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The Worst Episodes of Glee

Every episode of Glee ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Network:FOX

Worst Episodes Summary

"Previously Unaired Christmas" is the worst rated episode of "Glee". It scored 6/10 based on 1133 votes. Directed by Wendey Stanzler and written by Ross Maxwell, it aired on 12/5/2013. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The End of Twerk".

  • Previously Unaired Christmas
    6.0/101,133 votes
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    #1 - Previously Unaired Christmas

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2013

    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

  • The End of Twerk
    6.6/101,008 votes
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    #2 - The End of Twerk

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2013

    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

  • Puppet Master
    6.6/101,000 votes
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    #3 - Puppet Master

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2013

    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

  • The Back-Up Plan
    6.8/10889 votes
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    #4 - The Back-Up Plan

    Season 5 Episode 18 - Aired 4/29/2014

    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

  • Lights Out
    7.0/101,008 votes
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    #5 - Lights Out

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2013

    When the power goes out at McKinley High, Will and Finn enlist the members of New Directions to "unplug" and perform acoustic numbers. Meanwhile, Isabelle Wright asks Kurt to volunteer at the Vogue.com charity event, with Rachel and Santana in tow.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Ryan Murphy

  • Tested
    7.0/10904 votes
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    #6 - Tested

    Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 4/15/2014

    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

    Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

  • The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
    7.0/10951 votes
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    #7 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

    Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/13/2014

    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

  • Sadie Hawkins
    7.1/101,067 votes
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    #8 - Sadie Hawkins

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2013

    McKinley’s Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam and Blaine investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt makes a new friend at NYADA.

    Director: Bradley Buecker

    Writer: Ross Maxwell

  • A Katy or a Gaga
    7.1/101,064 votes
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    #9 - A Katy or a Gaga

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2013

    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

    Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend

  • The Hurt Locker (1)
    7.1/10987 votes
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    #10 - The Hurt Locker (1)

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2015

    Rachel hopes to form a deal in which Will's glee club purposefully under-performs at their invitational; Sue wants Sam to distract Rachel.

    Director: Ian Brennan

    Writer: Ian Brennan

  • A Night of Neglect
    7.2/101,397 votes
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    #11 - A Night of Neglect

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/19/2011

    The glee club agrees to help raise funds for another under-the-radar group; big decisions are made and relationships are tested.

    Director: Carol Banker

    Writer: Ian Brennan

  • Dynamic Duets
    7.2/101,159 votes
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    #12 - Dynamic Duets

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2012

    A love triangle heats up among Marley, Jake and Ryder, and Blaine has a run-in with the Warblers.

    Director: Ian Brennan

    Writer: Ian Brennan

  • Movin' Out
    7.2/10958 votes
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    #13 - Movin' Out

    Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2013

    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

  • Child Star
    7.2/10900 votes
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    #14 - Child Star

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 2/27/2015

    The members of New Directions must come together to prepare for their first public performance at a high-strung tween's bar mitzvah.

    Director: Michael Hitchcock

    Writer: Ned Martel

  • The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester
    7.2/10910 votes
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    #15 - The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2015

    Dalton Academy burns to the ground, and the Warblers must combine with the New Directions to form a super group. Meanwhile, Rachel begs Carmen Tibideaux to let her return to NYADA.

    Director: Anthony Hemingway

    Writer: Jessica Meyer

  • Extraordinary Merry Christmas
    7.3/101,402 votes
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    #16 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2011

    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

  • Diva
    7.3/101,093 votes
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    #17 - Diva

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/2013

    Finn encourages the glee-club members to channel their inner divas. Elsewhere, Rachel's arrogance causes Kurt to reach a breaking point; and Emma throws herself into wedding preparations.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Brad Falchuk

  • Trio
    7.3/10830 votes
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    #18 - Trio

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2014

    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

  • Old Dog, New Tricks
    7.3/10934 votes
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    #19 - Old Dog, New Tricks

    Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 5/6/2014

    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

  • What the World Needs Now
    7.3/10930 votes
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    #20 - What the World Needs Now

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2015

    Brittany and Santana plan their wedding. The Gleeks weekly assignment is the music of Burt Bacharach, and reigning diva Mercedes is recruited to act as a mentor for the new singers. Brittany learns a shocking family secret.

    Director: Barbara Brown

    Writer: Michael Hitchcock

  • Britney 2.0
    7.4/101,185 votes
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    #21 - Britney 2.0

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2012

    Brittany hopes the music of Britney Spears will get her out of a funk; a new friend helps Rachel adjust to life in New York.

    Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Writer: Brad Falchuk

  • Makeover
    7.4/101,047 votes
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    #22 - Makeover

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2012

    In the wake of Kurt’s departure, Blaine tries to distract from his loneliness by entering the race for Senior Class President. The move puts him in direct conflict with Brittany who looks to repeat for a second term. After struggling to come up with fresh ideas for New Directions, Will begins to fear that he’s losing his enthusiasm for show choir. When an opportunity to reignite his passion and make a lasting positive impact on his students presents itself, the procrastinating Will gets prodding from two vastly different sources. After landing an internship with fashion icon Isabelle Klempt, Kurt comes up with an out-of-the-box idea to revitalize the fashionista’s sagging brand. While his initiative earns him a new mentor and earns Rachel a much needed makeover, his success also has a troublesome impact back in Lima.

    Director: Eric Stoltz

    Writer: Ian Brennan

  • Naked
    7.4/101,104 votes
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    #23 - Naked

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/31/2013

    New Directions produces a sexy calendar to raise money for their trip to Regionals. Rachel is faced with a personal dilemma when she’s cast in a student film. Finn and Sue go toe-to-toe.

    Director: Ian Brennan

    Writer: Ryan Murphy

  • Wonder-Ful
    7.4/101,008 votes
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    #24 - Wonder-Ful

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013

    The members of New Directions take on the greatest hits of music icon Stevie Wonder. Meanwhile, Artie receives news that could affect his future and his mom. In New York, Rachel prepares for her "Funny Girl" callback.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: Brad Falchuk

  • Acafellas
    7.5/101,958 votes
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    #25 - Acafellas

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2009

    As Will aims towards completing New Directions, a visit from his father reminds him how much this all means to him. New songs are introduced and a song originally given to a star, is given to a celibate. Will forms an all-male a cappella group, but when he neglects the glee club, the kids decide to hire a well-known choreographer to coach them. Meanwhile, Mercedes falls in love. The other six additions to New Directions are introduced. Josh Groban appears as himself.

    Director: John Scott

    Writer: Ryan Murphy