. It is implied that she's never been so deeply in love with someone before, and is overcome with emotions more powerful than she has ever felt.
In Season Three, it is implied they might have difficulty, seeing Tina is a junior and Mike is a senior. We are told during The First Time that Mike and Tina first had sex during the summer in halfway between season 3 and had been sexually active for some time.
As of Season Four, the long lasting couple have finally separated due to Mike not being able to handle long distance relationships and Tina still at McKinley. Tina still feels strongly about him, even had his name tattooed on her. In The Role You Were Born to Play, Mike returns to McKinley after being called by Finn and Artie to help choreograph for the musical with Mercedes helping with the vocals. This makes Tina extremely furious but in Glease, they work things out together but they still aren't a couple.
Episodes
Season One



Added by MikeandTinaloveforeverBallad
For the ballad assignment, Tina randomly draws Mike's name out of the hat and so the two end up being partners. Tina calls Mike "Other Asian" and Mike looks offended. Their actual performance was not elaborated upon and it is unknown what they sang or if they did sing at all. At the end of the performance of Lean On Me Mike has his arm around Tina.
Dream On
Tina and Artie were originally going to perform together, but Artie urges Tina to choose another partner instead. In the end, she choose Mike as her partner and the two tap dance as Artie sings Dream a Little Dream.
Journey
A second before the chorus in Any Way You Want It/Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' they were holding hands.
Season Two
Audition



Added by MiiikechangBritney/Brittany
The two share a toothy kiss after finding out that they both have impeccably clean teeth. They are later seen cuddling/swaying to the beat while Rachel sings The Only Exception.



Added by AzzDOGGDuets
Mike and Tina sit together during all of the Glee rehearsals in this episode. Due to Mike's apprehension about singing a duet, Tina helps him find a song that will boost his confidence. Even so, they get into an argument in which Tina reveals that she wants to go to Breadstix and have a real date instead of a dinner date with Mike and his mom. Mike suggests that they go to Asian couple's therapy to resolve their problem, to which Tina expresses further frustration. Mike later expresses how nervous he is about performing a duet in front of the glee club, but is reassured by Tina as she holds his hand that it will be fine. The two perform Sing!, which is well received by the rest of the club. After they finish singing, they embrace lovingly and when the club votes for the best duet, Mike writes Tina's name inside a heart on his paper.


Added by Mrs.GleekThe Rocky Horror Glee Show
During the song Whatever Happened to Saturday Night?, Carl puts Mike's arm around Tina's shoulder and they dance with each other along with the other couples. Tina is impressed and proud when Mike volunteers to play Frank-N-Furter. Also, during Time Warp, Mike is dressed as Eddie, and Tina as Columbia.



Added by MikeandTinaloveforeverNever Been Kissed
Mike and Tina are first seen talking in the hallway. Mike reveals Sam's "cool off" secret (thinking about Coach Beiste) and Tina suggests that they try it out. They begin making out in an empty classroom but things quickly get too hot, which results in Tina imagining the coach and muttering "Beiste" out loud. An embarrassed Tina runs away and a confused Mike gets jealous and goes up to Coach Beiste to tell her to stay away from Tina, thinking that the two have some sort of relationship. Mike also sings to her in Stop! In the Name of Love/Free Your Mind.
Furt



Added by MiiikechangSpecial Education
Tina suspects Mike of cheating on her with Brittany during their dance practice for Sectionals. Her suspicion and jealousy gets to the point that she dresses up as a cheerleader (albeit with a Gothic flair), showing her insecurities about her not being good enough for a football player. Tina and Mike share an "Asian Kiss" after the misunderstanding was cleared up. He casually comments on how she changed back to her original style of dress, showing that he cares for her no matter how she dresses or looks.
The Sue Sylvester Shuffle



