Settings
Click Here To PrintGlee Episode Guide
Pilot: Director's Cut
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson)
Will Schuester was a former glee club star and is now given the task of transforming the bunch of misfits at McKinley High School into a real group of singers. His first task is to find a male singer who can match up with diva Rachel. His prayers are answered when he hears the school's football quarterback, Finn, as he sings in the shower. Meanwhile, Will's wife is begging him to find a higher paying job. Features extra footage not seen in the original airing.
1 :01x01 - Pilot
Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Ben Bledsoe (Hank), Justin Gaston (Guest Star), Kent Avenido (Howard), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson), Jerri Phillips (Young Finn), Aaron Hendry (Darren), Jane Galloway Heitz (Lillian Adler), Melanie Henderson (Barb), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez)
Will Schuester was a former glee club star and is now given the task of transforming the bunch of misfits at McKinley High School into a real group of singers. His first task is to find a male singer who can match up with diva Rachel. His prayers are answered when he hears the school's football quarterback, Finn, as he sings in the shower. Meanwhile, Will's wife is begging him to find a higher paying job.
2 :01x02 - Showmance
Writer: Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Aidan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #2), Ben Freedman (Giardi Triplet #3), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Romy Rosemont (Mrs. Hudson), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Ethan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #1), Jacob Hashem (Amir), Jennifer Aspen (Kendra), Heather Morris (Brittany), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Kenneth Choi (Guest Star), Valorie Hubbard (Peggy), Michael Loeffelholz (Phil)
The Glee Club performs for the school for the first time. Meanwhile, when Quinn sees that Rachel has feelings for Finn, she goes to any length possible to keep him. Later, Mr. Schuester's wife reveals some surprising news.
3 :01x03 - Acafellas
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: John Scott
Guest star: Debra Monk (Will's Mother), John Lloyd Young (Henri St. Pierre), Marie Caldare (Mrs. Holloway), Maxine English (Mrs. Robinson), Shelby Rabara (Shoshandra), Vivian Nixon (Andrea), Gregory Hinton (Flex the Bodyguard), Brooke Newton (Leggy Blonde), Clint Culp (Teamster), Heather Morris (Brittany), Victor Garber (Will's Father), Josh Groban (Himself), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Whitby Hertford (Dakota Stanley), Kent Avenido (Howard Bamboo)
Will forms the Acafellas, an all-male a capella group, but spends more time building his own confidence than he spends with the Glee Club. With Will away, the club hires a choreographer to help coach them. Meanwhile, Mercedes falls for a boy at school, but he doesn't feel the same way back; and the Acafellas perform for the P.T.A. and get a visit backstage from Josh Groban.
4 :01x04 - Preggers
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Earlene Davis (Andrea Carmichael), Hisonni M. Johnson (Nick), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Frank Pacheco (Jerky Player), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Jennifer Aspen (Kendra), Kurt Fuller (Mr. McClellan)
Kurt decides to try out for the football team in order to impress his father. Sandy and Sue team up to destroy the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Quinn and Finn receive some life-changing news.
5 :01x05 - The Rhodes Not Taken
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: John Scott
Guest star: Kristin Chenoweth (April Rhodes), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Heather Morris (Brittany), Susan Leslie (Sandra), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Jayson Blair (Chris), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel)
In order to give the glee club more of an edge, Will recruits his former classmate, April Rhodes, to spice their routines up. However, despite adding more of an edge, Will realizes he may be losing one of his members.
6 :01x06 - Vitamin D
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Joe Hursley (Joe), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Kent Avenido (Howard)
To get the kids more motivated Will divides the Glee club into two teams, boys against the girls, in a mash-up showdown. Meanwhile, without Will's knowledge, his wife starts working at the school.
7 :01x07 - Throwdown
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Kenneth Choi (Dr. Wu), Ethan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #1), Aidan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #2), Ben Freedman (Giardi Triplet #3), Jennifer Jean Snyder (Reporter), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Joshua Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Jennifer Aspen (Kendra), Amy Hill (Dr. Chin), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Sue, using her new job as the co-chair of Glee Club to her advantage, introduces tough competition to the club members.
