Glee 2009
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What is Glee?
Glee is an American jukebox musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox network from 2009 to 2015. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, the show is set at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 121
- First aired
- May 19, 2009
- Last aired
- Mar 20, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Glee is an American jukebox musical comedy-drama television series that aired on the Fox network from 2009 to 2015. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan, the show is set at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. The narrative follows an optimistic Spanish teacher named Will Schuester who attempts to refuel his own passion by reinventing the school glee club. He challenges a group of ambitious outcasts to join the New Directions, encouraging them to realize their star potential. As the members navigate the harsh realities and cruel halls of their high school, they strive to outshine their singing competition. The series is characterized by an inventive blend of broadly satiric humor, heartfelt drama, and dynamic musical productions. Since its debut, the program became a cultural phenomenon and received various honors, including a Golden Globe Award. The cast features actors such as Lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, and Chris Colfer, who portray the students and faculty involved in the club.
Should you watch it?
“An optimistic teacher inspires high school outcasts to find their star potential through a competitive glee club.”
- features musical performances
- explores themes of acceptance
- contains high school drama
Watch it if you enjoy musical comedies about underdog groups finding their voice.
The series balances comedic musical numbers with the challenges of high school life.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot May 19, 2009
- E2 Showmance Sep 9, 2009
- E3 Acafellas Sep 16, 2009
- E4 Preggers Sep 23, 2009
- E5 The Rhodes Not Taken Sep 30, 2009
- E6 Vitamin D Oct 7, 2009
- E7 Throwdown Oct 14, 2009
- E8 Mash-Up Oct 21, 2009
- E9 Wheels Nov 11, 2009
- E10 Ballad Nov 18, 2009
- E11 Hairography Nov 25, 2009
- E12 Mattress Dec 2, 2009
- E13 Sectionals Dec 9, 2009
- E14 Hell-O Apr 13, 2010
- E15 The Power of Madonna Apr 20, 2010
- E16 Home Apr 27, 2010
- E17 Bad Reputation May 4, 2010
- E18 Laryngitis May 11, 2010
- E19 Dream On May 18, 2010
- E20 Theatricality May 25, 2010
- E21 Funk Jun 1, 2010
- E22 Journey to Regionals Jun 8, 2010
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Audition Sep 21, 2010
- E2 Britney/Brittany Sep 28, 2010
- E3 Grilled Cheesus Oct 5, 2010
- E4 Duets Oct 12, 2010
- E5 The Rocky Horror Glee Show Oct 26, 2010
- E6 Never Been Kissed Nov 9, 2010
- E7 The Substitute Nov 16, 2010
- E8 Furt Nov 23, 2010
- E9 Special Education Nov 30, 2010
- E10 A Very Glee Christmas Dec 7, 2010
- E11 The Sue Sylvester Shuffle Feb 6, 2011
- E12 Silly Love Songs Feb 8, 2011
- E13 Comeback Feb 15, 2011
- E14 Blame It on the Alcohol Feb 22, 2011
- E15 Sexy Mar 8, 2011
- E16 Original Song Mar 15, 2011
- E17 A Night of Neglect Apr 19, 2011
- E18 Born This Way Apr 26, 2011
- E19 Rumours May 3, 2011
- E20 Prom Queen May 10, 2011
- E21 Funeral May 17, 2011
- E22 New York May 24, 2011
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Purple Piano Project Sep 20, 2011
- E2 I Am Unicorn Sep 27, 2011
- E3 Asian F Oct 4, 2011
- E4 Pot O' Gold Nov 1, 2011
- E5 The First Time Nov 8, 2011
- E6 Mash Off Nov 15, 2011
- E7 I Kissed a Girl Nov 29, 2011
- E8 Hold on to Sixteen Dec 6, 2011
- E9 Extraordinary Merry Christmas Dec 13, 2011
- E10 Yes/No Jan 17, 2012
- E11 Michael Jan 31, 2012
- E12 The Spanish Teacher Feb 7, 2012
- E13 Heart Feb 14, 2012
- E14 On My Way Feb 21, 2012
- E15 Big Brother Apr 10, 2012
- E16 Saturday Night Glee-ver Apr 17, 2012
- E17 Dance with Somebody Apr 24, 2012
- E18 Choke May 1, 2012
- E19 Prom-asaurus May 8, 2012
- E20 Props May 15, 2012
- E21 Nationals May 15, 2012
- E22 Goodbye May 22, 2012
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 The New Rachel Sep 13, 2012
- E2 Britney 2.0 Sep 20, 2012
- E3 Makeover Sep 27, 2012
- E4 The Break-Up Oct 4, 2012
- E5 The Role You Were Born to Play Nov 8, 2012
- E6 Glease Nov 15, 2012
- E7 Dynamic Duets Nov 22, 2012
- E8 Thanksgiving Nov 29, 2012
- E9 Swan Song Dec 6, 2012
- E10 Glee, Actually Dec 13, 2012
- E11 Sadie Hawkins Jan 24, 2013
- E12 Naked Jan 31, 2013
- E13 Diva Feb 7, 2013
- E14 I Do Feb 14, 2013
- E15 Girls (and Boys) on Film Mar 7, 2013
- E16 Feud Mar 14, 2013
- E17 Guilty Pleasures Mar 21, 2013
- E18 Shooting Star Apr 11, 2013
- E19 Sweet Dreams Apr 18, 2013
- E20 Lights Out Apr 25, 2013
- E21 Wonder-Ful May 2, 2013
- E22 All or Nothing May 9, 2013
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 Love, Love, Love Sep 26, 2013
- E2 Tina in the Sky with Diamonds Oct 3, 2013
- E3 The Quarterback Oct 10, 2013
- E4 A Katy or a Gaga Nov 7, 2013
- E5 The End of Twerk Nov 14, 2013
- E6 Movin' Out Nov 21, 2013
- E7 Puppet Master Nov 28, 2013
- E8 Previously Unaired Christmas Dec 5, 2013
- E9 Frenemies Feb 25, 2014
- E10 Trio Mar 4, 2014
- E11 City of Angels Mar 11, 2014
- E12 100 Mar 18, 2014
- E13 New Directions Mar 25, 2014
- E14 New New York Apr 1, 2014
- E15 Bash Apr 8, 2014
- E16 Tested Apr 15, 2014
- E17 Opening Night Apr 22, 2014
- E18 The Back-Up Plan Apr 29, 2014
- E19 Old Dog, New Tricks May 6, 2014
- E20 The Untitled Rachel Berry Project May 13, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan.
When did the series air?
The series premiered in 2009 and concluded on March 20, 2015.
How many episodes were produced?
The series consists of 121 episodes.
What is the premise of the show?
It follows a teacher who reinvents a high school glee club to help outcasts realize their potential.
Which network aired the show?
The series was produced for the Fox Broadcasting Company.