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Glee (Pilot/Series Premiere Promo #1) - May 19th, 2009

Glee(2009)
Released
2009 · TV SERIES

Glee

Optimistic teacher Will Schuester rallies a misfit high‑school glee club to chase championship glory, battling personal insecurities and societal pressures that threaten to silence their voices.

First aired
2009
Rated
TV-14
Seasons
6 seasons
ComedyDrama
Streaming on
  • Paramount+

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01PilotMay 19, 2009Rate

    Will Schuester, an idealistic high school teacher, takes on the struggling glee club at McKinley High, striving to reignite his own enthusiasm for teaching while helping a group of misfit students discover their talents. As he challenges the school's rigid social hierarchy, Will faces resistance and doubt from others, but remains committed to proving his vision can succeed.

  2. 1.02ShowmanceSep 9, 2009Rate

    As McKinley High's glee club starts new routines, they face challenges that require difficult decisions. Will struggles with balancing his commitment to the club and his responsibilities at home, while relationships within the group begin to shift, revealing both supportive and conflicting dynamics.

  3. 1.03AcafellasSep 16, 2009Rate

    Will works to finalize the New Directions lineup, inspired by a meaningful visit from his father. He introduces new songs and reassigns a previously given track to a member following specific guidelines. While forming an all-male a cappella group, Will's attention shifts away from the main glee club, prompting the students to hire a famous choreographer for help. Meanwhile, Mercedes begins a new relationship, and six new members are added to the team. Josh Groban makes a guest appearance.

  4. 1.04PreggersSep 23, 2009Rate

    Kurt attempts to join the football team, inspired by Glee Club strategies, while Rachel becomes upset and leaves rehearsal after being passed over for a major role in favor of Tina. Meanwhile, Sue devises a scheme to strengthen her cheerleading program at Glee's expense, and Quinn shares important news with Finn.

  5. 1.05The Rhodes Not TakenSep 30, 2009Rate

    Will enlists his former classmate April Rhodes to add excitement to the glee club, but his strategy becomes complicated when he begins to lose one of the team's essential members.

  6. 1.06Vitamin DOct 7, 2009Rate

    Will organizes a competition between the male and female members of New Directions to foster rivalry within the group. Meanwhile, Terri takes on a new role as the school nurse in order to keep an eye on him.

  7. 1.07ThrowdownOct 14, 2009Rate

    Sue Sylvester pits the Glee Club members against each other to create internal conflict, but the main tension shifts to the faculty when she and Will are summoned to the principal's office. At the same time, the Glee Club comes together to support Quinn after she shares a surprising revelation.

  8. 1.08Mash-UpOct 21, 2009Rate

    Will is inspired to create a special musical mash-up for an important event. At the same time, the popular students at McKinley High lose their status in a surprising and dramatic way, while Sue Sylvester reveals a more compassionate side of herself.

  9. 1.09WheelsNov 11, 2009Rate

    Will motivates the Glee Club to show support for Artie by performing in wheelchairs, while Kurt and Rachel vie for a prominent solo opportunity.

  10. 1.10BalladNov 18, 2009Rate

    Mr. Schuester assigns the Glee Club to perform their favorite ballads in pairs, but a student's illness forces him to substitute, leading to an awkward performance. At the same time, Finn and Quinn struggle during a tense dinner with her parents.

  11. 1.11HairographyNov 25, 2009Rate

    Will suspects Sue of leaking information to a rival Glee Club and investigates, leading to a surprising discovery about their competition. At the same time, Kurt helps Rachel update her look to win back Finn's attention, though his true intentions remain unclear.

  12. 1.12MattressDec 2, 2009Rate

    The Glee Club is excluded from the yearbook due to budget cuts, which most members welcome as a reprieve from past embarrassment, though Rachel is determined to have her place recorded. Quinn focuses on being included in the Cheerios' yearbook photo, while Will and Terri's relationship faces significant strain.

  13. 1.13SectionalsDec 9, 2009Rate

    The Glee Club prepares for the Sectionals competition, but Quinn's hidden secret threatens to disrupt their chances. Sue Sylvester's manipulations escalate, while Will must make a life-altering decision as Emma and Ken's wedding approaches.

  14. 1.14Hell-OApr 13, 2010Rate

    New Directions, riding high from their Sectionals victory, begins preparing for Regionals, but tensions arise as Rachel's relationship with Finn becomes complicated by her connection with rival Jesse St. James. Mr. Schuester investigates Jesse's intentions by confronting Vocal Adrenaline's coach, Shelby Corcoran, while also navigating his own personal life with Emma. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester returns from a Florida vacation with a new determination to dismantle the glee club.

  15. 1.15The Power of MadonnaApr 20, 2010Rate

    Mr. Schuester assigns the glee club Madonna songs to promote respect and equality, hoping to inspire the girls and change the boys' attitudes. The club performs hits like "Express Yourself" and "Like A Prayer," while Kurt and Mercedes give Sue a "Vogue"-inspired makeover.

  16. 1.16HomeApr 27, 2010Rate

    Kurt arranges a blind date for his father, Burt, which may disrupt his vision of a traditional family. Meanwhile, Sue forces the Cheerios into an extreme diet regimen in anticipation of a high-profile interview, and April Rhodes returns to assist Will and the glee club.

  17. 1.17Bad ReputationMay 4, 2010Rate

    Mr. Schuester launches an inquiry after a scandalous list about Glee Club members spreads through McKinley High. At the same time, Sue is embarrassed by the release of a video showing her performing "Physical.

  18. 1.18LaryngitisMay 11, 2010Rate

    Rachel becomes concerned when a sore throat threatens her ability to sing, while Kurt attempts to alter his image to gain his father's approval, and Puck takes a calculated step to improve his social standing.

  19. 1.19Dream OnMay 18, 2010Rate

    Bryan Ryan, a former high school rival of Mr. Schuester, returns and creates challenges for the glee club. Rachel confronts a long-standing personal struggle, while Artie experiences a dream-driven adventure.

  20. 1.20TheatricalityMay 25, 2010Rate

    Mr. Schuester inspires the glee club to explore self-expression through Lady Gaga's music. Meanwhile, Rachel experiences a significant moment that impacts her journey, and Tina begins to embrace a darker, more alternative style.

  21. 1.21FunkJun 1, 2010Rate

    The glee club receives unsettling news that causes tension among the members. Quinn explores a more unconventional side of herself with guidance from Mercedes, while Will Schuester takes action against Sue Sylvester.

  22. 1.22Journey to RegionalsJun 8, 2010Rate

    New Directions competes at Regionals, but their chances are threatened when Sue Schuester outmaneuvers Will and the team. At the same time, Quinn experiences a major turning point in her life.

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