As Sectionals approach, the pressure is on for Rachel Berry and Kurt Hummel to lead the newly reformed New Directions to victory. The stakes are high: if they lose, the glee club program at McKinley High will be disbanded for good. Meanwhile, Rachel faces a personal crossroads between returning to NYADA or accepting a lead role in a new Broadway musical.
The New Directions face off against the Falconers and Sue Sylvester’s formidable Vocal Adrenaline. Despite Sue’s attempts to sabotage them (including glitter bombs and psychological warfare), the New Directions deliver a powerhouse performance.
Rachel and Kurt struggle to get the new members (Roderick, Jane, Mason, Madison, Spencer, and Myron) ready. They eventually enlist the help of alumni like Sam Evans and Will Schuester to fine-tune the choreography and vocals. [S6E11] We Built This Glee Club
Performed by Vocal Adrenaline. Features massive choreography and cheerleading stunts.
Throughout the episode, Rachel is torn between her dream of being a Broadway star (the musical Jane Austen Sings ) and finishing her education. After advice from Jesse St. James—who makes a surprise return—she ultimately decides to return to NYADA to finish what she started. As Sectionals approach, the pressure is on for
Performed by the New Directions. A high-energy, roller-skate-filled closer that secures their win. The Return of Jesse St. James
Performed by Roderick and the New Directions. A soulful, grounded performance that showcases Roderick’s vocal range. The New Directions face off against the Falconers
For the first time in years, the New Directions win Sectionals. The victory is bittersweet, as it marks the end of the competitive era of the show and proves that the "new" kids have truly earned their place in the choir room. Musical Performances