1. The New Rachel
Air date: 2012-09-13 · 60 min
In the season premiere episode, the members of New Directions compete amongst themselves to become the next star of the glee club. During open auditions, a fresh crop of students is introduced, including Marley and Jake Puckerman, Puck's half-brother. Meanwhile, Rachel has a rocky start at NYADA and struggles to please her demanding dance teacher, Cassandra July. She also meets Brody, a handsome upperclassman.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Britney 2.0
Air date: 2012-09-20 · 60 min
Brittany S. Pierce is in a funk and turns to her icon Britney Spears' music for inspiration! Meanwhile, Rachel struggles to adjust to life in New York, but is helped by her newfound NYADA friend, Brody Weston,.
Open episode 2 ↗3. Makeover
Air date: 2012-09-27 · 60 min
The campaign showdown begins when Brittany and Blaine go head-to-head for Student Council President. Meanwhile, Kurt gets the internship of his dreams.
Open episode 3 ↗4. The Break Up
Air date: 2012-10-04 · 60 min
Rachel and Kurt are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany deal with the long distance between them, and Will and Emma disagree on a new job offer.
Open episode 4 ↗5. The Role You Were Born to Play
Air date: 2012-11-08 · 60 min
The school production of "Grease" is underway and Marley, Jake, Kitty and football player Ryder compete to play "Danny" and "Sandy." Meanwhile, former glee clubbers Mercedes and Mike, return to cast the play and Mr. Schuester struggles with a difficult decision.
Open episode 5 ↗6. Glease
Air date: 2012-11-15 · 60 min
Rachel and Kurt pay a visit to Lima as the glee club launches its production of "Grease." Meanwhile, Cassandra July returns to shake things up in Rachel's life, and Santana comes back to lend a helping hand.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Dynamic Duets
Air date: 2012-11-22 · 60 min
Love triangle heats up among Marley, Jake and Ryder, and Blaine has a run-in with the Warblers.
Open episode 7 ↗8. Thanksgiving
Air date: 2012-11-29 · 60 min
It's time for Sectionals, and New Directions receives guidance from some of the recent McKinley graduates who volunteer to mentor the glee club during their Thanksgiving breaks. Meanwhile, Rachel and Kurt have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.
Open episode 8 ↗9. Swan Song
Air date: 2012-12-06 · 60 min
As New Directions regroups after Sectionals, Finn ponders his future with the club. Meanwhile, Rachel prepares for the NYADA Winter Showcase, and Kurt gets his shot at redemption with a second audition.
Open episode 9 ↗10. Glee, Actually
Air date: 2012-12-13 · 60 min
In an homage to the beloved holiday film "Love, Actually," seemingly separate storylines come together to form one merry GLEE episode. As the end of 2012 draws near, Sam and Brittany live their lives to the fullest before the Mayan Apocalypse occurs. Meanwhile, Jake and Puck spend quality sibling time together for Hanukah, Artie has a holiday dream that changes his outlook on life and Kurt has a Christmas he'll never forget.
Open episode 10 ↗11. Sadie Hawkins
Air date: 2013-01-24 · 60 min
The girls of the glee club organize a Sadie Hawkins dance at McKinley High, in which the girls ask out their dates, leading to interesting couplings among the members of New Directions. Meanwhile, Sam is convinced that the Warblers cheated at Sectionals, and he makes it his mission to find the evidence. Also, Kurt attempts to find his niche at NYADA.
Open episode 11 ↗12. Naked
Air date: 2013-01-31 · 60 min
The glee club puts together a calendar photo shoot to raise money as they head into Regionals. Meanwhile, Rachel wins a part in a student art film, but the role poses a moral dilemma.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Diva
Air date: 2013-02-07 · 60 min
Finn challenges the glee club to find their inner powerhouses for "Diva Week." Meanwhile, in New York, Kurt can no longer take Rachel's arrogant attitude and calls her out, causing tension between the two friends. Also, Emma is in a whirlwind preparing for her upcoming wedding.
Open episode 13 ↗14. I Do
Air date: 2013-02-14 · 60 min
Will and Emma's wedding is finally here, and it lands on the day of romance and love: Valentine's Day. The former and current members of New Directions reunite in Lima to celebrate.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Girls (and Boys) on Film
Air date: 2013-03-07 · 60 min
As everyone recovers from Will and Emma's wedding, the glee club is given the assignment to sing their favorite song from a movie. Meanwhile in New York, Santana makes herself at home in the loft a little too quickly for Rachel and Kurt's comfort. Also, the members of New Directions sing the hit series' landmark 500th musical performance.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Feud
Air date: 2013-03-14 · 60 min
For the first time in glee club history, the students give the teachers, Will and Finn, an assignment to hash out the tension between them. Meanwhile, Santana becomes increasingly suspicious of Brody's side job.
Open episode 16 ↗17. Guilty Pleasures
Air date: 2013-03-21 · 60 min
The members of New Directions tackle their musical indulgences - the songs and groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love -.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Shooting Star
Air date: 2013-04-11 · 60 min
The members of New Directions are prepping for Regionals, but when an unthinkable event occurs at McKinley High, perspectives are put into order.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Sweet Dreams
Air date: 2013-04-18 · 60 min
When the members of New Directions learn that the theme of this year's Regionals is "Dreams," everyone has his/her own opinion as to what they should sing. Meanwhile, the day has finally come for Rachel to audition for the Broadway revival of "Funny Girl".
Open episode 19 ↗20. Lights Out
Air date: 2013-04-25 · 60 min
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,.
Open episode 20 ↗21. Wonder-ful
Air date: 2013-05-02 · 60 min
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.
Open episode 21 ↗22. All or Nothing
Air date: 2013-05-09 · 60 min
It's finally time for Regionals, and the glee club is more determined than ever to advance to Nationals. Brittany returns from her MIT trip with a new attitude and Ryder finally has a lead on who is "catfishing" him.
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