Glee
Overview
Optimistic educator Will Schuester embarks on a journey to revive the high school glee club, reigniting his own passion for music. As he mentors a diverse group of misfits, they discover their hidden talents while contending with the competitive landscape of McKinley High. Through laughter, drama, and unforgettable performances, these underdogs strive to prove their worth and shine brighter than their rivals, all while tackling the challenges of teenage life. Glee masterfully blends heartwarming moments with catchy musical numbers, showcasing the transformative power of camaraderie and creativity.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Will Schuester, an enthusiastic high school teacher, seeks to reignite his passion by revamping McKinley High's glee club and encouraging a group of m...
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Show 1
The opening segment features a spoof of BBC by-election reporting, the military transforming into a political party, and an investigation into record ...
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Show 2
The episode features a glimpse into the potential candidates to take over from the recently retired Conservative leader Harold MacMillan. Additionally...
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Showmance
As the glee club at McKinley High embarks on fresh routines, they face a new limitation that requires tough decisions. Will grapples with the dilemma ...
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Show 3
In this episode, a tobacconist played by Roy Kinnear shares his thoughts on the benefits of smoking through a captivating monologue. Additionally, the...
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Acafellas
As Will strives to bring New Directions to fruition, a visit from his father reinforces the significance of his journey. New songs make their debut, i...
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Preggers
As Kurt auditions for the football team, drawing inspiration from his glee club experiences, Rachel becomes frustrated and leaves glee practice after ...
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5
The Rhodes Not Taken
Will believes the glee club is in dire need of some excitement, so he enlists the help of his old friend, April Rhodes, to add some flair. At first, e...
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Vitamin D
Will chooses to spark a little friendly rivalry within New Directions by pitting the boys against the girls in a competition. Meanwhile, Terri takes o...
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Show 7
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Throwdown
In an effort to create discord within the Glee Club, Sue pits the students against one another. However, the real drama unfolds when she and Will find...
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8
Mash-Up
Motivated by the students, Will creates a unique mash-up for a significant event. At the same time, in an unexpected twist, the popular kids at McKinl...
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Show 8
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Wheels
Will motivates the Glee Club to rally behind Artie by suggesting that everyone perform in wheelchairs. At the same time, Kurt and Rachel find themselv...
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Show 9
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Ballad
Mr. Schuester decides to have the Glee Club members pair up to perform their favorite ballads. However, when one student falls ill, he has to fill in,...
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11
Hairography
Will, suspicious of Sue's intentions, decides to check in with an instructor from a rival Glee Club to uncover any potential leaks from Sue. This lead...
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12
Mattress
After budget cuts exclude the Glee Club from the yearbook, most members breathe a sigh of relief, avoiding the embarrassment they've faced in previous...
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13
Sectionals
The Glee Club is gearing up for Sectionals, but when Quinn's hidden truth comes to light, it threatens their chances of competing. At the same time, S...
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14
Hell-O
Riding high from their impressive victory at Sectionals, New Directions is feeling invincible as they dive into preparations for regionals. However, R...
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15
The Power of Madonna
Mr. Schuester is worried about the disrespect and bullying the glee club girls are facing from the boys. Drawing inspiration from Madonna and her mess...
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16
Home
Kurt's attempt to match his dad, Burt, with an unlikely partner could jeopardize his vision of a perfect family. Meanwhile, Sue orders the Cheerios! t...
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17
Bad Reputation
Mr. Schuester launches an inquiry after a scandalous list featuring glee club members spreads throughout McKinley High. At the same time, Sue finds he...
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Laryngitis
Rachel panics when a sore throat threatens her singing abilities. At the same time, Kurt attempts to reshape his image to gain his father's approval, ...
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19
Dream On
Mr. Schuester's old rival, Bryan Ryan, returns to stir up chaos for the glee club. At the same time, Rachel faces a deep-seated personal challenge tha...
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Theatricality
Mr. Schuester inspires the glee club to channel their emotions through the songs of Lady Gaga. At the same time, Rachel experiences a pivotal moment t...
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21
Funk
The glee club receives unsettling news that leaves some members on edge. At the same time, Quinn explores her more unconventional side with assistance...
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22
Journey to Regionals
The long-awaited day for New Directions has come: it's time for Regionals! However, Sue has a trick up her sleeve that threatens to derail Will and th...
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Audition
Following a disappointing defeat at Regionals, the glee club finds themselves as the underdogs at McKinley High. With impending budget cuts looming ov...
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Britney/Brittany
Brittany and her friends attempt to persuade Mr. Schuester to allow them to perform a Britney Spears song, but he hesitates, thinking it might be too ...
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Grilled Cheesus
Finn experiences a deep existential moment when he thinks he spots Jesus' face in his grilled cheese. Meanwhile, the other kids gather to support Kurt...
