Ep 18. Back Up Plan

In Glee season 5 episode 18, titled "Back Up Plan," the New Directions prepare for Regionals while Rachel and Santana decide to move to Los Angeles to pursue their acting careers. With only five members remaining, the glee club must scramble to find new members in order to compete. Mercedes, who has recently become a successful recording artist, returns to McKinley High to offer her assistance as a mentor. Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the group struggles to come up with a cohesive setlist and recruit new members. Meanwhile, Rachel and Santana face their own challenges in Los Angeles as they navigate the competitive world of show business. As the competition approaches, the New Directions must put aside their differences and come together if they want a chance at first place.