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9.5/10 (3699 votes)
#1

The Quarterback

S5:E3

The New Directions remember Finn.

mogwaylaven Jul 28, 2019

One of the hardest episodes to watch, i remember when it aired i couldn't get through it without cry...

8.7/10 (1316 votes)
#2

100

S5:E12

The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.

alwaysartful Mar 23, 2021

Only just started this episode but Mercedes looks so good in the opening scene!!! Her hair and makeu...

8.7/10 (1195 votes)
#3

New Directions

S5:E13

With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.

emilyblasik Jul 29, 2020

_Glee_ should've ended after this episode.

8.1/10 (1071 votes)
#4

City of Angels

S5:E11

The glee club -- and two special guests -- travels to Los Angeles to compete in nationals.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Now this episode brought back some of that old school Glee magic. The songs dedicated to Finn made m...

8.0/10 (1009 votes)
#5

Opening Night

S5:E17

The gang must rally an uncharacteristically insecure Rachel in time to make her Broadway debut in Funny Girl… but not everyone in the audience is wishing Rachel the best.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

TW: Schuester jumpscare Sue knew the series are spiralling so she decided to bless us with her pr...

7.8/10 (1247 votes)
#6

Love, Love, Love

S5:E1

The members of New Directions are back in action and take on their biggest assignment yet: the Beatles! As Will enlists the kids to pay homage to the classic song catalog from the Fab Four, Blaine and Kurt attempt to answer questions about their future together. Meanwhile, Rachel's New York ambitions take an unexpected turn.

Hugbear Mar 19, 2025

why, again, are they starting a new season with Rachel Berry? i thought this is about glee not some ...

7.7/10 (983 votes)
#7

Frenemies

S5:E9

Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel’s understudy in “Funny Girl,” causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

andrewnunes Nov 13, 2023

it's so easy to get in broadway huh

7.6/10 (991 votes)
#8

New New York

S5:E14

New Directions alumni adjust to their new lives in the city; Blaine and Sam move in with Kurt; Artie has difficulty adjusting to life in Manhattan; Rachel likes being a Broadway star; Mercedes works on her album.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

if the stories gonna be on the GRADUATES that are staying in New York bc theyre no longer in the gle...

7.5/10 (968 votes)
#9

Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

S5:E2

As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

aars26 Sep 12, 2020

DEMIIIIII! I love seeing her!!! That was an awful prom!!!!! Especially after the last one (the promo...

7.5/10 (945 votes)
#10

Bash

S5:E15

Rachel is faced with a decision that pits her education against her career. Sam and Mercedes consider rekindling their romance. Kurt comes face-to-face with a hate-crime.

Marinka678 Jan 15, 2021

Right before this episode I was wondering how Rachel managed to do literally everything.

7.3/10 (844 votes)
#11

Trio

S5:E10

When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Right, so there was no need to be this mean to Artie and I expected better from both Sam and Blaine....

7.2/10 (971 votes)
#12

Movin' Out

S5:E6

The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

Marinka678 Dec 31, 2020

Sam and Rachel better not become a thing. How is she even getting ALL of the guys. Also not digging ...

7.2/10 (948 votes)
#13

Old Dog, New Tricks

S5:E19

Santana helps Rachel do damage control for her flagging public image; Kurt tries to help a home for retired Broadway performers with their production of Peter Pan; to prove he is responsible, Sam adopts a dog - despite Mercedes’ objections.

Marinka678 Jan 17, 2021

I hate that whenever someone else does something meaningful (in this case Kurt with the play) they a...

7.1/10 (1079 votes)
#14

A Katy or a Gaga

S5:E4

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

aars26 Sep 14, 2020

That True Jackson moment was amazing!!!! Okay so there’s something I don’t understand, in what unive...

7.0/10 (918 votes)
#15

Tested

S5:E16

Blaine suffers a crisis of confidence after gaining the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen.” Artie discovers that his newfound success with the ladies comes at a price. Mercedes tells Sam she’s still a virgin.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

We've been knowing Artie is a perv and a douche. He might be an ok friend, not a good boyfriend. He'...

