Plot Synopsis

THE PRICE OF GLEE is a three-episode documentary series that unpacks the GLEE cast members' lives on and off set through never-before-seen interviews, showcasing the demands of being on a hit TV series and dark behind-the-scenes drama. Hear directly from those outside of the cast bubble who can provide no-strings-attached perspectives, such as: relatives and friends of GLEE cast members; those who were on the set and close to it such as set decorators, hairdressers, stylists and publicists; and entertainment reporters who covered the phenomenon. Interviews from those close to the late Cory Monteith shed light on the actor's journey to international acclaim and the demons that haunted him, which led to his overdose at just 31 in a hotel room in British Columbia. Those who worked on set and alongside Mark Salling provide commentary into their working relationship and shock of the dark and disturbing discovery of child pornography in Salling's possession that led to his death by suicide at 35. George Rivera, father to Naya Rivera who he lost in a chilling and mysterious death by accidental drowning in a lake, gives a personal and intimate tribute to his daughter by taking a look back into Naya's life as a young actress and how her career took off, showcasing her journey from child actor to cheerleader. THE PRICE OF GLEE premiered on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 9pm-Midnight ET/PT, as Investigation Discovery aired all three episodes back to back:

"New Kids on the Lot" (9pm): Cast and crew recount the rise of Glee and reveal for the first time how sudden stardom and the unrelenting pressure of making a hit show can have tragic consequences.

"The Show Must Go On" (10pm): With chilling tales about the dark side of fame and fortune, friends and researchers reveal GLEE star Cory Monteith's final moments.

"When the Music Stops" (11pm): Misfortune plagues the legacy of GLEE, leaving cast and crew wondering whether their hit show is cursed, or if misery is the cost of success.