[s6e12] 2009 Apr 2026

: Fearing he is suicidal after seeing a pamphlet, guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury alerts his father, Burt. Burt forces Kurt to join a school team, leading Kurt to meet Rachel Berry, who eventually convinces him to audition for Glee Club.

The episode acts as a flashback to the show's Pilot, exploring how the original members of New Directions - Artie, Kurt, Mercedes, Glee Wiki·Contributors to Glee Wiki 'Glee' series finale recap: '2009' and 'Dreams Come True' [S6E12] 2009

The episode features several "throwback" performances that recreate or expand upon the show's early musical identity: : Fearing he is suicidal after seeing a

: Performed by Kurt Hummel for his initial audition. "I'm His Child" : Performed by Mercedes Jones. "Pony" : Performed by Artie Abrams. "I Kissed a Girl" : Performed by Tina Cohen-Chang. "I'm His Child" : Performed by Mercedes Jones

: The episode explores their friendship and shared "outsider" status prior to joining the club. Musical Highlights

According to IMDb , the episode holds a high rating of , with fans and critics noting its nostalgic "love letter" feel to long-term viewers. While some viewers on Reddit questioned the amount of "filler," most appreciated the emotional closure it provided before the final episode, "Dreams Come True". 2009 | Glee Wiki | Fandom

: Already certain of her stardom, she is seen scouting for members and attempting to build her "legacy" from day one.