7.0/10 (967 votes)
#16

The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

S5:E20

Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

man i missed seeing brittany popping moves Samcedes has been really healthy, beside that one time...

6.8/10 (905 votes)
#17

The Back-Up Plan

S5:E18

Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana’s help finding a “new sound” for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

the first dude got a point, not everyone is made for tv like not everyone is made for radio isnt ...

6.6/10 (1020 votes)
#18

The End of Twerk

S5:E5

The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking. Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

Hugbear Mar 24, 2025

barely a minute in and Schuester, electric chair. what the fuck do you mean twerking is a way to reb...

6.6/10 (1014 votes)
#19

Puppet Master

S5:E7

Blaine believes he has the best plan to win nationals, but the other club members think he's too controlling; members of Kurt's band disagree over the venue of their first gig; Sue gets in touch with her feminine side.

Marinka678 Jan 5, 2021

This episode was so incredibly bad. The show has really lost it's spark. I kind of don't even want t...

6.0/10 (1152 votes)
#20

Previously Unaired Christmas

S5:E8

Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

goncaalo Dec 22, 2015

this episode is really horrible

6.0/10 (1152 votes)
#1

Previously Unaired Christmas

S5:E8

Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

goncaalo Dec 22, 2015

this episode is really horrible

6.6/10 (1020 votes)
#2

The End of Twerk

S5:E5

The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking. Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

Hugbear Mar 24, 2025

barely a minute in and Schuester, electric chair. what the fuck do you mean twerking is a way to reb...

6.6/10 (1014 votes)
#3

Puppet Master

S5:E7

Blaine believes he has the best plan to win nationals, but the other club members think he's too controlling; members of Kurt's band disagree over the venue of their first gig; Sue gets in touch with her feminine side.

Marinka678 Jan 5, 2021

This episode was so incredibly bad. The show has really lost it's spark. I kind of don't even want t...

6.8/10 (905 votes)
#4

The Back-Up Plan

S5:E18

Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana’s help finding a “new sound” for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

the first dude got a point, not everyone is made for tv like not everyone is made for radio isnt ...

7.0/10 (918 votes)
#5

Tested

S5:E16

Blaine suffers a crisis of confidence after gaining the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen.” Artie discovers that his newfound success with the ladies comes at a price. Mercedes tells Sam she’s still a virgin.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

We've been knowing Artie is a perv and a douche. He might be an ok friend, not a good boyfriend. He'...

7.0/10 (967 votes)
#6

The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

S5:E20

Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

man i missed seeing brittany popping moves Samcedes has been really healthy, beside that one time...

7.1/10 (1079 votes)
#7

A Katy or a Gaga

S5:E4

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

aars26 Sep 14, 2020

That True Jackson moment was amazing!!!! Okay so there’s something I don’t understand, in what unive...

7.2/10 (971 votes)
#8

Movin' Out

S5:E6

The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

Marinka678 Dec 31, 2020

Sam and Rachel better not become a thing. How is she even getting ALL of the guys. Also not digging ...

7.2/10 (948 votes)
#9

Old Dog, New Tricks

S5:E19

Santana helps Rachel do damage control for her flagging public image; Kurt tries to help a home for retired Broadway performers with their production of Peter Pan; to prove he is responsible, Sam adopts a dog - despite Mercedes’ objections.

Marinka678 Jan 17, 2021

I hate that whenever someone else does something meaningful (in this case Kurt with the play) they a...

7.3/10 (844 votes)
#10

Trio

S5:E10

When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Right, so there was no need to be this mean to Artie and I expected better from both Sam and Blaine....

7.5/10 (968 votes)
#11

Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

S5:E2

As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

aars26 Sep 12, 2020

DEMIIIIII! I love seeing her!!! That was an awful prom!!!!! Especially after the last one (the promo...

7.5/10 (945 votes)
#12

Bash

S5:E15

Rachel is faced with a decision that pits her education against her career. Sam and Mercedes consider rekindling their romance. Kurt comes face-to-face with a hate-crime.

