A Reason to Stay is the first episode of Glee's fifth season, and the eighty-ninth episode overall. It is set to air in September 2013.
Plot[]
With Will off on his honeymoon with Emma, the seniors of McKinley begin to worry about their chances of even competing at Nationals following the departures of Ryder and Brittany. Finn takes charge in challenging the club to come up with a dazzling number to perform at the upcoming assembly to inspire new members. The arrival of a familiar face proves problematic for Artie's love life and causes tension between Tina and Marley. Kitty makes it her mission to bring Ryder back, but ultimately finds herself drifting from the club instead. Meanwhile, Rachel's anticipation for news about her big audition becomes too much to bear for her New York roommates.
Spoilers[]
Kurt, Blaine, Rachel, Santana and Adam[]
- Blaine's proposal to Kurt is shown as a flashback.
- Kurt's response does not appear in the flashback; he instead reveals it in a conversation with Rachel in New York.
- Kurt compares Blaine's proposal to Adam asking Kurt to be his boyfriend, which is also shown as a flashback.
- It is revealed that Kurt did not immediately accept Adam's proposal, but that the two are "taking things slowly".
- Rachel worries that her last audition went horribly, despite Kurt and Santana's efforts at comforting her.
- Santana mentions her dance lessons and feels they've "really opened her eyes" about what she wants to do with her life.
Finn, Joe and Sam[]
- Finn challenges the club to put together a number to perform at the upcoming school assembly to inspire new members.
- Joe comes up with many ideas, however all are shot down by the club.
- The club fails to recruit any members by the end of the episode.
- Sam has trouble getting over Brittany, and Joe offers his support.
- Joe mentions his past relationship with Quinn, and admits he was going through the same thing Sam is now.
Kitty and Ryder[]
- Ryder has left the glee club, and does not rejoin in this episode.
- Kitty attempts to persuade Ryder to return to the club, although Ryder is adamant that it's best he stays away.
- Kitty begins to understand why Ryder left, and subsequently begins to feel more distant from the group.
- Kitty leaves the club at the end of the episode.
Betty, Artie, Tina, Marley, Unique and Sugar[]
- Betty was expelled from her past school, and she refuses to reveal why.
- Betty does not join New Directions.
- Artie and Betty are not dating, though it is heavily implied that there is more to their relationship than was shown previously in I Do.
- Unique discovers Betty singing in the girls' bathroom, and immediately tell Marley about her.
- Tina overhears Marley and Unique's conversation, and begins to worry about even more competition for solos.
- Tina tries to befriend Betty and dissuade her from considering joining the club.
- Marley and Unique encourage Betty to audition, although she adamantly declines.
- Sugar sees Betty and Artie interact, and feels jealous.
- Sugar confronts Artie about his relationship with Betty, though he tries to convince her there's "nothing to worry about" and avoids her questions.
Will and Emma[]
- Although credited, Will and Emma do not appear in the episode as they are stated to be off on their honeymoon.
Songs[]
- Born to Try by Delta Goodrem. Sung by Betty.
- Bad Day by Daniel Powter. Sung by Kitty and Ryder.
- My Own Best Friend from Chicago. Sung by Tina and Marley.
- On the Floor by Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull. Sung by Marley and Kitty with New Directions.
- She Will Be Loved by Maroon 5. Sung by Artie.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Jacob Artist as Jake Puckerman
- Melissa Benoist as Marley Rose
- Darren Criss as Blaine Anderson
- Blake Jenner as Ryder Lynn
- Samuel Larsen as Joe Hart
- Vanessa Lengies as Sugar Motta
- Jane Lynch as Sue Sylvester
- Jayma Mays as Emma Pillsbury
- Kevin McHale as Artie Abrams
- Matthew Morrison as Will Schuester
- Cory Monteith as Finn Hudson
- Alex Newell as Wade "Unique" Adams
- Chord Overstreet as Sam Evans
- Becca Tobin as Kitty Wilde
- Jenna Ushkowitz as Tina Cohen-Chang
Recurring[]
- Chris Colfer as Kurt Hummel
- Oliver Kieran-Jones as Adam Crawford
- Lea Michele as Lea Michele
- Naya Rivera as Santana Lopez
- Ali Stroker as Betty Pillsbury
- Iqbal Theba as Principal Figgins
Quotes[]
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Ryder: You knew the whole time, didn't you? You knew, and you let it happen. Marley: You still don't understand. Ryder: Understand? (scoffs) You lied to me, manipulated me for weeks. I mean, you let me fall for a computer avatar! Marley: But you still don't get it! I didn't do it to be mean! I didn't stop it, because I know you. You needed somebody to reach out to, and when Unique told me, I knew from the bottom of my heart that it was best for both of you. Ryder: I don't need your help, and I don't need Unique's either. |
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Tina: The best part is that she's a much better singer than you are. Marley: Excuse me? Tina: Well, somebody had to be honest. |
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Sugar: You two know each other? Betty: Oh, we know each other very well, sweetie. Artie: Change of subject! Anybody else feel like pizza? |
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Joe: I've got a few ideas for the big number, if you guys are interested. Kitty: Oh my god, he talks. |
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Marley: It's like they compare me to Rachel every time I open my mouth. It's so frustrating. Jake: I still have no idea who that is. |
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Rachel: He proposed to you? Kurt: He was about to. I didn't let him. Rachel: Because of Adam, of course. Kurt: Because he's not ready, Rachel. And I know I'm not either. |
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Artie: Please don't go. Kitty: Can you give me a reason to stay? |
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