Glee
A young, optimistic teacher attempts to inspire a group of ragtag performers in the school's glee club to reach beyond their own individual obstacles and come together to restore the choir's tarnished reputation to its former glory.
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- 2009-2015
- 6 seasons
- Fox Network
- Comedy, Drama, Music
- TV-PG
A young, optimistic teacher attempts to inspire a group of ragtag performers in the school's glee club to reach beyond their own individual obstacles and come together to restore the choir's tarnished reputation to its former glory.
Season 3 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2011 - 2012
Episode 1
The Purple Piano Project
Tue, Sep 20, 2011 44 mins
Its fall and that means back to school for the students and faculty at McKinley High. The New Directions clan returns after a devastating loss at Nationals, so Mr. Schuester assigns a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Sue Sylvester starts her congressional campaign.
Episode 2
I Am Unicorn
Tue, Sep 27, 2011 43 mins
Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.
Episode 3
Asian F
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 45 mins
Emma's parents come for a visit, and Mike struggles with his grades while his parents work to get him back on track.
Episode 4
Pot O' Gold
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 44 mins
A new foreign exchange student, Rory Flanagan, enrolls at McKinley and crashes with Brittany S. Pierce, who thinks he's a leprechaun. Meanwhile, Mercedes attempts to recruit new members to join Shelby Corcoran's newly formed Glee club and Sue's congressional campaign heats up.
Episode 5
The First Time
Tue, Nov 8, 2011 43 mins
Under Artie's directorial leadership, the kids prepare to perform the school musical "West Side Story." Meanwhile, Finn meets with a recruiter, and Coach Bieste has an admirer. Musical performances include "Tonight", "Uptown Girl", "A Boy Like That", "America" and "One Hand One Heart".
Episode 6
Mash Off
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 41 mins
Sue starts a smear campaign to take down her biggest competitor for the Congressional seat. Meanwhile, Puck has a crush, and Will and Shelby Corcoran encourage some friendly competition.
Episode 7
I Kissed a Girl
Tue, Nov 29, 2011 43 mins
As the race for McKinley High President comes to an end, someone is caught trying to fix the results. Meanwhile, Coach Beiste gets up the nerve to challenge Sue Sylvester and things get complicated for Puck and Quinn.
Episode 8
Hold on to Sixteen
Tue, Dec 6, 2011 45 mins
In an attempt to recruit a few more members, Finn tracks down former teammate Sam Evans and convinces him to come back to the glee club. Tina comes to the defense of Mike and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.
Episode 9
Extraordinary Merry Christmas
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 44 mins
When New Directions is asked to perform at two different events - on the same day, at the same time - they have a tough decision to make. Will they choose correctly and spread Christmas cheer, or will their ambition get the best of them?
Episode 10
Yes/No
Tue, Jan 17, 2012 44 mins
When Will tries to plan a special surprise for Emma, he enlists the glee club to help him sweep her off her feet. Meanwhile, Becky sets her sights on Artie, and Finn makes an announcement about his life plans after high school that surprises the glee club.
Episode 11
Michael
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 44 mins
In a special episode celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, the rivalry between New Directions and the Warblers intensifies en route to Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt and Rachel receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam and Mercedes.
Episode 12
The Spanish Teacher
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 45 mins
Will assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher. Meanwhile, Rachel spills the beans to Kurt and Mercedes on Finn's marriage proposal, and Mercedes has love complications of her own.
Episode 13
Heart
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 44 mins
In honor of Valentine's Day, Will challenges the Glee Club to find and perform the world's greatest love songs.
Episode 14
On My Way
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 44 mins
Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.
Episode 15
Big Brother
Tue, Apr 10, 2012 44 mins
Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.
Episode 16
Saturday Night Glee-ver
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 44 mins
New Directions pays homage to the film "Saturday Night Fever" by grooving to the disco-infused dance numbers.
Episode 17
Dance with Somebody
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 44 mins
The Glee Club covers Whitney Houston's greatest hits, while Will and Emma become one step closer to their dream wedding.
Episode 18
Choke
Tue, May 1, 2012 44 mins
Rachel and Kurt finally get their chance to audition for the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts. Meanwhile, Puck makes a decision about his future after a meeting with his father.
Episode 19
Prom-asaurus
Tue, May 8, 2012 44 mins
Brittany goes into high gear as class president to spearhead the prom. Then, after nominations are announced, the kids kick into campaign mode.
Episode 20
Props
Tue, May 15, 2012 44 mins
When Tina bumps her head, the world of New Directions is turned upside down in her eyes.
Episode 21
Nationals
Tue, May 15, 2012 44 mins
When Mercedes comes down with a bad case of food poisoning, Will drafts Tina and Quinn to sub for her.
Episode 22
Goodbye
Tue, May 22, 2012 45 mins
Graduation is finally here, and McKinley High's class of 2012 looks to the past and present while contemplating the future.
