Top 10 Most Underrated Glee Performances

These "Glee" performances are so underrated. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best musical showings on the popular series that never quite got the recognition they deserved. Our countdown includes “Pure Imagination,” "Le Jazz Hot!," “My Man,” and more! Which of these performances do YOU think is the most underappreciated? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

Which of these performances do YOU think is the most underappreciated? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Hilarious Glee Running Gags: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovJhGiAgL6neMk

[@coasttocoast2011]

Can we talk about how perfect Amber Riley, Naya Rivera, Chris Colfer and Lea Michele’s voices sounded together on How Will I know in season 3

[@rbishop95]

And the decision to make the song completely acapella is genius. The harmonies sound amazing in it

[@MatthewvMayo]

When I watched the episode, it immediately became my most favorite cover from the entire series.

[@funkyfunkobunko]

Literal chills tbh

[@keren.icehand]

I LOVE "try a little tenderness" by mercedes. She is AMAZING👑💜👍

[@thesourpatchkidd579]

Did you really call My Man, easily top three Rachel Berry performances, one she did so well that she's performed it outside of the context of Glee, underrated? Lol if that's the case I'm surprised Bohemian Rhapsody wasn't number 1.

[@KathyFranklin-fk7ms]

Am I the only one who thought Rivera and Riley both didn't receive proper attention?

[@blugreen123]

I've never been first before! "Nutbush City Limits," "Bring Him Home" and "Bust Your Windows" are two of the best underrated Glee performances.

[@hannahmontana9307]

Sswhwb vyu you Vyu vyu you ❣️You Vyu Sswwhb

[@benjaminagozie6313]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that thinks "home/homeward bound" is such an underrated mash-up.

[@chris_rasmussen]

100% agree, i love it and always see ppl hating on it and don’t know why

[@WenzelSays]

It's so freaking sad that half of them in that song are gone now

[@Thepopcornator]

Same

[@scoobydoo6986]

Homeward Bound/Home always hits differently now when you realize that half the people in that number have passed on. At least that beautiful song will forever be a great memory of them.

[@cchild12789]

Mercedes singing Aretha's "Ain't No Way" is so underrated to me. It's amazing

[@leilahas]

YUP

[@NYChica23]

Amber never got the vocal recognition she deserved on the show

[@keirarees3179]

I never fail to cry during Funeral, especially during Pure Imagination. Sue was at her most vulnerable. So Emotional was a top Santana and Rachael duet but Be Okay was a personal fav. I also loved Alone by Will and April, oh and when Will sang with the new football coach Beaste (I think is how it’s spelt) in that bar during Blame it on the Alcohol.

[@jesserivera2043]

Basically any song that allows Kurt to use his chest register and not sing falsetto is an underrated gem

[@mandapiee1763]

Take me to church always gives me chills. My man definitely is top!! Edit- the love for Amber Riley is well deserved!!!

[@owninfools23]

i know lea michele was a bitch to everyone, but goddamn you can’t deny that girl is talented. and amber riley. holy SHIT. her voice is incredible.

[@giadabandiera1465]

" That Rachel chick makes me wanna light myself on fire, but she can sing"

[@owninfools23]

@@giadabandiera1465 purty much.

[@L0v3iswar89]

The fact that Amber Riley was in so many of these speaks volumes. Most underrated singer on the show

[@rbishop95]

Amber Riley is many things, but she’s definitely not underrated. Everybody recognizes how incredible she is as a singer. She sang A LOT so of course she’s bound to have a lot of underrated songs on the list

[@leephillips2837]

Carole King wrote "Natural Woman" specifically for Aretha. What a combination.

[@annacalstone610]

Season 6 listen to your heart was a stunning performance and no one ever talks about it because it was S6. Had it been done in s3 or s4, People would have paid more attention. Also the chemistry between the 2 of them just shines through in that performance

[@terriconnelly5163]

Homeward bound is one of my favorite song. The harmonies give me goosebumps!

[@jinakaye]

1.) Mercedes was the most under-appreciated character on “Glee” and she deserves all her flowers. She never got a solo for competitions and that's a shame considering her vocal prowess. Amber Riley was the most utilized actor on the show who received the least respect (Harry Shum, Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz run a very close 2nd & 3rd). 2.) “4 Minutes” is beyond a bop. I love the “Glee” version more than Madonna & Justin Timberlake's version. With the phenomenal marching band, the incredible choreo, and the amazing vocal blending of Amber Riley & Chris Colfer, that performance should be a top 10 best from the entire series. It also helped to cement the bond between Mercedes & Kurt. Kurtcedes was a great friendship that got thrown under the bus for all of the Rachel-centeredness of the show.

