It’s through way too many
tears that I’m forcing myself to say
goodbye to ‘Glee’ on March 20, but still
have to remember all the amazing
performances over six seasons – namely
these 50.
From the original “Don’t Stop Believin'” and the many
incredible sectionals performances to the emotional moment
Puck named his daughter with “Beth,” Glee has delivered
over 700 incredible performances. So here’s 50 to get you
through this weekend, while you’re going through withdrawal.
‘Glee’ Series: 50 Best Performances
Done Over 6 Seasons
Just a short disclaimer: yes, I left some out because it’s
impossible to pick only 50 of 700+ epic performances. Also,
to watch, click on the singers name of each number. Enjoy!
50. It’s Not Right, But It’s Ok – Blaine & the New
Directions
After Kurt was texting a strange man and Blaine found
them, he decided to pretty much tell the whole glee club he
was cheating!
49. Halo/Walking On Sunshine – Ladies of New
Direction
This was probably the most high-energy performance ever
for the ladies of New Direction. Plus, what’s better than all
of them in yellow?
48. Trouty Mouth – Santana
This was all about Sam’s lips, and basically was hilarious.
Somehow, Santana made this sounds hot!
47. My Life Would Suck Without You – New
Directions
The group sings to Mr. Schuester after winning Sections
and they totally made him cry, which in turn, made us cry.
Plus, he ran and kissed Emma at the end!
46. If I Were A Boy – Unique
This storyline was definitely a unique one for the show, and
this performance was beautifully fitting.
45. Confessions (Pt. 2)/It’s My Life – Men of New
Directions
Finn gives the men of the group a special “vitamin” that
boosted their energy, and created an epic mashup — and
the guys were in leather.
44. Singing in the Rain / Umbrella – New
Directions & Holly Holiday
While the cast admit that this was one of the most difficult
performances with all the water, this mashup featuring
Gwyneth Paltrow was just insanely good.
43. I Know Where I’ve Been – Unique & the
transgender choir
This really doesn’t need much of an explanation, but this
was Unique’s surprise for Coach Beiste.
42. This Is A Man’s World – Quinn
Quinn pregnant performances with other pregnant girls and
sings . . . more explanation not needed.
41. Let Me Love You - Jake & New New Directions
Jake can’t say “I love you” to Marley, so he sings it.
40. Proud Mary – New Directions
I mean, all of New Directions are in wheel chairs. How could
it not make the list?
39. All That Jazz – Rachel & Cassandra July
I mean, Kate Hudson’s character couldn’t have been more
dislikable — but this performance was just incredible from
two gorgeous ladies.
38. Can’t Fight This Feeling – Finn
Obviously this was a turning point for the glee club, as it
was the moment that Will discovered Finn, singing in the
shower.
37. Time Warp – New Directions
The New Directions doing Rocky Horror Picture Show
was a high point of the series.
36. Mine – Santana & Brittany
While it wasn’t a big dramatic performance, it was
definitely a strong one between Brittana.
35. Slave 4U – Brittany
This episode totally showcased Heather Morris’ incredible
dance moves. And her incredible body. And we got to watch
her seduce John Stamos.
34. Hello – Rachel & Jesse
Rachel and Jesse’s duets are always powerful and this
definitely one of the top ones, as she realized how talented
how he was during it.
33. Total Eclipse Of The Heart – New Directions
Jesse goes off on Rachel for breaking his heart, and then
the glee club sings one of the most incredibly powerful
songs, which resonates with everyone.
32. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Rachel
So this performance is Rachel’s audition — but she’s not
alone. The judges tell her that they could tell she was
remembering a certain moment, and we all knew what that
was.
31. Back to Black – Santana
For Santana to take on an Amy Winehouse song, it was
just fitting in so many ways.
30. The Boy Is Mine – Mercedes & Santana
Anytime this song is covered it’s amazing, but this one was
quite dramatic and hilarious.
29. We’ve Got Tonight – Rachel & Finn
After Finn tells Rachel that they’re “endgame” they
sung together about all the romances going on: their own,
Artie and Betty, Quinn and Santana, Blaine and Kurt, and
Marley and Jake.
28. Keep Holding On – New Directions
In black and white, of course this was epic. It came right
after Quinn’s pregnancy news was about to go wide, and
was extremely powerful. Oh and Finn held both Rachel and
Quinn’s hands.
27. Poker Face – Shelby & Rachel
A Lady Gaga cover by Lea and Idina? Yes. Please.
