[s6e12] 2009 Apr 2026

: 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.

The following is a guide to the 12th episode of the 6th season of the musical comedy-drama series Glee . This episode originally aired on March 20, 2015, as the first half of the two-part series finale. Episode Overview [S6E12] 2009

: Feeling overlooked at school and in her church choir, she is encouraged by her mother to audition for Glee to find a place where she can truly shine. : Performed by Kurt Hummel for his initial audition

: The episode concludes with the original pilot footage of the core six members performing their iconic anthem, serving as a tribute to the late Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) . Critical Reception "I Kissed a Girl" : Performed by Tina Cohen-Chang

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'

According to IMDb , the episode holds a high rating of , with fans and critics noting its nostalgic "love letter" feel to long-term viewers. While some viewers on Reddit questioned the amount of "filler," most appreciated the emotional closure it provided before the final episode, "Dreams Come True". 2009 | Glee Wiki | Fandom