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The Role You Were Born to Play

The Role You Were Born to Play

Glee S4:E5
6.8
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About This Episode

Hopes and schemes play out as the Glee Club holds auditions for the school’s musical.

Series Synopsis

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

Episode Details

Series
Glee
Season
4
Episode
5
Series Rating
6.8/10
Total Seasons
6

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