News station managers, Tim Stanwick and Barry Jeffries, about producing an undercover exposé of the school play, approach Sue Sylvester in her office, which could land her an Emmy. While Sam is secure in his own body image, Finn feels self-conscious at the prospect of appearing in his underwear. Frank-N-Furter, and Sam Evans is cast as Rocky.

Instead, Mike Chang volunteers to play Dr. The club co-captains Finn Hudson and Rachel Berry take the lead roles of Brad and Janet. When Will learns that Emma and Carl attended a midnight screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show which has helped to lessen some of her obsessive–compulsive behaviors, he decides to direct a school production of the musical, with members of New Directions as the cast members. The episode continues in flashback format, with Will recalling the events leading up to Carl's accusation. Carl Howell, who accuses club director, Will Schuester of trying to steal his girlfriend, school guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury. In the McKinley High auditorium, the New Directions members rehearse The Rocky Horror Show, singing There's a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), which is interrupted by Dr. The episode opens with the red lips of glee club member Santana in a black background as she sings Science Fiction Double Feature. The episode was directed by Adam Shankman and written by Ryan Murphy with assistance on the story from Tim Wollaston.Ĭarl and Emma at The Rocky Horror Picture Show Will the musical go through as planned? Or is Will's choice and motivation to produce the school production questionable?

As casting progresses, Will finds it hard to find the right people for the parts because the musical is very controversial. His audition song in the choir room surprises the Glee Club, and so Will gives in. Despite Sue's usual scheming, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to the show's timesless tracks. As casting begins, Emma calls in Carl, who auditions for the role of Eddie, much to Will's dismay. Will decides to have to the glee club perform The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the annual school musical after learning of Emma's newfound love for the cult classic. Seven songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show were covered in this episode. It pays tribute to the 1975 film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.Īn EP, Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show, accompanying the episode was released on October 19, 2010. It premiered on October 26, 2010, after a two-week hiatus. The Rocky Horror Glee Show is the fifth episode of Glee's second season and the twenty-seventh episode overall.

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