Added by MiiikechangSilly Love Songs



Added by MiiikechangComeback



Added by MiiikechangBlame It on the Alcohol
At Rachel's party, Tina and Mike get drunk and dance together all night long. During Rachel and Blaine's duet Don't You Want Me, Tina and Mike share a quick kiss, which later escalates to making out. After Blame It (On the Alcohol), an intoxicated Rachel leans on Mike seductively while commenting on how "great" he is. A jealous Tina walks over and pulls a baffled Mike away from Rachel.
Original Song
After winning the regional, Tina and Mike are very loving together whenever they are focused by the camera.
A Night of Neglect
In this episode, Tina and Mike are shown to be Brainiacs, members of the school's academic decathlon team with Brittany and Artie. Mike consoles Tina after she breaks down from being heckled constantly during her performance for the Glee Club's benefit concert. Tina then congratulates Mike after his successful dance solo. They do the Brainiacs hand shake when they find out that Sandy Ryerson is paying for their trip to Detroit and the two sit next to each other during the final competition.
Born This Way
It's revealed that Mike does not like the fact that Tina wears blue contact lenses in order to look more 'fashionable' (due to her perceived notion that there are not very many Asian sex symbols in the media) as he believes it to be indicative that she is not fully accepting of looks.While Quinn and Rachel singing I Feel Pretty/Unpretty, Mike kisses the cheek of Tina. After Finn's solo to I've Gotta Be Me, Tina publicly admits to the rest of New Directions that she did indeed dislike her 'Asian' eyes but she's learned that if there were no Asian sex symbols, she had an obligation to become one herself. Mike loves the fact that she understands that she does not need to change anything about herself and they publicly make out in the choir room while everyone watches before Will breaks them up.
Rumours
In the opening scene, Tina appears on Brittany's web show, Fondue For Two, a show dedicated to hot school rumors and topics. Tina admits the only rumor she wants to address is about Asian men being "not true..." size wise, indicating that they had sex. Later, during the group meeting over coffee, Tina announces their relationship title as "McTina Cohen Chang-Chang."
Prom Queen
Mike and Tina attend prom together. Tina reacts angrily when Brittany jumps on top of Mike and wildly rides him but they are seen making out while slow-dancing to Rachel's rendition of Jar of Hearts.
New York
When Quinn talks about the unpopular girls in Glee Club she says, "She has it, Tina has it, even Zizes hooks up." By "it" she means that they all have someone who loves them. At the end of the episode, Brittany tells Santana, "I know I'll be a bridesmaid at Tina and Mike's wedding. And, like everyone else, I'll be anxiously waiting to see if their babies are Asian, too."
Season Three
The Purple Piano Project



Added by LindsayFan2010Asian F



Added by LindsayFan2010Pot O' Gold
Mike comforts Tina, weeping for the departure of Mercedes. In Last Friday Night, they both flirt in a part of the song.
The First Time
When Rachel asks the girls if she should have sex with Finn, Tina tells Rachel about her first time with Mike and how it was something that they both wanted, was magical, and something she would never regret or forget.
Mash Off
They stand next to each other when Shelby and Will perform You and I/You and I. During the speech of candidates for class president, Tina and Mike are together. When Mr. Schuester walks in to talk about the mash-up, Tina is sitting on Mike's knee, but moves when Mr. Schuester is ready to speak to the class.
Hold on to Sixteen
Throughout the episode Tina wants Mike to be happy with what he really wants, dance. Although Mike does not want to continue with this idea, in fact he gets angry with Tina because she says he should not co


Added by GleekobsessedExtraordinary Merry Christmas
When Mercedes sings All I Want for Christmas Is You, Mike and Tina dance together. They also can be seen


Added by AshtoneverettYes/No



Added by JustinGleekHeart
In this episode, Tina and Mike sing a duet of L-O-V-E lovingly, as part of


Added by SamTinaBig Brother
When Quinn makes her first post-accident appearance in the choir room and discusses her condition, Tina is seen crying as Mike comforts her. When everybody is talking about what to do on Senior Ditch Day, Mike is massaging Tina's shoulders. During Senior Ditch Day, they sit on the ride together, and smile at each other.
Saturday Night Glee-ver
During Finn's performance of More Than a Woman, Tina and Mike, along with some other couples share a dance.
Dance With Somebody
Tina and Mike sit next to each other throughout the episode. When Will mentions they'll be leaving Mike looks sadly at Tina. They come out to join the group together during My Love Is Your Love.
Choke
During Tina's verse in Cell Block Tango, Mike and Tina dance with each other. Mike also tells Blaine that Tina wants him to have his hair styled with gel, and asked Blaine for advice.
Prom-asaurus
They walk into the choir room holding hands at the start the episode. When Rachel announces the Anti-Prom Party, Mike can be seen with his arm around Tina, whispering to her as she giggles. The two attend prom for the second time, they walk in with Tina holding Mike's arm. They are seen having much interaction between each other


Added by RiseAgainsT


Added by QB3Props
Tina finally explodes about her feels about how she is treated in the group, which is a shock to all the members of the club, including Mike. When Mike tries to reason with her, saying that Rachel is a senior, Tina snaps back saying that all he is going to do is dance with Brittany, even though he is a singer. After she storms out of the room, Mike catches up to her, calling her selfish and saying that he's disappointed in her. In the next scene, Tina sees Kurt and Blaine and tells them that she and Mike are having a texting war.


