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Glee is a jukebox musical comedy drama series created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan. The show is iconic and has many scenes and dialogues that have become part of pop culture. Set at the fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio, the show focuses on New Directions, a glee club, and its members.
While there have been many changes to the cast of the show over its six-season period, some of its original members include Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, and Jayma Mays. The show has had a memorable six-season run. Throughout the series, it explored themes such as the show choir circuit and adolescent problems like love, sexuality, family, and teamwork.
The final season of Glee concluded on March 20, 2015, but a decade later, it still remains popular among older fans and even with first-time viewers. While everyone has their favorites, some seasons pack more punch than others.
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Disclaimer: The article is based on the author's opinions and is not an official ranking.
Season 1, Season 3, and other seasons of Glee, ranked
6) Season 6
While the sixth season of Glee goes back to the basics and brings back some of the earlier magic, it is too late. In the final season, we see the weddings of Santana and Brittany and Blaine and Kurt. Viewers also see Rachel and Kurt go back to Lima and take over the New Directions.
The sixth season has a tinge of meta humor, which sometimes makes the show hectic. While there are moments where the show loses itself in the chaos, it also pays tribute to the earlier seasons and offers a nostalgic throwback. The major fault in the sixth season is that it tries too hard to correct past errors, but it has little time to do the same.
5) Season 4
The fourth season of Glee has received mixed reviews over time and has a few shortcomings that place it at number five on this list. The major problem is that the original cast has graduated, and to switch things up, a host of new characters join the show. While some are interesting, most feel out of place.
Further, the back and forth between McKinley and New York also feels chaotic and impacts the show’s pace. Due to this, many characters’ arcs are spread too thin. As the new characters join the show this season, many of them feel one-dimensional.
4) Season 5
While season 5 has its faults, the installment also holds an emotional place in the hearts of the show’s fans. This season features the famous episode, The Quarterback, which focuses on the death of Finn Hudson. The emotional episode pays tribute to the character and actor Cory Monteith’s death. Many viewers believe that Glee should have ended after this season.
However, the fifth installment misses the mark in various aspects. The Lima storyline is abandoned and focus is brought back to the original cast. This is frustrating as the viewers had gotten to know the new characters, only for them to be dropped. The season also has a few controversial episodes, like the Christmas special, which critics and even fans found to be unfunny, offensive, and in poor taste.
3) Season 2
The second season of Glee continues to build on the success of the first season. Several positive factors make this installment find a place in the top 3. It has memorable episodes like The Rocky Horror Glee Show. It also introduced fan-favorite characters such as Blaine and Sam.
The second season has some iconic celebrity cameos, like that of Britney Spears. While the season has multiple feel-good moments and laughter, it has a few minor flaws. The show tries to be overambitious, and that makes it a little chaotic.
2) Season 3
The third season of Glee is special because all the original cast members are graduating and looking forward to going to college. Apart from all the comedic moments, this season also has some emotional moments. Plus, it has some of the best songs.
Another highlight of the season is the beautiful character development of Santana. Her coming-out arc is one of the most powerful moments in the season. While the show sometimes tends to focus too much on Kurt and Blaine, this season did justice to the other main characters. The New Directions win at the Nationals show choir competition in episode 21 is the highlight for many fans.
1) Season 1
The first season deserves to be in the top spot because of how beautifully it sets the tone for the series. Glee is a show about music, love, and laughter. And the first season does it all. The viewers get to meet all the memorable characters for the first time as well.
Some shocking storylines in this season make it even more memorable. From Quinn’s teenage pregnancy to Rachel and Finn’s romance, the season has plenty of drama to keep the viewers hooked.
Glee can be streamed on Hulu and Disney+.
