The BEST episodes of Glee season 3

Every episode of Glee season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Glee season 3!

In the face of much criticism, an optimistic high school teacher challenges a group of outcasts to realize their potential in the school's glee club.

Last Updated: 11/22/2024Network: FOXStatus: Ended
Nationals
star
8.25
1786 votes

#1 - Nationals

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2012

The glee club travels to Chicago, to compete in Nationals against the best show choirs in the country, including Vocal Adrenaline, for celebrity judges including Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Ali Adler
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Goodbye
star
8.13
1634 votes

#2 - Goodbye

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2012

The William McKinley High School class of 2012 graduates, and the glee club bids farewell to its graduating seniors.

Directors: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk
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On My Way
star
8.03
1886 votes

#3 - On My Way

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2012

Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
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Dance with Somebody
star
7.95
1894 votes

#4 - Dance with Somebody

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/2012

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.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Ross Maxwell
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Yes/No
star
7.93
2199 votes

#5 - Yes/No

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2012

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.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Brad Falchuk
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Props
star
7.92
1639 votes

#6 - Props

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/15/2012

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.

Directors: Ian Brennan
Writer: Ian Brennan
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Hold on to Sixteen
star
7.91
2200 votes

#7 - Hold on to Sixteen

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/6/2011

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 Harry and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ross Maxwell
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Michael
star
7.90
2047 votes

#8 - Michael

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/31/2012

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.

Writer: Ryan Murphy
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Mash Off
star
7.89
2440 votes

#9 - Mash Off

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2011

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

Directors: Eric Stoltz
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I Kissed a Girl
star
7.74
2316 votes

#10 - I Kissed a Girl

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/29/2011

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.

Directors: Tate Donovan
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Saturday Night Glee-ver
star
7.70
1998 votes

#11 - Saturday Night Glee-ver

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/17/2012

The Glee Club does disco in a tribute to Saturday Night Fever.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
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Prom-asaurus
star
7.68
1879 votes

#12 - Prom-asaurus

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/8/2012

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.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Ryan Murphy
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The First Time
star
7.67
2170 votes

#13 - The First Time

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2011

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.

Directors: Bradley Buecker
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Heart
star
7.65
1930 votes

#14 - Heart

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2012

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.

Directors: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ali Adler
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Choke
star
7.62
1797 votes

#15 - Choke

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/1/2012

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.

Writer: Marti Noxon
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The Spanish Teacher
star
7.62
2019 votes

#16 - The Spanish Teacher

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/7/2012

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.

Directors: Paris Barclay
Writer: Ian Brennan
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Pot o' Gold
star
7.60
2121 votes

#17 - Pot o' Gold

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2011

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.

Directors: Adam Shankman
Writer: Ali Adler
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Asian F
star
7.58
2414 votes

#18 - Asian F

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2011

Emma gets a visit from her parents; Mike Chang's parents get involved when his grades aren't up to their standards.

Writer: Ian Brennan
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Extraordinary Merry Christmas
star
7.53
2025 votes

#19 - Extraordinary Merry Christmas

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/13/2011

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.

Directors: Matthew Morrison
Writer: Marti Noxon
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Big Brother
star
7.38
1833 votes

#20 - Big Brother

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/10/2012

Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
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I Am Unicorn
star
7.29
2246 votes

#21 - I Am Unicorn

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2011

Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.

Directors: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ryan Murphy
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The Purple Piano Project
star
7.27
2659 votes

#22 - The Purple Piano Project

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2011

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.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Brad Falchuk
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