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Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the McKinley High School's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. Going up against McKinley's cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyone around him, Will is determined to prove them all wrong.
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#6In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#17All-timeof 121 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.2
2009First airedMay 19, 2009
Guest stars
Naya Riveraas Santana Lopez
Iqbal Thebaas Principal Figgins
Romy Rosemontas Carole Hudson-Hummel
Patrick Gallagheras Ken Tanaka
Stephen Tobolowskyas Sandy Ryerson
Kent Avenidoas Howard Bamboo
Ben Bledsoeas Hank
Jane Galloway Heitzas Lillian Adler
Aaron Hendryas Darren
Jerri Phillipsas Young Finn
Melanie Hendersonas BarbCrew
Ryan MurphyWriter · Director
Brad FalchukWriter
Ian BrennanWriterShows like Glee
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