Individuality is the theme for the first episode of season 2 of The Glee Project. Lea Michelle (Rachelle Barry in Glee) watches the 14 contestants perform Born This Way by Lady Gaga, as each contestant demonstrates their individuality. Lea chooses her favourite for a mentoring session, while everybody lays down vocals in the studio, learns choreography, and then films a music video for the song Here I Go Again by Whitesnake. The contestants deemed to be the bottom 3 have to do a last chance performance for Ryan Murphy.

Season one winner Samuel Larsen (Joseph on Glee) guest mentors "Dance-ability" week. A passionate kiss spurs jealousy as the group performs LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem".

For Vulnerability week Corey Monteith (Finn Hudson in Glee) guest mentors as the contestants perform the homework assignment: My Life Would Suck Without You by Kelly Clarkson, then the contestants film a music video for Everybody Hurts by REM.

The contestants must prove their sultry worth in a lusty rendering of the songs "Moves Like Jagger" and "Milkshake." Naya Rivera is the guest mentor.

The contestants' ability to adapt is put to the challenge. Included: a performance of the Jessie J song "Price Tag."

The contenders' courage is put to the test during a frenzied video shoot that involves swimsuits and frozen slushies. Jane Lynch ("Glee") makes an appearance.

Theatricality is appraised in a challenge that includes a rendering of the Pussycat Dolls song "When I Grow Up."

The contestants' persistence and strength are tested, particularly during a frustrating take on Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger." Appearing: Amber Riley ("Glee").

The contenders' passion and romanticism are put to the test in a challenge that includes a rendering of the Rihanna song "We Found Love." Darren Criss ("Glee") makes an appearance.

Dianna Agron gets the group excited while guest judging Actability week; emotions run deep.

The winning contender is named in the Season 2 finale. Appearing: Chris Colfer.