Season 3, Episode 19:  Prom-A-Saurus

Ownership of Glee: FOX, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk

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Will smiles as he walks into the choir room. "A big congrats to all our prom nominees!" He says.

Finn, Brittany, Santana and Quinn are all prom nominees. The New Directions cheer for them.

"But, hey, listen up. We are all winners, because Principal Figgins asked New Directions to sing again this year! Come on!" Will says.

Everyone claps less enthusiastically.

"Fantastic." Violet says.

"All right. Brittany has an announcement." Will says as Brittany makes her way to the front of the room.

"Hello, my fellow Americans. The theme for this year's prom will be... 'Dinosaurs.'" Brittany announces.

"Sheer genius." Violet and Santana praise.

Brittany smiles gratefully. "Thanks. I was inspired by the new girl Joe, who reminds me of a cavewoman. The refreshments will be berries, meat and rainwater. As you are no doubt aware, the U.S. elections are riddled with corruption. Therefore, to keep the prom elections completely aboveboard, I have appointed Santana and Quinn to count the ballots." Brittany states.

"What? That makes no sense!" Rachel comments.

"Shut it, Richard Simmons. Yes, Quinn's my homegirl, but I don't trust her, and you know she doesn't trust me." Santana says.

"We'll keep each other honest." Quinn promises.

"You know, it's actually not a bad idea." Blaine comments.

"And last but not least, all hair gel has been banned from the prom." Brittany adds.

Blaine scoffs. "Right."

"I'm actually not joking. Hair gel was not invented until almost 30 million years after the Upper Paleolithic Stone Age. And frankly, I don't like the way you look. Therefore, anyone who shows up to prom wearing hair gel will be turned away at the door. I hereby decree this to be the best prom ever." Brittany finishes.

Will smiles. "Okay. Let's start thinking of... dinosaur songs."

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Rachel's in the auditorium, singing Fergie's 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' when she's joined by Kurt, Violet, Blaine and Charlie.

[Big Girls Don't Cry by Rachel, Vurt and Barlie]

"Rehearsing for prom? 'Cause I love that song, but it's sort of a downer, don't you think?" Kurt asks.

"It's just how I'm feeling right now, okay? I don't want to watch Finn and Quinn get crowned the king and queen at my prom. I don't want to watch him dance with her. I-I know that she can't really dance anymore, but... I'm sorry. You know... you know what I mean." Rachel says.

"She's right. Prom sucks." Charlie agrees.

"Yeah. I don't want to go, either." Kurt reveals.

"Well, you have to go. You're the reigning prom queen." Violet tells him.

"You have to crown the next one." Rachel adds.

"As much as I love a good coronation, I can't risk it. With this school's strong and insane tradition of write-in ballots, I could get elected prom queen again, all right? And I know I put on a brave face last year, but it was humiliating. And, had I known, I would have worn a full kilt, so..." Kurt explains.

"How do you think I feel with Brittany's insane ban on hair gel? It's prom. There's going to be balloons all over the place, not to mention the taffeta and the silk blends. The sheer amount of static electricity in that room is going to be terrifying. It's crazy. You've never seen my hair without gel... it's-it's baby-hair fine. No, it... I'm going to look like Medusa." Blaine whines.

The other four laugh at his cute little pout.

"It's not funny. I don't want to go." Blaine decides.

"I'm not going if Kurt's not going. Plain and simple." Violet decides.

"Well, if we're all going to be so miserable about it, who says we have to go?" Kurt asks.

"You're right, Kurt. But I have a better idea." Rachel interjects.

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Rachel's idea for an Anti-Prom was genius. Those in attendance other than Rachel are Blaine, Charlie, Kurt, Violet, Puck and Becky Jackson.

"All right. Let the very first annual McKinley High Anti-Prom begin. Oh, look, there's chocolates on the pillows. We got room service." Rachel says.

"Minibar! Whoo!" Becky cheers.

"Nice!" Puck comments.

"So, uh, what should we do now?" Violet asks.

"Duh... play strip poker. I brought condoms." Becky says.

"Becky, Blaine and I are gay, remember?" Charlie reminds her.

