Not So GLEEful - GLEE Returns with Ratings Down 65%

The final season of GLEE premiered last night on FOX, and after time shifts, day shifts and a shortened season, the premiere struggled. According to EW, GLEE premiered to only 2.3 million viewers, and a .7 rating for adults, down a whopping 65% from last season. "It also stood as the lowest-rated regular episode for a series on a major broadcast network last night; obviously, it's easily Glee's weakest premiere ever."

On the all-new two-hour season premiere of GLEE, after Rachel's (Lea Michele) humiliating failure as TV actress, she came home to Lima to figure out what she wants to do next. Upon discovering that Sue (Jane Lynch) has banished the arts at McKinley, Rachel took it upon herself to reinstate and lead the GLEE club.

Meanwhile, Blaine (Darren Criss), no longer in a relationship with Kurt (Chris Colfer), moved home to coach the Warblers while Will (Matthew Morrison) is coaching rival Vocal Adrenaline, and Sam (Chord Overstreet) is the assistant coach for the McKinley football team. Then Puck (Mark Salling), Quinn (Dianna Agron), Santana (Naya Rivera), Mercedes (Amber Riley), Brittany (Heather Morris), Artie (Kevin McHale) and Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) all return to McKinley for Homecoming and help Rachel and Kurt recruit for the new GLEE club.