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The Worst Episodes of Glee

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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...

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  1. 6.0/10(1.2k votes)

    #1 - Previously Unaired Christmas

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    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.

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  2. 6.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #2 - The End of Twerk

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    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.

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  3. 6.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #3 - Puppet Master

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    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.

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  4. 6.8/10(912 votes)

    #4 - The Back-Up Plan

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    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.

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  5. 6.9/10(978 votes)

    #5 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

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    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.

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  6. 7.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #6 - Lights Out

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    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.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
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  8. 7.0/10(926 votes)

    #7 - Tested

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    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.

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  9. 7.0/10(1.0k votes)

    #8 - The Hurt Locker (1)

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    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.

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    Director:Ian Brennan
  10. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #9 - Sadie Hawkins

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    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.

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  11. 7.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #10 - A Katy or a Gaga

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    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.

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  12. 7.1/10(922 votes)

    #11 - Child Star

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    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.

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  13. 7.2/10(1.4k votes)

    #12 - A Night of Neglect

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    S2:E17

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

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    Director:Carol Banker
  14. 7.2/10(1.2k votes)

    #13 - Dynamic Duets

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    S4:E7

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

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    Director:Ian Brennan
  15. 7.2/10(979 votes)

    #14 - Movin' Out

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    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.

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  16. 7.2/10(959 votes)

    #15 - Old Dog, New Tricks

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    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.

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  17. 7.2/10(932 votes)

    #16 - The Rise and Fall of Sue Sylvester

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    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.

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  18. 7.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

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    S3:E9

    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.

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  19. 7.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #18 - Diva

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    S4:E13

    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.

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  20. 7.3/10(852 votes)

    #19 - Trio

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    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.

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  21. 7.3/10(952 votes)

    #20 - What the World Needs Now

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    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.

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  22. 7.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #21 - Britney 2.0

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    S4:E2

    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.

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  23. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #22 - Makeover

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    S4:E3

    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.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
  24. 7.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Naked

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    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.

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    Director:Ian Brennan
  25. 7.4/10(1.0k votes)

    #24 - Wonder-Ful

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    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.

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  26. 7.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #25 - Comeback

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Previously Unaired Christmas" is the worst rated episode of "Glee". It scored 6/10 based on 1162 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".