Episodes

Glee Season 4, Episode 21: "Wonder-ful" — the Stevie Wonder tribute

The members of New Directions take on the greatest hits of music icon Stevie Wonder. Then, Artie (Kevin McHale) receives news that could affect his and his mom’s (guest star Katey Sagal) future. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel prepares for her Funny Girl callback, and celebrity guest star Kate Hudson returns in...

Glee Season 4, Episode 20: "Lights Out"

When the power goes out at McKinley High, Will (Matthew Morrison) and Finn (Cory Monteith) enlist the members of New Directions to “unplug” and perform acoustic numbers. Meanwhile, Isabelle Wright (guest star Sarah Jessica Parker) asks Kurt (Chris Colfer) to volunteer at the Vogue.com charity event, with Rachel (Lea Michele) and Santana (Naya...

Glee Season 4, Episode 18: "Shooting Star"

 

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

 

Original airdate: Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 9pm on FOX

 

The exact nature of this "unthinkable event" is still a closely-guarded secret, but rumors are flying that it could be a school...

Glee Season 4, Episode 17: “Guilty Pleasures”

It’s a week of confessions as the gleeks come clean about their deepest (if not darkest) guilty pleasures.

Air Date: March 7, 2013 at 9:30 PM PST

The kids of New Directions go head-to-head in a boys vs. girls mash-up competition using the music of the movies. Santana’s (Naya Rivera) snooping results in two shocking discoveries.

 

Title: I Do
Air Date: February 14, 2013 at 9:00 PM PST

Will(Matthew Morrison) andEmma’s (Jayma Mays) wedding is finally here, and it lands on the day of romance and love: Valentine’s Day. The former and current members of New Directions reunite in Lima to celebrate.

Title: Sadie Hawkins
Air Date: January 24, 2013 at 9:00 PM PST

McKinley’s Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Blaine (Darren Criss) investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt (Chris Colfer) makes a new friend at NYADA.

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Title: Glee, Actually
Air Date: December 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM PST

In a tribute to the filmLove, Actually, seemingly separate storylines come together as one holiday-themed episode, in which Sam and Brittany live their lives to the fullest before the much-heralded Mayan Apocalypse occurs. Meanwhile,Jake(Jacob Artist) andPuck(Mark Salling) spend quality sibling time together for Hanukah,Artie(Kevin...

Title: Thanksgiving
Air Date: November 29, 2012 at 9:00 PM PST

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(Lea Michele)andKurt(Chris Colfer) have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.

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Title: Dynamic Duets
Air Date: November 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM PST

A love triangle heats up among Marley (Melissa Benoist), Jake (Jacob Artist) and Ryder (Blake Jenner), and Blaine (Darren Criss) has a run-in with the Warblers in the all-new “Dynamic Duets” episode.

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Title: The Role You Were Born to Play
Air Date: November 8, 2012 at 9:00 PM PST

The school production of Grease is underway, and Marley (Melissa Benoist), Jake (Jacob Artist), Kitty (Becca Tobin) and football player Ryder (Blake Jenner) compete to play “Danny” and “Sandy.” Meanwhile, former Glee clubbers Mercedes (Amber Riley) and Mike (Harry Shum Jr.) return to cast the play, and Mr. Schuester (...

Title: The Break-Up
Air Date: October 4, 2012 at 9:00 PM PDT

Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana (Naya Rivera) and Brittany (Heather Morris) deal with the long distance between them, and Will (Matthew Morrison) and Emma(Jayma Mays) disagree on a new job offer in the all-new “The Break Up” episode.

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Title: Britney 2.0
Air Date: September 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM PDT

Brittany S. Pearce(Heather Morris)is in a funk and turns to her icon Britney Spears’ music for inspiration! Meanwhile, Rachel struggles to adjust to life in New York, but is helped by her newfound NYADA friend, Brody Weston, in the all-new “Britney 2.0."

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Title: The New Rache
Air Date: September 13, 2012 at 9:00 PM PDT

A still-heartbroken Rachel begins her brand new life in New York City, while back in Lima, the New Directions are struggling to figure out what to do with a group of only seven — and no star performer. Who will be their new Rachel Berry?

