The success of 'Glee' is determined in part by the creation of unique, lovable characters and interesting storylines that bring these characters to life.
The more that people can relate to what they see on 'Glee', the higher the chance that these people will continuously tune in.
While 'Glee' fans surely enjoy the quirky characters offered by the show, a huge part of their ability to relate to these characters is through the show's enticing musical numbers.
New Directions, the official Club on 'Glee,' is encompassed by many different personalities and talents, and is a place where both of these elements combine to create a whole, dynamic character.
The musical offerings of New Directions exemplify the combined sentiment of all members and seem always to summarize each episode's most important lesson.
Here's a countdown of New Directions' most impressive moments from the first season.
8.
"Don't Stop Believing" in "Pilot.
" Obviously, the first group piece stands as one of the most significant of the show's first season.
The theme of the song, specifically, sets up a trend that viewers come to expect from every episode: a positive, collectively encouraging message.
7.
"Smile" in "Mattress.
" This song's lesson is clear: individual hardships are easier handled with a smile-and a little help from one's friends.
6.
"Like a Prayer" with Gospel Choir in "The Power of Madonna.
" New Directions' performance of this powerful song shows their ability to take a classic piece and breathe new life into it.
5.
"Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker)" in "Funk.
" This piece shows the club's willingness to try new things.
When all of New Directions' members find themselves in a funk, they try a different, edgier approach in their performance and succeed in standing out from the competition.
4.
"You Can't Always Get What You Want" in "Sectionals.
" When faced with adversity and limited time after finding out their competition has stolen their set list, New Directions bounces back with this dynamic song.
Clearly, it's not the song they "wanted" to sing, but it's just the one they "needed" for the win at sectionals.
3.
"Lean on Me" in "Ballad.
" One thing that this song helps to show: the members of the Glee Club have each other's backs, vocally and in life.
2.
"Keep Holding On" in "Throwdown.
" Again, this is another performance that showcases the Glee Club members' ability to help their fellow participants with the ups and downs of life.
This number, especially, is directed toward Quinn as she struggles with the social effects of her pregnancy.
1.
"Imagine" with Haverbrook Deaf Choir in "Hairography.
" This was perhaps the most touching group performance of the season, and certainly one with a powerful lesson.
Even more important than the characters' ability to sing is the emotion and the integrity with which they sing.
Though New Directions has a competitive spirit, they don't lose sight of the most important part of being in the group: the simple love of music.
The collection of songs by New Directions in 'Glee' seem to always bring to life an important message or lesson from each episode.
It is these moments, and others like them, that reach the deepest areas in the hearts of viewers and entice them to return every week for more of the show's musical magic.