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In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

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Seasons

The Purple Piano Project

1. The Purple Piano Project

Air Date: 2011-09-20

The glee kids are down in the dumps following their disappointing showing at Nationals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Ms. Sylvester wants to go to Washington: Sue's running for Congress.

I Am Unicorn

2. I Am Unicorn

Air Date: 2011-09-27

Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.

Asian F

3. Asian F

Air Date: 2011-10-04

Emma gets a visit from her parents; Mike Chang's parents get involved when his grades aren't up to their standards.

Pot O' Gold

4. Pot O' Gold

Air Date: 2011-11-01

Irish exchange student Rory Flanagan arrives at McKinley High. He is living at Brittany's house, and she thinks he's a leprechaun. Mercedes starts recruiting for Shelby's new glee club, and Sue's run for congress picks up steam.

The First Time

5. The First Time

Air Date: 2011-11-08

The school musical West Side Story is readied for performance, with Artie as lead director. Finn meets with a football recruiter, whom Coach Beiste gains as an admirer. Kurt and Blaine reach a new, physical stage in their relationship, as do Rachel and Finn in theirs.

Mash Off

6. Mash Off

Air Date: 2011-11-15

Congressional hopeful Sue Sylvester starts a smear campaign to ruin the candidacy of her biggest rival. Puck falls in love, and glee club directors Will and Shelby encourage some friendly competition between their clubs

I Kissed a Girl

7. I Kissed a Girl

Air Date: 2011-11-29

Finn tries to rally the rival show-choirs behind one of their own; Sue's bid for political office causes heartbreak for another teacher; and the student body elections turn scandalous.

Hold on to Sixteen

8. Hold on to Sixteen

Air Date: 2011-12-06

In an attempt to recruit a few more members, Finn tracks down former teammate Sam Evans and convinces him to come back to the glee club. Tina comes to the defense of Mike and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.

Extraordinary Merry Christmas

9. Extraordinary Merry Christmas

Air Date: 2011-12-13

Artie is asked to direct and produce a Christmas special for the local PBS station, while some of the New Directions learn the 'true' meaning of Christmas.

Yes/No

10. Yes/No

Air Date: 2012-01-17

When Will tries to plan a special surprise for Emma, he enlists the glee club to help him sweep her off her feet. Meanwhile, Becky sets her sights on Artie, and Finn makes an announcement about his life plans after high school that surprises the glee club.

Michael

11. Michael

Air Date: 2012-01-31

In a special episode celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, the rivalry between New Directions and the Warblers intensifies en route to Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt and Rachel receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam and Mercedes.

The Spanish Teacher

12. The Spanish Teacher

Air Date: 2012-02-07

Will assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher. Meanwhile, Rachel spills the beans to Kurt and Mercedes on Finn's marriage proposal, and Mercedes has love complications of her own.

Heart

13. Heart

Air Date: 2012-02-14

In honor of Valentine's Day, Will challenges the New Directions to find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel's two dads Hiram and LeRoy Berry pay a visit to McKinley High.

On My Way

14. On My Way

Air Date: 2012-02-21

Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.

Big Brother

15. Big Brother

Air Date: 2012-04-10

Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.

Saturday Night Glee-ver

16. Saturday Night Glee-ver

Air Date: 2012-04-17

The Glee Club does disco in a tribute to Saturday Night Fever.

Dance with Somebody

17. Dance with Somebody

Air Date: 2012-04-24

The glee club pays homage to a true icon when they cover Whitney Houston's greatest hits. Meanwhile, Emma and Will are one step closer to their dream wedding.

Choke

18. Choke

Air Date: 2012-05-01

Rachel and Kurt finally get their chance to audition for the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts. Meanwhile, Puck makes a decision about his future after a meeting with his father.

Prom-asaurus

19. Prom-asaurus

Air Date: 2012-05-08

Brittany goes into high gear as class president to spearhead the prom. Then, after prom king and queen nominations are announced, the kids kick into campaign mode, and some of the outcasts organize a rival celebration.

Props

20. Props

Air Date: 2012-05-15

Tina's head injury from falling into a fountain leaves her seeing her fellow singers and other people at McKinley High in a new way as rehearsals continue for the glee club's Nationals performance.