Marinka678 Jan 15, 2021

Right before this episode I was wondering how Rachel managed to do literally everything.

7.6/10 (991 votes)
#13

New New York

S5:E14

New Directions alumni adjust to their new lives in the city; Blaine and Sam move in with Kurt; Artie has difficulty adjusting to life in Manhattan; Rachel likes being a Broadway star; Mercedes works on her album.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

if the stories gonna be on the GRADUATES that are staying in New York bc theyre no longer in the gle...

7.7/10 (983 votes)
#14

Frenemies

S5:E9

Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel’s understudy in “Funny Girl,” causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

andrewnunes Nov 13, 2023

it's so easy to get in broadway huh

7.8/10 (1247 votes)
#15

Love, Love, Love

S5:E1

The members of New Directions are back in action and take on their biggest assignment yet: the Beatles! As Will enlists the kids to pay homage to the classic song catalog from the Fab Four, Blaine and Kurt attempt to answer questions about their future together. Meanwhile, Rachel's New York ambitions take an unexpected turn.

Hugbear Mar 19, 2025

why, again, are they starting a new season with Rachel Berry? i thought this is about glee not some ...

8.0/10 (1009 votes)
#16

Opening Night

S5:E17

The gang must rally an uncharacteristically insecure Rachel in time to make her Broadway debut in Funny Girl… but not everyone in the audience is wishing Rachel the best.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

TW: Schuester jumpscare Sue knew the series are spiralling so she decided to bless us with her pr...

8.1/10 (1071 votes)
#17

City of Angels

S5:E11

The glee club -- and two special guests -- travels to Los Angeles to compete in nationals.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Now this episode brought back some of that old school Glee magic. The songs dedicated to Finn made m...

8.7/10 (1316 votes)
#18

100

S5:E12

The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.

alwaysartful Mar 23, 2021

Only just started this episode but Mercedes looks so good in the opening scene!!! Her hair and makeu...

8.7/10 (1195 votes)
#19

New Directions

S5:E13

With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.

emilyblasik Jul 29, 2020

_Glee_ should've ended after this episode.

9.5/10 (3699 votes)
#20

The Quarterback

S5:E3

The New Directions remember Finn.

mogwaylaven Jul 28, 2019

One of the hardest episodes to watch, i remember when it aired i couldn't get through it without cry...

7.8/10 (1247 votes)

Love, Love, Love

S5:E1

The members of New Directions are back in action and take on their biggest assignment yet: the Beatles! As Will enlists the kids to pay homage to the classic song catalog from the Fab Four, Blaine and Kurt attempt to answer questions about their future together. Meanwhile, Rachel's New York ambitions take an unexpected turn.

Hugbear Mar 19, 2025

why, again, are they starting a new season with Rachel Berry? i thought this is about glee not some ...

7.5/10 (968 votes)

Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

S5:E2

As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

aars26 Sep 12, 2020

DEMIIIIII! I love seeing her!!! That was an awful prom!!!!! Especially after the last one (the promo...

9.5/10 (3699 votes)

The Quarterback

S5:E3

The New Directions remember Finn.

mogwaylaven Jul 28, 2019

One of the hardest episodes to watch, i remember when it aired i couldn't get through it without cry...

7.1/10 (1079 votes)

A Katy or a Gaga

S5:E4

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

aars26 Sep 14, 2020

That True Jackson moment was amazing!!!! Okay so there’s something I don’t understand, in what unive...

6.6/10 (1020 votes)

The End of Twerk

S5:E5

The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking. Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

Hugbear Mar 24, 2025

barely a minute in and Schuester, electric chair. what the fuck do you mean twerking is a way to reb...

7.2/10 (971 votes)

Movin' Out

S5:E6

The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

Marinka678 Dec 31, 2020

Sam and Rachel better not become a thing. How is she even getting ALL of the guys. Also not digging ...

6.6/10 (1014 votes)

Puppet Master

S5:E7

Blaine believes he has the best plan to win nationals, but the other club members think he's too controlling; members of Kurt's band disagree over the venue of their first gig; Sue gets in touch with her feminine side.

