Can you hear that? The elaborate performances, the themed episodes with relationships galore? It's "Glee," and it's back!

The fifth season's first episode answered some questions, but as always, sprouted loads of other ones. All this, mixed with Beatles covers, makes the formula for the "Glee" we know and not all of us admit to loving.

We begin with Miss Rachel Berry, who had previously been called back for the coveted role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway production of "Funny Girl". She does a chemistry read with her potential co-star (Ioan Gruffudd) in front of the show's director ("The Twilight Saga's" Peter Facinelli), and there's not enough feedback to clear up whether Rachel will end up getting the part. She stays back and listens in as the star and the director leave the theater and overhears them say that she's "too young" and "too green". Rachel is disheartened by these comments, and her emotions transition into an emotional rendition of "Yesterday."

Now Rachel's solos are always powerful, but this one carried a more melancholy feeling. The woman behind the character, Lea Michele, suffered the tragic loss of her on and off-screen boyfriend Cory Monteith this past July. Rachel walks through New York during the song and passes through places that were once shared with her and Finn Hudson, played by Monteith. The scenic bridge in Central Park and the front of Sardi's holds their memories of being in New York together at the end of season two. More importantly, they are pieces of the love story they shared. Although Monteith's character goes unmentioned during this episode, viewers can already sense his absence. Michele's performance breaks hearts and vocally, it delivers. The death of Finn will be discussed in the third episode, airing October 10th. 

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More surprising than the attraction between Kitty and Artie is how adorable and non-disastrous they are. It seems like their relationship is not toxic for either of them. It is stated that with Kitty's help, Artie is now going to the Brooklyn Film Academy following graduation. Artie asks her out to go out with him to the carnival that's in town. Time for another musical number!

"Drive My Car", lead by Kitty and Artie, is all fun for the members of the show choir. They play in the bumper cars, compete for prizes at games, and go on some rides. The carefree attitude of the scene is great, but it's put to an end by Bree, one of the new characters this season. Bree seems to be replacing what Santana once was at the school. She's mean and does things to her advantage, as seen when she tells Kitty of various Instagram posts she made of her and Artie having a blast at the bumper cars. She says they'd make a really cute couple, and Kitty denies those suggestions by saying that she and Artie are totally platonic.

Once Bree leaves, she explains that she does like Artie, but feels like a relationship on the down-low would be better for her reputation. Artie doesn't put up any complaints about this deal.

Back to New York! Rachel and Santana have landed jobs as waitresses in a diner near Broadway. Santana is pretty used to the routine of working there, but Rachel is certainly not in her element. Rachel complains to her about not having to work because of how awful her callback went, but Santana only says that she's got to pay her dues. 

The other member of the New York trio, Kurt, finds himself at his old high school having a nice picnic with his…well, Blaine. The status of their relationship has been up in the air since the beginning of last season. First they broke up, then they were friends, then they hooked up at a wedding. It's all very messy, but finally there's an answer! Blaine asks if they could please be boyfriends again, and after pleading his case comparing their love with that of famous couples, Kurt says yes.

Blaine stands up to sing but before he does, Kurt stops him and says that he will not sit down and be serenaded by him yet again. The marching band starts playing, and together they sing "Got To Get You Into My Life". It's all kinds of flirty and ends with a kiss, officially sealing the deal of getting back together.

On the administrative side of things, Sue Sylvester shows she can never be put down. Her desire to be in charge leads her to sabotaging Principal Figgins by planting fake evidence of his incompetence to run a school. It is no longer Coach Sue, it's Principal Sylvester for the time being, and Figgins is now just a janitor. 

Artie sings "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" and it is accompanied by a montage of cute moments between him and Kitty. He goes to his locker and finds a note that says, "Meet me under the stars!" So Artie goes to the astrology room and spends some time with Kitty. It's adorable, but then we see the downside of them being together when Artie waves at Kitty and she waves back to the group of cheerleaders standing behind him, completely ignoring Artie.

At Glee rehearsal, Blaine announces his big plan to propose to Kurt. He's excited as all get-out, but his friends are not on board. Except for his main bro Sam, of course, but even then he seems pretty nervous about how soon it's all happening. Blaine is set out to make the proposal the most extravagant thing possible. He says he plans on asking for assistance from their show choir rivals, like the Dalton Academy Warblers and Vocal Adrenaline.

