Season 1

Season 1 (2011)


Episodes: 10

Star Cast:



Episodes List

Ep.1 Individuality

Air Date: 2011-06-12

The 12 finalist perform Katy Perry's "Firework"' for individuality week; a contender will get one-on-one time with Darren Criss.

Ep.2 Theatricality

Air Date: 2011-06-19

Idina Menzel guest mentors; the contenders sing Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It"; someone has their first kiss.

Ep.3 Vulnerability

Air Date: 2011-06-26

The contestants must tap into their vulnerable sides in order to perform a memorable rendition of "Mad World."

Ep.4 Dance Ability

Air Date: 2011-07-10

The remaining contestants must show off their best moves when they are judged on their ability to dance.

Ep.5 Pairability

Air Date: 2011-07-17

The remaining eight contestants are paired up in a challenge that demands cooperation: singing duets.

Ep.6 Tenacity

Air Date: 2011-07-24

The contestants must prove to the mentors that they are tenacious enough to perform a mash-up song.

Ep.7 Sexuality

Air Date: 2011-07-31

With only 6 Contenders left it's time to see who can portray their sexuality the best. The winner of this week's challenge will get to work with both Mark Salling (Noah "Puck" Puckerman) and Ashley Fink (Lauren Zizes). A shock at elimination causes a lot of surprise and disappointment.

Ep.8 Believability

Air Date: 2011-08-07

Jenna Ushkowitz is on hand in a challenge that appraises the contestants' ability to be believable. The group also performs 'The Only Exception'.

Ep.9 Generosity

Air Date: 2011-08-14

Kevin McHale makes an appearance when the remaining players' generosity is assessed. In addition, the homework assignment of My Chemical Romance's 'Sing' is boosted by the arrival of surprise guests. This week's music video will a mash-up of 'Defying Gravity' and 'Lean on Me'.

Ep.10 Glee-ality

Air Date: 2011-08-21

In the season finale, the final four contestants face-off to win their dream role on Glee.