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Sexy

  • Episode aired Mar 8, 2011
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
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8.1/10
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Jayma Mays in Glee (2009)
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Holly Holliday returns to McKinley High to teach sex education to the students. Puck and Lauren join the celibacy club.Holly Holliday returns to McKinley High to teach sex education to the students. Puck and Lauren join the celibacy club.Holly Holliday returns to McKinley High to teach sex education to the students. Puck and Lauren join the celibacy club.

  • Director
    • Ryan Murphy
  • Writers
    • Ryan Murphy
    • Brad Falchuk
    • Ian Brennan
  • Stars
    • Dianna Agron
    • Chris Colfer
    • Jessalyn Gilsig
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
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    • Director
      • Ryan Murphy
    • Writers
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Ian Brennan
    • Stars
      • Dianna Agron
      • Chris Colfer
      • Jessalyn Gilsig
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron
    • Quinn Fabray
    Chris Colfer
    Chris Colfer
    • Kurt Hummel
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    Jessalyn Gilsig
    • Terri Schuester
    • (credit only)
    Jane Lynch
    Jane Lynch
    • Sue Sylvester
    Jayma Mays
    Jayma Mays
    • Emma Pillsbury-Howell
    Kevin McHale
    Kevin McHale
    • Artie Abrams
    Lea Michele
    Lea Michele
    • Rachel Berry
    Cory Monteith
    Cory Monteith
    • Finn Hudson
    Heather Elizabeth Morris
    Heather Elizabeth Morris
    • Brittany S. Pierce
    • (as Heather Morris)
    Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison
    • Will Schuester
    Mike O'Malley
    Mike O'Malley
    • Burt Hummel
    Amber Riley
    Amber Riley
    • Mercedes Jones
    Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera
    • Santana Lopez
    Mark Salling
    Mark Salling
    • Noah 'Puck' Puckerman
    Jenna Ushkowitz
    Jenna Ushkowitz
    • Tina Cohen-Chang
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    Gwyneth Paltrow
    • Holly Holliday
    John Stamos
    John Stamos
    • Dr. Carl Howell
    Dot-Marie Jones
    Dot-Marie Jones
    • Shannon Beiste
    • Director
      • Ryan Murphy
    • Writers
      • Ryan Murphy
      • Brad Falchuk
      • Ian Brennan
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    9kaf-39928

    I'm disappointed in the US school system

    I learned more from this singular episode of Glee than I have ever been taught in school
    7Hlaclaes888

    Nice episode but

    I liked this episode but am I the only confused with Quinn being in the Celibacy Club after having a child and criticising everyone for having sex while she has already had it as well
    7FilmFan777

    Synopsis Error....

    In the Synopsis it says this: "Holly, Brittany and Santana sing the Dixie Chick's "Landslide." Santana begins crying near the end of the song and tells Brittany those lyrics are how she really feels. Santana snaps at Rachel that she doesn't want to be labeled."

    Correction: 'Landslide' is NOT a Dixie Chicks song. It was written by 'Stevie Nicks' and performed originally by Fleetwood Mac.

    I tried to see if I could add this to the edit on synopsis, but it wasn't worth the time and effort so... just bringing it here and maybe someone who can, or does, will make the correction.

    May not be 'that' big a difference to most however, it were my song, I'd like it to be corrected. =o)
    RyanCShowers

    She's Back!

    If my blood ever gets analyzed in a hospital lab, they'll find undeniable Gwyneth Paltrow fanboy-ism rotted in my system. She won an Emmy for her three-episode run on Glee as substitute teacher, Holly Holiday. Prejudgment of her honor, that she was awarded because she's a huge movie star "downgrading" herself in a TV-turn, are sadly mistaken.

    After watching all-three episodes The Substitute, Sexy, and A Night of Neglect, I was overcome with a state of "glee". It was a delightful two hours spent with a charismatic guest starring actress. Having a biased love for Paltrow, I expected to just feel the arms-length-fanboy-love for her work, I never expected to be knocked off me feet with her hilarious turn. I really loved her.

    The character is a lot of fun, you can tell she's having fun bringing her to life, and we're having fun watching her; Holly Holiday is a jumbled ball of fun. Paltrow excels at portraying Holly's energy, spunk, quirky-charm, and hilarious persona, match that with her awesome pipes, it feels like she can't go wrong. Outshining show regular moguls, Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch, Paltrow defines a lovable character

    Paltrow gets to flaunt her hidden singing abilities with the trendy, upbeat tunes as well as humanizing Holly's dramatic songs. Forget You was better than the actual recording. Do You Wanna Touch feels like it was written for Paltrow to sing and dance to. Landslide and Turning Tables are emotionally strong and are sang perfectly. Her Singin' in the Rain/Umbrella and Kiss songs are show-stopping too, showing off her dance talents.

    Having great chemistry with Morrison and all the teenage cast, Paltrow proved to everyone she has the ability to deliver one of her most superb works in just a few scenes. She may even top Christina Applegate 's hysterical two appearances on Friends for my favorite comedy guest actress of all-time.

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    • Trivia
      When Holly is talking to Emma and Carl, the writing on her whiteboard says "I will not laugh during sex education class" repeatedly.
    • Quotes

      Santana Lopez: Hey Britt-Britt. So listen. How about you and I pop in some Sweet Valley High this evening and get our cuddle on?

      Brittany Pierce: Look. I'd really like to get my sweet lady kisses on, but I haven't been feeling very sexy lately.

      [whispers]

      Brittany Pierce: I think I have a bun in the oven. Please don't tell anyone, okay? Especially Artie.

      Santana Lopez: Yea, sure, your secret is safe with...

      [cuts self off]

      Santana Lopez: Oh my God, Brittany's pregnant.

      Tina Cohen-Chang: Oh my God, Brittany's pregnant!

      Noah 'Puck' Puckerman: It was only a matter of time.

      Lauren Zizes: For what?

      Noah 'Puck' Puckerman: Brittany to get pregnant.

      Lauren Zizes: Congratulations!

      Artie Abrams: For what?

      Lauren Zizes: Oh, you didn't hear? Your girlfriend's preggo! You're gonna be a baby daddy!

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      Written by Christopher Allen, Branden Campbell, Elaine Doty, Tyler Glenn and Timothy Alan Pagnotta

      Performed by Darren Criss, Chris Colfer and the Beelzebubs

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    • Release date
      • March 8, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision
      • Ryan Murphy Productions
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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      1 hour
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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