"Never stopped me before." Becky retorts.

"Well, I mean, no matter what, it'll be better than prom." Violet states.

"Yeah! Who wants to be in that smelly old gym, anyway?" Blaine says.

"Prom's a sucker's paradise." Puck comments.

"Prom sucks! Let's get wasted! Whoo!" Becky cheers.

"Becky, Becky, we appreciate your enthusiasm, but will you just keep it down with the shouting?" Rachel asks.

"Keep your big honking nose out of it, Berry! Oh, snap! Oh snap!" Becky says.

"So, I wouldn't mind watching a little TV. Um, maybe some Bravo?" Kurt offers his girlfriend.

"Dude, it's a hotel. It's gotta be Skinemax." Puck tells him.

Violet rolls her eyes. "Perverted Puckerman."

"We could put on a fashion show!" Rachel states. "Yeah! Let's go all Sound of Music and make some old-timey couture out of the drapes and bedsheets, huh?"

"Too gay!" Becky shoots down.

"I second that." Puck adds.

"Well, I'd love to show you guys my prom dress. I wouldn't want it to go completely to waste. It's in my car. I can go get it." Rachel says and walks out of the room.

"Worst anti-prom ever!" Becky jeers.

Violet has her prom dress in Rachel's car. She hopes Rachel doesn't grab Violet's dress by mistake.

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"I wish Tabatha would take over this anti-prom." Charlie groans.

"Gosh, this sucks." Blaine says.

"Yeah, well... if you wanted to go to the prom, I would have gone with you." Charlie comments.

"I am not going to give into Brittany's insane ban on hair gel. Freedom to use hair care products? It's in the Bill of Rights." Blaine argues.

"Didn't the founding fathers all wear wigs?" Violet asks.

"You haven't seen me without an enormous amount of gel in my hair. It's, it's really bad." Blaine pouts.

There's a knock on the door.

"Finally, the room service is here. I want my shrimp cocktail!" Becky says and opens the door.

It's not room service. It's Finn.

"Hey, Becky. Where's Rachel?" He asks.

"She's been in the bathroom for 45 minutes. I'm guessing the runs." Becky answers.

"All right, let's let the anti-prom fashion extravaganza begin." Rachel says as she steps out of the bathroom in her prom dress. She sees Finn.

"Hi." Finn says.

"What are you doing here?" Rachel asks.

Finn smiles. "Well, I'll keep it simple. I love you. You're beautiful. Prom sucks without you. Prom sucks without all of you, guys. This is the last time we're gonna get to be together like this. I want to dance with my fiancé, dance with my friends." He says

"Well, I'll just pretend to be an ice sculpture if Brittany sees me, and then she'll just pass me by." Blaine offers.

"So, you guys gonna come?" Finn asks Puck and Becky.

"Not until I get my shrimp cocktail." Becky says adamantly.

"I'm good. And you guys go ahead." Puck says.

"Come on, dude. You're my wingman." Finn says.

"I'll go next year." Puck insists.

Violet smiles as she takes Kurt's hand. "Come." She says.

The three couples exit the hotel room and make their way to their vehicles.

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When the gang gets to McKinley, Violet steps into the girl's bathroom to change into her dress.

(Violet's prom outfit)

When Violet comes into view of Finchel, Barlie and Kurt, they all gawk and stare.

"Wow Violet. That's a beautiful dress. You look like a princess." Rachel says sweetly.

Violet smiles. "Thanks Rach." She says as she hugs Rachel.

Finn smiles proudly at Violet. "You've grown up Violet." He says.

Violet smiles. "Thanks Finny."

Blaine and Charlie smile brotherly. "You look amazing." They say.

Violet smiles. "Thank you guys so much."

Kurt walks up to his girlfriend. "I love you so much." He says. "You're so gorgeous." He says.

Violet blushes. "Thanks." She says.

Kurt smiles as he pulls out a wrist corsage (from the picture) that matches the blue on her dress. It also matches his boutonnière. He slips it on her wrist and smiles.

"Now you look perfect."

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For the second year in a row, Violet catches everyone's attention in her prom dress. She smiles as she and Rachel link arms with each other while still walking with their boyfriends.

