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Glee
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Glee

“Join the club.”

6.8 / 10
2009
6 seasons
121 episodes
ComedyDrama

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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Trailer

Glee (Pilot/Series Premiere Promo #2) - May 19th, 2009

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Cast

Lea Michele

Chris Colfer

Matthew Morrison

Jane Lynch

Kevin McHale

Naya Rivera

Amber Riley

Jenna Ushkowitz

Mark Salling

Heather Morris

Chord Overstreet

Darren Criss

Seasons

McKinley High School's Glee Club used to be at the top of the show choir world, but years later, it has turned into a haven for misfits and social outcasts. But at McKinley, things for the Glee Club are about to change. Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester has offered to take on the Herculean task of restoring McKinley's Glee Club to its former glory. Will's only hope lies with two true talents: Rachel Berry, a perfectionist firecracker who is convinced that show choir is her ticket to stardom; and Finn Hudson, the popular high school quarterback who must protect his reputation. Even though everyone around him thinks he's nuts, Will is determined to prove them all wrong and lead the glee club to the greatest competition of them all: Nationals.

  • Pilot

    1.Pilot

    7.5
    19-05-200950m

    Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the McKinley High School's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize...

  • Showmance

    2.Showmance

    6.9
    09-09-200946m

    As McKinley High School's glee club begins new routines, a restriction forces them to make some choices. Will must decide whether to continue with his passion or provide for his wi...

  • Acafellas

    3.Acafellas

    7.1
    16-09-200945m

    As Will aims towards completing New Directions, a visit from his father reminds him how much this all means to him. New songs are introduced and a song originally given to a star,...

  • Preggers

    4.Preggers

    7.7
    23-09-200945m

    While Kurt tries out for the football team (taking a page from the glee playbook with him), Rachel storms out of glee practice when Will gives a plum part to Tina. Meanwhile, Sue c...

  • The Rhodes Not Taken

    5.The Rhodes Not Taken

    7.2
    30-09-200946m

    Will thinks the glee club desperately needs more of an edge, so he brings in his former classmate, April Rhodes, to spice things up. Will's plan seems to be going smoothly until he...

  • Vitamin D

    6.Vitamin D

    7.5
    07-10-200945m

    Will decides to give New Directions some competition between them by having the boys go against the girls. Terri becomes the school nurse to check on Will.

  • Throwdown

    7.Throwdown

    7.8
    14-10-200945m

    To cause distension among the Glee Club members, Sue forces the students to compete against each other, but the real showdown happens when she and Will get called into the principa...

  • Mash-Up

    8.Mash-Up

    7.6
    21-10-200945m

    Inspired the by the students, Will composes a mash-up for a very special occasion. Meanwhile, in a shocking reversal of roles, McKinley High's cool kids are dethroned in an "icy" f...

  • Wheels

    9.Wheels

    8.2
    11-11-200946m

    Will encourages the Glee Club to support Artie, and asks each of them to perform in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, Kurt and Rachel compete for a big solo.

  • Ballad

    10.Ballad

    7.5
    18-11-200945m

    Mr. Schuester has the Glee Club split up into pairs to sing their favorite ballad, but when one kid gets sick, he's forced to step in and winds up in a sticky situation. Meanwhile,...

  • Hairography

    11.Hairography

    7.0
    25-11-200946m

    Concerned that Sue is up to no good, Will pays a visit to an instructor of a competing Glee Club to see what information Sue may be leaking, which leads to the club getting a look...

  • Mattress

    12.Mattress

    5.9
    02-12-200944m

    When the Glee Club is left out of the yearbook because of budget cuts, everyone seems to be relieved that they won't have to suffer the ridicule of years past. Everyone except Rach...

  • Sectionals

    13.Sectionals

    8.0
    09-12-200947m

    Sectionals is finally here for the Glee Club, but when Quinn's secret unravels, the club may not be able to recover in time to compete. Meanwhile, Sue's scheming hits an all-time h...

  • Hell-O

    14.Hell-O

    6.1
    13-04-201048m

    Fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals, New Directions is on top of the world. With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for regionals. But when Rac...

  • The Power of Madonna

    15.The Power of Madonna

    6.7
    20-04-201047m

    Mr. Schuester is concerned that the girls in the glee club are being disrespected and bullied by the guys. Looking to Madonna and her musical message of equality as inspiration, he...

  • Home

    16.Home

    6.4
    27-04-201047m

    When Kurt sets his dad, Burt, up with an unexpected partner his plan for a nuclear family may backfire. Sue demands that the Cheerios! go on a crazy diet in preparation for a big i...

  • Bad Reputation

    17.Bad Reputation

    6.0
    04-05-201046m

    Mr. Schuester starts an investigation when a salacious list about members of the glee club circulates the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Sue is mortified when a video of her pe...

  • Laryngitis

    18.Laryngitis

    6.0
    11-05-201046m

    When a sore throat affects Rachel's singing voice, she goes into panic mode. Meanwhile, Kurt tries to change his persona to impress his father, and Puck makes a strategic move to e...

  • Dream On

    19.Dream On

    6.3
    18-05-201046m

    Mr. Schuester's former high school nemesis, Bryan Ryan, causes trouble for the glee club. Meanwhile, Rachel struggles with a life-long personal issue, and Artie's dreams take him o...

  • Theatricality

    20.Theatricality

    6.2
    25-05-201046m

    Mr. Schuester encourages the glee club to express themselves using the music of Lady Gaga. Meanwhile, Rachael has a life-changing encounter, and Tina embraces her inner Goth.

  • Funk

    21.Funk

    5.9
    01-06-201045m

    The glee club gets some news that's sure to rattle a few nerves. Meanwhile, Quinn connects with her "funky" side with a little help from Mercedes, and Will gets revenge on Sue.

  • Journey to Regionals

    22.Journey to Regionals

    6.8
    08-06-201046m

    The moment New Directions has been waiting for has finally arrived: it's time for Regionals! But when Sue pulls a fast one on Will and the glee clubbers, their chances at the title...

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