Will Schuester an optimistic high school teacher, tries to reinvent the McKinley High School's glee club, while reinventing himself. He challenges a group of outcasts to realize their true star potential, while facing harsh criticism from everyone in the school.

The Glee Club performs in front of the school for the first time and surprises everyone in the audience. When Rachel realizes her feelings for Finn, Quinn goes to great lengths to keep her man. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester’s wife reveals some surprising news, leaving Will to figure out a new way to make ends meet. Musical performances include "Gold Digger", "Take a Bow", "Push It", "Le Freak" and "I Say a Little Prayer".

Will forms an a capella group and spends more time with them than he does with New Directions after he is asked to perform at the PTA meeting with some surprising additions to his group. Meanwhile, Kurt is under pressure in his life which isn't helped by Mercedes' newfound interest in finding a relationship.

Kurt joins the football team just to impress his father. Finn and Quinn's relationship gets a shocking development.

Will tries to give the glee club more of an edge by bringing in a former classmate (Kristin Chenoweth).