[@iamtheaceupmysleeve1687]

Kurt and Mercedes had such a great relationship I missed it in later seasons

[@MeyaRoseGirl]

Agreed. "4 Minutes" should have been a turning point, making the rest of the show all about showcasing the talent of the various cast members, but inevitably it all kept coming right back to Rachel.

[@iamtheaceupmysleeve1687]

@@MeyaRoseGirl YES. Abd i think their friendship should have also been the start of that. We needed more power duets from the underrated characters. Also 4 Minutes was an absolute masterpiece and better than the original.

[@alecljames]

"homeward bound/home" is absolutely underrated. that was such a beautifully done mash up and the alumni back together like that was fantastic. but the part where finn comes out to join them *always* makes me cry these days.

[@sarahvenable4710]

I loved the cover of Imagine by John Lennon that they did with the deaf glee club in both sung English and sign language! 🤟🏻

[@SNOWQueen87-v1g]

RIP Niya 🙏

[@AvatarBliss]

Doo Wop is SO underrated!!! I listen to it on repeat!!

[@marcusbrown5023]

My Top 5 underrated glee songs.. 5) Brave 4) Unpretty/I am pretty 3) Mine 2) We Are Young 1) Love Song

[@michael43567]

"Brave" is underrated

[@pembrokelove]

Pretty much anything by any cast member who wasn't Rachel Berry. Just saying. Everyone else constantly got overlooked.

[@Luna-ch9us]

I loved confessions/it's my life mashup. Artist's part is the best. Then, there's Santa as rendition of Songbird. Beautiful...chef's kiss.

[@marilynthomas8036]

Amber Riley's "Colorblind," is pure perfection ❤❤

[@HaleyRadiant]

I may not like a lot of Glee, like….A LOT I can’t stand, but dang it the COVERRRSSS!! When they were good, they were GOOD!! 😆🙌

[@Natasha-ew6qu]

I personally think you should do the top 10 times we all felt sorry for Emma Pillsbury for your next Glee video.

[@kammyyedor4225]

Amber Riley had the best voice on that show. So criminally underrated!

[@ooscardls]

She won an Olivier award so that on them 🤣

[@vocady-creation466]

I think Amber, Santana and of course Lea

[@Boom_Bianca]

Amber won the masked singer for a reason

[@NYChica23]

She, Naya, and Chris were my favorite singers on the show

[@ChelseyLinden]

OA I loved Artie’s song “Dancing With Myself” and Mercedes and Santana’s song “The Boy Is Mine” I was also hoping that “Don’t Stop Believing” would’ve been at number one still I support “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” being number one. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@MegCazalet]

“Don’t stop Believin’” isn’t underrated; it gets tons of the attention. I LOVE Carole King and especially seeing her embraced by another generation!

[@ginnykitty1]

They did don't stop believing to death. It was not underrated

[@seankaleo]

I disagree with number two. It is beyond widely popular.

[@TheFedoras93]

It literally gives me chills

[@GA-fn8hr]

It was great, but there are other great Rachel solos that are more underappreciated.

[@davidparkes7741]

Hmm, i'm not sure if some of these performances are really "underrated," especially number 1. Also, RIP Naya.

[@Viggatos]

My Man is one that always sends chills down my spine and I would of done "I want to know what love is" as Number 1 myself

[@jordangoodman3507]

My man is amazing and I feel like it isn't underrated at all

[@donovanwilson840]

Tina slayed during pure imagination

[@kenschultz4033]

Kurt's take on I Want to Hold Your Hand and Mercedes swinging Bridge Over Troubled Waters

[@Jay-qn5jx]

My man is no doubt one of Rachel’s BEST numbers. I sing it so much.

[@DebWardMN]

Just realized how much Rachel/Santanna's "So Emotional" scene was very much like Mercedes/Santanna's "Mountain High/River Low"

[@chelseacanales8763]

The Boy is Mine from Amber and Naya is good

[@luckylucario]

Great video,it cuts deep. That one of the greatest voices of the show Naya Rivera. Had there life cut so short.

[@seankaleo]

Amber Riley as Mercedes Jones is hands down the most underrated character.

[@rkturty]

Nah, that’s any of the second generation, especially Ryder. Also Artie.

