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The Best Episodes of Glee

Every episode of Glee ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Glee!

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. 9.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #1 - Dreams Come True

    S6:E13

    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.

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  2. 8.7/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 8.7/10(1.3k votes)

    #3 - 2009

    S6:E12

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

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  4. 8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. 8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - A Wedding

    S6:E8

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

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  6. 8.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #6 - The New Rachel

    S4:E1

    In the season premiere episode, the members of New Directions compete amongst themselves to become the next star of the glee club. During open auditions, a fresh crop of students is introduced, including Marley and Jake Puckerman, Puck's half-brother. Meanwhile, Rachel has a rocky start at NYADA and struggles to please her demanding dance teacher, Cassandra July. She also meets Brody, a handsome upperclassman.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  8. 8.1/10(7 votes)

    #7 - 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
  9. 8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #8 - Swan Song

    S4:E9

    Finn thinks about his future with the glee club after Sectionals are over. Elsewhere, Rachel gets ready for NYADA's winter showcase; and Kurt gets a second chance at an audition.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  10. 8.0/10(1.3k votes)

    #9 - I Do

    S4:E14

    Will and Emma get ready for their Valentine's Day wedding with the help of past and present New Directions members.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  11. 8.0/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - Homecoming

    S6:E2

    Puck, Quinn, Santana, Mercedes, Brittany, Artie and Tina all return to McKinley for Homecoming and help Rachel and Kurt recruit for the new glee club.

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  12. 8.0/10(984 votes)

    #11 - We Built This Glee Club

    S6:E11

    New Directions and the Warblers go head-to-head at sectionals. Meanwhile, Rachel must choose between returning to NYADA and doing another Broadway show with her past love, Jesse St. James.

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  13. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 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
  14. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 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
  15. 7.9/10(7 votes)

    #14 - I Kissed a Girl

    S3:E7

    Finn tries to rally the rival show-choirs behind one of their own; Sue’s bid for political office causes heartbreak for another teacher; and the student body elections turn scandalous.

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  16. 7.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #15 - Glease

    S4:E6

    Rachel and Kurt pay a visit to Lima as the glee club launches its production of "Grease". Meanwhile, Cassandra July returns to shake things up in Rachel's life, and Santana comes back to lend a helping hand.

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  17. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #16 - Feud

    S4:E16

    Blaine and Sue will have a sing-off, while Ryder has a scary story coming.

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  18. 7.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #17 - Guilty Pleasures

    S4:E17

    The New Directions tackle an assignment, meaning the songs as well as groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love.

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  19. 7.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Throwdown

    S1:E7

    To cause distension among the Glee Club members, Sue forces the students to compete against each other, but the real showdown happens when she and Will get called into the principal’s office. Meanwhile, the Glee kids rally to support Quinn after some shocking news is revealed.

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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  20. 7.7/10(1.1k votes)

    #19 - Girls (and Boys) on Film

    S4:E15

    The kids of New Directions go head-to-head in their annual boys vs. girls mash-up competition, this time using the music of the movies. Meanwhile, in New York, Santana makes herself at home in the loft a little too quickly for Rachel and Kurt's comfort.

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  21. 7.7/10(977 votes)

    #20 - Transitioning

    S6:E7

    A new job forces Will to take a hard look at the choices he’s made. Rachel must come to terms with the fact her family home has finally been sold. Coach Beiste, returns to McKinley and the romantic tension that has been brewing between Sam and Rachel finally boils over.

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  22. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Preggers

    S1:E4

    While Kurt tries out for the football team (taking a page from the glee playbook with him), Rachel storms out of glee practice when Will gives a plum part to Tina. Meanwhile, Sue comes up with a new plot to boost her program at glee's expense; and Quinn has news for Finn.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  23. 7.6/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Dance with Somebody

    S3:E17

    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.

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  24. 7.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - Thanksgiving

    S4:E8

    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 and Kurt have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.

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  25. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #24 - The Quarterback

    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

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  26. 7.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - Loser Like Me

    S6:E1

    After Rachel's humiliating failure as TV actress, she comes home to Lima to figure out what she wants to do next. Upon discovering that Sue has banished the arts at McKinley, Rachel takes it upon herself to reinstate and lead the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Blaine, no longer in a relationship with Kurt, has moved home to coach the Warblers while Will is coaching rival Vocal Adrenaline, and Sam is the assistant coach for the McKinley football team.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Dreams Come True" is the best rated episode of "Glee". It scored 9/10 based on 1442 votes. Directed by Bradley Buecker and written by Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, it aired on 3/20/2015. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Break-Up".