'Glee' said an emotional farewell to actor Cory Monteith with an episode all about saying goodbye to his much-loved character Finn Hudson, on Thursday.
SPOILER: This story is about an episode of Glee, 'The Quarterback', which has been shown in the US but will not air until 18 October in the UK.
Cory’s on-and-off-screen girlfriend, Lea Michele, didn’t appear until 45 minutes into the episode, but her scenes were definitely the most emotional of the show.
The story picked up three weeks after his funeral with the cast still in mourning. Their "assignment" for the week was to sing songs in remembrance of Finn to honour his memory and celebrate his life. Virtually the entire cast of the show came back for this special memorial.
In most of the scenes it was evident that the raw emotions on the faces of the cast were genuine. Viewers could see Lea mourning her lost love just as Rachel was mourning hers.
“I talk to him a lot. I can still see his face, and can hear his voice so clearly," she told Will. "Do you think I’ll ever forget it? Because I’m afraid that one day, I will.”
Cory Monteith Pictures
12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball(01 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 12th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball(02 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Actor Cory Monteith and actress Lea Michele attend the 12th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball - Inside(03 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 08: Actors Cory Monteith(L) and Lea Michele attend the 12th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball on June 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Chrysalis) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(04 of64)
GLEE: (L-R) Cory Monteith as 'Finn' and Lea Michele as 'Rachel' in the 'Sweet Dreams' episode of GLEE airing Thursday, April 18, 2013 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(05 of64)
GLEE: (L-R) Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele in the 'Sweet Dreams' episode of GLEE airing Thursday, April 18, 2013 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(06 of64)
GLEE: (L-R) Cory Monteith as 'Finn' and Mark Salling as 'Puck' in the 'Sweet Dreams' episode of GLEE airing Thursday, April 18, 2013 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Show(07 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Actor Cory Monteith and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas speak onstage during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for KCA) (credit:Getty Images)
Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Show(08 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Actor Cory Monteith (L) and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas perform during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Show(09 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Actor Cory Monteith (L) and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas perform during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards - Show(10 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Actor Cory Monteith and Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas speak onstage during Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards at USC Galen Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for KCA) (credit:Getty Images)
Celebrities At The Los Angeles Kings Game(11 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Cory Monteith (L) and Lea Michele attend a hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Celebrities At The Los Angeles Kings Game(12 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 23: Cory Monteith (L) and Lea Michele attend a hockey game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
PaleyFest Icon Award 2013(13 of64)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Cory Monteith attends the PaleyFest Icon Award presentation at The Paley Center for Media on February 27, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
PaleyFest Icon Award 2013(14 of64)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Cory Monteith attends the PaleyFest Icon Award presentation at The Paley Center for Media on February 27, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
PaleyFest Icon Award 2013(15 of64)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor Cory Monteith and actress Lea Michele attend the PaleyFest Icon Award presentation at The Paley Center for Media on February 27, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals(16 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Actors Lea Michele and Cory Monteith arrive at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals(17 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Actor Cory Monteith arrives for the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals held at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals(18 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Arrivals(19 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 18th Annual Critic's Choice Movie Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jennifer Graylock/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2013(20 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Actor Cory Monteith attends the Critics' Choice Movie Awards 2013 with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte at Barkar Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Tiffany Rose/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Show(21 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Actors Cory Monteith (L) and Emmy Rossum present Co-Producer Stefan Arndt the Best Foreign Language Film Award for 'Amour' onstage at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Show(22 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Presenters Cory Monteith (L) and Emmy Rossum speak onstage at the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards held at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Red Carpet(23 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 10: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 18th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at Barker Hangar on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men Of The Year Party - Arrivals(24 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ Men Of The Year Party - Arrivals(25 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 13: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Party at Chateau Marmont on November 13, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(26 of64)
