Glee started its holiday hiatus after a Christmas themed episode that seemed to miss the mark for a lot of people (read Kevin's recap). But we're going to gloss over it entirely and look forward to the January 17 episode, titled "Yes/No".
Here's what we know: Sam is still at McKinley High. And he's still very interested in Mercedes. Judging from the episode photos, I'm going to guess we'll be seeing a Grease-based song. Perhaps even "Summer Lovin'". Could we finally get the backstory on Sam and Mercedes' summer romance before he left town?
In addition, Will has decided to propose to Emma. But after both of their recent failed relationships (Will with Terri and Emma with Carl), are they ready to take the plunge together? NeNe Leakes from the Real Housewives of Atlanta will be making a guest appearance as a coach in the January 17 episode of Glee.
While we don't yet know the entire song list for the episode, we do know that Artie will be doing a mash-up of "Moves Like Jagger" / "Jumpin' Jack Flash", while Rachel and Santana will be singing Rhianna's "We Found Love".
You can listen to both songs below. Use the arrows above to browse through photos for the January 17 episode of Glee and view a promo for the episode here.
GLEE: Rachel (Lea Michele) performs in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: The glee club performs in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: The glee club performs in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Pictured L-R: Cory Monteith, Dianna Agron, Lea Michele, Naya Rivera and Chord Overstreet. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: Coach Roz (guest star NeNe Leakes, R) tells Sam (Chord Overstreet, L) she's in charge in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: Sam (Chord Overstreet) performs in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: Sam (Chord Overstreet, C) performs with the guys in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Also pictured L-R: Darren Criss, Damian McGinty, Mark Salling, Cory Monteith and Harry Shum Jr. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: Sam (Chord Overstreet, C) performs with the guys in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Also pictured L-R: Darren Criss, Mark Salling, Harry Shum Jr., Cory Monteith and Damian McGinty. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
GLEE: Mercedes (Amber Riley, third from L) performs with the girls in the "Yes/No" winter premiere episode of GLEE, airing Tuesday, Jan. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Also pictured L-R: Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies, Jenna Ushkowitz, Lea Michele, Dianna Agron, Naya Rivera and Chris Colfer. ©2011 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Adam Rose/FOX
:]]. I’m happy that Will and Emma are making this leap, Moves like Jagger… Artie?, and Sam and Mercedes relationship interests us all, but I feel as though Tina is one of their strongest singers. The last song in the “Grilled Cheesus” episode shows us all that, give her a chance… :/