"2009" serves as a self-contained flashback to the events of the Glee pilot episode , showing the formation of the original New Directions from different perspectives. It provides deeper backstory for the founding members—Rachel, Kurt, Mercedes, Artie, and Tina—revealing their motivations for joining the 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
: Already certain of her stardom, she is seen scouting for members and attempting to build her "legacy" from day one. "2009" serves as a self-contained flashback to the
: 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. : Performed by Kurt Hummel for his initial audition
The episode features several "throwback" performances that recreate or expand upon the show's early musical identity: