July 10, 2014

More details are emerging on Glee's upcoming sixth season, which will be its last. The long-running musical is being planned for a return in midseason 2014-2015 with a 13-episode run, down from its typical 22.

The show's creators worked with network executives to agree on the best way to end the series, which resulted in the shortened season. Word is the final story will be told over 13 consecutive week-to-week airings.

Update: The final season of Glee premieres on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 8:00pm.