Season 3

01 The Purple Piano Project Episode 120th September 2011 The glee kids are down in the dumps following their disappointing showing at Nationals, so Will assigns them a project to get them back on track. Meanwhile, Ms. Sylvester wants to go to Washington: Sue's running for Congress. 02 I Am Unicorn Episode 227th September 2011 Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions. 03 Asian F Episode 34th October 2011 Emma gets a visit from her parents; Mike Chang's parents get involved when his grades aren't up to their standards. 04 Pot O' Gold Episode 41st November 2011 Irish exchange student Rory Flanagan arrives at McKinley High. He is living at Brittany's house, and she thinks he's a leprechaun. Mercedes starts recruiting for Shelby's new glee club, and Sue's run for congress picks up steam. 05 The First Time Episode 58th November 2011 The school musical West Side Story is readied for performance, with Artie as lead director. Finn meets with a football recruiter, whom Coach Beiste gains as an admirer. Kurt and Blaine reach a new, physical stage in their relationship, as do Rachel and Finn in theirs. 06 Mash Off Episode 615th November 2011 Congressional hopeful Sue Sylvester starts a smear campaign to ruin the candidacy of her biggest rival. Puck falls in love, and glee club directors Will and Shelby encourage some friendly competition between their clubs 07 I Kissed a Girl Episode 729th November 2011 Finn tries to rally the rival show-choirs behind one of their own; Sue's bid for political office causes heartbreak for another teacher; and the student body elections turn scandalous. 08 Hold on to Sixteen Episode 86th December 2011 In an attempt to recruit a few more members, Finn tracks down former teammate Sam Evans and convinces him to come back to the glee club. Tina comes to the defense of Mike and encourages him to pursue his dream while McKinley prepares to host the big sectionals performance. 09 Extraordinary Merry Christmas Episode 913th December 2011 Artie is asked to direct and produce a Christmas special for the local PBS station, while some of the New Directions learn the 'true' meaning of Christmas. 10 Yes/No Episode 1017th January 2012 When Will tries to plan a special surprise for Emma, he enlists the glee club to help him sweep her off her feet. Meanwhile, Becky sets her sights on Artie, and Finn makes an announcement about his life plans after high school that surprises the glee club. 11 Michael Episode 1131st January 2012 In a special episode celebrating the music of Michael Jackson, the rivalry between New Directions and the Warblers intensifies en route to Regionals. Meanwhile, Kurt and Rachel receive news regarding their admissions process at NYADA, and things continue to heat up between Sam and Mercedes. 12 The Spanish Teacher Episode 127th February 2012 Will assigns the glee club a Spanish singing assignment, and enlists the help of his musically-inclined night school teacher. Meanwhile, Rachel spills the beans to Kurt and Mercedes on Finn's marriage proposal, and Mercedes has love complications of her own. 13 Heart Episode 1314th February 2012 In honor of Valentine's Day, Will challenges the New Directions to find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel's two dads Hiram and LeRoy Berry pay a visit to McKinley High. 14 On My Way Episode 1421st February 2012 Things heat up as the New Directions go head-to-head with the Dalton Academy Warblers at Regionals. 15 Big Brother Episode 1510th April 2012 Much to Blaine's chagrin, his big-shot Hollywood actor brother, Cooper, comes to visit. 16 Saturday Night Glee-ver Episode 1617th April 2012 The Glee Club does disco in a tribute to Saturday Night Fever. 17 Dance with Somebody Episode 1724th April 2012 The glee club pays homage to a true icon when they cover Whitney Houston's greatest hits. Meanwhile, Emma and Will are one step closer to their dream wedding. 18 Choke Episode 181st May 2012 Rachel and Kurt finally get their chance to audition for the New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts. Meanwhile, Puck makes a decision about his future after a meeting with his father. 19 Prom-asaurus Episode 198th May 2012 Brittany goes into high gear as class president to spearhead the prom. Then, after prom king and queen nominations are announced, the kids kick into campaign mode, and some of the outcasts organize a rival celebration. 20 Props Episode 2015th May 2012 Tina's head injury from falling into a fountain leaves her seeing her fellow singers and other people at McKinley High in a new way as rehearsals continue for the glee club's Nationals performance. 21 Nationals Episode 2115th May 2012 The glee club travels to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in Nationals against the best show choirs in the country, including Vocal Adrenaline, for celebrity judges including Lindsay Lohan and Perez Hilton. 22 Goodbye Episode 2222nd May 2012 The William McKinley High School class of 2012 graduates, and the glee club bids farewell to its graduating seniors.