Marinka678 Jan 5, 2021

This episode was so incredibly bad. The show has really lost it's spark. I kind of don't even want t...

6.0/10 (1152 votes)

Previously Unaired Christmas

S5:E8

Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene. Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

goncaalo Dec 22, 2015

this episode is really horrible

7.7/10 (983 votes)

Frenemies

S5:E9

Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel’s understudy in “Funny Girl,” causing a feud between the roommates. Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

andrewnunes Nov 13, 2023

it's so easy to get in broadway huh

7.3/10 (844 votes)

Trio

S5:E10

When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Right, so there was no need to be this mean to Artie and I expected better from both Sam and Blaine....

8.1/10 (1071 votes)

City of Angels

S5:E11

The glee club -- and two special guests -- travels to Los Angeles to compete in nationals.

Marinka678 Jan 11, 2021

Now this episode brought back some of that old school Glee magic. The songs dedicated to Finn made m...

8.7/10 (1316 votes)

100

S5:E12

The glee club are saying goodbye to each other when two old guests come and decide to save the glee club.

alwaysartful Mar 23, 2021

Only just started this episode but Mercedes looks so good in the opening scene!!! Her hair and makeu...

8.7/10 (1195 votes)

New Directions

S5:E13

With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.

emilyblasik Jul 29, 2020

_Glee_ should've ended after this episode.

7.6/10 (991 votes)

New New York

S5:E14

New Directions alumni adjust to their new lives in the city; Blaine and Sam move in with Kurt; Artie has difficulty adjusting to life in Manhattan; Rachel likes being a Broadway star; Mercedes works on her album.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

if the stories gonna be on the GRADUATES that are staying in New York bc theyre no longer in the gle...

7.5/10 (945 votes)

Bash

S5:E15

Rachel is faced with a decision that pits her education against her career. Sam and Mercedes consider rekindling their romance. Kurt comes face-to-face with a hate-crime.

Marinka678 Jan 15, 2021

Right before this episode I was wondering how Rachel managed to do literally everything.

7.0/10 (918 votes)

Tested

S5:E16

Blaine suffers a crisis of confidence after gaining the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen.” Artie discovers that his newfound success with the ladies comes at a price. Mercedes tells Sam she’s still a virgin.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

We've been knowing Artie is a perv and a douche. He might be an ok friend, not a good boyfriend. He'...

8.0/10 (1009 votes)

Opening Night

S5:E17

The gang must rally an uncharacteristically insecure Rachel in time to make her Broadway debut in Funny Girl… but not everyone in the audience is wishing Rachel the best.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

TW: Schuester jumpscare Sue knew the series are spiralling so she decided to bless us with her pr...

6.8/10 (905 votes)

The Back-Up Plan

S5:E18

Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana’s help finding a “new sound” for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

the first dude got a point, not everyone is made for tv like not everyone is made for radio isnt ...

7.2/10 (948 votes)

Old Dog, New Tricks

S5:E19

Santana helps Rachel do damage control for her flagging public image; Kurt tries to help a home for retired Broadway performers with their production of Peter Pan; to prove he is responsible, Sam adopts a dog - despite Mercedes’ objections.

Marinka678 Jan 17, 2021

I hate that whenever someone else does something meaningful (in this case Kurt with the play) they a...

7.0/10 (967 votes)

The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

S5:E20

Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

Hugbear Mar 30, 2025

man i missed seeing brittany popping moves Samcedes has been really healthy, beside that one time...

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
2 ★ 8.2 22
★ 8.8 Original Song
★ 7.2 A Night of Neglect
1 ★ 8.2 22
★ 9.1 Journey to Regionals
★ 7.6 Acafellas
3 ★ 8.1 22
★ 9.1 Nationals
★ 7.3 Extraordinary Merry Christmas
6 ★ 7.8 13
★ 9.0 Dreams Come True
★ 7.0 The Hurt Locker (1)
4 ★ 7.7 22
★ 8.7 The Break-Up
★ 7.0 Lights Out
5 ★ 7.5 20
★ 9.5 The Quarterback
★ 6.0 Previously Unaired Christmas