Sectionals

Sectionals is the fifth episode of Season One. It aired on October 24, 2017.

Synopsis
The day of sectionals has finally fallen and Kamiya attends her first prenatal appointment alongside her mother Karimah. The doctor reveals that she isn't two months pregnant, but almost three and gives her an ultrasound. While watching the screen, Kamiya cries and realizes she's too young to have a baby. She asks the doctor if she's still eligible to get an abortion, shocking Karimah. Kamiya argues and tells her it's her choice and schedules another appointment after finding out that she is indeed able to receive one.

Back at McKinley, the New Directions are boarding the bus to sectionals across town. Sheldon asks Kitty to wait for him to talk. They meet outside of the bus where Sheldon apologizes for taking two of her members for the day and that she reminds him a lot of Will when he first met him. Kitty is happy to hear those words and hugs him, accepting his apology. She then hops on the bus and they begin to make their way to the theater.

Later that night, the club is halfway done getting ready in their assigned rooms when someone knocks on their door. Tabitha opens it to see a handful of students already in costume and heavy makeup with smirks on their faces. Candice recognizes them as members of Vocal Adrenaline and advises them to stay away. They tell them to watch their backs before leaving.

Later that evening, the New Directions are about to go on when Kitty has a meltdown backstage. She has a bad feeling about not having everyone ready to perform. The group has to collectively calm her down and when they do, she feels a tap on her shoulder. Kitty turns around to see Will. He apologizes for being so cruel to her and that this shouldn't be the first lesson she has to learn as a teacher. He moves aside to reveal a dressed up Zandra, Maddie, Glen, and Michael. Kitty and Tabitha ignite a group hug and gives them one last pep talk before they go on.

The New Directions receive a standing ovation after they perform, but their fun doesn't last too long. As the last group, they have to go back on stage for the crowning ceremony and for the first time in five years, they place first and move on to regionals. Kitty takes them out for a late night celebratory dinner at Breadstix on the house, courtesy of Brendon.