Added by RiseAgainsTNationals
When preparing for Nationals, Sam puts his arm around Tina, and a jealous Mike gives him a disapproving look. He then puts his arm around her. Tina and Mike sing back-up for Rachel in It's All Coming Back To Me Now, while in Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Tina and Mike dance. In Tongue Tied, they share a kiss and Mike sprays Tina with sparkling cider and then they hug.
Goodbye
During Kurt's final song, I'll Remember, Tina and Mike are sitting beside each other, periodically giving loving looks. At Mike's locker, Mike and Tina are talking to Santana about Mike's great news about getting a scholarship to go to Chicago. At the end of the conversation, Tina and Mike leave together. During the seniors' final song, You Get What You Give, Mike sings and bows directly to Tina. He also grabs Tina from her chair and have a small dance together and a hug. They also share loving gazes during the underclassmen's performance of In My Life, and Tina even cries a little. At the graduation ceremony, Mike and Tina share a hug as he walks by her onto the graduation stage to accept his diploma. They also are together to say farewell to Rachel as she leaves for NYADA, along with all the other members.
In a deleted scene, Tina and Mike are hanging in front of Mike's locker as he starts to remove his things in there. Tina starts to feel insecure that the girl dancers he will meet will be so much better looking to him, but Mike assures her that he wouldn't notice as she is "the most amazing girl in the world" and they kiss.
Season Four
The New Rachel
Tina had a tattoo that said "Mike Chang 4Ever." A week later they broke up and she changed the tattoo to "Make Change 4Ever." However, Tina admits she's still in love with Mike; and they're both still friends.
The Role You Were Born to Play
Mike returns to McKinley to help out with the school's production of Grease. In the choir room scene with him, Finn, Mercedes and Artie, Mercedes comments that Tina would have been a great "Jan," but she won't audition because she refuses to be in the same room as Mike.
Later, Mike approaches Tina at her locker, telling her he has been trying to talk to her since he got back, but she keeps moving away from him. Tina finally speaks, saying she was fine after their break up, but scolds Mike for not telling her he was coming back to McKinley.
Glease



Added by Matt isagleeKDiva
Tina is walking down the hallway, and in her voiceover, she says that she misses Mike. She thinks about what she is doing, pursuing Blaine, and thinks about calling him about it, but she then tries to talk herself out of it saying that divas do not call their exes.
I Do
They can be seen slow-dancing in We've Got Tonite, but they do not actually talk
Wonder-ful
Tina is seen happy when Mike, Mercedes and Kurt are back. When Mike tells Kitty Mr. Schue asked him to come back to help choreograph, Tina answers, "I love you Mike, I love all my exes but this isn't Wonder-ful news. It's shocking." She complains about having to bring a guy back to choreograph, Mercedes for a vocal coach and makes an offensive comment towards Kurt, unaware that his dad has cancer.
Songs
Duets
Sang Together (In a Group Number)
| Season Two | ||
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| Song | Episode | Solos with |
| Marry You | Furt | Finn, Rachel, Sam, Quinn, Artie and Brittany |
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Season Three | ||
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Song |
Episode |
Solos with |
| America | The First Time | Puck, Santana and Rory |
| ABC | Hold on to Sixteen | Kurt and Quinn |
Related Songs
- Dream a Little Dream by Ozzie Nelson (Dream On)
- Getting to Know You from The King & I (Audition)
- P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson (Silly Love Songs)
- My Funny Valentine from Babes in Arms (Silly Love Songs)
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack (Yes/No)
- You Get What You Give by New Radicals (Goodbye)
- In My Life by The Beatles (Goodbye)
- You're the One That I Want from Grease (Glease)
- We've Got Tonite by Bob Seger (I Do)
Trivia
- They dated for two entire seasons, making them the longest lasting Glee couple, and the longest consecutive relationship.
- If the pair were to get married and conjoin names, then Tina would be "Mrs. Tina Cohen-Chang-Chang."
- Mike seems to be more connected with his heritage, whereas Tina often tries to avoid letting her culture become her identity, causing occasional rifts between the two.
- Tina refers to her relationship with Mike as "McTina Cohen-Chang Chang" (as stated in Rumours).



Mike & Tina singing "Sing!" from A Chorus Line
Added by DiannaAgron xo - Tina sometimes exhibits insecurities about dating a football player, though Mike couldn't care less about the label.
- Have had two duets so far, one in season 2 (Duets) and the second in season 3 (Heart).
- The both of them were shy at the beginning of the series.
- Have the most featured make out sessions in season 2 out of any other couple.
- Have both stated they are in love. (Mike in Born This Way and Hold On To Sixteen. Tina in Silly Love Songs and The First Time to Santana, Brittany, Quinn and Rachel.)
- They are paired together in the New Directions' Duets Competition and Marry You.
- Have had three serious arguments. One in Duets, one in Hold on to Sixteen and one in Props.
- They are one of four official Glee Club couples to not be in the same grade, the other being the relationship between Kurt and Blaine, Mercedes and Sam, and now Brittany and Santana.
- They have the most couple names out of every couple.
- Tina lost her virginity to Mike over the summer between her Sophomore-Junior year.
- Tina was the reason Mike and his father started talking again, since she came to talk with him about Mike's dream to be a professional dancer instead of a doctor.
- Tina was the one who convinced him to sing in the first place. (to really sing, not just back up)
- Tina and Mike are one of the three couples who's future was never talked about in the season 3 finale. (the other two are Brittany and Santana and Mercedes and Sam).
- Both love to dance.
- Their portrayers, Jenna Ushkowitz and Harry Shum Jr. share the same birthday.
- Their characters have had one episode focused on their storyline, Mike in Asian F, and Tina in Props and both had respective solos in the episodes.
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