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Title: Nationals
Air Date: May 15, 2012 at 9:00 PM PDT

The New Directions face off against Wade(Alex Newell)and Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals in Chicago, where they perform in front of celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan (guest-starring as herself).

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Title: Props
Air Date: May 15, 2012 at 8:00 PM PDT

As the countdown to graduation continues, New Directions prepares a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes.

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Title: Choke
Air Date: May 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM PDT

A Puck-centric episode, filled with dirt bike hijinks and the return of a long-absent father.

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Title: Dance With Somebody
Air Date: April 24, 2012 at 8:00 PM PDT

It's the Whitney Houston tribute episode, featuring eight of the singer's greatest hits.

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Title: Big Brother
Air Date: April 10, 2012 at 8:00 PM PDT

It's the first episode back after Glee's midseason hiatus. White Collar's Matt Bomer guest stars as Blaine’s(Darren Criss)older brother,Cooper Anderson.

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Title: On My Way
Air Date: February 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM PST

It's Glee's midseason finale! Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.

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Title: The Spanish Teacher
Air Date: February 7, 2012 at 8:00 PM PST

Will (Matthew Morrison) assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher [guest star Ricky Martin]. Meanwhile, Rachel (Lea Michele) spills the beans to Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) about Finn (Cory Monteith)’s marriage proposal, and Mercedes...

Title: Michael
Air Date: January 31, 2012 at 8:00 PM PST

New Directions battles the Dalton Warblersand their devious new leader, Sebastian (Grant Gustin), for the right to perform a Michael Jackson song at Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt (Chris Colfer)and Rachel(Lea Michele)receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam (Chord Overstreet)and ...

Title: Extraordinary Merry Christmas
Air Date: December 13, 2011 at 8:00 PM PST

In the final episode of the 2011, New Directions celebrates the holidays, and the group is faced with a dilemma when offered the opportunity to perform at two events that are scheduled at the exact same time.Irish exchange student Rory(Damian McGinty) suffers from homesickness.

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Title: Hold On to Sixteen
Air Date: December 6, 2011 at 8:00 PM PST

As McKinley High prepares to host sectionals, Finn (Cory Monteith) tracks down Sam (Chord Overstreet) and persuades him to rejoin the glee club in an effort to beef it up. Meanwhile, Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) comes to Mike (Harry Shum Jr.)'s defense and encourages him to pursue his dream.

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Title: Mash Off
Air Date: November 15, 2011 at 8:00 PM PST

Sue starts a smear campaign to take down her biggest competitor for the Congressional seat. Meanwhile, Puck has a crush, and Will and Shelby Corcoran encourage some friendly competition.

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Title: The First Time
Air Date: November 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM PST

Under Artie's directorial leadership, the kids prepare to perform the school musical West Side Story. Meanwhile, Finn meets with a recruiter, and Coach Beiste has an admirer.

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Title: Asian F
Air Date: October 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

Emma's parents (Valerie Mahaffey and Don Most) visit, and get an understanding of her problems. Meanwhile, Mike Chang's parents (Keong Sim and Tamlyn Tomita) step in to help their son confront his biggest problem—bad grades.

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Title: I Am Unicorn
Air Date: September 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

Much to his dismay, Will discovers that (thanks to a private donation) former Vocal Adrenaline coach Shelby Corcoran has been hired to direct a second show-choir group at McKinley; while both Will and Shelby seem good natured about their impending competition, several of the students are less than thrilled about her return to Lima....

Title: New York
Air Date: May 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM PDT

New Directions heads to New York to compete in Nationals and enjoy the home of Broadway. Stage icon Patti LuPone guest stars as herself. And Sunshine Corazon returns as the competition, singing for Vocal Adrenaline. Read the full recap here.

Title: Funeral
Air Date: May 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

New Directions continues to strategize their set list for Nationals with a little help from Jessie St. James. Meanwhile, an unexpected loss rocks the world of one of McKinley’s own. Read the full recap here.

