Honorable Mention. "Single Ladies" from "Preggers"
The cast doesn't actually sing this song, so I don't want to include it in my top ten, but it definitely deserves a shout out because it is just plain fabulous. Kurt rocks that dance better than any YouTuber and Tina and Brittany make for some fabulous backup girls. Plus, this dance leads to Kurt "auditioning" for the football team and the delicious scene where the jocks do the dance out on the field in the middle of a game.
10. "Jump" from Mattress
Come on, don't you wish you and your 11 best friends got to wear comfy pajamas, jump around on giant mattresses, sing a fun song, and be on tv? Because I most certainly do. This one makes the list just because it's probably the most awesome thing to happen in those kids' lives!
9. "Endless Love" from "Ballad
If only because Mr. Schuster's facial expressions are totally priceless, this duet needs to be on the list.
8. "Push It" from Showmance
Hot damn! That is one scandalous number! The Glee kids performed this at a school assembly in an attempt to get some new members. Definitely a better option than Mr. Schuster's choice of "Le Freak." To be honest, that's probably a little more raunchy than I would have been comfortable with performing, but kudos to the club for doing what they thought needed to be done for the survival of their group.
7. "Bust Your Windows" from Acafellas
I would venture to say that this is Glee's most get it number. Mercedes totally rocks it with her belting, her moves, and an overall sense of fierceness.
6. "Keep Holding On" from Throwdown
I think this was the first tear-jerker of the season. In fact, I teared up watching this number as a preview on Hulu before the episode even aired. It was an incredibly emotional hour: Finn struggles with his waffling feelings for Quinn and Rachel, the drama increases between Will and Terry at their fake OB/GYN appointment, and Quinn's pregnancy is revealed to the entire school. The culmination of the episode with this number was very intense. Even the choreography lends itself to displaying the Quinn-Finn-Rachel love triangle. Quinn's tearful sigh, closing out not only the song but the episode, leaves you thrilled to see how the story unfolds.
5. "Ride With Me" from Throwdown
I picked this one for the nostalgia factor. Some of my favorite memories from high school are of just hanging out with my friends around the piano and belting out some good tunes. This number really displays the true essence of Glee Club: it's fun!
4. "Lean on Me" from Ballad
The "aww" factor in this number just can't be ignored. It's incredible the way this group of a dozen misfits bands together to take care of each other.
3. "Proud Mary" from Wheels
This one is just all around amazing. The lyrics are meaningful, especiallly for this group that's just trying to keep it all together. The vocals are incredible, and it's awesome that Artie, Mercedes, and Tina get to take the lead on this one. And, best of all, they are all in wheel chairs! The choreography in this number is probably ten times better than anything they've ever done on their feet.
2. "Halo/Walking on Sunshine" and "It's My Life/Confessions Pt II" from Vitamin D
I couldn't decide between these two, so they are tied for second. Vitamin D was probably my favorite episode because everyone was acting so nutty, and the resulting numbers were absolutely incredible. I don't even like "Halo" but the girls' rendition is stellar, especially in combination with the cheeriness of "Walking on Sunshine." Plus I love the adorable yellow dresses!
The boys' number is kickass! While Finn does look like a crazed maniac because he's hopped up on Pseudoephedrine, it's totally made up for by banging moves of Other Asian (Did you know his name is Mike Chang?) and Artie's smooth stylings.
1. "Dancing With Myself" from Wheels
It's no secret that Artie is my favorite character. I definitely think that his brand of awkward is the most endearing. On top of that his voice is awesome, and his looks are not too shabby either. I absolutely loved this Artie-centric episode which offered hilarity in the form of juicy discoveries in addition to a lesson about maintaining a sense of community duty. Artie's solo is really touching, pushing a formerly background character into the spotlight, and giving us cause to root for him instead of just cringing when he gets shoved in a porta potty. Plus this is the first glimpse we get at one of my favorite ships, Artie and Tina. Super special bonus: This was the first time I noticed that Artie's wheels light up, à la L.A. Lights, when he rolls around.
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