#1
S5E3
The Quarterback
The New Directions remember Finn.
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#2
S1E22
Journey to Regionals
The moment New Directions has been waiting for has finally arrived: it’s time for Regionals! But when Sue pulls a fast one on Will and the glee clubbers, their chances at the title could be compromised. Meanwhile, Quinn’s life changes forever.
#3
S3E21
Nationals
The glee club travels to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in Nationals against the best show choirs in the country, including Vocal Adrenaline, for celebrity judges including Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton.
#4
Sectionals
S1E13
#5
Dreams Come True
S6E13
#6
Original Song
S2E16
#7
On My Way
S3E14
#8
100
S5E12
#9
Furt
S2E8
#10
Goodbye
S3E22
Lowlights
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.
#120
Puppet Master
S5E7
#119
The End of Twerk
S5E5
#118
The Back-Up Plan
S5E18
#117
The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
S5E20
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