The Spotlight Diner is a diner in New York and Rachel, Santana, and Kurt's new workplace in Season Five of Glee. It is managed by a man named Gunther. The waiting staff, who wear red (and black, for the males), sing and dance for the customers.
Appearances
Season Five
Love Love Love
Santana and Rachel arrive at the diner in their uniforms. Rachel is nervous, but Santana refuses to let her back out, claiming she almost had to show Gunther her left side boob to get her the job. Rachel eventually agrees that the job might be a positive experience. They later perform Hard Day's Night with the rest of the staff, in an attempt to impress the director and leading actor of Funny Girl.
Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
Santana tells Rachel that she booked a gig and even shows her the video. Dani is introduced and even jokes about her sexuality to Santana. She has worked there prior to Rachel and Santana since she likes to watch the sun raise and even watched it rise with Santana as they sung Here Comes The Sun. Kurt got a job there since Vogue.com doesn't pay and they make a pack to promise to stay in New York for two years - no matter what. Rachel learns that she got the Fanny part when Rupert comes in to order a whole cake with "Congratulations Rachel Berry, you are Fanny Brice." written on it.
A Katy or A Gaga
Kurt talks to Rachel, Dani, and Santana about joining his band after Dani asked if girls can be allowed. Rachel passes due to it begin to soon and her Funny Girl rehearsals. Kurt is later seen asking a customer what he would like when it is revealed to be Elliott "Starchild." They would talk and Elliott would reveal why he came to New York, and Kurt would give him the spot in the band. Santana would come over and tell Kurt to stop flirting and get back to work and is delighted to see Elliott.
The End of Twerk
During the On Our Way performance, Rachel and Kurt are seen at the diner. Kurt is showing of his tattoo to his co-workers when Rachel joins them.
Movin' Out
While Blaine sings Piano Man, the customers and waiters danced together.
Frenemies
After dealing with a difficult customer, Santana approaches Rachel and complains about how her life in New York is not what she expected it to be.
Trio
Rachel arrives late for work and is told by her manager she's been requested by table 5 which turns out to be Santana and Elliott. They have a short argument when a customer requests a birthday song for his wife, who is named Gloria. Santana and Rachel perform Gloria, while fighting for Elliott's attention.
Songs
Season Five | ||
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Song | Episode | Sung by |
A Hard Day's Night | Love Love Love | Rachel Berry and Santana Lopez |
Here Comes the Sun | Tina in the Sky with Diamonds | Santana Lopez and Dani |
Piano Man | Movin' Out | Blaine Anderson |
Gloria | Trio | Santana Lopez, Rachel Berry and Elliott Gilbert |
Known Employees
Customers
Trivia
- The name of the manager is Gunther, which is most likely a reference to the famous television show 'Friends'.
- Rachel Green (who was the inspiration for Rachel's first name) worked in the diner "Central Perk" in the same TV show.
- The staff have to say "intermission," when taking a break or else they get fined. (A Katy or A Gaga)
- The Spotlight Diner is modeled after Ellen's Stardust Diner in NYC. Source
- A recorded cheering sound can be heard everytime the customers applaud.