Nationals

21. Nationals

Air Date: 2012-05-15

The glee club travels to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in Nationals against the best show choirs in the country, including Vocal Adrenaline, for celebrity judges including Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton.

Goodbye

22. Goodbye

Air Date: 2012-05-22

The William McKinley High School class of 2012 graduates, and the glee club bids farewell to its graduating seniors.

The New Rachel

1. The New Rachel

Air Date: 2012-09-13

In the season premiere episode, the members of New Directions compete amongst themselves to become the next star of the glee club. During open auditions, a fresh crop of students is introduced, including Marley and Jake Puckerman, Puck's half-brother. Meanwhile, Rachel has a rocky start at NYADA and struggles to please her demanding dance teacher, Cassandra July. She also meets Brody, a handsome upperclassman.

Britney 2.0

2. Britney 2.0

Air Date: 2012-09-20

Brittany hopes the music of Britney Spears will get her out of a funk; a new friend helps Rachel adjust to life in New York.

Makeover

3. Makeover

Air Date: 2012-09-27

In the wake of Kurt's departure, Blaine tries to distract from his loneliness by entering the race for Senior Class President. The move puts him in direct conflict with Brittany who looks to repeat for a second term. After struggling to come up with fresh ideas for New Directions, Will begins to fear that he's losing his enthusiasm for show choir. When an opportunity to reignite his passion and make a lasting positive impact on his students presents itself, the procrastinating Will gets prodding from two vastly different sources. After landing an internship with fashion icon Isabelle Klempt, Kurt comes up with an out-of-the-box idea to revitalize the fashionista's sagging brand. While his initiative earns him a new mentor and earns Rachel a much needed makeover, his success also has a troublesome impact back in Lima.

The Break-Up

4. The Break-Up

Air Date: 2012-10-04

Rachel and Kurt are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany deal with the long distance between them, and Will and Emma disagree on a new job offer.

The Role You Were Born to Play

5. The Role You Were Born to Play

Air Date: 2012-11-08

Hopes and schemes play out as the Glee Club holds auditions for the school's musical.

Glease

6. Glease

Air Date: 2012-11-15

Rachel and Kurt pay a visit to Lima as the glee club launches its production of "Grease". Meanwhile, Cassandra July returns to shake things up in Rachel's life, and Santana comes back to lend a helping hand.

Dynamic Duets

7. Dynamic Duets

Air Date: 2012-11-22

A love triangle heats up among Marley, Jake and Ryder, and Blaine has a run-in with the Warblers.

Thanksgiving

8. Thanksgiving

Air Date: 2012-11-29

It's time for Sectionals, and New Directions receives guidance from some of the recent McKinley graduates who volunteer to mentor the glee club during their Thanksgiving breaks. Meanwhile, Rachel and Kurt have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.

Swan Song

9. Swan Song

Air Date: 2012-12-06

Finn thinks about his future with the glee club after Sectionals are over. Elsewhere, Rachel gets ready for NYADA's winter showcase; and Kurt gets a second chance at an audition.

Glee, Actually

10. Glee, Actually

Air Date: 2012-12-13

A tribute to the film "Love, Actually" with different storylines all dealing with the holidays. Sam and Brittany live as if it's the end of the world as the Mayans know it. The Puckermans, including half-brothers Puck and Jake and their mothers, come together for Hanukkah. Artie has an epiphany through a dream sequence. Kurt has an unforgettable Christmas.

Sadie Hawkins

11. Sadie Hawkins

Air Date: 2013-01-24

McKinley's Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam and Blaine investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt makes a new friend at NYADA.

Naked

12. Naked

Air Date: 2013-01-31

New Directions produces a sexy calendar to raise money for their trip to Regionals. Rachel is faced with a personal dilemma when she's cast in a student film. Finn and Sue go toe-to-toe.

Diva

13. Diva

Air Date: 2013-02-07

Finn encourages the glee-club members to channel their inner divas. Elsewhere, Rachel's arrogance causes Kurt to reach a breaking point; and Emma throws herself into wedding preparations.

I Do

14. I Do

Air Date: 2013-02-14

Will and Emma get ready for their Valentine's Day wedding with the help of past and present New Directions members.

