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The Best Episodes of Glee Season 5

Every episode of Glee Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Glee Season 5!

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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 5 Episode 3 - The Quarterback
    9.5/10(3930 votes)

    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  2. Glee Season 5 Episode 12 - 100
    8.8/10(1408 votes)

    S5:E12

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

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writers:Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy

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  3. Glee Season 5 Episode 13 - New Directions
    8.7/10(1277 votes)

    S5:E13

    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

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  4. Glee Season 5 Episode 11 - City of Angels
    8.1/10(1156 votes)

    S5:E11

    The glee club -- and two special guests -- travels to Los Angeles to compete in nationals.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Jessica Meyer

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  5. Glee Season 5 Episode 17 - Opening Night
    8.0/10(1082 votes)

    S5:E17

    The gang must rally an uncharacteristically insecure Rachel in time to make her Broadway debut in Funny Girl... but not everyone in the audience is wishing Rachel the best.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  6. Glee Season 5 Episode 1 - Love, Love, Love
    7.8/10(1335 votes)

    S5:E1

    The members of New Directions are back in action and take on their biggest assignment yet: the Beatles! As Will enlists the kids to pay homage to the classic song catalog from the Fab Four, Blaine and Kurt attempt to answer questions about their future together. Meanwhile, Rachel's New York ambitions take an unexpected turn.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  7. Glee Season 5 Episode 9 - Frenemies
    7.7/10(1063 votes)

    S5:E9

    Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel's understudy in "Funny Girl," causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ned Martel

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  8. Glee Season 5 Episode 14 - New New York
    7.6/10(1069 votes)

    S5:E14

    New Directions alumni adjust to their new lives in the city; Blaine and Sam move in with Kurt; Artie has difficulty adjusting to life in Manhattan; Rachel likes being a Broadway star; Mercedes works on her album.

    Director:Sanaa Hamri
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  9. Glee Season 5 Episode 2 - Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
    7.5/10(1056 votes)

    S5:E2

    As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  10. Glee Season 5 Episode 15 - Bash
    7.5/10(1019 votes)

    S5:E15

    Rachel is faced with a decision that pits her education against her career. Sam and Mercedes consider rekindling their romance. Kurt comes face-to-face with a hate-crime.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  11. Glee Season 5 Episode 10 - Trio
    7.3/10(922 votes)

    S5:E10

    When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Rivka Sophia Rossi

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  12. Glee Season 5 Episode 4 - A Katy or a Gaga
    7.2/10(1165 votes)

    S5:E4

    The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writers:Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

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  13. Glee Season 5 Episode 6 - Movin' Out
    7.2/10(1051 votes)

    S5:E6

    The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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  14. Glee Season 5 Episode 19 - Old Dog, New Tricks
    7.2/10(1023 votes)

    S5:E19

    Santana helps Rachel do damage control for her flagging public image; Kurt tries to help a home for retired Broadway performers with their production of Peter Pan; to prove he is responsible, Sam adopts a dog - despite Mercedes' objections.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Chris Colfer

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  15. Glee Season 5 Episode 16 - Tested
    7.0/10(992 votes)

    S5:E16

    Blaine suffers a crisis of confidence after gaining the dreaded "Freshman Fifteen." Artie discovers that his newfound success with the ladies comes at a price. Mercedes tells Sam she's still a virgin.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writers:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  16. Glee Season 5 Episode 20 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
    7.0/10(1039 votes)

    S5:E20

    Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine's big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  17. Glee Season 5 Episode 18 - The Back-Up Plan
    6.8/10(974 votes)

    S5:E18

    Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana's help finding a "new sound" for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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  18. Glee Season 5 Episode 5 - The End of Twerk
    6.6/10(1109 votes)

    S5:E5

    The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking. Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  19. Glee Season 5 Episode 7 - Puppet Master
    6.6/10(1100 votes)

    S5:E7

    Blaine believes he has the best plan to win nationals, but the other club members think he's too controlling; members of Kurt's band disagree over the venue of their first gig; Sue gets in touch with her feminine side.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  20. Glee Season 5 Episode 8 - Previously Unaired Christmas
    6.0/10(1248 votes)

    S5:E8

    Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Ross Maxwell

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Quarterback" is the best rated episode of "Glee" season 5. It scored 9.5/10 based on 3930 votes. Directed by Brad Falchuk and written by Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, it aired on 10/10/2013. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "100".