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Following Rachel Berry’s departure to star in the school’s production of Cabaret , Will Schuester recruits former glee club star to bolster New Directions. Despite being a high school dropout and an alcoholic squatter, April re-enrolls to help the club for an upcoming "Invitational".

" The Rhodes Not Taken " is the fifth episode of Glee's first season, originally airing on September 30, 2009. Directed by John Scott and written by Ian Brennan, the episode is notable for introducing recurring guest star Kristin Chenoweth as April Rhodes. Plot Summary Glee_1x05

(from Cabaret ): Performed as a duet by April Rhodes and Rachel Berry. Following Rachel Berry’s departure to star in the

During the Invitationals, a drunk April performs but later realizes she doesn't belong in the spotlight meant for the kids. Rachel, having quit the musical after discovering Finn’s girlfriend was pregnant and feeling used, returns just in time to lead the group in their final number. Musical Performances Directed by John Scott and written by Ian

(Queen): Performed by New Directions with Rachel and Finn taking the leads. This performance is widely cited by critics from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times as one of the series' best.