In Glee's emotional Season 3 finale, the seniors officially graduate from McKinley High School, and everyone must deal with having to say some very difficult goodbyes.
Episodes
Episode 21, Season 3
- 2012-05-15
- Nationals
The New Directions face off against Wade (Alex Newell) and Vocal Adrenaline at Nationals in Chicago, where they perform in front of celebrity judge Lindsay Lohan (guest-starring as herself).
Episode 20, Season 3
- 2012-05-15
- Props
As the countdown to graduation continues, New Directions prepares a high-concept routine for Nationals. When Tina bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes.
Episode 19, Season 3
- 2012-05-08
- Prom-asaurus
It's time for the senior class prom! And you won't belive this year's theme: Dinosaurs.
Episode 18, Season 3
- 2012-05-01
- Choke
A Puck-centric episode, filled with dirt bike hijinks and the return of a long-absent father.
Episode 17, Season 3
- 2012-04-24
- Dance With Somebody
It's the Whitney Houston tribute episode, featuring eight of the singer's greatest hits.
Episode 16, Season 3
- 2012-04-17
- Saturday Night Glee-ver
Watch the New Directions do their best Saturday Night Fever in this disco-themed episode.
Episode 15, Season 3
- 2012-04-10
- Big Brother
It's the first episode back after Glee's midseason hiatus. White Collar's Matt Bomer guest stars as Blaine’s (Darren Criss) older brother, Cooper Anderson.
Episode 14, Season 3
- 2012-02-21
- On My Way
It's Glee's midseason finale! Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.
Episode 13, Season 3
- 2012-02-14
- Heart
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Will challenges the New Directions to find and perform the world’s greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel’s two dads Hiram (Jeff Goldblum) and LeRoy Berry (Brian Stokes Mitchell) pay a visit to McKinley High. Plus, The Glee Project’s Samuel Larsen makes his debut appearance.
Episode 12, Season 3
- 2012-02-07
- The Spanish Teacher
Will (Matthew Morrison) assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher [guest star Ricky Martin]. Meanwhile, Rachel (Lea Michele) spills the beans to Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Mercedes (Amber Riley) about Finn (Cory Monteith)’s marriage proposal, and Mercedes has love complications of her own.
Episode 11, Season 3
- 2012-01-31
- Michael
New Directions battles the Dalton Warblers and their devious new leader, Sebastian (Grant Gustin), for the right to perform a Michael Jackson song at Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Rachel (Lea Michele) receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam (Chord Overstreet) and Mercedes (Amber Riley).
- Watch all the performances here!
Episode 10, Season 3
- 2012-01-17
- Yes/No
Will (Matthew Morrison) contemplates proposing to Emma (Jayma Mays). Sam (Chord Overstreet) tries to win back Mercedes (Amber Riley), even going as far as to join the synchronized swim team in order to impress her. Real Housewives of Atlanta's NeNe Leakes guest stars as his new swim coach, Roz Washington. Meanwhile, Becky Jackson sets her romantic sights on Artie (Kevin McHale).
Episode 9, Season 3
- 2011-12-13
- Extraordinary Merry Christmas
In the final episode of the 2011, New Directions celebrates the holidays, and the group is faced with a dilemma when offered the opportunity to perform at two events that are scheduled at the exact same time. Irish exchange student Rory (Damian McGinty) suffers from homesickness.
Episode 8, Season 3
- 2011-12-06
- Hold On to Sixteen
As McKinley High prepares to host sectionals, Finn (Cory Monteith) tracks down Sam (Chord Overstreet) and persuades him to rejoin the glee club in an effort to beef it up. Meanwhile, Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) comes to Mike (Harry Shum Jr.)'s defense and encourages him to pursue his dream.
Episode 7, Season 3
- 2011-11-29
- I Kissed A Girl
Santana comes out to her family, and the winner of the Class President election is announced. Plus, a huge Sectionals shocker...
Episode 6, Season 3
- 2011-11-15
- Mash Off
Sue starts a smear campaign to take down her biggest competitor for the Congressional seat. Meanwhile, Puck has a crush, and Will and Shelby Corcoran encourage some friendly competition.
Episode 5, Season 3
- 2011-11-08
- The First Time
Under Artie's directorial leadership, the kids prepare to perform the school musical West Side Story. Meanwhile, Finn meets with a recruiter, and Coach Beiste has an admirer.
Episode 4, Season 3
- 2011-11-01
- Pot O' Gold
A rival candidate enters the Congressional race against Sue; New Directions suffers more defections; and a new foreign-exchange student tries to fit in at McKinley.
