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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 2 Episode 2 - Britney/Brittany
    5.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Britney/Brittany

    S2:E2

    When Brittany and the gang try to convince Mr. Schuester to let them do a Britney Spears number, he is reluctant to go that edgy. Meanwhile, an insecure Will is curious about Emma’s new beau, Dr. Carl Howell, so he convinces her to bring him in to talk to the kids about dental hygiene. While the dreamy doc inspires the girls to take their dental health more seriously, Will is left feeling worse than before.

    Director:Ryan Murphy
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  17. Glee Season 3 Episode 15 - Big Brother
    5.8/10(9 votes)

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

    #18 - 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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  19. Glee Season 6 Episode 7 - Transitioning
    5.8/10(6 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Glee Season 1 Episode 12 - Mattress
    5.9/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Mattress

    S1:E12

    When the Glee Club is left out of the yearbook because of budget cuts, everyone seems to be relieved that they won’t have to suffer the ridicule of years past. Everyone except Rachel, that is, who wants her legacy cemented in print. Meanwhile, Quinn makes it her mission to be in the Cheerios yearbook photo, and Will and Terri’s relationship is shaken to its core.

    Director:Elodie Keene
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  21. Glee Season 1 Episode 21 - Funk
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Funk

    S1:E21

    The glee club gets some news that’s sure to rattle a few nerves. Meanwhile, Quinn connects with her “funky” side with a little help from Mercedes, and Will gets revenge on Sue.

    Directors:Ryan Murphy, Elodie Keene
    Writers:Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan

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  22. Glee Season 2 Episode 13 - Comeback
    5.9/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Comeback

    S2:E13

    Rachel tries to launch a comeback into the McKinley High social stratosphere with a little help from Brittany. Meanwhile, Sam starts a tribute band.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  23. Glee Season 2 Episode 17 - A Night of Neglect
    5.9/10(10 votes)

    #23 - A Night of Neglect

    S2:E17

    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

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  24. Glee Season 3 Episode 1 - The Purple Piano Project
    5.9/10(9 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Glee Season 4 Episode 7 - Dynamic Duets
    5.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - 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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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".