8 :01x08 - Mash-Up
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Heather Morris (Brittany), Gina Hecht (Puck's Mom), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), Earlene Davis (Andrea Carmichael), Bill A. James (Rod Remington), Zack Lively (Lipoff), James Earl III (Azimo), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka)
Will is asked to compose a very different mash-up while Finn and Quinn are trying to become popular again. Sue shows a more soft side than usual when she is attracted to someone.
9 :01x09 - Wheels
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Paris Barclay
Guest star: Jeff Lewis (Manager), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Isreal), Heather Morris (Brittany), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Cheryl Francis Harrington (Nurse), Robin Trocki (Jean)
When Artie's chances of traveling with the group to Regionals are in question, Will challenges the kids to step out of their comfort zones and experience life from a different point of view. Meanwhile, the Glee Club hosts its first "diva-off" between Kurt and Rachel, and Sue reveals a softer side
10 :01x10 - Ballad
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Heather Morris (Brittany), J.R. Nutt (Edgar Newdle), Romy Rosemont (Carole), Sarah Drew (Suzy Pepper), Charlotte Ross (Judy Fabray), Gregg Henry (Russell Fabray), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez)
Mr. Schuester splits the Glee Club 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, Finn and Quinn have to face the music when dinner with her parents goes awry
11 :01x11 - Hairography
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Bill D'Elia
Guest star: Eve (Grace Hitchens), John Autry (Rival Choir Member Soloist), Michael Hitchcock (Dalton Rumba), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Heather Morris (Brittany), Jennifer Aspen (Kendra Giardi), Michael Loeffelholz (Phil Giardi), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Tommy Korn (Rival Choir Member #6), Gianni Manganelli (Rival Choir Member #7), Jade Fowler (Rival Choir Member #8), Ben Freedman (Giardi Triplet #3), Emilee Wallace (Rival Choir Member #9), Marco Duarte (Rival Choir Member #10), Treshelle Edmond (Rival Choir Member #11), Weston Mueller (Rival Choir Member #5), Maj Lesti (Rival Choir Member #4), Joshua Segovia (Rival Choir Member #3), Ethan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #2), Aidan Freedman (Giardi Triplet #1), Dawn Noel Pignuola (Jayelle), Telisha Shaw (Aphasia), Lexi Marman (Rival Choir Member #1), Nilson Avalos (Rival Choir Member #2)
Will believes that Sue has been leaking information to rivaling Glee Clubs, so he visits one and also happens to get a look at their competition. Meanwhile, in order to impress Finn, Kurt gives Rachel a makeover.
12 :01x12 - Mattress
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), James Earl III (Azimo), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), Heather Morris (Brittany), Earlene Davis (Andrea Carmichael), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Chuck Spitler (Randy Cusperberg), John Ross Bowie (Dennis), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins)
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 Rachel, that is, who wants her legacy cemented in print so she gets a nearby mattress store to cast them in a commercial. Meanwhile, Quinn makes it her mission to be in the Cheerios yearbook photo, and Will and Terri's relationship is shaken to its core.
13 :01x13 - Sectionals
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Peter Choi (Emcee), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Thomasina Gross (Perfect Engleberger), Heather Morris (Brittany), Patricia Forte (Donna Landries), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Anna Camp (Candance Dykstra), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Eve (Grace Hitchens)
When Quinn's secret unravels, the Glee Club may not be able to finish in time to compete with the Sectionals. Meanwhile, Emma and Ken's marriage is looming, and Sue's scheming hits an all-time high, while Will makes a decision that could change his life forever.
14 :01x14 - Hell-O
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), James Earl (Azimio), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Hayley Holmes (Liz Schneider)
Finn and Rachel are finally a couple, but for how long? Jesse St. James (Jonathan Groff), lead singer of Vocal Adrenaline, catches Rachel’s eye and sways her heart, but what are his real intentions? Looks like he and his coach (Idina Menzel) are up to no good. Will gets to kiss two women, but somehow ends up alone. Sue Sylvester is back as an even more conniving coach of the Cheerios. Quinn being out of the picture, Heather and Santana do her "dirty work".