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Duets
The glee club is focused on a duet assignment, and Finn and Rachel decide to sabotage their own performance to give Sam a better chance at victory. At...
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The Rocky Horror Glee Show
Will chooses to have the glee club stage “The Rocky Horror Show” for the school’s annual musical after discovering Emma’s enthusiasm for the c...
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Never Been Kissed
When Finn and Sam discover an unusual method to manage their impulses, some members of the glee club decide to adopt the same approach. However, when ...
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The Substitute
Mr. Schuester falls ill, prompting a substitute teacher to step in for his Spanish class and the glee club, quickly charming the entire New Directions...
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Furt
As Kurt prepares for his father Burt's wedding to Finn's mom, Carole, Sue decides to throw her own wedding into the mix for competition. This sparks t...
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Special Education
New Directions prepares for the exciting Sectionals competition, ready to face off against the Warblers and the Hipsters. Amidst the musical rivalry, ...
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10
A Very Glee Christmas
During the festive season at McKinley High, Finn makes an effort to uplift everyone's holiday cheer, while Brittany remains blissfully unaffected, sti...
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The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
During a community football championship, the halftime show features an energetic performance of the "Thriller" mash-up. Meanwhile, the Cheerios, the ...
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12
Silly Love Songs
At McKinley High, Valentine's Day brings a wave of romance as the glee club organizes a kissing booth. But things take an unexpected turn, leading to ...
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Comeback
Rachel seeks to reestablish her status at McKinley High, enlisting Brittany's assistance to navigate the social scene. At the same time, Sam embarks o...
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Blame It on the Alcohol
Principal Figgins addresses the students about the risks associated with underage drinking, leaving a significant impact on the glee club. At the same...
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Sexy
Holly Holiday makes a comeback as the substitute teacher for sex education, bringing fresh ideas to the glee club with some exciting new songs. Meanwh...
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Original Song
Under Sue Sylvester's guidance, Aural Intensity gears up for competition with Blaine and the Warblers showcasing a powerful set of songs, while tough ...
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A Night of Neglect
The glee club decides to support a lesser-known organization by organizing a fundraiser, prompting significant choices and putting their relationships...
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Born This Way
The glee club explores the theme of self-acceptance through Lady Gaga's empowering music. Meanwhile, Lauren and Quinn find themselves in a rivalry for...
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Rumours
Sue Sylvester brings the school newspaper back to life and opts to publish some provocative blind items. The glee club starts to see Sam in a new ligh...
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Prom Queen
When the planned entertainment for prom fails to materialize, Principal Figgins turns to New Directions, which frustrates prom coordinator Sue. As the...
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Funeral
New Directions works diligently on their Nationals set list, receiving guidance from Jessie St. James. At the same time, a shocking loss profoundly im...
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New York
New Directions travels to Nationals to take part in the ultimate singing competition.
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The Purple Piano Project
Feeling disheartened after their lackluster performance at Nationals, the glee club members are in a slump. To lift their spirits, Will gives them a n...
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I Am Unicorn
Shelby Corcoran makes her way back to McKinley High. At the same time, Mr. Schuester launches a boot camp designed for select members of New Direction...
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Asian F
Emma’s parents come to see her, bringing a mix of excitement and tension. Meanwhile, Mike Chang faces pressure from his own parents after they disco...
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Pot O' Gold
Rory Flanagan, an exchange student from Ireland, shows up at McKinley High and takes up residence at Brittany's place, where she hilariously believes ...
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The First Time
As preparations for the school’s production of West Side Story ramp up, Artie takes on the role of lead director. Finn has an important meeting with...
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Mash Off
Sue Sylvester, aiming for a congressional seat, launches a smear campaign to sabotage her main opponent. Meanwhile, Puck finds himself smitten, and gl...
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I Kissed a Girl
Finn seeks to unite the competing show choirs in support of one of their fellow members. Meanwhile, Sue's campaign for a political position leads to e...
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Hold on to Sixteen
Finn makes an effort to bring in new faces by reaching out to his old friend Sam Evans, successfully persuading him to rejoin the glee club. Meanwhile...
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Extraordinary Merry Christmas
Artie receives an invitation to direct and produce a Christmas special for the local PBS station. Meanwhile, several members of New Directions embark ...
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Yes/No
Will decides to organize a memorable surprise for Emma and recruits the glee club to help him impress her. At the same time, Becky develops a crush on...
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Michael
In a unique episode honoring the music of Michael Jackson, the competition between New Directions and the Warblers escalates as they prepare for Regio...
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12
The Spanish Teacher
Will gives the glee club a task to sing in Spanish and brings in his talented night school colleague to assist. At the same time, Rachel reveals Finn'...