[@davidparkes7741]

1. Amber Riley is the actress, she played Mercedes. 2. Artie was "first gen."

[@rkturty]

@@davidparkes7741 1. I’m going to assume that’s for the original comment as I didn’t actually mention Amber Riley. 2. I know but he was still criminally underrated.

[@BathWater0427]

Artie is a director for sure even making his ex dance with the new guy for that impact on his song. A true composer

[@kam1747]

I never understood why Amber was not the main vocalist of the group, her voice is the best in my opinion

[@Caroline-jl2ci]

I’m a little surprised that a Quinn song isn’t on the list considering she had a great voice that was criminally underused and underrated

[@art3mishood]

never can say goodbye is her best solo while love song is her best trio/group performance

[@kyliealiyas9948]

@@art3mishood idk I think Time Warp is her best group performance

[@lilyromanes6119]

Santana's Valerie was very underrated

[@lchanceiv]

“If I was a Boy” by Unique

[@darrenjones6177]

Cough Syrup is criminally underrated. Darren Criss made you feel every single lyric of that song. Still one of my favorites

[@cannoligrimes6067]

I am glad I am not the only person with this opinion.

[@michaelcain9324]

❤Kurt: Rose'sTurn, Kurt and Rachel: Happy days are here again/Get Happy, Rachel: poker face and Give You Hell, Fin and Rachel: Find Me Somebody to Love, Santana and Mercedes: River Deep, Mountain High, & Survivor/ I will Survive, & Rumor Has It/Someone like You, Santana: Smooth Criminal, Quinn: Say a little Prayer, Mike and Tina: Sing!, Santana, Rachel, Mercedes and Kurt: How Will I Know, Mercedes and Sam: Human Nature, Full Cast: Loser Like Me, Britney: Girls (who run the Workd?) ❤

[@briannastultz6924]

Personal favorite under appreciated Glee songs: -Vogue -Fix You -Cough Syrup -Rumor Has It/Someone Like You -Blackbird -Beth -River Deep/Mountain High -Chasing Pavements -Thriller/Heads Will Roll

[@backseatbambi]

I never forgot My Man I think it was Rachel’s best imo

[@Melissent]

I don't know if it's considered "Underrated" but I really enjoyed "Smooth Criminal" with the passionate dueling cellists. Those two instrumentalists should get a shout-out of their own.

[@Showtunediva]

Ahem! Try A Little Tenderness and Pure Imagination should be #1 & #2 not #10 &#9! Can I ask a question? Does anyone else think that Lisa Kudrow should have guest starred on Glee and they could have incorporated Smelly Cat into an episode?

[@elizabethvillanueva1483]

Oh my god, Yes!! Imagine her singing that with Brittany! That would've been gold!

[@thtsnotmia]

definitely not

[@dlmbs]

OMG thank you!!! Homeward Bound/Home is my all-time favorite mash-up song in the series!

[@tetehenkes]

Two of my favorites are Kurt and Blaine singing Daydream Believer and Blaine singing Piano Man

[@marcusyates3044]

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[@marcusyates3044]

Top 20 Most Heartfelt Songs from the 70s!

[@kategaging3363]

Landslide

[@faerie2007]

I hate that Leah Michelle is such a crappy person, because she is a wonderful singer.

[@MrGleeiscool]

omg a list that isnt about bad stuff about glee yassssssssss

[@WesLuvsBtr]

Loser Like Me (Season 5) and Good Riddance Time Of Your Life felt underrated to me

[@bddreamexo]

Dream a Little Dream of Me and My Man were my favorite songs during my gleek days

[@KillerQueenKim]

One of my all time favourite performances on Glee's 'You Have More Friends Than You Know' ❤

[@micasaespobre]

Fo course Tina was underrated in an underrated performances video. Tina, you'll always be my favorite. Most group performances were great thanks to Tina (ABC, One of US, Breakaway, Wannabe, Pure Imagination, Home from season 6).

[@jenniferharris1280]

I'd put Le Jazz Hot! #1. It's so impossible to sing, to relate to, to put it out there - Julie Andrews made it look easy, and Kurt? Made it something entirely different because of the gender-bending element. THAT SONG MADE ME WATCH VICTOR VICTORIA FOR THE FIRST TIME. for that alone, it deserves first place. I proceeded to watch it about 4 times in my 48-hour rental, and now I want to rent it again. Like I don't already have HUNDREDS of movies (many of them musicals) in my library!

[@JessEla87]

The lack of recognition that Rory, Damien McGinty’s character got us sad. His cover of Its Not Easy Being Green was magical ☘️

[@AlexandelHowl]

Homeward bound/Home is my favorite performance , they sound amazing.

