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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

"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. [S6E12] 2009

: Fearing he is suicidal after seeing a pamphlet, guidance counselor Emma Pillsbury alerts his father, Burt. Burt forces Kurt to join a school team, leading Kurt to meet Rachel Berry, who eventually convinces him to audition for Glee Club. According to IMDb , the episode holds a

The episode features several "throwback" performances that recreate or expand upon the show's early musical identity: leading Kurt to meet Rachel Berry

: The episode explores their friendship and shared "outsider" status prior to joining the club. Musical Highlights

: 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. "I'm His Child" : Performed by Mercedes Jones. "Pony" : Performed by Artie Abrams. "I Kissed a Girl" : Performed by Tina Cohen-Chang.