Episode 3, Season 3
- 2011-10-04
- Asian F
Emma's parents (Valerie Mahaffey and Don Most) visit, and get an understanding of her problems. Meanwhile, Mike Chang's parents (Keong Sim and Tamlyn Tomita) step in to help their son confront his biggest problem—bad grades.
Episode 2, Season 3
- 2011-09-27
- I Am Unicorn
Much to his dismay, Will discovers that (thanks to a private donation) former Vocal Adrenaline coach Shelby Corcoran has been hired to direct a second show-choir group at McKinley; while both Will and Shelby seem good natured about their impending competition, several of the students are less than thrilled about her return to Lima. Brittany manages Kurt’s campaign for class President, but he worries that her strategy may be too one-dimensional and auditions for the school’s production of West Side Story, for which Artie, Emma, and Coach Beiste serve as the trio of directors. Trying to mend fences, Shelby gives her biological daughter Rachel some sound career advice. Meanwhile, auditions for the male lead in the play heat up, threatening to drive a wedge between Kurt and Blaine.
Episode 1, Season 3
- 2011-09-20
- The Purple Piano Project
Its fall and that means back to school for the students and faculty at McKinley High. The New Directions clan returns after a devastating loss at Nationals, so Mr. Schuester assigns a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester starts her congressional campaign on “The Purple Piano Project.” Read the recap here.
Episode 22, Season 2
- 2011-05-24
- New York
New Directions heads to New York to compete in Nationals and enjoy the home of Broadway. Stage icon Patti LuPone guest stars as herself. And Sunshine Corazon returns as the competition, singing for Vocal Adrenaline. Read the full recap here.
Episode 21, Season 2
- 2011-05-17
- Funeral
New Directions continues to strategize their set list for Nationals with a little help from Jessie St. James. Meanwhile, an unexpected loss rocks the world of one of McKinley’s own. Read the full recap here.
Episode 20, Season 2
- 2011-05-10
- Prom Queen
When the entertainment for prom falls through, Principal Figgins asks New Directions to perform at the dance much to prom coordinator Sue’s dismay. Things get heated as the competition for prom king and queen draws closer, and Jessie St. James (guest star Jonathan Groff) returns.
Episode 19, Season 2
- 2011-05-03
- Rumours
Sue Sylvester revives the school newspaper and decides to print a few inflammatory blind items. The glee club gains a whole new respect for Sam when they discover some interesting new information about his family life. Meanwhile, April Rhodes (guest star Kristin Chenoweth) returns to Lima and tries to convince Mr. Schuester to hit the road with her. Read the full recap here.
Episode 17, Season 2
- 2011-04-19
- A Night of Neglect
When another under-the-radar club at McKinley High needs helps raising funds, the glee club proves that birds of a feather flock together when they sign up to help. But when Sue hears about the show of support, she moves quickly to put the kibosh on it. Meanwhile, relationships are tested and big decisions will be made. Read the full recap here.
Episode 18, Season 2
- 2011-04-26
- Born This Way
Mr. Schue teaches the glee club a valuable lesson about self-acceptance and embracing what makes you unique through the music of Lady Gaga. Meanwhile, Lauren and Quinn go toe-to-toe for the prom queen crown, Emma confronts her obsessive issues, Rachel struggles with a life-altering decision and Santana has something up her sleeve that could permanently alter the glee club dynamic.
Episode 16, Season 2
- 2011-03-15
- Original Song
With Sue Sylvester coaching Aural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers’ dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson (guest star Griffin) and Sister Mary Constance (guest star Devine), the kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again. Read the full recap here.
Episode 15, Season 2
- 2011-03-08
- Sexy
When free-spirited substitute teacher Holly Holliday fills in for the absent sex-education teacher, she joins forces with Mr. Schuester to teach the kids of New Directions the facts of life. Meanwhile, Emma heads up the Celibacy Club, and she and Dr. Carl address some issues in their personal life. (Read the full recap here.)
Episode 14, Season 2
- 2011-02-22
- Blame It on the Alcohol
Principal Figgins teaches the student body about the danger of underage drinking, and the glee club is personally touched by the message. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste indulge in a little fun of their own. Read the full recap here.
Episode 13, Season 2
- 2011-02-15
- Comeback
Rachel tries to get back into McKinley High's social swing, with the help of Brittany. Sam forms a tribute band with Mike, Puck, and Artie. Read the full recap here.
