Glee
Season 3
September 20, 2011
22Episodes
6.3
Season Three follows the Club through the sectional, regional and national show choir competitions, and during nationals they finally take home the winning prize. Season Three also introduced several new characters, such as Sugar Motta, Sebastian Smythe, and the winners of The Glee Project: Rory Flanagan, Joe Hart, Wade "Unique" Adams, and Harmony.
Episodes
1. The Purple Piano Project
5.9
September 20, 2011
45 min
The glee kids are down in the dumps following their disappointing showing at Nationals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Ms. Sylvester wants to go to Washington: Sue's running for Congress.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Raven Goodwin, Jolene Purdy, Lindsay Pearce, Brad Ellis
2. I Am Unicorn
6.1
September 27, 2011
45 min
Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Mike O'Malley, Rick Pasqualone, Raven Goodwin, Jolene Purdy
3. Asian F
6.2
October 4, 2011
45 min
Emma gets a visit from her parents; Mike Chang's parents get involved when his grades aren't up to their standards.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, James Earl, Raven Goodwin, Jolene Purdy, Keong Sim
4. Pot O' Gold
6.2
November 1, 2011
45 min
Irish exchange student Rory Flanagan arrives at McKinley High. He is living at Brittany's house, and she thinks he's a leprechaun. Mercedes starts recruiting for Shelby's new glee club, and Sue's run for congress picks up steam.
Guest Stars:
Mike O'Malley, Damian McGinty, Idina Menzel, Earlene Davis, Bill A. Jones
5. The First Time
6.6
November 8, 2011
44 min
The school musical West Side Story is readied for performance, with Artie as lead director. Finn meets with a football recruiter, whom Coach Beiste gains as an admirer. Kurt and Blaine reach a new, physical stage in their relationship, as do Rachel and Finn in theirs.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Grant Gustin, Dominic Barnes, Riker Lynch, Damian McGinty
6. Mash Off
6.1
November 15, 2011
41 min
Congressional hopeful Sue Sylvester starts a smear campaign to ruin the candidacy of her biggest rival. Puck falls in love, and glee club directors Will and Shelby encourage some friendly competition between their clubs
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Mike O'Malley, Damian McGinty, Idina Menzel, Lauren Potter
7. I Kissed a Girl
7.1
November 29, 2011
44 min
Finn tries to rally the rival show-choirs behind one of their own; Sue’s bid for political office causes heartbreak for another teacher; and the student body elections turn scandalous.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Mike O'Malley, Damian McGinty, Eric Bruskotter, Idina Menzel
8. Hold on to Sixteen
6.6
December 6, 2011
46 min
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.
Guest Stars:
9. Extraordinary Merry Christmas
6.0
December 13, 2011
45 min
Artie is asked to direct and produce a Christmas special for the local PBS station, while some of the New Directions learn the 'true' meaning of Christmas.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Damian McGinty, E.E. Bell, Marcanthonee Reis, Peter Mayhew
10. Yes/No
6.9
January 17, 2012
45 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Mike O'Malley, Damian McGinty, Valerie Mahaffey
11. Michael
6.6
January 31, 2012
45 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Mike O'Malley, Grant Gustin, Dominic Barnes, Riker Lynch
12. The Spanish Teacher
6.1
February 7, 2012
45 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Damian McGinty, Ricky Martin, Lamarcus Tinker
13. Heart
6.2
February 14, 2012
45 min
In honor of Valentine's Day, Will challenges the New Directions to find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel's two dads Hiram and LeRoy Berry pay a visit to McKinley High.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Mike O'Malley, Damian McGinty, Jeff Goldblum, Brad Ellis
14. On My Way
6.7
February 21, 2012
45 min
Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Mike O'Malley, Grant Gustin, Dominic Barnes
15. Big Brother
5.8
April 10, 2012
45 min
Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Dylan Sprayberry, Matt Bomer, Damian McGinty, Brad Ellis
16. Saturday Night Glee-ver
6.2
April 17, 2012
45 min
The Glee Club does disco in a tribute to Saturday Night Fever.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Alex Newell, Ryan Heinke, Brad Ellis, Jonathan Groff
17. Dance with Somebody
6.9
April 24, 2012
45 min
The glee club pays homage to a true icon when they cover Whitney Houston's greatest hits. Meanwhile, Emma and Will are one step closer to their dream wedding.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Mike O'Malley, Joel McKinnon Miller, Samuel Larsen, Justin Castor
18. Choke
6.1
May 1, 2012
45 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Damian McGinty, Thomas Calabro, Eric Bruskotter
19. Prom-asaurus
6.0
May 8, 2012
45 min
Brittany goes into high gear as class president to spearhead the prom. Then, after prom king and queen nominations are announced, the kids kick into campaign mode, and some of the outcasts organize a rival celebration.
Guest Stars:
Chord Overstreet, Damian McGinty, Lamarcus Tinker, B.K. Cannon, Jimmy Bellinger
20. Props
6.3
May 15, 2012
45 min
Tina's head injury from falling into a fountain leaves her seeing her fellow singers and other people at McKinley High in a new way as rehearsals continue for the glee club's Nationals performance.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Alex Newell, Damian McGinty, Eric Bruskotter
21. Nationals
6.0
May 15, 2012
45 min
The glee club travels to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in Nationals against the best show choirs in the country, including Vocal Adrenaline, for celebrity judges including Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton.
Guest Stars:
Dot-Marie Jones, Chord Overstreet, Alex Newell, Rex Lee, Damian McGinty