15 :01x15 - The Power of Madonna
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran)
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 confidence and that the guys will see the error of their misogynistic ways. The glee club takes the assignment to heart as they perform some of Madonna's greatest hits, including "Express Yourself" and "Like A Prayer." Meanwhile, Kurt and Mercedes give Sue a vote of confidence with a makeover that is definitely in "Vogue"
16 :01x16 - Home
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Paris Barclay
Guest star: Kristin Chenoweth (April Rhodes), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Michael Benjamin Washington (Tracy Pendergrass), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Romy Rosemont (Carole), Mike O'Malley (Burt)
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 interview with "Splits" magazine and April Rhodes returns to save Will and the glee club
17 :01x17 - Bad Reputation
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Molly Shannon (Brenda Castle), Olivia Newton-John (Herself), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Patrick Gallagher (Ken Tanaka), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Heather Morris (Brittany), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), James Earl (Azimio), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky)
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 performing the Olivia Newton-John classic "Physical" surfaces
18 :01x18 - Laryngitis
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Guest star: Zack Weinstein (Sean Fretthold), Eve Gordon (Mrs. Fretthold), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Heather Morris (Brittany), Rizwan Manji (Dr. Gidwani), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Sterling Cooper (Morris)
A sore throat impacts Rachel's singing; Kurt tries to impress his father; Puck hopes to elevate his social status.
19 :01x19 - Dream On
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Joss Whedon
Guest star: John Michael Higgins (Russell), Molly Shannon (Brenda Castle), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Neil Patrick Harris (Bryan Ryan), Keisuke Hoashi (Peter 'Chainsaw' Gow), Paul Vogt (Herb Duncan), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Sterling Cooper (Morris), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Nick Drago (Flash Mob Dancer), Brian McGovern (Brett Paxton)
Mr. Schuester's high school nemesis (Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club; Rachel struggles with a personal issue; Artie goes on an adventure in his dreams.
20 :01x20 - Theatricality
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson), James Earl (Azimio), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Kent Avenido (Howard Bamboo), Jessica Provencher (Dancer), Hayley Holmes (Liz Schneider), Nick Drago (Vocal Adrenaline Dancer), Sterling Cooper (Morris)
Mr. Schuester thinks he has gotten the upper hand over Sue; Quinn gets in touch with her ``funky'' side.
21 :01x21 - Funk
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Elodie Keene
Guest star: Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Brian McGovern (Brett Paxton), Keisuke Hoashi (Peter 'Chainsaw' Gow), Kent Avenido (Howard Bamboo), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Tonita Castro (Imelda), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), James Earl (Azimio), Nick Drago (Vocal Adrenaline Dancer)
Mr. Schuester thinks he has gotten the upper hand over Sue; Quinn gets in touch with her ``funky'' side.
22 :01x22 - Journey to Regionals
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Olivia Newton-John (Herself), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Josh Groban (Himself), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Charlotte Ross (Judy Fabray), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Dijon Talton (Matt Rutherford), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Heather Morris (Brittany), Gayle Drinhaus (Parent of Student)
The team's chances at Regionals are threatened when Sue pulls a fast one; Quinn's life is forever changed.
23 :02x01 - Audition
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Heather Morris (Brittany), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez)
After a tough loss at regionals, the glee club returns as the underdogs of McKinley High; Mr. Schuester pushes the students to recruit new members; Rachel and Finn disagree on new recruits.
24 :02x02 - Britney/Brittany
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), John Stamos (Dr. Carl Howell), Britney Spears (Herself)
When Brittany and the gang try to convince Mr. Schuester to let them do a Britney Spears number, he is reluctant to go that edgy. Meanwhile, an insecure Will is curious about Emma’s new beau, Dr. Carl Howell, so he convinces her to bring him in to talk to the kids about dental hygiene. While the dreamy doc inspires the girls to take their dental health more seriously, Will is left feeling worse than before.
25 :02x03 - Grilled Cheesus
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Guest star: Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
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.
26 :02x04 - Duets
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
The glee club works on a duet assignment, and Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition so that Sam can have a shot at winning. Meanwhile, a love triangle between Mike, Tina and Artie develops.