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13
Heart
To celebrate Valentine's Day, Will sets a challenge for the New Directions to seek out and showcase the best love songs ever written. At the same time...
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On My Way
Tensions rise as the New Directions face off against the Dalton Academy Warblers at the Regional competition.
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15
Big Brother
Blaine is less than thrilled when his famous Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, pays him a visit.
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Saturday Night Glee-ver
The Glee Club takes the stage with a vibrant disco homage to Saturday Night Fever, bringing the iconic dance era to life. The members don flashy outfi...
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Dance with Somebody
The glee club honors a legendary figure by performing some of Whitney Houston's most beloved songs. At the same time, Emma and Will take significant s...
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Choke
Rachel and Kurt seize the opportunity to audition for the prestigious New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts. At the same time, Puck contemplates his f...
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Prom-asaurus
Brittany takes charge as class president, diving headfirst into planning the prom. Once the nominees for prom king and queen are revealed, the student...
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Props
After Tina takes a tumble into a fountain and sustains a head injury, she begins to perceive her glee club members and the rest of the McKinley High s...
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Nationals
The glee club heads to Chicago, Illinois, to take part in the National competition, facing off against the nation's top show choirs, including their f...
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Goodbye
As the class of 2012 at William McKinley High School celebrates their graduation, the glee club takes a moment to honor its departing seniors with a h...
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The New Rachel
In the opening episode of the season, New Directions holds auditions to determine who will be the next lead of the glee club. This brings in a new wav...
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Britney 2.0
Brittany is counting on Britney Spears' music to lift her spirits, while Rachel finds support from a new friend as she navigates her life in New York ...
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Makeover
Following Kurt's exit, Blaine seeks to fill the void of loneliness by running for Senior Class President, putting him at odds with Brittany, who aims ...
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The Break-Up
Rachel and Kurt are surprised by some unexpected guests in New York City. At the same time, Santana and Brittany struggle with the challenges of their...
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The Role You Were Born to Play
Amidst a mix of excitement and ambition, the Glee Club prepares for auditions for the upcoming school musical. Aspiring performers are eager to showca...
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Glease
Rachel and Kurt head to Lima to support the glee club as they kick off their performance of "Grease." At the same time, Cassandra July makes her reapp...
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Dynamic Duets
Tensions rise in a love triangle involving Marley, Jake, and Ryder, as their feelings for one another become increasingly complicated. Meanwhile, Blai...
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Thanksgiving
As Sectionals approaches, New Directions gets support from some recent McKinley alumni who step in to mentor the glee club during their Thanksgiving b...
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Swan Song
After Sectionals, Finn reflects on what lies ahead for him and the glee club. Meanwhile, Rachel prepares for the winter showcase at NYADA, while Kurt ...
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Glee, Actually
In a nod to "Love, Actually," this episode weaves together various tales centered around the holiday season. Sam and Brittany embrace a carefree attit...
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Sadie Hawkins
At McKinley, the Sadie Hawkins dance provides a unique opportunity for several gleeks to step into their power. Meanwhile, Sam and Blaine delve into a...
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Naked
New Directions decides to create a risqué calendar to fund their journey to Regionals. Meanwhile, Rachel finds herself in a tough spot when she lands...
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Diva
Finn inspires the glee club members to embrace their inner divas. Meanwhile, Rachel's overconfidence pushes Kurt to his limits, leading to a dramatic ...
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I Do
As Will and Emma prepare for their Valentine’s Day wedding, they receive assistance from both former and current members of New Directions. The grou...
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Girls (and Boys) on Film
The New Directions kids engage in their yearly boys versus girls mash-up contest, this time featuring songs from popular films. Meanwhile, in New York...
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Feud
Blaine and Sue are set to face off in a musical showdown, showcasing their vocal talents in an exciting sing-off. Meanwhile, Ryder is gearing up to sh...
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Guilty Pleasures
The New Directions take on a challenge that involves performing songs and forming groups that many are too shy to openly express their fondness for.
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Shooting Star
As New Directions gets ready for regionals, an unexpected incident at McKinley High shifts everyone's viewpoints. The shocking event forces the member...
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Sweet Dreams
Mr. Schuester reveals the setlist for regionals, but the New Directions are less than thrilled with his choices. Meanwhile, Rachel surprises everyone ...
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Lights Out
When a blackout hits McKinley High, Will and Finn rally the New Directions members to disconnect from technology and showcase their talents with acous...
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Wonder-Ful
The New Directions crew tackles the legendary hits of Stevie Wonder. At the same time, Artie gets some news that might change everything for him and h...
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All or Nothing
Regionals have arrived, and the glee club is more focused than ever on making it to Nationals. Brittany comes back from her MIT trip with a fresh pers...
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Love, Love, Love
The New Directions crew is ready to dive into their most ambitious project yet: a tribute to the Beatles! Will gathers the group to celebrate the time...