Episode 12, Season 2
- 2011-02-08
- Silly Love Songs
Valentine's Day brings romance for the Glee club couples and a Warblers performance brings Kurt and Blaine closer together. Read the full recap here.
Episode 11, Season 2
- 2011-02-06
- The Sue Sylvester Bowl Shuffle
Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste devise a plot to bring together the warring glee club and football team factions. Meanwhile, Sue, desperate to win cheerleading Nationals, launches a dangerous plan to bring home a trophy, and the kids of New Directions tackle Michael Jackson’s iconic hit “Thriller” in an all-new special episode. Read the full recap.
Episode 10, Season 2
- 2010-12-07
- A Very Glee Christmas
It's Christmas time at McKinley High and Finn tries to get everyone in the holiday spirit; Brittany needs no help because she still believes in Santa Claus. In other news, Sue scams the teacher's Secret Santa. Read the full recap here.
Episode 9, Season 2
- 2010-11-30
- Special Education
New Directions heads to sectionals against fierce competition including the Hipsters and Dalton Academy's Warblers who shine with their newest member: Kurt. Meanwhile, romantic troubles begin for couples Emma and Carl as well as Finn and Rachel. Read the full recap here.
Episode 8, Season 2
- 2010-11-24
- Furt
Sue's mother (Carol Burnett) comes to town after years away which causes some revelations in the Sylvester family. Read the full recap here.
Episode 7, Season 2
- 2010-11-16
- The Substitute
After Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher (Gwyneth Paltrow) takes over the Glee Club and becomes a new love interest and competition for Will. Read the full recap here.
Episode 6, Season 2
- 2010-11-02
- Never Been Kissed
After Finn and Sam find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Beiste gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do. Read the full recap here.
Episode 5, Season 2
- 2010-10-26
- The Rocky Horror Glee Show
Will decides to have the glee club perform The Rocky Horror Show for the annual school musical after learning of Emma's newfound love for the cult classic. Despite Sue's usual scheming, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to such timeless tracks as "The Time Warp" and "Damn It, Janet." Original Rocky Horror cast members Barry Bostwick and Meat Loaf also make appearances. Read the full recap here.
Episode 4, Season 2
- 2010-10-12
- Duets
In "Duets," the glee club members work on a duet assignment. Co-captains Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition in favor of new recruit Sam Evans, and a love triangle develops between Mike, Tina, and Artie. The best part? We finally see Mike sing! Read the full recap here.
Episode 3, Season 2
- 2010-10-05
- Grilled Cheesus
Finn has an existential crisis when he believes he sees the face of Jesus in his grilled cheese sandwich. Meanwhile, the rest of the kids rally around Kurt after he has a crisis of his own that leads to a larger discussion among the group about their own theology. Read the full recap here.
Episode 2, Season 2
- 2010-09-28
- Britney/Brittany
Mr. Schuester insists that the glee club perform adult contemporary music at the school assembly, but the kids have other plans. As New Directions mounts its campaign to perform Britney Spears’ greatest hits, they learn that their own Brittany has a connection to the famous performer. Meanwhile, Will meets Emma's new love interest, Dr. Carl , who sparks a rivalry between the two men as they vie for her attention. Read the full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 2
- 2010-09-23
- Audition
Our favorite glee clubbers are back! Thanks to Jacob interviewing them in his "Big Gay Summer" piece, we catch up on what they've all been up to over summer break. Rachel and Finn are dating, as are Mike and Tina. In order to make glee club more appealing to other students, the gang performs "Empire State of Mind", but with little hoopla. There are two new kids in town: Sam Evans and Sunshine Corazon, and they're both interested in joining New Directions. Meanwhile, Sue and Schue join forces against the new football coach. Read our full recap here.
Episode 1, Season 2
- Audition
Our favorite glee clubbers are back! Thanks to Jacob interviewing them in his "Big Gay Summer" piece, we catch up on what they've all been up to over summer break. Rachel and Finn are dating, as are Mike and Tina. In order to make glee club more appealing to other students, the gang performs "Empire State of Mind", but with little hoopla. There are two new kids in town: Sam Evans and Sunshine Corazon, and they're both interested in joining New Directions. Meanwhile, Sue and Schue join forces against the new football coach. Read our full recap here.
Episode 22, Season 1
- 2010-06-08
- Journey
The moment New Directions has been waiting for has finally arrived: it’s time for Regionals! But when Sue pulls a fast one on Will and the glee clubbers, their chances at the title could be compromised. Meanwhile, Quinn’s life changes forever in the “Journey” season finale episode of Glee. Read full recap here.