27 :02x05 - The Rocky Horror Glee Show
Director: Adam Shankman
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Barry Bostwick (Tim Stanwick), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Earlene Davis (Andrew Carmichael), James Earl (Azimio), Max Adler (Karofsky), John Stamos (Dr. Carl Howell), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Meat Loaf (Barry Jeffries)
Will decides to have the glee club perform "The Rocky Horror Show" for the annual school musical after learning of Emma's newfound love for the cult classic. Despite Sue's usual scheming, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to the show's timeless tracks.
28 :02x06 - Never Been Kissed
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Bradley Buecker
Guest star: James Earl (Azimio), Earlene Davis (Andrew Carmichael), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Barry Bostwick (Tim Stanwick), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), John Stamos (Dr. Carl Howell), Darren Criss (Blaine), Michael Hyatt (Joan Martin), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
After Finn and Sam find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee club 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.
29 :02x07 - The Substitute
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Darren Criss (Blaine), John Stamos (Dr. Carl Howell), James Earl (Azimio), Earlene Davis (Andrew Carmichael), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Michael Hyatt (Joan Martin), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Max Adler (Karofsky), Gwyneth Paltrow (Holly Holliday), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste)
When Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher takes over his Spanish class and the glee club, and winds up winning over the whole New Directions clan. Meanwhile, when Sue fills in for Principal Figgins as McKinley's top dog, she tries to flex her power on campus.
30 :02x08 - Furt
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Carol Banker
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Carol Burnett (Doris Sylvester), Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Earlene Davis (Andrea Carmichael), James Earl (Azimio), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Sue's "Nazi-hunting" mother, Doris shows up in Lima to check in on her girls. Meanwhile, Kurt makes an important decision after getting pushed to his breaking point, and Rachel and Finn take a big step.
31 :02x09 - Special Education
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Paris Barclay
Guest star: John Stamos (Dr. Carl), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
New Directions heads to the big Sectionals competition to go head-to-head against the Warblers and the Hipsters. While trouble brews between some of the young couples, Emma and Carl grow closer.
32 :02x10 - A Very Glee Christmas
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Finn tries to bring a little holiday cheer to McKinley High, and Artie discovers that Brittany still believes in Santa. Meanwhile, the teachers pick their Secret Santas, and one manipulative coach rigs the gift-giving in her favor.
33 :02x11 - The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
When the football team continues to harass the male glee club members, Schuester and Beiste decide to force the groups to work together. Meanwhile, Sue comes up with a new cheerleading stunt involving a circus cannon and Brittany and the other girls have to choose whether to put their lives at risk, or join the glee club in a half-time mashup of "Thriller" and "Heads Will Roll."
34 :02x12 - Silly Love Songs
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Tate Donovan
Guest star: Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Love is in the air at McKinley High when the glee club sets up a kissing booth for Valentine's Day. Things don't go as planned, however, and hearts end up getting broken.
35 :02x13 - Comeback
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Bradley Buecker
Guest star: Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Rachel tries to launch a comeback into the McKinley High social stratosphere with a little help from Brittany. Meanwhile, Sam starts a tribute band.
36 :02x14 - Blame It on the Alcohol
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), James Earl (Azimio), Darren Criss (Blaine), Max Adler (Karofsky), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Principal Figgins teaches the student body about the danger of underage drinking, and the glee club is personally touched by the message. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste indulge in a little fun of their own.
37 :02x15 - Sexy
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Ryan Murphy
Guest star: Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Darren Criss (Blaine), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), John Stamos (Dr. Carl), Gwyneth Paltrow (Holly Holliday)
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
38 :02x16 - Original Song
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Bradley Buecker
Guest star: Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Darren Criss (Blaine), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Loretta Devine (Sister Mary Constance), Kathy Griffin (Tammy Jean Albertson)
With Sue Sylvester coaching Aural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers' dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson and Sister Mary Constance, 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 on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again.
39 :02x17 - A Night of Neglect
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Carol Banker
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), James Earl (Azimio), Cheyenne Jackson (Dustin Goolsby), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Stephen Tobolowsky (Sandy Ryerson), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Max Adler (Karofsky), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Darren Criss (Blaine), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Charice Pempengco (Sunshine Corazon), Gwyneth Paltrow (Holly Holliday)
Proving that birds of a feather flock together, when another under-the-radar club at McKinley High needs helps raising funds, the glee club signs up to help. But when Sue hears about the show of support, she moves quickly to put the kibosh on it. Meanwhile, relationships are tested and big decisions will be made.