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Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
With Prom just around the corner, the competition for Prom Queen reveals both the strengths and flaws of candidates Tina and Kitty. At the same time, ...
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The Quarterback
The New Directions remember Finn.
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A Katy or a Gaga
The New Directions crew dives into their challenge of stepping outside their comfort zones to explore whether they align more with "Katy" Perry or "La...
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The End of Twerk
The glee club dives into the latest dance craze: twerking. In the midst of this, Marley uncovers Jake's involvement with Bree, leading to some tension...
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Movin' Out
The New Directions celebrate the music of Billy Joel, the iconic Piano Man. With graduation approaching, the senior members begin to contemplate their...
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Puppet Master
Blaine is convinced he has the ultimate strategy for clinching the national title, but the rest of the club feels he’s being overly domineering. Mea...
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Previously Unaired Christmas
Sue Sylvester kicks off the episode by revealing that it’s a Christmas special that FOX had previously banned from airing. The New Directions crew t...
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Frenemies
Santana tries out for the role of Rachel's understudy in "Funny Girl" and lands the part, igniting tension between the two roommates. Meanwhile, in Li...
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Trio
As Sam, Tina, and Blaine organize a lock-in at school, Becky surprises them by wanting to participate. Meanwhile, Elliot finds himself in the middle o...
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City of Angels
The glee club, along with two special guests, heads to Los Angeles to take part in the national competition.
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100
As the glee club members prepare to part ways, they are surprised by the arrival of two familiar faces from the past. These unexpected visitors step i...
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New Directions
As the glee club at McKinley High comes to a close, both former and current members of New Directions begin to contemplate what lies ahead for them.
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New New York
The former members of New Directions navigate their new lives in the city. Blaine and Sam settle into an apartment with Kurt, while Artie struggles to...
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Bash
Rachel finds herself at a crossroads, torn between her academic aspirations and her professional ambitions. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes contemplate re...
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Tested
Blaine faces a blow to his self-esteem after putting on the infamous "Freshman Fifteen." Meanwhile, Artie realizes that his recent popularity with gir...
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Opening Night
The group comes together to support a surprisingly insecure Rachel as she prepares for her Broadway debut in Funny Girl. However, not all the audience...
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The Back-Up Plan
Rachel is faced with a pivotal chance that could propel her career forward or bring it crashing down. At the same time, Mercedes enlists Santana's ass...
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Old Dog, New Tricks
Santana steps in to assist Rachel in salvaging her waning public reputation. Meanwhile, Kurt lends his support to a retirement home for former Broadwa...
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The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
Rachel encounters a well-known TV writer whose quirky demeanor surprises her. At the same time, Sam and Mercedes face the challenges of commitment as ...
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Loser Like Me
Following Rachel's embarrassing setback in her TV acting career, she returns to Lima to reassess her future. When she learns that Sue has eliminated t...
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Homecoming
Puck, Quinn, Santana, Mercedes, Brittany, Artie, and Tina make their way back to McKinley for Homecoming, where they team up with Rachel and Kurt to g...
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Jagged Little Tapestry
Rachel and Kurt face challenges while attempting to restore and co-direct the glee club at McKinley. At the same time, Sue becomes anxious when Becky ...
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The Hurt Locker (1)
Rachel aims to strike a bargain where Will's glee club intentionally tanks their performance at the upcoming invitational. Meanwhile, Sue is plotting ...
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The Hurt Locker (2)
Rachel and Kurt intensify their campaign to bring fresh talent into New Directions following the introduction of new regulations for the Show Choir In...
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What the World Needs Now
Brittany and Santana start organizing their wedding plans. Meanwhile, the Gleeks are tasked with exploring the music of Burt Bacharach for their weekl...
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Transitioning
A fresh job opportunity prompts Will to reflect on the decisions he’s made in his life. Meanwhile, Rachel grapples with the reality of her family ho...
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A Wedding
The New Directions crew is hard at work with their endless planning sessions, all while Sue motivates them to pursue their true passions.
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Child Star
The New Directions group rallies together to get ready for their debut public performance, which is set to take place at a lively bar mitzvah for an a...
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The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester
After Dalton Academy is reduced to ashes, the Warblers team up with the New Directions to create an extraordinary ensemble. In the midst of this uphea...
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We Built This Glee Club
New Directions faces off against the Warblers at sectionals in a fierce competition. At the same time, Rachel grapples with a tough decision: should s...
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2009
GLEE takes a trip down memory lane to uncover the reasons behind the original New Directions members' decision to join the glee club. As they reflect ...
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Dreams Come True
Will's relentless commitment to the Glee Club and nurturing his students' talents culminates in a significant triumph, filling the school with a vibra...
