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Season 1 – Glee

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Optimistic teacher Will Schuester heads up McKinley High School's glee club -- New Directions -- a place where ambitious and talented students can find strength, acceptance and their voice. As the students find themselves, they also enjoy a respite from the harsh realities of life. Mr. Schuester hopes to help the kids in every way he can, and also dreams of taking the group to nationals. As Schuester and the glee club pursue their goal, they face opposition from a conniving cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, who tries to sabotage the group at every turn.
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Glee — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Entertaining, snarky, and full of heart, Glee is an addictive, toe-tapping musical dramedy that hits all the right notes.

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Alyx Vesey Bitch Media 12/29/2020
I like seeing Hummel "express himself" with Alexander McQueen's armadillo heels along with the girls in their performance of "Bad Romance." Go to Full Review Michelle Dean Bitch Media 12/22/2020
Like anyone else, I do find the musical numbers, when they are heartfelt, to show a kind of joy that is missing on television these days. But the show won't survive on that alone. Go to Full Review Matt Brennan IndieWire 03/01/2019
The series spent its first 22 episodes redefining the TV musical in the terms of the series' title. Unafraid of emotion, "Glee" at its finest opened us up to joy. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 1 22 funny Fox Television episodes. See more Nupur S @NupurSaudagar May 29 Really enjoyed Glee Season 1. The show balances music, comedy, drama and emotional moments in a way that makes it very easy to binge. The performances were entertaining, the songs added a lot of energy and the characters felt memorable from the start. It’s messy at times, but that is also part of the charm. A genuinely fun and feel good season overall. See more esther d @VikingQueen Jan 22 I really don't care for Ryan Murphy at all!! I like some of the cast and the songs I care more about the songs than the characters lol most of the female characters are annoying as hell but I can ignore them and enjoy the songs🎶🎵 so there you GO🎸🎹😸 See more King A. @d1fnot._mr.baek1g Sep 22 The best season hands down See more Chelsea R @RT09726767 04/29/2025 my favorite show of all time. was my entire childhood, and it had such a big impact on me. i I could give it six stars I would ill miss you naya and cory See more Klber A @RT03133886 11/18/2023 Depois que focaram na Rachel, acabaram com a série! See more Read all reviews
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Ryan Murphy

Creator

Brad Falchuk

Creator

Ian Brennan

Creator

Matthew Morrison

Will Schuester

Jessalyn Gilsig

Terri Schuester

Jane Lynch

Sue Sylvester

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 19, 2009 Pilot Will Schuester, an optimistic teacher, tries to reinvent the high school's glee club. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 9, 2009 Showmance The club performs for the first time in front of the school population; Sue Sylvester sends the "Cheerios" to infiltrate the group. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 16, 2009 Acafellas Will forms an all-male a cappella group named Acafellas; the glee club decides to hire a well-known choreographer; the Acafellas get a surprise visit from Josh Groban. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 23, 2009 Preggers Kurt tries out for the football team; two members of the glee club receive life-altering news. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 30, 2009 The Rhodes Not Taken Will tries to give the glee club more of an edge by bringing in a former classmate (Kristin Chenoweth). Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 7, 2009 Vitamin D The boys compete against the girls in a mash-up showdown; Terri tries to keep an eye on Will by taking a job as the school nurse. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 14, 2009 Throwdown To cause dissension among members of the glee club, Sue forces the students to compete against one another; Sue and Will are called into the principal's office; shocking news is revealed. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 21, 2009 Mash-Up Will composes a mash-up for a special occasion; McKinley High's cool kids are overthrown; Sue reveals her softer side. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 11, 2009 Wheels Will encourages the members of glee club to perform in wheelchairs in support of Artie; Kurt and Rachel compete for a big solo. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 18, 2009 Ballad Mr. Schuester has glee club split up into pairs to sing their favorite ballads; Will winds up in a sticky situation when he is forced to step in for a sick student; Finn has dinner with Quinn's parents. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 25, 2009 Hairography Glee club checks out the hair-raising competition; Kurt gives Rachel a makeover. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 2, 2009 Mattress When the Glee Club is left out of the yearbook due to budget cuts, almost everyone is relieved; Terri and Will's relationship is shaken to the core. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 9, 2009 Sectionals When Quinn's secret unravels, the Glee club may not recover in time to compete for sectionals; Will makes a potentially life-changing decision. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 13, 2010 Hell-o Rachel and Finn's romance hits a rocky patch when she becomes involved with a competitor (Jonathan Groff), forcing Mr. Schuester to have a talk with the competitors' coach (Idina Menzel). Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 20, 2010 The Power of Madonna Mr. Schuester is concerned that the guys are disrespecting the women of the glee club; the club members perform some of Madonna's greatest hits. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 27, 2010 Home Kurt sets his dad up with an unexpected partner; April (Kristin Chenoweth) returns to save the glee club. Details Episode 17 Aired May 4, 2010 Bad Reputation Mr. Schuester investigates when a salacious list about the glee club members circulates the school; a video surfaces of Olivia Newton-John performing with Sue. Details Episode 18 Aired May 11, 2010 Laryngitis A sore throat impacts Rachel's singing; Kurt tries to impress his father; Puck hopes to elevate his social status. Details Episode 19 Aired May 18, 2010 Dream On Mr. Schuester's high school nemesis (Neil Patrick Harris) causes trouble for the glee club; Rachel struggles with a personal issue; Artie goes on an adventure in his dreams. Details Episode 20 Aired May 25, 2010 Theatricality Mr. Schuester encourages the members of glee club to express themselves using Lady Gaga's music; Rachel has a life-changing encounter; Tina embraces her inner goth. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 1, 2010 Funk Mr. Schuester thinks he has gotten the upper hand over Sue; Quinn gets in touch with her "funky" side. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 8, 2010 Journey to Regionals The team's chances at Regionals are threatened when Sue pulls a fast one; Quinn's life is forever changed. Details

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Glee — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan
Executive Producer
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto, Ian Brennan, Allison Adler
Screenwriter
Matthew Hodgson, Ryan Murphy
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|S|D)
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 19, 2009