40 :02x18 - Born This Way
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Guest star: James Earl (Azimio), Max Adler (Karofsky), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Darren Criss (Blaine), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang)
Mr. Schuester teaches the glee club a valuable lesson about self-acceptance and embracing what makes you unique. Meanwhile, Lauren and Quinn go toe-to-toe for the prom queen crown, Ms. Pillsbury confronts her obsessive issues, Rachel struggles with a life-altering decision and Santana has something up her sleeve that could permanently alter the glee club dynamic.
41 :02x19 - Rumours
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Tim Hunter
Guest star: Connie Ventress (Patron), Cathy Jenéen Doe (Barista), Cody Hamilton (Stevie), Ava Chelsea Ingram (Stacey), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), James Earl (Azimio), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Kristin Chenoweth (April Rhodes)
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 returns to Lima and tries to convince Mr. Schuester to hit the road with her.
42 :02x20 - Prom Queen
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson), Max Adler (Dave Karosfsky), Charlotte Ross (Mrs. Fabray), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James)
When the entertainment for prom falls through, Principal Figgins asks New Directions to perform at the dance - much to prom coordinator Sue's dismay. Things get heated as the competition for prom king and queen draws closer.
43 :02x21 - Funeral
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Bradley Buecker
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson), Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), Charlotte Ross (Mrs. Fabray), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James)
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.
44 :02x22 - New York
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Darren Criss (Blaine Anderson), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike Chang), Charice Pempengco (Sunshine Corazon), Cheyenne Jackson (Dustin Goolsby), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Patti LuPone (Herself)
The kids of New Directions travel from Lima to New York City to compete in Nationals. While in the Big Apple, they take in all of the sights from Times Square to Broadway to Central Park.
45 :03x01 - The Purple Piano Project
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Earlene Davis (Andrea Carmichael), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Bill A. Jones (Rod Remington), Lamarcus Tinker (Marcus), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Lauren Potter (Becky Johnson), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Iqbal Theba (Principle Figgins), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes)
Its fall and that means back to school for the students and faculty at McKinley High. The New Directions clan returns after a devastating loss at Nationals, so Mr. Schuester assigns a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester starts her congressional campaign.
46 :03x02 - I Am Unicorn
Guest star: Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Lauren Potter (Becky Johnson), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Iqbal Theba (Principle Figgins)
Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.
47 :03x03 - Asian F
Guest star: Tamlyn Tomita (Julia Chang), Keong Sim (Mike Chang), Valerie Mahaffey (Rose Pillsbury), Don Most (Rusty Pillsbury), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Iqbal Theba (Principle Figgins)
Rusty and Rose Pillsbury pay Emma a visit and we get a sneak peek into her deep rooted issues. Meanwhile, Mike Chang struggles with his grades and his parents step in to make sure he stays on track.
48 :03x04 - Pot O' Gold
Guest star: Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson-Hummel), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan)
A new foreign exchange student, Rory Flanagan, enrolls at McKinley and crashes with Brittany S. Pierce who thinks he's a leprechaun. Meanwhile, Mercedes attempts to recruit new members to join Shelby Corcoran's newly formed Glee club and Sue's congressional campaign heats up.
49 :03x05 - The First Time
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.
50 :03x06 - Mash Off
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.
51 :03x07 - I Kissed A Girl
Guest star: Vanessa Legies (Sugar), Eric Bruskotter (Cooter Mankins), Jan Hoag (Roberta The Cashier), Mary Gillis (Mrs. Hagberg), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Damian McGinty (Rory Flannagan), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Josh Sussman (Jacob Ben Israel), Iqbal Theba (Principle Figgins), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel)
As the race for McKinley High President comes to an end, someone is caught trying to fix the results. Meanwhile, Coach Beiste gets up the nerve to challenge Sue Sylvester and things get complicated for Puck and Quinn.