"I do believe you and I have the best dresses at this prom, Rachel." Violet says.

Rachel smiles. "I couldn't agree more."

The ex-sisters own the night as they walk in. They're two beautiful women.

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While Finn and Rachel go to dance, Violet and Kurt stand with Blaine and Charlie. "Guys let's go dance!" Violet says.

Brittany walks up to them. "No, sorry, Blaine. I said no hair gel, remember? I can totally smell it. Let's go!" She tells him.

"You can do this." Charlie encourages. Kurt and Violet nod as Blaine walks off.

Artie, Sam, Joe, Rory and Mike are onstage singing One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful.'

[What Makes You Beautiful by Artie, Sam, Joe, Rory and Mike]

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Charlie, Kurt and Violet stare in shock at Blaine's hair without gel in it.

"Oh, my dear God." Charlie says.

"Don't make fun of the new kid with the bad 'fro. It's hair-bullying." Brittany says.

"That's not a new kid." Kurt says.

"That's Blaine without hair gel." Violet finishes.

"Is it really that bad?" Blaine asks.

"Yeah, you're Mr. Broccoli Head." Brittany answers.

"It's not that bad." Charlie insists.

"Yeah, it is. It's really bad. And you made your point. I abused my power as president... but to help save the prom, and to keep people from turning to stone when they look at you, I'll give you special permission to wear hair gel, immediately." Brittany states before walking off.

"Quiet, please, children." Figgins says into the microphone.

"I'll be right back." Blaine says.

"Thank you, thank you." Figgins says as everyone quiets down.

"Don't you dare. I love finally getting to see the real you. The man without the product. And I want everyone here to know just how proud I am of my brave, handsome, bushy-haired boyfriend. Come on, Barrette." Charlie says and they stand in the crowd of students.

"First I have an announcement to make:  There are reptiles living in McKinley toilets no more. The family of snakes has been safely removed to the zoo, and they can life out their lives in the toilets there." Figgins announces.

Cheers are heard.

"And now, this year's Prom Court:  Nominees for the Prom King are:  Finn Hudson... Rick "The Stick" Nelson... And President Brittany S. Pierce." Figgins says as the three teens stand onstage.

"Yeah Brittany!" Violet cheers.

"The nominees for Prom Queen:  Missy Gunderson... Santana Lopez... and Miss Quinn Fabray." Figgins introduces.

"I would like to invite last year's queen, sassy male student Kurt Hummel, to crown this year's winners." Figgins continues.

Kurt makes his way onstage after getting encouragement from Violet.

"And... this year's Prom King is... Hmm... Mr. Finn Hudson." Figgins says.

"Go, Finn!" Violet cheers.

"And the winner for Prom Queen is... Students, for the second year in a row, we have prom anarchy. Receiving the majority of write-in votes, I would like to welcome on the stage... Miss Rachel Berry." Figgins declares.

Everyone cheers as Rachel walks onstage and gets coronated by Kurt.

"McKinley Titans, bow down to your new leaders!" Figgins instructs. The New Directions cheer loudest.

"And now... first dance of this year's Senior King and Queen!" Figgins talks before walking away.

Kurt walks offstage to Violet, and they watch as Rachel and Finn dance while Quinntana sings 'Take My Breath Away.'

[Take My Breath Away by Quinntana]

Halfway through the song, Violet and Kurt have started dancing. Violet looks over and sees Quinn standing up, Santana supporting her.

"Oh my God." Violet says in awe.

Kurt stops dancing and they both hold teary smiles.

Charlie and Blaine look equally as shocked.

The entire school cheers for Quinn regaining her ability to walk.

The New Directions are the loudest.

In a split-second moment, Kurt makes a life-changing decision.

He's going to ask Violet to marry him right before he graduates.

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Songs Mentioned/Performed
1. Big Girls Don't Cry - Rachel, Vurt and Barlie
2. What Makes You Beautiful - Artie, Sam, Joe, Rory and Mike
3. Take My Breath Away - Quinntana

I hope you guys liked this episode! It made me smile to write this.

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