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Premiered

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Ended: Tuesday, May 13, 2014

When does Glee Season 5 come out?

Glee Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 26, 2013 on FOX and ended Tuesday, May 13, 2014. The season has 20 episodes.

Finding the right note pales in comparison to navigating real life for the members and alums of William McKinley High School's glee club.

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Glee Season 5 release schedule

Glee Season 5 episode release dates
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1. Love, Love, Love

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

2. Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

3. The Quarterback

The New Directions remember Finn.

Thursday · 13 years ago

4. A Katy or a Gaga

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.

Thursday · 13 years ago

5. The End of Twerk

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.

Thursday · 12 years ago

6. Movin' Out

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.

Thursday · 12 years ago

7. Puppet Master

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.

Thursday · 12 years ago

8. Previously Unaired Christmas Mid-season finale

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.

Thursday · 12 years ago

9. Frenemies

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

10. Trio

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

11. City of Angels

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

Tuesday · 12 years ago

12. 100

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

Tuesday · 12 years ago

13. New Directions

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

Tuesday · 12 years ago

14. New New York

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

15. Bash

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

16. Tested

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

17. Opening Night

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

18. The Back-Up Plan

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

19. Old Dog, New Tricks

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

20. The Untitled Rachel Berry Project Finale

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.

Tuesday · 12 years ago

Glee Season 5 guest stars

  • Dot-Marie Jones

    Dot-Marie Jones

    Sheldon Beiste

  • Heather Morris

    Heather Morris

    Brittany S. Pierce

  • Amber Riley

    Amber Riley

    Mercedes Jones

  • Jayma Mays

    Jayma Mays

    Emma Pillsbury

  • Mark Salling

    Mark Salling

    Noah Puckerman

  • Mike O'Malley

    Mike O'Malley

    Burt Hummel

  • Harry Shum Jr.

    Harry Shum Jr.

    Mike Chang

  • Dianna Agron

    Dianna Agron

    Quinn Fabray

  • Tyra Banks

    Tyra Banks

    Bichette

  • Phoebe Strole

    Phoebe Strole

    Penny Owen

  • Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan Gruffudd

    Paolo San Pablo

  • Peter Facinelli

    Peter Facinelli

    Rupert Campion

  • Grant Gustin

    Grant Gustin

    Sebastian Smythe

  • Dominic Barnes

    Trent

  • Demi Lovato

    Demi Lovato

    Dani

  • Erinn Westbrook

    Erinn Westbrook

    Bree

Glee Season 5 FAQ

When does Glee Season 5 come out?

Glee Season 5 premiered Thursday, September 26, 2013 on FOX.

How many episodes are in Glee Season 5?

Glee Season 5 has 20 episodes.

Are new episodes of Glee Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Glee Season 5 finale?

The Glee Season 5 finale (Episode 20) aired Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

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