Glee
School & campusSchools and universities as the primary world.This show: 10/10Music sceneMusicians, bands and the industry behind them.This show: 9/10Coming of ageGrowing up as the central arc.This show: 9/10SentimentalOpenly emotional storytelling that reaches straight for the heartstrings.This show: 8/10Young adultTeen protagonists with teen-first appeal.This show: 8/10CampyKnowingly over the top and enjoying every minute of its own excess.This show: 8/10Ensemble castMany characters carrying equal weight.This show: 8/10Queer storiesLGBTQ+ lives and relationships at the center.This show: 7/10
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Starring
Lea MicheleJane LynchMatthew MorrisonCory MonteithChris ColferKevin McHale
Written by
Ian BrennanBrad FalchukRyan Murphy
Starring
Lea MicheleJane LynchMatthew MorrisonCory MonteithChris ColferKevin McHale
Written by
Ian BrennanBrad FalchukRyan Murphy
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Glee Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | E11 | E12 | E13 | E14 | E15 | E16 | E17 | E18 | E19 | E20 | E21 | E22 | ||
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| S1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 9.1 | |
| S2 | 8.3 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 7.2 | 8.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.3 | |
| S3 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 8.7 | |
| S4 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.7 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| S5 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 8.7 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.0 | |||
| S6 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 7.6 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.0 |
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About
"Show-choir underdogs turning teenage angst into pop anthems"
Glee follows the misfit members of a small-town Ohio high school's show choir as they chase competition trophies while navigating bullying, first loves, and self-discovery, guided by an idealistic but flawed teacher. The show swings wildly between glossy pop song mashups, broad comedy, and surprisingly heavy after-school-special drama, often within the same episode. What carries it is the sheer energy of its musical numbers and the charisma of its ensemble cast, even when the storylines get messy, soapy, or tonally chaotic.
Watch it for
the infectious musical numbers that reinvent pop hits through a talented, charismatic ensemble cast.
Maybe skip if
you dislike wild tonal swings between silly comedy, glossy musical numbers, and heavy melodrama.
Written by our AI editor to help you decide, spoiler-free by design.
All Seasons
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Season 12009
8.244K2220h 40m
McKinley High School's Glee Club used to be at the top of the show choir world, but years later, it has turned into a haven for misfits and social outcasts. But at McKinley, things for the Glee Club are about to change. Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester has offered to take on the Herculean task of restoring McKinley's Glee Club to its former glory. Will's only hope lies with two true talents: Rachel Berry, a perfectionist firecracker who is convinced that show choir is her ticket to stardom; and Finn Hudson, the popular high school quarterback who must protect his reputation. Even though everyone around him thinks he's nuts, Will is determined to prove them all wrong and lead the glee club to the greatest competition of them all: Nationals.
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Season 22010
8.338K2221h 46m
After a tough loss at Regionals, the glee club is back as the underdogs of McKinley High. When the school is faced with even more budget cuts, Mr. Schuester pushes the kids to help recruit new members for the club. Rachel and Finn disagree on new recruits, including Sam Evans and exchange student Sunshine Corazon. New Directions now have their sights set on making it to Nationals and defeating their arch rivals, Vocal Adrenaline. With his heart in the right place, Will is determined to help the kids take Nationals, but at every turn he must battle with his nemesis, Sue Sylvester, the conniving cheerleading coach.
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Season 32011
8.133K2216h 6m
Season Three follows the Club through the sectional, regional and national show choir competitions, and during nationals they finally take home the winning prize. Season Three also introduced several new characters, such as Sugar Motta, Sebastian Smythe, and the winners of The Glee Project: Rory Flanagan, Joe Hart, Wade "Unique" Adams, and Harmony.
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Season 42012
7.727K2215h 54m
The season introduced several new characters, such as Jake Puckerman, Marley Rose, Kitty Wilde, Hunter Clarington, and winner and runner up of The Glee Project, Ryder Lynn and Betty Pillsbury respectively, it also counts with the return of Unique Adams. New characters were introduced as the plot focuses on the new generation of the New Directions due to the loss of several members after graduation. The plot also focuses on Rachel's college experience in New York as well as what the rest of the alumni are doing after graduation.
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Season 52013
7.825K2014h 37m
Finding the right note pales in comparison to navigating real life for the members and alums of William McKinley High School's glee club.
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Season 62015
7.915K1310h 3m
The show's final season sees a humbled Rachel return home, Kurt and Blaine at a crossroads and the glee club's future imperiled.
Full Cast & Crew
Cast
Lea Michele Rachel Berry, Tina Cohen-Chang
Jane Lynch Sue Sylvester, Jane Lynch, Will Schuester
Matthew Morrison Will Schuester, Sue Sylvester
Cory Monteith Finn Hudson, Kurt Hummel
Chris Colfer Kurt Hummel, Finn Hudson
Kevin McHale Artie Abrams, Santana Lopez
Naya Rivera Santana Lopez, Artie Abrams
Jenna Ushkowitz Tina Cohen-Chang, Rachel Berry
Amber Riley Mercedes Jones, Brittany S. Pierce
Mark Salling Noah 'Puck' Puckerman, Blaine Anderson
Crew
Ian Brennan
Brad Falchuk
Ryan Murphy
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