26. Don’t You Want Me – Rachel & Blaine
This was probably one of the most hilarious episodes — the
whole group got drunk at a party and Blaine and Rachel
made out during Spin the Bottle.
25. Landslide – Santana, Holly Holiday & Brittany
Adding Gwyneth between Brittana worked out perfectly,
and the harmony between these three was incredible.
24. Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Will & Puck
Will’s song for the glee club is one of the sweetest, plus
that ukulele sounds perfect.
23. To Sir With Love – New Directions
This was during the season one finale, with the entire glee
club telling Mr. Schuester how much he changed them for
the better and that it didn’t matter if they won or lost —
because they had him.
22. Thriller/Heads Will Roll Mashup – New
Directions & football team
The football team is in full makeup, do we need more of an
explanation?
21. For Good – Rachel & Kurt
I know everyone loves Rachel and Kurt singing “Defying
Gravity,” but that’s them fighting forth spotlight — this is
on the Broadway stage, admitting thy bring out the best in
each other.
20. Pretending – Rachel & Finn
The song, written by Finn, was performed at Nationals and
ended with Finn realizing his feelings for Rachel. However,
their kiss at the end is to blame for the loss at
Nationals (but who cares?!).
19. Say A Little Prayer – Brittany, Quinn & Santana
This was the perfect audition for the Cheerios to do for
the glee club, mixing their religion and their sultriness.
18. I Want To Hold Your Hand – Kurt
Kurt sang this to his dad in the hospital after having a
heart attack, and showed flashbacks of Kurt with his
father growing up.
17. Hot For Teacher – Puck
Puck falling for Rachel’s mom is amazing and this song is
even better.
16. Like A Virgin – Rachel/Jesse, Finn/Santana & Will/
Emma
Definitely a sexier performance for Glee, but with all three
women in purple negligées (Santana’s being the sexiest), this
montage was one of the best. Of course, Santana and Finn
were the only ones who actually had sex on that night.
15. A Thousand Years – Jake & Marley
I’m not going to leave out all the new cast, guys. This was
actually one of the covers that (to me) was better than
the original.
14. Roots Before Branches – Rachel
Of course this was one of the saddest performances, as it
was the moment Finn let Rachel go to NY. Just try to
watch this without crying.
13. Rolling In The Deep - Rachel & Jesse St. James
The moment Rachel turns around and sees Jesse St.
James is one of the best ever .
12. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Finn
Finn and Santana finally make up after she is outted as
gay — and he sings this to her to make sure she knows
that he loves her.
11. Make You Feel My Love – Rachel
This was Rachel’s solo after Finn’s death and we shouldn’t
even really call it a performance as it was of course filled
with real, horrible sad, emotions. Props to the cast for even
being able to film this.
10. Toxic – Brittany, Will & New Directions
Not only was this one of my favorite songs, Will showed
that the wasn’t just the teacher, he was HOT.
9. Rumor Has It/Someone Like You – Treble Tones
This performance was right after Santana was outted —
and afterward, she slapped Finn across the face.
8. Jesse’s Girl – Finn
I mean, when your girlfriend dates a guy named Jesse, what
better song to sing?
7. I Dreamed A Dream – Rachel & Shelby
Rachel and her mom (Idina Menzel) singing in all black? Yes
please, all day, every day.
6. Don’t Rain On My Parade – Rachel
Anytime Rachel sang Barbra it was epic, but this was just
the perfect moment for her.
5. Beth – Puck to Quinn
This is how Puck gives Quinn the idea to name their daughter
Beth and totally showed a different side of him.
5. Fix You – Will & the New Directions
This was definitely a moving song that begins with Will
singing to Emma, and ends with New Directions singing
together, and Mercedes deciding to leave the club.
4. Teenage Dream – Blaine & The Warblers
This, in my mind, was the moment that Kurt fell for Blaine
(and so did the rest of the world).
3. Smooth Criminal – Santana/Sebastian
A Michael Jackson hit has never been so sexy… or done
with two cellos.
2. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Kurt, Rachel, Finn, Artie,
Mercedes & Tina
This started it all for the glee club, and was the first of
many times we’d see the Journey song. Plus, you’ll see some
of this (get your tissues ready) in the 2009 part of the
finale.
1. Faithfully – Rachel & Finn
The first time Finn ever said ‘I love you’ was followed up by
this performance. I know many find my no. 2 as their no. 1,
but I’m partial to this one.