Girls (and Boys) on Film

15. Girls (and Boys) on Film

Air Date: 2013-03-07

The kids of New Directions go head-to-head in their annual boys vs. girls mash-up competition, this time using the music of the movies. Meanwhile, in New York, Santana makes herself at home in the loft a little too quickly for Rachel and Kurt's comfort.

Feud

16. Feud

Air Date: 2013-03-14

Blaine and Sue will have a sing-off, while Ryder has a scary story coming.

Guilty Pleasures

17. Guilty Pleasures

Air Date: 2013-03-21

The New Directions tackle an assignment, meaning the songs as well as groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love.

Shooting Star

18. Shooting Star

Air Date: 2013-04-11

The members of New Directions are prepping for regionals, but when an unthinkable event occurs at McKinley High, perspectives are put into order.

Sweet Dreams

19. Sweet Dreams

Air Date: 2013-04-18

When Mr. Schuester comes up with the setlist for regionals, the New Directions are not pleased, Rachel sings an unexpected song for her "Funny Girl audition", and Marley writes an original song.

Lights Out

20. Lights Out

Air Date: 2013-04-25

When the power goes out at McKinley High, Will and Finn enlist the members of New Directions to "unplug" and perform acoustic numbers. Meanwhile, Isabelle Wright asks Kurt to volunteer at the Vogue.com charity event, with Rachel and Santana in tow.

Wonder-Ful

21. Wonder-Ful

Air Date: 2013-05-02

The members of New Directions take on the greatest hits of music icon Stevie Wonder. Meanwhile, Artie receives news that could affect his future and his mom. In New York, Rachel prepares for her "Funny Girl" callback.

All or Nothing

22. All or Nothing

Air Date: 2013-05-09

It's finally time for Regionals, and the glee club is more determined than ever to advance to Nationals. Brittany returns from her MIT trip with a new attitude and Ryder finally has a lead on who is "catfishing" him.

Love, Love, Love

1. Love, Love, Love

Air Date: 2013-09-26

The members of New Directions are back in action and take on their biggest assignment yet: the Beatles! As Will enlists the kids to pay homage to the classic song catalog from the Fab Four, Blaine and Kurt attempt to answer questions about their future together. Meanwhile, Rachel's New York ambitions take an unexpected turn.

Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

2. Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

Air Date: 2013-10-03

As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

The Quarterback

3. The Quarterback

Air Date: 2013-10-10

The New Directions remember Finn.

A Katy or a Gaga

4. A Katy or a Gaga

Air Date: 2013-11-07

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

The End of Twerk

5. The End of Twerk

Air Date: 2013-11-14

The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking. Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

Movin' Out

6. Movin' Out

Air Date: 2013-11-21

The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

Puppet Master

7. Puppet Master

Air Date: 2013-11-28

Blaine believes he has the best plan to win nationals, but the other club members think he's too controlling; members of Kurt's band disagree over the venue of their first gig; Sue gets in touch with her feminine side.

Previously Unaired Christmas

8. Previously Unaired Christmas

Air Date: 2013-12-05

Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

Frenemies

9. Frenemies

Air Date: 2014-02-25

Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel's understudy in "Funny Girl," causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

Trio

10. Trio

Air Date: 2014-03-04

When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

City of Angels

11. City of Angels

Air Date: 2014-03-11

The glee club -- and two special guests -- travels to Los Angeles to compete in nationals.

100

12. 100

Air Date: 2014-03-18

The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.

New Directions

13. New Directions

Air Date: 2014-03-25

With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.

New New York

14. New New York

Air Date: 2014-04-01

New Directions alumni adjust to their new lives in the city; Blaine and Sam move in with Kurt; Artie has difficulty adjusting to life in Manhattan; Rachel likes being a Broadway star; Mercedes works on her album.

Bash

15. Bash

Air Date: 2014-04-08

Rachel is faced with a decision that pits her education against her career. Sam and Mercedes consider rekindling their romance. Kurt comes face-to-face with a hate-crime.

Tested

16. Tested

Air Date: 2014-04-15

Blaine suffers a crisis of confidence after gaining the dreaded "Freshman Fifteen." Artie discovers that his newfound success with the ladies comes at a price. Mercedes tells Sam she's still a virgin.

Opening Night

17. Opening Night

Air Date: 2014-04-22

The gang must rally an uncharacteristically insecure Rachel in time to make her Broadway debut in Funny Girl... but not everyone in the audience is wishing Rachel the best.

