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The Best Episodes of Glee

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The Best Episodes of Glee

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...

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  1. Background image for The Quarterback
    9.5/10(3.7k votes)

    #1 - The Quarterback

    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

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  2. Background image for Journey to Regionals
    9.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #2 - Journey to Regionals

    S1:E22

    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.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  3. Background image for Nationals
    9.1/10(1.8k votes)

    #3 - Nationals

    S3:E21

    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.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Ali Adler
  4. Background image for Sectionals
    9.0/10(2.1k votes)

    #4 - Sectionals

    S1:E13

    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 high, and with Emma and Ken’s marriage looming, Will makes a decision that could change his life forever.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
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    8.8/10(1.9k votes)

    #5 - Original Song

    S2:E16

    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.

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    8.8/10(1.8k votes)

    #6 - On My Way

    S3:E14

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

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  8. Background image for Furt
    8.7/10(1.7k votes)

    #7 - Furt

    S2:E8

    It's all about wedding and parents with Kurt getting ready for his father Burt's upcoming marriage to Finn's mom Carole, Sue decides to compete by getting married as well which will lead to the introduction of an awesome guest star: Carol Burnett. Carol will play Sue's Nazi-hunting mother Doris, who comes to visit Sue in Ohio.

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    Director:Carol Banker
  9. Background image for The Break-Up
    8.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #8 - The Break-Up

    S4:E4

    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.

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  10. Background image for 100
    8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - 100

    S5:E12

    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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    8.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - New Directions

    S5:E13

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

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  12. Background image for The Power of Madonna
    8.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #11 - The Power of Madonna

    S1:E15

    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”.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  13. Background image for Never Been Kissed
    8.6/10(1.9k votes)

    #12 - Never Been Kissed

    S2:E6

    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. Meanwhile, the Girls vs. Boys Tournament returns, Kurt meets an ally from a rival glee club, Puck and Artie join forces and coach Beast is on the verge of quitting her job.

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    8.6/10(1.5k votes)

    #13 - Goodbye

    S3:E22

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

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  15. Background image for Wheels
    8.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - Wheels

    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
  16. Background image for Dream On
    8.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #15 - Dream On

    S1:E19

    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 on an adventure.

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    Director:Joss Whedon
  17. Background image for The Substitute
    8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #16 - The Substitute

    S2:E7

    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.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  18. Background image for The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
    8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #17 - The Sue Sylvester Shuffle

    S2:E11

    A local football championship game takes place and the "Thriller" mash-up is performed during the halftime show. The Cheerios, McKinley High's cheerleading team, compete at Regionals.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  19. Background image for Blame It on the Alcohol
    8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #18 - Blame It on the Alcohol

    S2:E14

    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.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
  20. Background image for Born This Way
    8.5/10(1.7k votes)

    #19 - Born This Way

    S2:E18

    The glee club learns about self-acceptance through the music of Lady Gaga; Lauren and Quinn compete for prom queen; Ms. Pillsbury faces with her issues; Rachel makes a life-changing decision; Santana schemes.

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  21. Background image for Funeral
    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #20 - Funeral

    S2:E21

    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.

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    8.5/10(1.6k votes)

    #21 - Michael

    S3:E11

    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.

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  23. Background image for Shooting Star
    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #22 - Shooting Star

    S4:E18

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

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  24. Background image for Pilot
    8.4/10(3.1k votes)

    #23 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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 their star potential. Going up against McKinley’s cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyone around him, Will is determined to prove them all wrong.

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    8.4/10(1.8k votes)

    #24 - Theatricality

    S1:E20

    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.

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    8.4/10(1.5k votes)

    #25 - Prom Queen

    S2:E20

    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, and Jessie St. James returns.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz

Best Episodes Summary

"The Quarterback" is the best rated episode of "Glee". It scored 9.5/10 based on 3740 votes. Directed by Brad Falchuk and written by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 10/10/2013. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Journey to Regionals".