S1·E1 Pilot
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 1
- Air Date
- May 19, 2009
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- Director
- Ryan Murphy
- Writers
- Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan
- Score
- 7.7/10 (19 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the McKinley High School's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. Going up against McKinley's cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyone around him, Will is determined to prove them all wrong.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Glee air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on May 19, 2009.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.
What happens in Glee Season 1 Episode 1?
Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the McKinley High School's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. Going up against McKinley's cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyon...
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