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Glee Season 4 Episode 1

The New Rachel

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AIRED: Sep 13, 2012

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During a brand-new school year at McKinley High, the glee club tries to figure out how they can thrive without the star power of Rachel (Lea Michele). Meanwhile, in New York City, Rachel finds a challenging source of inspiration in the form of a tough new dance instructor (Kate Hudson).moreless

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Glee's Season 4 Premiere: The In Crowd

"The New Rachel" got right down to business, introducing new kids and setting up a Rachel/Kurt reunion in New York.

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A clever title goes here!

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By AlejandroJali, Dec 06, 2012

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glee!

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By kamau112, Nov 01, 2012

Blaine is the best singer in glee
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Good Start and forgettable new members

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By mcq83, Sep 23, 2012

It was an excellent episode but really I don't like the new characters. I love Rachel's arc and I liked the idea that when she thought that she had reached her objective, she realised that she must continue fighting for her dream. Kate Hudson, incredible! But Glee club's arc was weak. Marley is very innocent. She has an amazing voice but she hasn't any ambicious so it's very difficult to have a connection with a so neutral character. Jake and Kitty are the new Quinn and Puck, and Unique is the most irritating character. The only interest that I have is Tina and Blaine.moreless
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Forget the new rachel, this is the new glee :D

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By CameronFoster, Sep 20, 2012

Fantastic opener for the season and a great comeback. Marley's mother's storyline was emotional and fantastic, and Kate Hudson is epic! great :D
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OK for the season opener

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By alilynsmith, Sep 20, 2012

Transition to the graduated kids and new Glee club kids OK. I like the Rachel spin-off, but where is FINN? I might keep watching, if they have more of "hot" Mr. Shuster. Might not if they have more of Kurt.
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Cast & Crew: STARS

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Matthew Morrison	William "Will" Schuester
Jane Lynch	Sue Sylvester
Lea Michele	Rachel Berry
Chris Colfer	Kurt Hummel
Kevin McHale	Artie Abrams
Amber Riley	Mercedes Jones

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Amanda Jane Cooper	Beatrice MacLaine	Guest Star
Bo Barrett	Assitant Manager	Guest Star
Pamela Chan	Dotie Kazatori	Guest Star
Mike O'Malley	Burt Hummel	Recurring Role
Vanessa Lengies	Sugar Motta	Recurring Role
Samuel Larsen	Joseph "Joe" Hart	Recurring Role

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- Music Featured in this Episode:
  "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger
  "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
  "Americano"/"Dance Again" by Lady Gaga/Jennifer Lopez feat. Pitbull
  "Busters Get Popped" Original composition
  "Never Say Never" by The Fray
  "Ave Maria" of Franz Schubert
  "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel
  "It's Time" by Imagine Dragons
  "Chasing Pavements" by Adele
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NOTES (4)
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- Although credited, Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson), Amber Riley (Mercedes Jones), Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez), Mark Salling (Noah "Puck" Puckerman) and Harry Shum Jr. (Michael "Mike" Chang) do not appear in this episode.
  This is Monteith, Riley and Rivera's first absence on the show.
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- Whoopi Goldberg (Carmen Tibideaux) and Kate Hudson (Cassandra July) are billed as 'Special Guest Star'.
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- Dianna Agron (Quinn Fabray) and Jayma Mays (Emma Pillsbury) have been removed from the opening credits, whereas Chord Overstreet (Sam Evans) has been upgraded as a series regular.
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- Original International Air Dates:
  Canada: September 13, 2012 on Global
  Australia: October 24, 2012 on Channel Ten
  United Kingdom: January 6, 2013 on Sky1/Sky1 HD
  Norway: January 6, 2013 on TV2 Bliss
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