52 :03x08 - Hold On To Sixteen
Guest star: Tanya Clarke (Mary Evan), John Schneider (Dwight Evans), Grant Gustin (Sebastian), Vanessa Legies (Sugar), Damian McGinty (Rory Flannagan), Idina Menzel (Shelby Corcoran), Keong Sim (Mike Chang), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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 Harry and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.
53 :03x09 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas
When New Directions is asked to perform at two different events - on the same day, at the same time - they have a tough decision to make. Will they choose correctly and spread Christmas cheer, or will their ambition get the best of them?
54 :03x10 - Yes/No
Guest star: Graham Kurtz (Vinny), Patricia Raven (Webber), Valerie Mahaffey (Rose Pillsbury), Don Most (Rusty Pillsbury), Rock Anthony (Rick the Stick), Lamarcus Tinker (Shane), Romy Rosemont (Carole Hudson-Hummel), Lauren Potter (Becky Johnson), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington)
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.
55 :03x11 - Michael
Guest star: Grant Gustin (Sebastian Smythe), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
56 :03x12 - The Spanish Teacher
Guest star: Ricky Martin (David Martinez), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington), Grant Gustin (Sebastian), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
57 :03x13 - Heart
Guest star: Brian Stokes Mitchell (LeRoy Berry), Jeff Goldblum (Hiram Berry), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
58 :03x14 - On My Way
Guest star: Max Adler (Dave Karofsky), Grant Gustin (Sebastian Smythe), Nene Leakes (Roz Washington), Brian Stokes Mitchell (LeRoy Berry), Jeff Goldblum (Hiram Berry), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.
59 :03x15 - Big Brother
Writer: Michael Hitchcock
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Matthew Bomer (Cooper Anderson)
Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.
60 :03x16 - Saturday Night Glee-ver
Writer: Matthew Hodgson
Director: Bradley Buecker
Guest star: Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James)
The New Directions pay homage to the movie "Saturday Night Fever" by grooving to disco-infused dance numbers.
61 :03x17 - Dance with Somebody
Writer: Ross Maxwell
Director: Paris Barclay
Guest star: Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
62 :03x18 - Choke
Writer: Marti Noxon
Director: Mike Uppendahl
Guest star: Whoopi Goldberg (Carmen Tibideaux), Thomas Calabro (Mr. Puckerman), Lauren Potter (Becky), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington), Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Dot Jones (Coach Bieste), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
63 :03x19 - Prom-asaurus
Writer: Ryan Murphy
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Dot Jones (Coach Beiste), Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart), Lamarcus Tinker (Shane), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
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.
64 :03x20 - Props
Writer: Ian Brennan
Director: Ian Brennan
Guest star: Whoopi Goldberg (Carmen Tibideaux), Eric Bruskotter (Cooter Mankins), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart), Lamarcus Tinker (Shane), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans)
As the countdown to graduation continues, the kids of New Directions prepare a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes. Then, the New Directions perform at Nationals for celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan.
65 :03x21 - Nationals
Writer: Allison Adler
Director: Eric Stoltz
Guest star: Whoopi Goldberg (Carmen Tibideaux), Rex Lee (Alderman Martin Fong), Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James), Lindsay Lohan (Herself), Perez Hilton (Himself), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington), Eric Bruskotter (Cooter Mankins), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Lauren Potter (Becky Jackson), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Lamarcus Tinker (Shane), Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart)
Nationals and graduation approach, and while the glee kids prepare their high-concept routine, Tina bumps her head and sees New Directions from a new angle. Lindsay Lohan (playing herself) is a guest judge.
66 :03x22 - Goodbye
Writer: Brad Falchuk
Director: Brad Falchuk
Guest star: Gloria Estefan (Maribel Lopez), Mike O'Malley (Burt Hummel), Keong Sim (Mike Chang), Tamlyn Tomita (Julia Chang), Charlotte Ross (Judy Fabray), Gina Hecht (Puck's Mom), Eric Bruskotter (Cooter Mankins), Vanessa Lengies (Sugar Motta), Dot Jones (Coach Shannon Beiste), Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart), Lamarcus Tinker (Shane), Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins), Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans), Nene Leakes (Coach Roz Washington)
Graduation is finally here, as McKinley High's class of 2012 looks to the past and present, while contemplating the future.