A new foreign-exchange student arrives to McKinley High. Glee is set in a high school in Ohio where an idealistic teacher (Matthew Morrison) is determined to lift the school's glee club to great glory.
The Glee club works on a duet assignment, and Finn and Rachel plan to throw the competition so that Sam can have a shot at winning. Meanwhile, a love driehoek between Mike, Tina and Artie develops.
Kurt decides to try out for the football team in order to impress his father. Sandy and Sue team up to destroy the Glee Club. Meanwhile, Quinn and Finn receive some life-changing news.