Mr. Schue reminisced as he headed down the McKinley High hallway in slow motion--something each graduating senior ended up doing throughout the episode. Upon his arrival to the choir room the original five glee club members--Rachel, Kurt, Artie, Tina and Mercedes—were singing "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat," jump-starting the nostalgia train.

Mr. Schue announced the week's assignment: goodbye. The remaining New Directions kids needed to sing the seniors off and the seniors needed to sing a song to those they're leaving behind.

Kurt got his chance during his flashback, recognizing that he's come a long way from hiding in the closet. He was greeted by his father in the auditorium who wanted to give him his graduation present a little early. On cue Tina and Brittany hit the stage and Kurt's father began dancing to "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)." THIS HAPPENED, FOLKS. As he continued, there was a black and white montage of Kurt doing the same dance in the first season. Whoever came up with this idea, thank you. That was a gift.

Mercedes signed on as a back-up dancer with an indie label thanks to Sam's video of her singing "Disco Inferno." Sam was his adorable self as he beamed with pride and showered her with balloons. Mike got a scholarship to Joffrey Ballet School and Santana was filled with sadness by her lack of direction. Cue Gloria Estefan for a mother-daughter talk.

The chit-chat ended up going nowhere once Brittany revealed she wouldn't be graduating (we weren't too surprised), and Santana decided to ditch cheerleading school and stay in Lima with her--much to Mama Estefan's chagrin.

New Directions' seniors sang "You Get What You Give" to the remaining members in a cute number that ended with the seniors trading places with non-graduating students so they were finally in the spotlight. But don't think all the graduation excitement and woes clouded Finn and Rachel's wedding. There was trouble in paradise as Finn became self-deprecating. But he has a lot to be proud of: a state title in football, national championship in glee, and he didn't actually get anyone pregnant. Every high school students' dream, right?

On cue the glee clubbers dedicated their song to Finn for all the sacrifices he made to stick up for the "little guys."

Quinn decided to help Puck study for his last exam, and ended up confessing her love for him--as her first, sexual and otherwise. She kissed him to give him his confidence back, and it worked. Puck regained his swagger as an "all-original, grade-A, badass."

Sue's arch-nemesis Coach Roz proposed taking Principal Figgins down. Sue considered it, but never gave a final answer. Quinn returned her Cheerios uniform, but Sue said she's retiring it. The two share a tearful embrace that showed Sue may have a soft heart after all. Or it could be the baby hormones talking.

The crew gathered for Puck's grade reveal and he got a C-! That's a Puckerman A+. He's graduating!

And there they were, the seniors we began this "Glee" journey with strutting down the hall in their red caps and gowns while Puck crooned "Glory Days." It was a lot more fun and a lot less tearful than we thought.

Finn, Rachel and Kurt gathered with their letters. Finn opened his from the Actors Studio first. He didn't get in. Kurt went next, opening his NYADA letter. He didn't get in. Sensing a pattern? Rachel, who royally choked and went to all lengths for another audition, got in. Finn and Kurt tried to be proud, but they were both obviously heartbroken.

Rachel decided to defer her acceptance for a year to help Kurt and Finn work on preparing for applications next fall so they can all go to New York--or that's what she thought. Instead of going to their wedding ceremony, Finn drove them to the train station. He wouldn't let Rachel defer. They won't be getting married and he broke up with her to set her free. Oh, also, in order to make his dad proud he's joining the Army. That's a lot to handle, even for a girl as dramatic as Rachel. She completely broke down in a fit of tears and, in what felt like a therapy session, Finn asked her to surrender. Through her sadness, Rachel was still able to sing "Roots Before Branches" as New Directions saw her off at the station.

And just like that Rachel exited Grand Central Station and began her dream, hitting Broadway with a pink suitcase at her side and stars in her eyes.

Download or Ditch

"Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat" - Ditch

It's not much better from when they sang it at the beginning of season one. We're happy to see their version of the song retired.

"I'll Remember" - Ditch

Leave this one to Madge.

"You Get What You Give" - Download

As one of Cory Monteith's best solos all season, it's a fun cover we rocked out to after the episode ended.

"Glory Days" - Download

We like any song where Puck brings his guitar along.

"Roots Before Branches" - Download

Lea Michele shines as always with her powerful voice.

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