The Best Episodes of Glee

The New Directions remember Finn.

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk

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.

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Brad Falchuk

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.

Director: Eric Stoltz

Writer: Ali Adler

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.

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Brad Falchuk

All of Will’s hard work and dedication to the Glee Club and to fostering the talents and dreams of his students pays off in a major way, and everyone shares in the feeling of joy that permeates the school as teachers and students reflect on their shared journey. Old rifts and wounds are healed and new sights are set on a promising future. Everyone seems to be ending up exactly as expected and right where they belong… along with more than a few unexpected surprises.

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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.

Director: Carol Banker

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Writer: Ryan Murphy

The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.

Director: Paris Barclay

Writer: Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk

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

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Brad Falchuk

GLEE goes back in time to see why the original members of New Directions signed up for glee club in the first place.

Director: Paris Barclay

Writer: Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy

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”.

Director: Ryan Murphy

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Brad Falchuk

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

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Brad Falchuk

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.

Director: Paris Barclay

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Joss Whedon

Writer: Brad Falchuk

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.

Director: Ryan Murphy

Writer: Ian Brennan

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.

Director: Brad Falchuk

Writer: Ian Brennan

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.

Director: Eric Stoltz

Writer: Ian Brennan

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.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Writer: Brad Falchuk

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.

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Writer: Ryan Murphy

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

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Matthew Hodgson

The members of New Directions are busy at work planning, planning and planning, while Sue encourages everyone to follow their hearts.

Director: Bradley Buecker

Writer: Ross Maxwell