[@ilikeditbetterbefore]

You should have just made this a top 10 of Mercedes being overlooked every single time.

[@marcusyates3044]

All Songs from SpongeBob the Musical RANKED!

[@juliawheildon4186]

Loving cory here and miss him so much ❤️ 💕 😭

[@ianhimmelstein5915]

Quinn’s it’s a man’s man’s man’s world should be on this

[@tmbline]

🤢🤢🤢

[@GA-fn8hr]

it was awkward and not in a funny way

[@jonathanxsousa]

one thing about amber riley is that she ate every time

[@pazyamor2292]

Quinn, Never Can Say Goodbye!

[@hannahlowe794]

R.I.P., Naya Rivera. We miss you.

[@biancaboaventura7861]

i can't believe nutbush city limits is not on this list

[@cche16]

this list is pretty shit tbh. the best song that is deserving for the top 10 most underrated is doo wop (that thing) but any song by mercedes/santana deserve to be here. try a little tenderness' spot on the list should've been another mercedes song imo.

[@ajem_tv]

Mercedes is the most underrated character on Glee periodt.

[@rosebookfan7677]

Love this!!!👏👏👏👏

[@lucygarrett9785]

So I guess we can agree “funeral” might just be the most underrated episode

[@gigimain217]

Can we do one without Rachel, she had most if not all the solos when their was other beautiful singers, people forget about Tina & Quinn. I’m glad the queen Mercedes is getting her props though. But enough showing Rachel when there was others besides her.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Next up: The Top 10 Most Criminally OVERRATED Glee Performances.

[@cw9897]

I thought they would've had Mercedes' rendition of I Want to Know What Love Is as number one. I never hear anyone talk about it.

[@arianaarmenta1335]

A house is not a home!! My favorite Kurt performance 😍

[@tyluhh9026]

“Because you loved me” not being on here is criminal

[@Qtkitty36]

What about when they brought in Neil Patrick Harris for dream on. He absolutely slayeeeeed

[@happytobeliving7199]

Mercedes was equally as good as Rachael and should have had just as much solos

[@Jollysweets08]

Glee Pure Imagination cover is one of the top favourites covers of that song. I can’t express how much I love it ❤

[@luckyhorseshoe4427]

Kurt and Mercedes, the real MVPs.

[@evelyng9256]

SUCH AMAZING PICKS! but one of my fav criminally underrated song is somthing stupid, it’s one of the few songs that we get to hear brittany sing and it’s just so cute❤

[@xmn12380]

1. A few songs I would have added: "Take My Breath Away," "No One is Alone," and "How Will I Know. 2. River Deep, Mountain High was robbed!!!!!!!

[@ooscardls]

For me it’s the song Memory with Junn Squibb and Chris Colfer. Each time I listen to it I cry

[@tmbline]

Amber Riley could make up half this list 😍😍

[@ooscardls]

I don’t really like Lea Michele after all the backlash of her behavior. but the fact that she didn’t opened the revival of Funny Girl instead of Bennie is the true definition of nepo baby. And don’t get me wrong I love Bennie i saw her in Hello Dolly. But like glee was like Lea Michele audition basically

[@rbishop95]

How do you not have “Don’t Dream It’s Over, “One Love (People Get Ready)”, “Without You”, “I Don’t Wanna Know” and “Jumpin, Jumpin” on this list??

[@jademccreery3140]

OMG YES IM SO HAPPY MY MAN IS GETTING THE RECOGNITION IT DESERVES!!

[@marialuisamoraes5694]

You know what, if Ryan Murphy didn't had gave Rachel and Blaine soooo many solos maybe tunes like My Man would have more attention. Some Rachel solos, as great as Lea Michele is, sometimes are "just another rachel song"

[@tetehenkes]

Also I love Kurt singing Black Bird and I wanna hold your hand 🥹

[@marialuisamoraes5694]

So basically Funeral is an underrated episode

[@guilhermecardoso2306]

homeward bound is definetly one of my favs

[@No-ub1ec]

Any Mercedes performance

[@romanzolanski6256]

A list about underated and not include any Tina solos? oh ok i guess.............

[@romanzolanski6256]

Hers "I Follow Rivers" cover or her duet with Artie are like SERIOUSLY underated

[@bennymora3086]

And these songs aren't that bad!🎶

[@robwells6606]

Anything Mercedes performed was an underrated hit from the show. Amber Riley has since proved how talented she was and why she should never have played second fiddle to anyone.