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Glee· Season 5 · Episode 18

The Back-Up Plan

S05E18·6.2·April 29, 2014·1h·FOX

Rachel jeopardizes her "Funny Girl" lead when she auditions for a television pilot. Meanwhile, Mercedes tries to help get Santana in on her recording deal, and Blaine befriends an older, rich socialite.

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#19In Season 5of 20 rated episodes
#118All-timeof 121 rated episodes
−0.8vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.0
2014First airedApril 29, 2014

Guest stars

Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaineas June Dolloway
Amber RileyAmber Rileyas Mercedes Jones
Michael LernerMichael Lerneras Sidney Greene
Jim RashJim Rashas Lee Paulblatt
Nicholas KadiNicholas Kadias Alain Marceau
Richard KindRichard Kindas Mr. RifkinEric RobertsEric Robertsas Fundraiser CoordinatorGary DourdanGary Dourdanas DeShawn
Ilia VolokIlia Volokas L.A. Taxi Driver
Geri JewellGeri Jewellas TV Producer
Nathan KeyesNathan Keyesas Andrew Cosgrove
Philip PavelPhilip Pavelas TV Producer
John AinsworthJohn Ainsworthas Barclay

Crew

Ian BrennanIan BrennanDirector
Roberto Aguirre-SacasaRoberto Aguirre-SacasaWriter

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