Madonna watched an advance copy of the episode before it aired, and then released a statement voicing her approval: "I thought the Madonna episode of Glee (2009) was brilliant on every level. The dialogue and the entire script was genius. I completely appreciated the layers of irony, especially when all those macho boys sang 'What It Feels Like For A Girl.' I also loved the fantastic performances of 'Vogue,' 'Express Yourself' and all the messages about the boys being respectful to girls. The entire cast was amazing. They're all so talented. I especially loved Sue Sylvester and Kurt Hummel's characters. Ryan Murphy did a great job bringing all these elements together. [Madonna's daughter] Lola loved the show too. I wish I went to a high school like that... if only."
Brochures in Emma Pilsbury's office: (1) Loose, (2) Toxic Shock, (3) Congratulations You're Pregnant, (4) Do I Have Asperger's, (5) RADON: The Silent [Killer], (6) YUK! My Privates, (7) My Mom's Bipolar and She Won't Stop Yelling!, (8) Proper Wiping Easy as 1-2-3, (9) Why is there Blood, (10) Autism The..., (11) I Still Breastfeed...But How Old Is Too Old, and (12) Help! I'm In Love With My Stepdad!.
The episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour).
Jane Lynch's character says she has admired Madonna since she was a little girl. Jane Lynch is only 2 yrs younger than Madonna and would have been in her early 20's when Madonna first came out. While her character is 53, she claims to be 29 in the episode.