Optimistic teacher Will Schuester heads up McKinley High School's glee club -- New Directions -- a place where ambitious and talented students can find strength, acceptance and their voice. As the students find themselves, they also enjoy a respite from the harsh realities of life. Mr. Schuester hopes to help the kids in every way he can, and also dreams of taking the group to nationals. As Schuester and the glee club pursue their goal, they face opposition from a conniving cheerleading coach, Sue Sylvester, who tries to sabotage the group at every turn.

*Many different characters who identify somewhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, including Kurt, Blaine, Santana, and Brittany

*Addresses same-sex relationships and even marriage

*Addresses gender identity and bathroom restrictions

*Character Kurt has a moving coming out scene to his father

*In season 6, the show depicts issues for trans people in terms of the coming out process and gender-transitioning