Glee: Each Main Character's First & Last Line In The Series
The show Glee ended its six-season run in 2015, more with a fizzle than with a bang. Once a television juggernaut, Glee lost most of its viewers at some point in season four. Only the truly committed fans stayed until the very end and their loyalty was rewarded with a final season that somehow managed to capture the magic that made the show popular in the first place.
Throughout its 121 episodes, the show had a large number of actors in regular roles. However, only a small group can be considered leading players, most of them introduced in season 1 with one notable exception. Their characters went through a lot of changes, but in the end, they all get everything they hoped for back in the pilot episode.
10 Rachel
"Hi, my name is Rachel Berry and I'll be singing 'On My Own' from the seminal Broadway classic, Le Miz."
"Dreams really do come true, so thank you."
The de-facto lead character of the show, Rachel is present during most episodes. Seconds after speaking her first line, she becomes the first person to get slushied in the show, courtesy of Puck. Rachel's overbearing, overachieving persona is obvious from the start, and it remains constant throughout her entire arc.
Her last line comes as she delivers her Tony speech, having won Best Actress in a Musical for the fictional production of "Jane Austen Sings!" A very pregnant Rachel gives a tearful and emotional speech where she thanks everyone, from her parents to Mr. Schue. Seeing her with her Tony is definitely something special.
9 Blaine
"My name is Blaine."
"Well, we got you some organic juice from this special place in Tribecca. It's supposed to help the baby's brain grow."
Blaine's first line in the show is as straightforward as they come. First introduced during the season two episode, "Never Been Kissed," Blaine simply introduces himself to his future husband, who's been sent to Dalton to spy on the Warblers, as they're New Directions' competition.
His last line is spoken towards Rachel, who's acting as his and Kurt's surrogate. Like any concerned future father, he goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect for his baby's upcoming arrival. His story with Kurt goes full circle, and after everything they went through, they finally seem in a stable and happy place.
8 Kurt
"Please, this is Marc Jacobs' new collection."
"Oh no, don't strain yourself."
Like most other Glee kids, Kurt Hummel starts the show by being a victim of bullying. He gets thrown into the dumpster by Puck and the rest of the football team, something that is a common practice in McKinley. He first asks them to allow him to take off his Marc Jacobs jacket, which Finn allows.
His last line is delivered only seconds before Blaine's, as they're both visiting Rachel, who's on her way to the Tony Awards ceremony. He too is concerned about her and his baby's well-being, asking her not to put too much stress on herself. Kurt, ever the supportive friend, cheers with the others once Rachel is announced as the winner.
7 Will
"Making some new friends, Kurt?"
"Oh, here we go."
Seconds into the Pilot episode, Will Schuester comes into the picture with his chipper and unassuming attitude. He believes the football team is being friendly towards Kurt, which of course couldn't be further from the truth. For most of season one, Will is an exasperating but good-natured teacher who genuinely cares about his students.
At the end of the show, Will is the principal of McKinley, turning into a successful performing arts school. He says his last line as he watches the Tony Award ceremony with Emma and Sam in Lima. He excitedly watches as Rachel wins and cites him as the reason she's on that stage, bringing him to tears.
6 Sue
"You think this is hard? Try being waterboarded, that's hard!"
"And now, without further ado it is my pleasure to introduce the New Directions."
The cheerleading coach from hell, Sue Sylvester actually gets the privilege of speaking both the first and last lines in the series. She's also the first main character introduced and her ruthlessness instantly becomes apparent. After her Cheerios do an elaborate routine, she speaks into her megaphone, claiming she was once waterboarded. Glee's choice to give this remark to Sue was unnecessary, as waterboarding is very serious matter.
By the end of the series, however, Sue is not only the Vice President of the United States but also a more empathic and even kinder person. She delivers a heartfelt speech in honor of the Glee Club, having finally understood the purpose and need of the arts in school.
5 Artie
"I think Mr. Schuester is using irony to enhance the performance."
"Also, big favor Mercedes. We want to use your songs for the soundtrack."
During the New Directions' first-ever rehearsal, Artie Abrams sings the lead in "Sit Down, You're Rocking the Boat." After Rachel questions Mr. Schue's decision to give Artie the lead, Artie defends the choice, prompting Rachel to storm out of the choir room.
Artie becomes a promising filmmaker by the series' end, with his film qualifying for the Slamdance Festival. He asks Mercedes for her songs to use on his soundtrack and she happily agrees, after playfully saying that her manager usually takes care of stuff like that.
4 Tina
"Tina C. 'I Kissed A Girl'"
"What in heck made you say 'Yes' to being their surrogate?"
Back in season one, Tina still spoke with a stutter, which later turns out to be fake. She sings Katy Perry's I Kissed A Girl as her audition song, making an impression by assuming a more daring and aggressive attitude on stage, as opposed to her regular, demure demeanor.
After being much underappreciated for most of the show, Tina becomes an upcoming actress by the end. She's actually the star of Artie's film and is in a relationship with him. Her last line is a question to Rachel, asking her why she agreed to act as a surrogate for Kurt and Blaine.
3 Mercedes
"My name is Mercedes Jones and I'm singing..."
"Fingers crossed."
Quite possibly one of McKinley's best, Mercedes Jones hasn't even finished her first line before she's already singing. She belts out Aretha Franklin's "Respect" for her Glee Club audition, immediately letting the audience know that she's one talented performer.
Her last line comes as she is saying goodbye to Rachel during the last episode of the show. She wishes the Tony-nominee luck as she sees her off. By that point, Mercedes is a massively successful singer, having already headlined her own world tour after serving as Beyonce's opening act during hers.
2 Brittany
"Totally. Kurt's on the football team now."
"We can Skype like every year, or something."
Secretly-a-genius Brittany first appears during the second episode of season one, "Showmance," but she doesn't speak until the third, "Acafellas." She's acting as one of Kurt's back-up dancers while he rehearses the choreography of Beyonce's "Single Ladies."
By the end of it all, Brittany and Santana are married. She suggests that, since Santana and she have the same anniversary as Kurt and Blaine, they should all celebrate it together every year. After the other three react badly to the idea, she then suggests they should Skype instead.
1 Santana
"Get a room!"
"Wait, hold up. What was that?"
Of course, Santana Lopez's first line in the show is a burn. Honestly, Santana couldn't go a second without throwing shade and she didn't discriminate. Case in point, her first line is said to Mr. Schuester and Emma as they chat somewhat flirtatiously in the halls during the second episode, "Showmance."
After getting married to Brittany and realizing they share anniversaries with Kurt and Blaine, she becomes confused and maybe slightly annoyed. She dislikes the idea of the four of them celebrating together every year, and simply nods at Brittany's Skype suggestion, proving that these two were indeed meant to be.
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