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The Best Episodes of Glee Season 3

Every episode of Glee Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Glee Season 3!

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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 a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Glee Season 3 Episode 1 - The Purple Piano Project
    7.5/10(1669 votes)

    #1 - The Purple Piano Project

    S3:E1

    The glee kids are down in the dumps following their disappointing showing at Nationals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Ms. Sylvester wants to go to Washington: Sue's running for Congress.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  2. Glee Season 3 Episode 2 - I Am Unicorn
    7.5/10(1460 votes)

    #2 - I Am Unicorn

    S3:E2

    Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  3. Glee Season 3 Episode 3 - Asian F
    8.1/10(1525 votes)

    #3 - Asian F

    S3:E3

    Emma gets a visit from her parents; Mike Chang's parents get involved when his grades aren't up to their standards.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  4. Glee Season 3 Episode 4 - Pot O' Gold
    7.5/10(1416 votes)

    #4 - Pot O' Gold

    S3:E4

    Irish exchange student Rory Flanagan arrives at McKinley High. He is living at Brittany's house, and she thinks he's a leprechaun. Mercedes starts recruiting for Shelby's new glee club, and Sue's run for congress picks up steam.

    Director:Adam Shankman
    Writer:Ali Adler

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  5. Glee Season 3 Episode 5 - The First Time
    8.3/10(1591 votes)

    #5 - The First Time

    S3:E5

    The school musical West Side Story is readied for performance, with Artie as lead director. Finn meets with a football recruiter, whom Coach Beiste gains as an admirer. Kurt and Blaine reach a new, physical stage in their relationship, as do Rachel and Finn in theirs.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ross Maxwell

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  6. Glee Season 3 Episode 6 - Mash Off
    8.4/10(1502 votes)

    #6 - Mash Off

    S3:E6

    Congressional hopeful Sue Sylvester starts a smear campaign to ruin the candidacy of her biggest rival. Puck falls in love, and glee club directors Will and Shelby encourage some friendly competition between their clubs

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  7. Glee Season 3 Episode 7 - I Kissed a Girl
    8.1/10(1422 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Tate Donovan
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  8. Glee Season 3 Episode 8 - Hold on to Sixteen
    8.5/10(1491 votes)

    #8 - Hold on to Sixteen

    S3:E8

    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 Mike and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ross Maxwell

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  9. Glee Season 3 Episode 9 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas
    7.3/10(1486 votes)

    #9 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

    S3:E9

    Artie is asked to direct and produce a Christmas special for the local PBS station, while some of the New Directions learn the 'true' meaning of Christmas.

    Director:Matthew Morrison
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  10. Glee Season 3 Episode 10 - Yes/No
    8.4/10(1528 votes)

    #10 - Yes/No

    S3:E10

    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.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  11. Glee Season 3 Episode 11 - Michael
    8.5/10(1648 votes)

    #11 - 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.

    Director:Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  12. Glee Season 3 Episode 12 - The Spanish Teacher
    7.5/10(1362 votes)

    #12 - The Spanish Teacher

    S3:E12

    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.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  13. Glee Season 3 Episode 13 - Heart
    8.1/10(1404 votes)

    #13 - Heart

    S3:E13

    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.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:Ali Adler

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  14. Glee Season 3 Episode 14 - On My Way
    8.8/10(1844 votes)

    #14 - On My Way

    S3:E14

    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

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  15. Glee Season 3 Episode 15 - Big Brother
    7.5/10(1424 votes)

    #15 - Big Brother

    S3:E15

    Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  16. Glee Season 3 Episode 16 - Saturday Night Glee-ver
    7.6/10(1331 votes)

    #16 - Saturday Night Glee-ver

    S3:E16

    The Glee Club does disco in a tribute to Saturday Night Fever.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  17. Glee Season 3 Episode 17 - Dance with Somebody
    8.1/10(1347 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Ross Maxwell

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  18. Glee Season 3 Episode 18 - Choke
    8.1/10(1301 votes)

    #18 - Choke

    S3:E18

    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.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Marti Noxon

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  19. Glee Season 3 Episode 19 - Prom-asaurus
    8.2/10(1309 votes)

    #19 - Prom-asaurus

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  20. Glee Season 3 Episode 20 - Props
    8.4/10(1384 votes)

    #20 - Props

    S3:E20

    Tina's head injury from falling into a fountain leaves her seeing her fellow singers and other people at McKinley High in a new way as rehearsals continue for the glee club's Nationals performance.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  21. Glee Season 3 Episode 21 - Nationals
    9.1/10(1835 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Ali Adler

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  22. Glee Season 3 Episode 22 - Goodbye
    8.7/10(1536 votes)

    #22 - Goodbye

    S3:E22

    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

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The Purple Piano Project" is the best rated episode of "Glee" season 3. It scored 7.5/10 based on 1669 votes. Directed by Eric Stoltz and written by Brad Falchuk, it aired on 9/20/2011. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "I Am Unicorn".