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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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.
Season 5 episodes
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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.
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Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by Brad FalchukGuest stars Amber Riley, Mike O'Malley, Ioan Gruffudd, Peter Facinelli, Grant Gustin, Dominic Barnes, Erinn Westbrook, Curt Mega
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.
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Directed by Ian BrennanWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Phoebe Strole, Peter Facinelli, Demi Lovato, Erinn Westbrook, Pamela Chan, Ryan Heinke, Christopher Curry, NeNe Leakes
Directed by Brad FalchukWritten by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad FalchukGuest stars Dot-Marie Jones, Amber Riley, Jayma Mays, Mark Salling, Mike O'Malley, Harry Shum Jr., Erinn Westbrook, Pamela Chan
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.
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Directed by Ian BrennanWritten by Russel Friend, Garrett LernerGuest stars Phoebe Strole, Demi Lovato, Erinn Westbrook, Ryan Heinke, Brad Ellis, Adam Lambert, Lauren Potter
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.
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Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Michael HitchcockGuest stars Ioan Gruffudd, Peter Facinelli, Erinn Westbrook, Ryan Heinke, Brad Ellis, Bradford Tatum, Christopher Cousins, Earlene Davis
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.
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Directed by Brad FalchukWritten by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Tyra Banks, Erinn Westbrook, Brad Ellis, Trisha Rae Stahl, Andi Chapman, Wendle Josepher, Lauren Potter, Ravi Smith
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.
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Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Matthew HodgsonGuest stars Demi Lovato, Erinn Westbrook, Ryan Heinke, Brad Ellis, Christopher Cousins, Adam Lambert, Lauren Potter, Iqbal Theba
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.
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Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Ross MaxwellGuest stars Dot-Marie Jones, Bryce Johnson, M.C. Gainey, Ryan Heinke, Lauren Potter, Felix Avitia, Adam Chernick, Isabella Kai
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.
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Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by Ned MartelGuest stars Dot-Marie Jones, Peter Facinelli, Adam Lambert, Lauren Potter, Iqbal Theba, Bonnie Bailey-Reed, Nick Nordella, Rory Schleifstein
The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.
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Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad FalchukGuest stars Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Harry Shum Jr., Dianna Agron, Chace Crawford, Brad Ellis, Kristin Chenoweth
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.
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Directed by Sanaa HamriWritten by Ryan MurphyGuest stars Amber Riley, Riley Voelkel, Adam Lambert, Charles Melton, Michael Lerner, Nicholas Kadi, Charles Melton, Genson Blimline
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.
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Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by Ian BrennanGuest stars Amber Riley, Mike O'Malley, Whoopi Goldberg, Dana Davis, Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Michael Lerner, Assaf Cohen, Loyd Bateman
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.
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Directed by Paul McCraneWritten by Russel Friend, Garrett LernerGuest stars Amber Riley, Stephanie Hunt, Galadriel Stineman, Tahlena Chikami, Rick Worthy, Bruce Beatty, Daniel Amerman, Craig Henningsen
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.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Michael HitchcockGuest stars Amber Riley, Chris Parnell, Josh Sussman, Tony Colitti, Michael Lerner, Earlene Davis, Bill A. Jones, Max Adler
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.
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Directed by Ian BrennanWritten by Roberto Aguirre-SacasaGuest stars Amber Riley, Michael Lerner, Gary Dourdan, Richard Kind, Nathan Keyes, Nicholas Kadi, Shirley MacLaine, Jim Rash
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.
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Directed by Bradley BueckerWritten by Chris ColferGuest stars Amber Riley, Sean O'Bryan, June Squibb, Billy Dee Williams, Tim Conway, Melinda McGraw, Brittany Finamore, Mia Barron
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.
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Directed by Brad FalchukWritten by Matthew HodgsonGuest stars Heather Morris, Amber Riley, Kristen Schaal, Shirley MacLaine, Beau Garrett, Max Emerson, Tommy Bechtold, Jeff Pierre
