The Glee Project: Season 1

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The Glee Project: Ryan Murphy Makes An Appearance And Reveals News About This Season's Competition

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Season Details & Credits

Oxygen | Season Premiere Date: June 12, 2011

Starring: Alex, Emily, Bryce

Summary: Twelve contestants compete for a role in the upcoming season of Fox's Glee in this Oxygen reality show.

Creator: Ryan Murphy and Dante Di Loreto

Genre(s): Reality, Music

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Glee-ality
Air Date: August 21, 2011
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S1:E9. Generosity
Air Date: August 14, 2011
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S1:E8. Believability
Air Date: August 7, 2011

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Jessica Shaw

Jun 7, 2011

Joyful and insidery, the competition wholeheartedly embraces the freaks and geeks who made Glee a phenom to begin with. Read full review

David Hinckley

Jun 10, 2011

By shrewd editing and maybe a little luck, the contestants here almost immediately give off the same sense of camaraderie as the "Glee" cast in its warmer, more sentimental moments, like when they're in a competition and realizing that better individual efforts only enhance the whole. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Jun 10, 2011

The show is also refreshingly entertaining, even when it relies on familiar cliches of the singing-competition genre. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jun 9, 2011

Very few reality shows generate real suspense and sadness at the moment of elimination, but this one does. [20 Jun 2011, p.53]

Geoff Berkshire

Jun 10, 2011

Oxygen's The Glee Project--designed to give an unknown performer a seven-episode arc on the Fox series--debuts amid a glut of music-related TV contests, including "The Voice," "America's Got Talent" and "Platinum Hit." Still, undeniable Gleek appeal should be enough to make the fun if formulaic show a basic-cable breakout. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jun 9, 2011

This is a place holder that looks a little like an infomercial. But The Glee Project, has heart, too, as it takes you behind the slick, overproduced veneer that is "Glee." Read full review

Curt Wagner

Aug 1, 2011

The Glee Project feels like an exercise in ego for the folks running the show. There's a whole lot of playing to the camera going on amongst the professionals, especially from choreographer Zach Woodlee and Murphy himself. Read full review

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MegWhiteley

Mar 2, 2012

A big sorprise, the contestans have a great voices, Lindsay, Damian, Marissa, wow, all are great, the themes are really funny, I think that this reality spin off of Glee is really funny.

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unknown

Aug 27, 2011

This show is amazing, and quite possibly the best reality show out there. A great diversity of contestants, songs we all know and love, and some unexpected twists. MUST WATCH.

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froggytuff

Sep 12, 2011

Love this show. I like the themes, the mentors, a look at how each video segment is recorded and produced. I like Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan as well. Plus the winners of season 1

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duhhitscolin

Jun 29, 2011

To be honest, i had high hopes of the show when i saw the pre-released MV that was Fireworks. However, the first episode fell seriously short of my expectations. I was seriously taken aback that Bryce was even allowed a position on the top 12. He could not sing well! But I pushed on, and ITo be honest, i had high hopes of the show when i saw the pre-released MV that was Fireworks. However, the first episode fell seriously short of my expectations. I was seriously taken aback that Bryce was even allowed a position on the top 12. He could not sing well! But I pushed on, and I was really impressed with the third episode.
So far, the show has been kicking contestants whom audiences really did not like very much. But i was conflicted during the 3rd episode, and that's what reality competition is about, getting the audience involved in the show by wondering who is going out next week. It took 3 episodes, and a fair bit of cleansing, but i finally saw the tear-jerking side of glee that i missed so much.… Expand

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brunogabriele

Dec 29, 2012

I'm Gleek, but I didn't LOVE "TGP" . There were many contestants with lots of talent, but some of them were looking for fight at some time of the show. Apart from that, Ryan Murphy wasn't "clear" as a judge. After eliminating one of the most talented girls Marissa Von Bleicken, he regretted.I'm Gleek, but I didn't LOVE "TGP" . There were many contestants with lots of talent, but some of them were looking for fight at some time of the show. Apart from that, Ryan Murphy wasn't "clear" as a judge. After eliminating one of the most talented girls Marissa Von Bleicken, he regretted. But it was late for the girl's opportunity to be part of the Glee Cast. I had doubts, many, when he said he was sure Marissa won't win. And as Marissa was kicked off, I went doubtful. What I like about this reality show was that the contestants were completely different, which makes the show more interesting, and better in all the ways. What I hate about some shows, is that one person is supposed to win, and finally two people win. I think they have to follow the game's rules. On the other hand, I loved the first episode, in which they showed the auditions. That was great, because you can see the process of the reality. To sum up, I think it's good in some points, but not that good in others. 8 out of 10 marks… Expand

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retiredat56

Jul 25, 2011

The characters build on each successive show. The raw talent at the top is amazing. At this point 3 or 4 of the contestants would make excellent addtions to the show.

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martinex

Aug 24, 2011

I hate Glee which basically retreads the worse songs of the 80's and 90's. I therefore I hate the Glee Project by proxy. I can't wait for next season's riveting rendition of the Pina Colada song.

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Seasons & Episodes

74

Series Overview
Season 2

76
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2012
Season 1

73
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 12, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E10. Glee-ality
  Air Date: August 21, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E9. Generosity
  Air Date: August 14, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E8. Believability
  Air Date: August 7, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E7. Sexuality
  Air Date: July 31, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E6. Tenacity
  Air Date: July 24, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E5. Pairability
  Air Date: July 17, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E4. Dance Ability
  Air Date: July 10, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E3. Vulnerability
  Air Date: June 26, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E2. Theatricality
  Air Date: June 19, 2011
- tbd
  S1:E1. Individuality
  Air Date: June 12, 2011