Individuality

Individuality is the first episode of Season 1 of The Glee Project: Fan Fiction.

Guest Mentor: Lea Michele and Ryan Murphy

Homework Assignment Winner: Jackée

Eliminated: Jiyun

Summary
The episode begins with all fourteen contenders arriving one-by-one and greeting each other as they enter 'the Glee House'. Jackée makes a lasting impression as she mistakes Robert Ulrich for a robber and breaks his arm. After returning from hospital, Robert soon introduces the weeks theme as "Individuality" and their homework assignment, Born This Way. He then asks them to figure out who sings what lines, as well as create choreography. Everyone settles for their lines, and Jamie makes a big effort to choreograph. The cast is shocked when they discover that their guest mentors are both Ryan Murphy and Lea Michele. They perform Lady Gaga's Born This Way, all attempting to be themselves. Lea compliments and criticizes Jackee, Juliet, Leon, and Nina, with Jackée becoming victorious as this week's homework assignment winner. Jackée is awarded a one-on-one session with Lea and a shining moment in the music video. Before the commercial break, Lea informs the contenders that they will be performing Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine.

Next, Zach and Brooke teach the choreography for the music video, and Brooke gives imperative advice. Jackée shows strength in the recording studio, while Tom, Jiyun, and Nick aren't as impressive. Nikki feels that Jiyun doesn't make a big enough attempt to speak the English language. Erik White, the music video director, explains that the music video is about a haunted forest. While watching it, Robert feels that Maeby isn't putting forth enough effort compared to the others, and he compliments Jamie's outgoing side. Jiyun seems disconnected, and Jackée takes a tumble and attacks one of the film crew. Juliet is noted for blending too much into the background and not standing out enough.

Several contenders fret before the revealing of the bottom 3. Jackée is saved first and is deemed to have the best performance in the video. Next, Maeby, Leon, Lilia, Christina, Nina, Hugo, Nick and Jamie are all called back, leaving Jiyun, Juliet, and Tom as the first bottom three of the season. At the Last Chance Performances, Jiyun is assigned PSY's Gangnam Style, and she tries to redeem her self. Jiyun struggles with the song, proclaiming that she hates Korea and all of it's music. Juliet is next, singing Miranda Lambert's Gunpowder and Lead, and makes a huge impact on the judges. After singing, Ryan is impressed by Juliet's country voice. Tom is last with Lady Gaga's Americano. Nikki enjoys his feeling, and Ryan finds charm in his theatricality. When deciding who will leave, Ryan compares Jiyun's performance to a trainwreck. He is happy with Juliet, and considers sending both Jiyun and Tom home, but Nikki refuses.

In the end, it's Jiyun who isn't called back, being the first of the season to be sent home. She is seen singing Keep Holding On, however struggling with the lyrics.

Songs

 * Born This Way by Lady Gaga. Sung by The Glee Project Contenders.
 * Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine. Sung by The Glee Project Contenders.
 * Gangnam Style by PSY. Sung by Jiyun.
 * Gunpowder and Lead by Miranda Lambert. Sung by Juliet.
 * Americano by Lady Gaga. Sung by Tom.
 * Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne. Sung by Jiyun with The Glee Project Contenders.