Ep 1. Love, Love, Love

In Glee season 5 episode 1 titled "Love, Love, Love," the New Directions return for their fifth year at McKinley High School with a tribute to the Beatles. As the episode begins, alumni Rachel Berry (Lea Michele) and Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer) are seen walking through the halls of McKinley High, both sporting Beatles t-shirts. Rachel, who is now an NYADA senior, catches up with Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), who tells her that he has big plans for the year and hopes the Glee club can reach new heights.

Meanwhile, back in Lima, Ohio, the New Directions receive a surprise when a new face joins their team. Marley (Melissa Benoist), who had initially decided to quit the Glee club, has a change of heart and decides to rejoin. With the addition of Marley, the New Directions are back to full strength and ready to take on the world once again.

As the tribute to the Beatles begins, the New Directions perform classics such as "All You Need Is Love" and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," as well as newer renditions of classic Beatles songs including "I Saw Her Standing There" and "A Hard Day's Night."

Apart from the musical tribute, the episode sees various characters dealing with their own love lives. Rachel is struggling to move on from her recent heartbreak and is hesitant to start dating again. However, after a chance encounter with a fellow NYADA student named Brody (Dean Geyer), Rachel finds herself feeling hopeful about the future.

Elsewhere, Kitty (Becca Tobin) and Artie (Kevin McHale) are seen getting close, sharing their love of the Beatles and eventually kissing. Meanwhile, Tina (Jenna Ushkowitz) and Blaine (Darren Criss) are both single and ready to mingle. Tina, who has always harbored a crush on Blaine, tries to make a move on him, but Blaine is hesitant, still coming to terms with his own breakup.

The episode also sees the return of principal Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch), who is now a coach for rival glee club The Amazonians. Sue still holds a grudge against Will and the New Directions and is determined to see them fail.

As the episode comes to a close, the New Directions come together for a touching rendition of "Let It Be." The episode ends on a hopeful note, with the New Directions ready to take on the challenges of the new school year and all the twists and turns life may throw their way.

Overall, "Love, Love, Love" sets the stage for an exciting fifth season of Glee, with new challenges, new faces, and plenty of drama ahead.