Glee: Season 2

2010 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.8

What Season 2 of Glee

Season two opens with Will Schuester determined to bring the Glee Club back to the top, although the group must face new talent during auditions. Romance drives the plot: Rachel fears losing Finn, Finn and Quinn begin an affair, and Blaine sings to a boy he likes. At State, the club bets on original songs while Sue Sylvester tries to sabotage their plans. Outside the classroom, religion, alcohol, sexuality and bullying weigh on the students, and Will is the one who keeps them together.

22episodes

Sep 21, 2010premiered

May 24, 2011latest episode

16.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Audition
Sep 21, 2010 · 45 min · ★ 6.8
After a tough loss at Regionals, the glee club is back as the underdogs of McKinley High. When the school is faced with even more budget cuts, Mr. Schuester pushes the kids to help recruit new members for the club. Rachel and Finn disagree on new recruits, and aren't sure they will be able to come together in perfect harmony.
Directing: Brad Falchuk · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Jake Zyrus
2x02 Britney/Brittany
Sep 28, 2010 · 45 min · ★ 6.2
When Brittany and the gang try to convince Mr. Schuester to let them do a Britney Spears number, he is reluctant to go that edgy. Meanwhile, an insecure Will is curious about Emma's new beau, Dr. Carl Howell, so he convinces her to bring him in to talk to the kids about dental hygiene. While the dreamy doc inspires the girls to take their dental health more seriously, Will is left feeling worse than before.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Harry Shum Jr., Britney Spears, John Stamos
2x03 Grilled Cheesus
Oct 5, 2010 · 45 min · ★ 6.7
Finn has an existential crisis when he believes he sees the face of Jesus in his grilled cheese sandwich. Meanwhile, the rest of the kids rally around Kurt after he has a crisis of his own that leads to a larger discussion among the group about their own theology.
Directing: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Anthony Brandon Wong
2x04 Duets
Oct 12, 2010 · 45 min · ★ 6.9
The glee club works on a duet assignment, and Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition so that Sam can have a shot at winning. Meanwhile, a love triangle between Mike, Tina and Artie develops.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Jean Sincere, James Earl
2x05 The Rocky Horror Glee Show
Oct 26, 2010 · 44 min · ★ 7.1
Will decides to have the glee club perform "The Rocky Horror Show" for the annual school musical after learning of Emma's newfound love for the cult classic. Despite Sue's usual scheming, the members of New Directions inject their distinctive style to such timeless tracks as "The Time Warp" and "Damn It, Janet."
Directing: Adam Shankman · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Meat Loaf, Barry Bostwick
2x06 Never Been Kissed
Nov 9, 2010 · 44 min · ★ 7.2
After Finn and Sam find an unconventional way of controlling their urges, a few glee club members pick up on the strategy and start using it too. But when Coach Beiste gets wind of what they are up to, the glee club has some explaining to do. Meanwhile, the Girls vs. Boys Tournament returns, Kurt meets an ally from a rival glee club, Puck and Artie join forces and coach Beast is on the verge of quitting her job.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x07 The Substitute
Nov 16, 2010 · 44 min · ★ 7.5
When Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher takes over his Spanish class and the glee club and winds up winning over the whole New Directions clan. Meanwhile, when Sue fills in for Principal Figgins as McKinley's top dog, she tries to flex her power on campus.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x08 Furt
Nov 23, 2010 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
It's all about wedding and parents with Kurt getting ready for his father Burt's upcoming marriage to Finn's mom Carole, Sue decides to compete by getting married as well which will lead to the introduction of an awesome guest star: Carol Burnett. Carol will play Sue's Nazi-hunting mother Doris, who comes to visit Sue in Ohio.
Directing: Carol Banker · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Carol Burnett
2x09 Special Education
Nov 30, 2010 · 45 min · ★ 6.5
New Directions heads to the big Sectionals competition to go head-to-head against the Warblers and the Hipsters. While trouble brews between some of the young couples, Emma and Carl grow closer.
Directing: Paris Barclay · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Dominic Barnes
2x10 A Very Glee Christmas Mid-Season Finale
Dec 7, 2010 · 44 min · ★ 7.6