Among the reactions, Tina is upset (possibly heartbroken after her previous crush on Blaine?) and Artie appreciates Blaine's metaphor about uniting rivals for a love in this new and thriving generation, but feels he is "still too young." Clearly Blaine needs some "Help" so he sings about it. During this tune, fronted by Blaine and Sam, the kids visit Dalton and Carmel High and even the Haverbrook School of the Deaf to recruit people for the occasion. When it's over, Blaine asks his old friends, the Warblers, if they'll be able to work with him, and they agree.

Tina, confused by the interactions between Kitty and Artie, confronts Artie himself about what's going on. He explains that they're dating in secret, and she questions his lack of self-respect. Artie appreciates the sentiment but tells Tina to "butt the hells out."

In the Big Apple, Santana tells Rachel that the director and leading man from "Funny Girl" are at the restaurant, so Rachel decides to be bold and bring their order to them. She acknowledges that it's awkward, and that she overheard them talking and saying that she was not old enough for the part.

Before Rachel can proclaim that she is indeed a star, the director finishes the statement for her, explaining that they are not suggesting she isn't one, but that they don't know quite yet. Rachel takes that as a challenge, and proves her star potential with "A Hard Day's Night" dancing and singing along with Santana. When the music fades out, Rachel tells Santana that they have to leave for something important and they walk out of the restaurant.

Synchronized swimming and cheerleading coach Roz Washington sits in Sue's new office with Will and worries about what dirt Sue must have dug up. She admits to taking performance enhancing drugs to obtain her bronze Olympic medal and to having major credit card debt. Will is just worried the glee club will have to be disbanded. Their worries are put to rest when Sue tells them she isn't getting rid of the programs under the condition that they both win national championships.

Tina confronts Kitty in front of the Glee club about her relationship with Artie. She accuses her of under appreciating Artie, and Kitty agrees. She admits that her reputation is important, but Kitty mostly did not want to make anything official until she was sure she really liked him. Now she sees that her status in the school being tainted is irrelevant so long as she is with him. Blaine notices a recent pattern in Tina. She's been acting very bitter, actually being the only active member of the Too Young to Be Bitter club. He reaches out for support from Ryder, Jake, and Sam to help Tina get out of her funk. They perform "I Saw Her Standing There" for her and the girls of the club all freak out, reminiscent of The Justin Bieber Experience in season two.

Blaine tells Tina that of the four guys performing she can choose one of them to go to prom with (excluding Jake since he's going with Marley). She ends up choosing Sam, so we'll see how that plays out late. Will there be yet another New Directions romance?

So about that proposal: it's happening. Kurt's dad, Burt, is driving him to what he says is a detour from the airport and Kurt admits bluntly that he knows they're going to his surprise proposal. Not a surprise anymore, Burt asks his son how he feels about it, and he's conflicted. He loves Blaine, and he feels safe and loved with him, but he voices the concerns of the others and fears they're too young. Burt reassures him with how he proposed to Kurt's mom at the age of 22. Since she died when Kurt was younger, his dad confesses how he wished he proposed even earlier to spend that much more time with her. Burt says he gave his opinion to Blaine about the whole ordeal, but he lets Kurt make his own decision.

The grand proposal takes place at Dalton Academy, where Kurt and Blaine spent their first moments as best friends together.

Blaine aptly performs "All You Need Is Love" and leads him through the building with all the rival show choirs dancing and astounding Kurt. They are joined by Rachel, Santana, and Mercedes, along with the current members of Glee club and Mr. Schue.

It finishes off on the staircase where they first met, and Blaine gives an insanely romantic speech that I'm certain gave me like, twelve cavities. He finally gets on one knee and asks, "Kurt Hummel, my amazing friend, my one true love…will you marry me?"

Kurt's holding back tears when he says yes, thus ending one of the most joyful and fun-filled Glee episodes in a while. The excitement continues next week! With the second half of the Beatles assignment, our friends in Lima are going to prom and one of our friends in New York is meeting a new love interest. Check it out in the preview below!

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