Title: Rumours
Air Date: May 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

Sue Sylvester revives the school newspaper and decides to print a few inflammatory blind items. The glee club gains a whole new respect for Sam when they discover some interesting new information about his family life. Meanwhile, April Rhodes (guest star Kristin Chenoweth) returns to Lima and tries to convince Mr. Schuester to hit the road with...

Title: Born This Way
Air Date: April 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

Mr. Schue teaches the glee club a valuable lesson about self-acceptance and embracing what makes you unique through the music of Lady Gaga. Meanwhile, Lauren and Quinn go toe-to-toe for the prom queen crown, Emma confronts her obsessive issues, Rachel struggles with a life-altering decision and Santana has something up her sleeve that...

Title: Original Song
Air Date: March 15, 2011 at 8:00 PM PDT

With Sue Sylvester coaching Aural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers’ dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson (guest star Griffin) and Sister Mary Constance (guest star Devine), the kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent...

Title: Sexy
Air Date: March 8, 2011 at 8:00 PM PST

When free-spirited substitute teacher Holly Holliday fills in for the absent sex-education teacher, she joins forces with Mr. Schuester to teach the kids of New Directions the facts of life. Meanwhile, Emma heads up the Celibacy Club, and she and Dr. Carl address some issues in their personal life. (Read the full recap here.)

Title: Comeback
Air Date: February 15, 2011 at 12:00 AM PST

Rachel tries to get back into McKinley High's social swing, with the help of Brittany. Sam forms a tribute band with Mike, Puck, and Artie. Read the full recap here.

Title: Silly Love Songs
Air Date: February 8, 2011 at 12:00 AM PST

Valentine's Day brings romance for the Glee club couples and a Warblers performance brings Kurt and Blaine closer together. Read the full recap here.

Title: A Very Glee Christmas
Air Date: December 7, 2010 at 12:00 AM PST

It's Christmas time at McKinley High and Finn tries to get everyone in the holiday spirit; Brittany needs no help because she still believes in Santa Claus. In other news, Sue scams the teacher's Secret Santa. Read the full recap here.

Title: Special Education
Air Date: November 30, 2010 at 12:00 AM PST

New Directions heads to sectionals against fierce competition including the Hipsters and Dalton Academy's Warblers who shine with their newest member: Kurt. Meanwhile, romantic troubles begin for couples Emma and Carl as well as Finn and Rachel. Read the full recap here.

Title: The Substitute
Air Date: November 16, 2010 at 8:00 PM PST

After Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher (Gwyneth Paltrow) takes over the Glee Club and becomes a new love interest and competition for Will. Read the full recap here.

Title: Never Been Kissed
Air Date: November 2, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

After Finn and Sam find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Beiste gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do. Read the full recap here.

Title: Duets
Air Date: October 12, 2010 at 8:00 PM PDT

In "Duets," the glee club members work on a duet assignment. Co-captains Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition in favor of new recruit Sam Evans, and a love triangle develops between Mike, Tina, and Artie. The best part? We finally see Mike sing! Read the full recap here.

Title: Grilled Cheesus
Air Date: October 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM PDT

Finn has an existential crisis when he believes he sees the face of Jesus in his grilled cheese sandwich. Meanwhile, the rest of the kids rally around Kurt after he has a crisis of his own that leads to a larger discussion among the group about their own theology. Read the full recap here.

Title: Audition
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Our favorite glee clubbers are back! Thanks to Jacob interviewing them in his "Big Gay Summer" piece, we catch up on what they've all been up to over summer break. Rachel and Finn are dating, as are Mike and Tina. In order to make glee club more appealing to other students, the gang performs "Empire State of Mind", but with little hoopla. There are two new kids in town:...

Title: Journey
Air Date: June 8, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

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 could be compromised. Meanwhile, Quinn’s life changes forever in the “Journey” season finale episode of Glee. Read full recap here.

