Plot Synopsis

GLEE is a one-hour musical comedy that follows Will Schuester as he tries to transform McKinley High School's Glee Club from a ragtag group of performers into a pitch-perfect club, giving them the chance to finally reclaim their National title after years of futility. Will needs all the support he can get, and fellow teach Emma Pillsbury helps him try to restore the Glee Club's glory despite the fact that Will's wife, the cheerleading coach, and pretty much everybody else think they're crazy for even trying. Over the years the club has become a haven for misfits and social outcasts -- a nerdy soprano, a geeky guitarist and a diva-in-training -- but there are two glimmers of hope. Rachel sees the Glee Club as a stepping stone to stardom while football player Finn tries to protect his macho image while the club features his Motown voice. In Season 4, the members of New Directions compete amongst themselves to be the "new Rachel" and hold open auditions to find a fresh crop of students. Meanwhile, the graduating class leaves the comforts of McKinley for the real world where Rachel struggles to please her demanding NYADA teacher and Kurt second-guesses his decision to stay in Lima.