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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 Worst Episode
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    Glee Season 6 Episode 6 - What the World Needs Now
    4.6/10(7 votes)

    #1 - What the World Needs Now

    S6:E6

    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

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  2. Glee Season 6 Episode 13 - Dreams Come True
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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

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  3. Glee Season 6 Episode 1 - Loser Like Me
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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

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  4. Glee Season 6 Episode 10 - The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester
    5.2/10(6 votes)

    #4 - The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester

    S6:E10

    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

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  5. Glee Season 6 Episode 3 - Jagged Little Tapestry
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Jagged Little Tapestry

    S6:E3

    Rachel and Kurt struggle as they try to rebuild and co-direct the glee club at McKinley. Meanwhile, Sue is concerned when Becky brings her new boyfriend to town.

    Director:Paul McCrane
    Writer:Brad Falchuk

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  6. Glee Season 6 Episode 12 - 2009
    5.3/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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

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  7. Glee Season 6 Episode 2 - Homecoming
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  8. Glee Season 6 Episode 4 - The Hurt Locker (1)
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - The Hurt Locker (1)

    S6:E4

    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

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  9. Glee Season 6 Episode 5 - The Hurt Locker (2)
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - The Hurt Locker (2)

    S6:E5

    Rachel and Kurt redouble their efforts to recruit new members to New Directions after new rules are announced for the Show Choir Invitational. Sue enacts an elaborate plan to try reunite Kurt and Blaine. Will and Rachel have a much needed heart-to-heart.

    Director:Barbara Brown
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  10. Glee Season 6 Episode 9 - Child Star
    5.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Child Star

    S6:E9

    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

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  11. Glee Season 4 Episode 20 - Lights Out
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Lights Out

    S4:E20

    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

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  12. Glee Season 5 Episode 5 - The End of Twerk
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The End of Twerk

    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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  13. Glee Season 5 Episode 8 - Previously Unaired Christmas
    5.7/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Previously Unaired Christmas

    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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  14. Glee Season 5 Episode 18 - The Back-Up Plan
    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - The Back-Up Plan

    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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  15. Glee Season 6 Episode 11 - We Built This Glee Club
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Joaquin Sedillo
    Writer:Aristotle Kousakis

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  16. Glee Season 5 Episode 4 - A Katy or a Gaga
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    #16 - A Katy or a Gaga

    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:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  17. Glee Season 6 Episode 7 - Transitioning
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Dante Di Loreto
    Writer:Matthew Hodgson

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  18. Glee Season 4 Episode 7 - Dynamic Duets
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Dynamic Duets

    S4:E7

    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

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  19. Glee Season 4 Episode 11 - Sadie Hawkins
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Sadie Hawkins

    S4:E11

    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

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  20. Glee Season 4 Episode 21 - Wonder-Ful
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Wonder-Ful

    S4:E21

    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

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  21. Glee Season 4 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writers:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  22. Glee Season 4 Episode 12 - Naked
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Naked

    S4:E12

    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

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  23. Glee Season 4 Episode 15 - Girls (and Boys) on Film
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  24. Glee Season 4 Episode 17 - Guilty Pleasures
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writers:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  25. Glee Season 5 Episode 6 - Movin' Out
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Movin' Out

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"What the World Needs Now" is the worst rated episode of "Glee". It scored 4.6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Barbara Brown and written by Michael Hitchcock, it aired on 2/6/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Dreams Come True".