The Back-Up Plan

18. The Back-Up Plan

Air Date: 2014-04-29

Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana's help finding a "new sound" for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

Old Dog, New Tricks

19. Old Dog, New Tricks

Air Date: 2014-05-06

Santana helps Rachel do damage control for her flagging public image; Kurt tries to help a home for retired Broadway performers with their production of Peter Pan; to prove he is responsible, Sam adopts a dog - despite Mercedes' objections.

The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

20. The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

Air Date: 2014-05-13

Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine's big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

Loser Like Me

1. Loser Like Me

Air Date: 2015-01-09

After Rachel's humiliating failure as TV actress, she comes home to Lima to figure out what she wants to do next. Upon discovering that Sue has banished the arts at McKinley, Rachel takes it upon herself to reinstate and lead the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Blaine, no longer in a relationship with Kurt, has moved home to coach the Warblers while Will is coaching rival Vocal Adrenaline, and Sam is the assistant coach for the McKinley football team.

Homecoming

2. Homecoming

Air Date: 2015-01-09

Puck, Quinn, Santana, Mercedes, Brittany, Artie and Tina all return to McKinley for Homecoming and help Rachel and Kurt recruit for the new glee club.

Jagged Little Tapestry

3. Jagged Little Tapestry

Air Date: 2015-01-16

Rachel and Kurt struggle as they try to rebuild and co-direct the glee club at McKinley. Meanwhile, Sue is concerned when Becky brings her new boyfriend to town.

The Hurt Locker (1)

4. The Hurt Locker (1)

Air Date: 2015-01-23

Rachel hopes to form a deal in which Will's glee club purposefully under-performs at their invitational; Sue wants Sam to distract Rachel.

The Hurt Locker (2)

5. The Hurt Locker (2)

Air Date: 2015-01-30

Rachel and Kurt redouble their efforts to recruit new members to New Directions after new rules are announced for the Show Choir Invitational. Sue enacts an elaborate plan to try reunite Kurt and Blaine. Will and Rachel have a much needed heart-to-heart.

What the World Needs Now

6. What the World Needs Now

Air Date: 2015-02-06

Brittany and Santana plan their wedding. The Gleeks weekly assignment is the music of Burt Bacharach, and reigning diva Mercedes is recruited to act as a mentor for the new singers. Brittany learns a shocking family secret.

Transitioning

7. Transitioning

Air Date: 2015-02-13

A new job forces Will to take a hard look at the choices he’s made. Rachel must come to terms with the fact her family home has finally been sold. Coach Beiste, returns to McKinley and the romantic tension that has been brewing between Sam and Rachel finally boils over.

A Wedding

8. A Wedding

Air Date: 2015-02-20

The members of New Directions are busy at work planning, planning and planning, while Sue encourages everyone to follow their hearts.

Child Star

9. Child Star

Air Date: 2015-02-27

The members of New Directions must come together to prepare for their first public performance at a high-strung tween's bar mitzvah.

The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester

10. The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester

Air Date: 2015-03-06

Dalton Academy burns to the ground, and the Warblers must combine with the New Directions to form a super group. Meanwhile, Rachel begs Carmen Tibideaux to let her return to NYADA.

We Built This Glee Club

11. We Built This Glee Club

Air Date: 2015-03-13

New Directions and the Warblers go head-to-head at sectionals. Meanwhile, Rachel must choose between returning to NYADA and doing another Broadway show with her past love, Jesse St. James.

2009

12. 2009

Air Date: 2015-03-20

GLEE goes back in time to see why the original members of New Directions signed up for glee club in the first place.

Dreams Come True

13. Dreams Come True

Air Date: 2015-03-20

All of Will's hard work and dedication to the Glee Club and to fostering the talents and dreams of his students pays off in a major way, and everyone shares in the feeling of joy that permeates the school as teachers and students reflect on their shared journey. Old rifts and wounds are healed and new sights are set on a promising future. Everyone seems to be ending up exactly as expected and right where they belong... along with more than a few unexpected surprises.

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Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

2009-05-19

Episodes

121 (6 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

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Production Companies

20th Century Fox Television

20th Century Fox Television

Ryan Murphy Television

Ryan Murphy Television

Brad Falchuk Teley-vision

Brad Falchuk Teley-vision