It's Christmas time at McKinley High and Finn tries to get everyone in the holiday spirit; Brittany needs no help because she still believes in Santa Claus. In other news, Sue scams the teacher's Secret Santa
Directing: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x11 The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
Feb 6, 2011 · 50 min · ★ 6.8
A local football championship game takes place and the "Thriller" mash-up is performed during the halftime show. The Cheerios, McKinley High's cheerleading team, compete at Regionals.
Directing: Brad Falchuk · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x12 Silly Love Songs
Feb 8, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 6.9
Love is in the air at McKinley High when the glee club sets up a kissing booth for Valentine's Day. Things don't go as planned, however, and hearts end up getting broken.
Directing: Tate Donovan · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x13 Comeback
Feb 15, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 6.2
Rachel tries to launch a comeback into the McKinley High social stratosphere with a little help from Brittany. Meanwhile, Sam starts a tribute band.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Dominic Barnes, Charlene Amoia
2x14 Blame It on the Alcohol
Feb 22, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 6.6
Principal Figgins teaches the student body about the danger of underage drinking, and the glee club is personally touched by the message. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester and Coach Beiste indulge in a little fun of their own.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x15 Sexy
Mar 8, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.0
Holly Holiday returns as the sex education substitute teacher and helps the glee club out with some new numbers. On the other hand, Emma becomes the head of the celibacy club.
Directing: Ryan Murphy · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr.
2x16 Original Song
Mar 15, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 6.8
With Sue Sylvester coaching Aural Intensity, Blaine and the Warblers' dynamic set list and tough judges Tammy Jean Albertson and Sister Mary Constance, the kids of New Directions decide the only way to win Regionals is to write and perform their own original songs. Meanwhile, Quinn is hell-bent on getting Finn back and ruling McKinley once again.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Dominic Barnes
2x17 A Night of Neglect
Apr 19, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 6.3
The glee club agrees to help raise funds for another under-the-radar group; big decisions are made and relationships are tested.
Directing: Carol Banker · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Stephen Tobolowsky
2x18 Born This Way
Apr 26, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 6.6
The glee club learns about self-acceptance through the music of Lady Gaga; Lauren and Quinn compete for prom queen; Ms. Pillsbury faces with her issues; Rachel makes a life-changing decision; Santana schemes.
Directing: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Dominic Barnes
2x19 Rumours
May 3, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 6.9
Sue Sylvester revives the school newspaper and decides to print a few inflammatory blind items. The glee club gains a whole new respect for Sam when they discover some interesting new information about his family life. Meanwhile, April Rhodes (guest star Chenoweth) returns to Lima and tries to convince Mr. Schuester to hit the road with her.
Directing: Tim Hunter · Writing: Brad Falchuk, Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., James Earl, Brad Ellis
2x20 Prom Queen
May 10, 2011 · 44 min · ★ 6.6
When the entertainment for prom falls through, Principal Figgins asks New Directions to perform at the dance much to prom coordinator Sue's dismay. Things get heated as the competition for prom king and queen draws closer, and Jessie St. James returns.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: Ian Brennan · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Charlotte Ross
2x21 Funeral
May 17, 2011 · 45 min · ★ 7.1
New Directions continues to strategize their set list for Nationals with a little help from Jessie St. James. Meanwhile, an unexpected loss rocks the world of one of McKinley's own.
Directing: Bradley Buecker · Writing: Ryan Murphy · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Harry Shum Jr., Kari Coleman, Robin Trocki
2x22 New York Season Finale
May 24, 2011 · 46 min · ★ 6.6
New Directions heads to Nationals to compete in the ultimate singing showdown.
Directing: Brad Falchuk · Writing: Brad Falchuk · Starring: Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum Jr., Jake Zyrus