Episode 21, Season 1
- 2010-05-25
- Funk
Mr. Schuester thinks he's scored the upper hand over Sue, but learns hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Quinn connects with her "funky" side. Read full recap here.
Episode 20, Season 1
- 2010-05-25
- Theatricality
The Glee club pay tribute to Lady Gaga, donning some of her famous outfits. Tina will have an identity crisis, leading Will to teach the club a lesson about theatricality, dividing it in two groups: the girls and Kurt performing Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance", and the rest of the boys performing a Kiss number. Read full recap here.
Episode 19, Season 1
- 2010-05-18
- Dream On
Mr. Schuester's former high school nemesis (guest star Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club. Rachel struggles with a life-long personal issue, and Artie's dreams take him on an adventure. Read full recap here.
Episode 18, Season 1
- 2010-05-11
- Laryngitis
Rachel panics when a sore throat affects her singing; Kurt tries to change his persona to impress his father (guest star Mike O'Malley); and Puck makes a strategic move to elevate his social status. Read full recap here.
Episode 16, Season 1
- 2010-04-27
- Home
Kurt fixes up his dad with Finn’s mom in hopes of having a regular family. Coach Sue Sylvester demands that the Cheerios diet in preparation for a magazine interview. Meanwhile, April Rhodes (Kristin Chenoweth) is back to McKinley High to help Mr. Schue directing the New Directions. Read full recap here.
Episode 14, Season 1
- 2010-04-13
- Hell-O
New Directions is fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals and feeling on top of the world. And can you blame them? With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for Regionals, which includes a memorable rendition of The Beatles' "Hello, Goodbye." But when Rachel and Finn's budding romance hits a bump in the road after she becomes involved with a competitor, Jesse St. James (guest star Jonathan Groff), it threatens to derail the entire club. Mr. Scheuster pays a visit to Shelby Corcoran (guest star Idina Menzel), coach of rival glee club Vocal Adrenaline, to confirm Jesse's motives. Meanwhile, newly single Will explores his relationship with Emma, and Sue Sylvester returns from her condo in Boca with a renewed focus on destroying Will and disbanding the glee club. Real full recap.
Episode 15, Season 1
- 2010-04-20
- The Power of Madonna
Mr. Schuester is concerned that the girls in the glee club are being disrespected and bullied by the guys. Looking to Madonna and her musical message of equality as inspiration, he challenges the entire team to choose Madonna songs as their next assignment in the hopes that the girls embrace her strength, independence, and confidence and that the guys will see the error of their misogynistic ways. The glee club takes the assignment to heart as they perform some of Madonna's greatest hits, including "Express Yourself" and "Like A Prayer." Meanwhile, Kurt and Mercedes give Sue a vote of confidence with a makeover that is definitely in "Vogue." Read full recap.
Episode 13, Season 1
- 2009-12-09
- Sectionals
Spoiler alert: Rachel does some meddling in tonight's episode. We know — shocker, right?! Rachel, on a mission to tell Finn that he is not the father of Quinn's baby, tries to hint to the glee kids that Puck is actually the father with the hope that they'll tell Finn, but they already know and conspire to keep Rachel from telling Finn. Rachel tells Quinn that babies of Jewish parentage are at risk for a horrible genetic disorder, with the hope that Quinn will talk to Puck about it. At least she didn't make up a disease that affects babies of mohawked parents. Read full recap
Episode 12, Season 1
- 2009-12-02
- Mattress
While discussing yearbook picture day at lunch, Will finds out that Emma and Ken's wedding is the same day as Sectionals. As he digests this information, Sue joins them and drops the bomb that the Glee Club will not have a picture in the school's yearbook, the Thunderclap, since the picture is always vandalized by other kids. And it's seriously called the Thunderclap? We should've known this show isn't above putting an STD joke into the yearbook title! Read full recap
Episode 11, Season 1
- 2009-11-25
- Hairography
As the "Fine Arts Administrator or something," Sue Sylvester asks Will for the set list for Sectionals. Hmm, knowing Sue, we're guessing she won't be using those set lists for something benevolent. When Sue requests the names of the particpating schools, Will suspects she is leaking information to the competition. What a shocker. He pays a visit to Grace Hitchens (guest star Eve) at the Jane Addams Academy and asks her point blank if Sue gave her their set list. Hitchens denies this, but is confident her girls will win anyway. Feeling guilty, Will offers Hitchens' club the use of McKinley's auditorium for a glee club scrimmage. Will is so easy to manipulate! Read full recap
Episode 10, Season 1