Title: Theatricality
Air Date: May 25, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

The Glee club pay tribute to Lady Gaga, donning some of her famous outfits. Tina will have an identity crisis, leading Will to teach the club a lesson about theatricality, dividing it in two groups: the girls and Kurt performing Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance", and the rest of the boys performing a Kiss number. Read full recap here.

Title: Dream On
Air Date: May 18, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

Mr. Schuester's former high school nemesis (guest star Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club. Rachel struggles with a life-long personal issue, and Artie's dreams take him on an adventure. Read full recap here.

Title: Home
Air Date: April 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

Kurt fixes up his dad with Finn’s mom in hopes of having a regular family. Coach Sue Sylvester demands that the Cheerios diet in preparation for a magazine interview. Meanwhile, April Rhodes (Kristin Chenoweth) is back to McKinley High to help Mr. Schue directing the New Directions. Read full recap here.

Title: The Power of Madonna
Air Date: April 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

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 challenges the entire team to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment in the hopes that the girls embrace her strength, independence, and...

Title: Sectionals
Air Date: December 9, 2009 at 12:00 AM PST

Spoiler alert: Rachel does some meddling in tonight's episode. We know — shocker, right?! Rachel, on a mission to tell Finn that he is not the father of Quinn's baby, tries to hint to the glee kids that Puck is actually the father with the hope that they'll tell Finn, but they already know and conspire to keep Rachel from telling Finn....

Title: Mattress
Air Date: December 2, 2009 at 12:00 AM PST

While discussing yearbook picture day at lunch, Will finds out that Emma and Ken's wedding is the same day as Sectionals. As he digests this information, Sue joins them and drops the bomb that the Glee Club will not have a picture in the school's yearbook, the Thunderclap, since the picture is always vandalized by other kids. And it's...

Title: Ballad
Air Date: November 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM PST

Will has the glee kids pair off to learn to express emotions through ballads. He's uncomfortable when Rachel draws his name and chooses the cheesy-romantic "Endless Love" as their duet. As she sings, Rachel starts to realize how "super, super cute" Mr. Schue is. Uh-oh. Will recognizes the "crazy" look on her face, as he's seen it on other...

Title: Wheels
Air Date: November 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM PST

With Quinn's baby bills mounting, Finn promises to get a job to support her. And Quinn's not the only one who needs some financial assistance. Glee needs money for a bus that can transport Artie and his wheelchair to Sectionals. Will proposes they hold a bake sale to raise money for the bus, but no one wants to participate. Artie feels...

Title: Throwdown
Air Date: October 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

While Will and Sue don't agree on the direction of glee club, they both put on a happy face for Principal Figgins. Sue learns from her Cheerio spies that the minority students in glee don't feel like they are being heard. This might be a way for her to divide and conquer. That's our Sue! Read full recap

Title: Vitamin D
Air Date: October 7, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

When the kids start to show complacency, Will instills some rivalry to fire them up. He divides the glee club into boys against girls for a mash-up competition. The winner gets to choose the song for Sectionals. That sounds like a drama-free idea, right? Right?! Read full recap

Title: Preggers
Air Date: September 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

Terri admits to her sister that she is hiding her fake pregnancy from Will because she's afraid he will leave her. Can someone say "bat crap crazy?"

While rehearsing a lip synch and dance with Tina and Brittany to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," Kurt is startled when his macho father Burt catches him. He lies and says he's wearing a unitard...

Title: Acafellas
Air Date: September 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

Will battles his lack of confidence when Rachel questions his ability to lead the glee club. He forms the Acafellas, an all-male acapella vocal group, as an outlet for his singing talent. Boy band alert! (Wonder if he'll start dating Jessica Simpson...) Yet Will spends more time building his own confidence than that of the glee club. ...

Title: Pilot
Air Date: May 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM PDT

McKinley High School's Spanish teacher, Will Schuester, takes over New Directions, the school's glee club, after the former director, Sandy Ryerson, gets fired for inappropriate behavior toward a male student. He has hopes of restoring it to its former glory. His motley glee crew consists of Rachel Berry, the overly ambitious and talented singer...