Product Details

• Actors: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch
• Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 6
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: August 14, 2012
• Run Time: 963 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (166 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0053O8A5K
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,852 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #18 in Movies & TV > DVD > Musicals
  • #70 in Movies & TV > DVD > Romance
• Learn more about "Glee: The Complete Third Season" on IMDb

Editorial Reviews

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A musical comedy-drama TV series that gains momentum with each season, Glee: The Complete Third Season takes on complicated contemporary teen issues and explores them in a music-filled way that resonates with both teen and adult viewers. This eventful year at McKinley High School begins with the glee club New Directions recruiting more members, Coach Sue Sylvester running for congress, Blaine transferring to McKinley, and several original New Directions members finishing up their senior year. As graduation nears, Rachel and Kurt struggle through the application procedure to gain acceptance into their college choice NYADA, there are a couple of wedding proposals (one more unexpected than the other), and Santana examines her sexual orientation. Mike Chang struggles with parental expectations, Kurt and Blaine hit a rocky patch, and Mercedes finds herself at the center of an interesting love triangle. Coaches Sylvester and Beiste each reveal a whole new side of their personalities, a serious accident threatens to derail several lives, and, of course, New Directions takes another crack at winning Regionals. As good as the stories and characters are, the best thing about Glee is the musical performances, and this season does not disappoint. Broadway-inspired numbers from shows like Hairspray, West Side Story, and Dreamgirls are passionately delivered right alongside classic rock and pop songs from bands such as Foreigner and Chicago and iconic artists like Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. There are also plenty of songs made popular by contemporary artists like Coldplay, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Jason Mraz, and Taylor Swift. The special "Extraordinary Merry Christmas" episode takes the glee club back into the past when times were simpler and delivers a fine parody of 1950s-sitcom holiday specials with songs like "Blue Christmas," "Let It Snow," and "My Favorite Things." The Michael Jackson-themed episode "Michael" celebrates the decades of musical contributions of an amazing artist, with songs ranging from "Never Can Say Goodbye" to "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" and "Black and White." The Whitney Houston-themed episode "Dance with Somebody," aired just following Houston's unexpected passing, pays tribute to a phenomenal artist with power-driven songs like "Saving All My Love for You," "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," and "I Have Nothing." This season features some unexpected solos and vocal pairings for the regular cast; recurring roles for Glee Project winners Samuel Larsen (Joe Hart) and Damian McGinty (Rory Flanagan), and contestants Alex Newell (Wade) and Lindsay Pearce (Harmony); and an amazing list of guest artists, including Idina Menzel, Whoopi Goldberg, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan, and Lindsay Lohan. The "Jukebox" special feature allows viewers to select and play the musical numbers from each episode. Other bonus features include a couple of deleted and extended scenes, a "Glee Under the Stars" interview session, the "Glee Give a Note" check presentation and student interviews from Culver City Middle School, and a behind-the-scenes look at the "Props" episode. Also offered are interviews with Glee's newest cast members, backstage musings on the "Goodbye" episode, and a few choice words from Sue Sylvester. (Parental discretion advised due to mature themes) --Tami Horiuchi

Product Description

Season Three of the electrifying, award-winning series finds the Gleeks headed for the Nationals - and graduation! As younger members join New Directions, others are about to begin exciting, if uncertain, lives outside it. Featuring some of television's most enthralling song and dance numbers, including memorable hits from the legendary Michael Jackson, Glee continues to earn its place in the hearts of viewers around the world.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Show July 6, 2012

By MegStewart121

Format:DVD

I loved the first and second seasons of Glee, and I believe that season 3 continues with the same standard.

The musical numbers are all very diverse and dynamic with some really great vocals coming through from the more minor characters as well as the main stars of the show.

This season dealt with some very important and relevant topics in today's society and does so in a tasteful and delicate manner.

It also goes more deeply into the background and plot of a few characters, with some surprising and shocking twists.

I will definitely be buying this DVD because I enjoyed it so much, and because it is a great show with an extremely talented cast

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting season! June 25, 2012

By Jesus Sanchez

Format:DVD

This season keeps giving great twists, laughs, the music is better, and it build towards an even more exciting 4th season. My only complaint is that that Terri who is one of the most interesting characters didn't make an appearance and neither did Gwyneth Paltrow. I would like to see a lot of the storylines get tied up in a more conclusive manner.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Like Season Two, For Better or For Worse August 16, 2012

By TheGirlWhoDreamed

Format:DVD

As season two did, Glee had it's ups and downs. But one thing that Glee did bring episode after episode was continuity, a problem that the show seemed to struggle with after season two. You might argue that not each episode had continuity and no, each episode didn't. But season three seemed to tie the show together. After the mess of season two, which had certain characters being spotlighted week after week and had no continuity whatsoever (or only when it was convenient to Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan), season three will delight and surprise fans in that matter. Glee is picked up where season two should have been, explaining all fans wanted to know about Puck and Quinn. Where their relationship stands and their child. We see both a vulnerable side of Puck and Quinn, who were barely featured in season two even as regulars. We also find out more about another neglected character, Tina. Tina has been featured for a good portion of season one and only at the beginning of season two. But it isn't until the fun episode "Props/Nationals" that we find out how neglected she feels. The writers even joke about their lack of continuation of her character in the "What Did You Miss/Catch Up" portion of Glee, before the episode airs. Her episode is fun and witty, almost making you forgive the writers for neglecting such a fantastic character as Tina and gives Jenna Ushkowitz, who plays Tina, a chance to shine. Another pro about season three is the incorporation of the parents. While we have met Finn, Kurt, and Quinn's parents in season one and two, we now find out about some of the other parents of the members of New Directions. Throughout the season we are introduced to Rachel, Santana, Sam, and Mike's parents as well as Blaine's brother. Each set of parents bring a new element to the storyline, which makes for an interesting plot. While these are all pros, there are some cons that come with season three (as all shows do have cons. First, the excessive amount of tribute episodes. While I did love some of the tribute episode Glee has aired, I found there to be too many tribute episodes this season. Against Ryan Murphy's own statement of how their would be no tribute episodes, their ended up being at least four tribute episodes this season. Some of the tribute episodes were ridiculous and seemed like an excuse for writers block while others were emotional and important to the overall theme of the show, such as the Whitney Houston tribute. Another flaw this season had? The incoporation of The Glee Project winners and runners-up. The timing of when the characters should be included all seemed out of place and awkward. For instance, Joe Hart, played by Samuel Larsen (TGP runner-up), came in right at the end and his character seemed forced in because of their requirements to include him in and out of place to be in the finale of the show. But for what it's worth, the characters were an interesting addition to the show and possibly foreshadowed a future Glee club. Like season two, season three of Glee had it's ups and downs. Their were memorable and unmemorable moments but it's a season worth treasuring.