- 2009-11-18
- Ballad
Will has the glee kids pair off to learn to express emotions through ballads. He's uncomfortable when Rachel draws his name and chooses the cheesy-romantic "Endless Love" as their duet. As she sings, Rachel starts to realize how "super, super cute" Mr. Schue is. Uh-oh. Will recognizes the "crazy" look on her face, as he's seen it on other female students in the past. (If we were Will, we'd think it's just about time for a restraining order!) Read full recap
Episode 9, Season 1
- 2009-11-11
- Wheels
With Quinn's baby bills mounting, Finn promises to get a job to support her. And Quinn's not the only one who needs some financial assistance. Glee needs money for a bus that can transport Artie and his wheelchair to Sectionals. Will proposes they hold a bake sale to raise money for the bus, but no one wants to participate. Artie feels dejected, so Will forces the rest of the squad to use a wheelchair for the week so they will all know what it's like to live in Artie's shoes. Read full recap
Episode 8, Season 1
- 2009-10-21
- Mash-Up
The Slushie War has commenced at McKinley High, but for the first time, Finn and Quinn are on the receiving end. Now that they are in glee club and their pregnancy secret is out, their status has seriously plummeted. Read full recap
Episode 7, Season 1
- 2009-10-14
- Throwdown
While Will and Sue don't agree on the direction of glee club, they both put on a happy face for Principal Figgins. Sue learns from her Cheerio spies that the minority students in glee don't feel like they are being heard. This might be a way for her to divide and conquer. That's our Sue! Read full recap
Episode 6, Season 1
- 2009-10-07
- Vitamin D
When the kids start to show complacency, Will instills some rivalry to fire them up. He divides the glee club into boys against girls for a mash-up competition. The winner gets to choose the song for Sectionals. That sounds like a drama-free idea, right? Right?! Read full recap
Episode 5, Season 1
- 2009-09-30
- The Rhodes Not Taken
The members of the glee club are worried that they can no longer compete without Rachel. Thinking that their numbers need more of an edge, Will approaches his former classmate April Rhodes to join the squad — she's able to join because she never graduated. Will remembers her as the most talented singer at McKinley High... on whom he had a major crush. And there's nothing hotter than someone who peaked in high school! Read full recap
Episode 4, Season 1
- 2009-09-23
- Preggers
Terri admits to her sister that she is hiding her fake pregnancy from Will because she's afraid he will leave her. Can someone say "bat crap crazy?"
While rehearsing a lip synch and dance with Tina and Brittany to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies," Kurt is startled when his macho father Burt catches him. He lies and says he's wearing a unitard because he's practicing for his job as place kicker on the football team. Kurt enlists Finn for help, and Kurt "auditions" for the team. Unfortunately, he can only do it in the middle of his choreography to "Single Ladies"... which is perfectly normal, right? Coach Tanaka doesn't care because Kurt is a place-kicking prodigy, all because of "Single Ladies." Is there anything Beyoncé can't do? Read full recap
Episode 3, Season 1
- 2009-09-16
- Acafellas
Will battles his lack of confidence when Rachel questions his ability to lead the glee club. He forms the Acafellas, an all-male acapella vocal group, as an outlet for his singing talent. Boy band alert! (Wonder if he'll start dating Jessica Simpson...) Yet Will spends more time building his own confidence than that of the glee club. Read full recap
Episode 2, Season 1
- 2009-09-09
- Showmance
Will pushes the glee club to perform in front of the school for the first time at an assembly. He wants them to sing a disco number, but they'd rather choose a song that will appeal to the rest of the students. Hmm, we can't even begin to guess why they wouldn't want to sing disco in front of an entire school of judgmental teens in 2009! Read full recap
Episode 1, Season 1
- 2009-05-19
- Pilot
McKinley High School's Spanish teacher, Will Schuester, takes over New Directions, the school's glee club, after the former director, Sandy Ryerson, gets fired for inappropriate behavior toward a male student. He has hopes of restoring it to its former glory. His motley glee crew consists of Rachel Berry, the overly ambitious and talented singer who is bullied by the cheerleaders (Cheerios) and football players; Kurt Hummel, a male soprano who is also bullied; Artie Abrams, a wheelchair-bound guitar player; Mercedes Jones, a blinged-out diva who refuses to sing back-up; and Tina Cohen-Chang, an Asian-American goth with a speech impediment. They can't even get in sync, let alone consider the dream of competing in Regionals and Nationals. But we have a feeling that they'll find a way to improve, considering the season is more than just one episode long. Read full recap
