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Glee S5E18 — The Back-Up Plan
6.8
Glee•Season 5•Episode 18

The Back-Up Plan

6.8/10 · 974 votesApr 29, 201445 min

Ranked #17 of 20 in Season 5•−0.7 vs season avg

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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

Directed byIan Brennan
Written byRoberto Aguirre-Sacasa
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Lea Michele

Lea Michele

Rachel Berry

Melissa Benoist

Melissa Benoist

Marley Rose

Jacob Artist

Jacob Artist

Jake Puckerman

Chris Colfer

Chris Colfer

Kurt Hummel

Matthew Morrison

Matthew Morrison

Will Schuester

Jane Lynch

Jane Lynch

Sue Sylvester

Naya Rivera

Naya Rivera

Santana Lopez

Becca Tobin

Becca Tobin

Kitty Wilde

Chord Overstreet

Chord Overstreet

Sam Evans

Blake Jenner

Blake Jenner

Ryder Lynn

Darren Criss

Darren Criss

Blaine Anderson

Kevin McHale

Kevin McHale

Artie Abrams

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Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan

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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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Episode Summary

"The Back-Up Plan" is episode 18 of Glee season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 974 votes, ranking #17 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Ian Brennan and written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, it aired on April 29, 2014.

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