(Queen): Performed by New Directions with Rachel and Finn taking the leads. This performance is widely cited by critics from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times as one of the series' best.
(Carrie Underwood): Led by April Rhodes with New Directions. Glee_1x05
The episode features six musical numbers, several of which received high critical praise: (Queen): Performed by New Directions with Rachel and
(from Cabaret ): Performed as a duet by April Rhodes and Rachel Berry. Glee_1x05
Following Rachel Berry’s departure to star in the school’s production of Cabaret , Will Schuester recruits former glee club star to bolster New Directions. Despite being a high school dropout and an alcoholic squatter, April re-enrolls to help the club for an upcoming "Invitational".