1. Finn vs. Mr. Schuester (Backstreet Boys vs. ‘NSYNC): After following the whole "Finn kissed Ms. Pillsbury while Mr. Schuester was gone" situation for several weeks, this conflict had to be addressed sooner rather than later; especially after the Valentine's Day episode, when Will's bride-to-be made a flighty exit before ever making it down the aisle. With both men just about equally loved and admired by the whole Glee Club, a Backstreet Boys vs. NSYNC feud duet couldn't have been more perfect for them. What was shocking, however, was Mr. Schu's inability to forgive. His choice of song "Bye, Bye, Bye" seemed to have more truth to it than originally let on, and it seems that the scars of infidelity run deeper than any of us thought. Will Mr. Schuester and Finn be able to rekindle their bromance that Gleeks everywhere have grown to know and love?
2. Santana vs. Brody (Paula Abdul vs. Marina and the Diamonds): As rude as she can be at times, Santana does seem to use her nosy, unrelenting nature to help her friends. Lately, she's been hot on Brody's trail for Rachel’s sake. It seems Santana has Brody figured out long before his performance of "How to Be a Heartbreaker," in which Brody's job as a male prostitute was revealed to shocked Glee viewers. Santana's sizzling hot performance of "Coldhearted," followed by her blunt threat to leave her famiy alone, makes me think the victory was Santana’s. Turns out, however, that Brody ultimately came out on top; Santana may have won the singing battle, but getting kicked out of Rachel and Kurt’s apartment? Not fun.
3. Blaine vs. Coach Sue (Mariah Carey vs. Nicki Minaj): Both divas in their own respect, a Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj battle duet was a good fit for Blaine and Coach Sue. Blaine should have known from the moment Coach Sue deemed herself Nicki that she was going to do something over- the-top; especially seeing as Coach Sue and Nicki Minaj both are well-known for their exaggerated ways. Either way, Blaine never stood a chance. This victory went to Coach Sue. Her prize: Blaine as the newest member of her Cheerios. But is it possible that Blaine threw the battle on purpose as part of an elaborate scheme between him and Sam to take Coach Sue down? Only time (and a few more episodes) can tell.
4. Ryder vs. Jake, Marley, and Wade (Elton John vs. Madonna): Ryder ruffled a lot of feathers last week with his unexpected Marley kiss. This week, he even managed to get Wade mad at him by refusing to acknowledge "Unique" as being the strong black woman she identifies as. After singing it out and making his round of apologies (inspired by a mysterious online lady friend he’s been flirtatiously IMing), Ryder manages to patch things up and end the feud between him and…well, everybody. Just like the real-life Elton and Madonna feud, they were able to put their differences aside and come to a truce. This victory goes to everybody!
5. Finn vs. Brody!: This, perhaps, was the most unexpected yet glorious scene of the entire episode. I should have known Santana wasn't going to go down without a fight. After being kicked out by Kurt and Rachel, she took it upon herself to dig up some proof for her Brody suspicions, and brought Finn along with her! I have to admit, I liked Rachel and Brody together, but after the wedding episode and Finn's bold statements to Rachel, I began to remember why I liked them together back in Season 1. Okay, so I’m back to being Team Finn & Rachel. That being said, it was a glorious sight to see Finn come in and defend his woman, or "future wife" as he called her, from Brody's heartbreaking ways. Go Finn!