GLEE: Actor Cory Monteith as 'Finn' on Season Four of GLEE airing on Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
DoSomething.org And VH1's 2012 Do Something Awards - Red Carpet(27 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - AUGUST 19: Actors Cory Monteith and Lea Michele arrive at the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar on August 19, 2012 in Santa Monica, California (Photo by Mark Davis/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Premiere Screening Of FX's "American Horror Story: Asylum" - Arrivals(28 of64)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - OCTOBER 13: Actors Cory Monteith and actress Lea Michele arrive at the Premiere Screening of FX's 'American Horror Story: Asylum' at the Paramount Theatre on October 13, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
DoSomething.org And VH1's 2012 Do Something Awards - Show(29 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - AUGUST 19: Cory Monteith accepts award onstage at VH1's 2012 Do Something Awards held at Barker Hangar on August 19, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
DoSomething.org And VH1's 2012 Do Something Awards - Show(30 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - AUGUST 19: Cory Monteith accepts award onstage at VH1's 2012 Do Something Awards held at Barker Hangar on August 19, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
Celebrity Sightings In New York City - August 12, 2012(31 of64)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 12: Lea Michele and Cory Monteith filming 'Glee' on the Streets of Manhattan on August 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Aby Baker/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Do Something Awards - Arrivals(32 of64)
SANTA MONICA, CA - AUGUST 19: Actors Cory Monteith and Lea Michele arrive at the 2012 Do Something Awards at Barker Hangar on August 19, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(33 of64)
GLEE: Actor Cory Monteith during a gallery portrait session for FOX's 'Glee' Season 4. Show airs Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(34 of64)
GLEE: Actor Cory Monteith during a gallery portrait session for FOX's 'Glee' Season 4. Show airs Thursdays, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"GLEE" Press Room - Comic-Con International 2012(35 of64)
SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 14: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 'GLEE' Press Room during Comic-Con International 2012 held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on July 14, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FOX's "Glee" - Season Four(36 of64)
GLEE: (L-R) The cast of 'Glee,' Harry Shum Jr., Jenna Ushkowitz, Mark Salling, Heather Morris, Chord Overstreet, Amber Riley, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, Kevin McHale, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss, Becca Tobin, Chris Colfer, Naya Rivera, Cory Monteith, Lea Michele and Dean Geyeron on Season Four of GLEE airing on Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 NHL Awards - Show(37 of64)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Actor Cory Monteith addresses the audience during the 2012 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 NHL Awards - Show(38 of64)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Actor Cory Monteith addresses the audience during the 2012 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 NHL Awards - Show(39 of64)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 20: Actor Cory Monteith presents an award during the 2012 NHL Awards at the Encore Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas on June 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala(40 of64)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Cory Monteith attends the 'Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations' Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Fox 2012 Programming Presentation Post-Show Party(41 of64)
NEW YORK, NY - MAY 14: Cory Monteith attends the Fox 2012 Programming Presentation Post-Show Party at Wollman Rink - Central Park on May 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
TV Academy Special Screening Of "GLEE"(42 of64)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 01: Cory Monteith attends TV Academy's special screening of 'GLEE' at Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre on May 1, 2012 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
69th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals(43 of64)
69th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured: (l-r) Cory Monteith arrive at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 15, 2012 -- Photo by: Vince Bucci/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank (credit:Getty Images)
Inside the Actors Studio - Season 18(44 of64)
INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIOS -- 'The Cast of Glee' -- Pictured: Cory Monteith -- (Photo by: Anthony Behar/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Inside the Actors Studio - Season 18(45 of64)
INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIOS -- 'The Cast of Glee' -- Pictured: (l-r) Cory Monteith, Jane Lynch, creator Ryan Murphy, Matthew Morrison, James Lipton, Lea Michele, Chris Colfer -- (Photo by: Anthony Behar/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2010 Hollywood Style Awards(46 of64)
WESTWOOD, CA- DECEMBER 12: Cory Monteith arrives at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum on December 12, 2010 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
Edmonton Oilers v Vancouver Canucks(47 of64)
VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 26: Cory Monteith, a Canadian actor from the television show 'Glee', jokes around with Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin before their game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena on December 26, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2010 Hollywood Style Awards - Arrivals(48 of64)
WESTWOOD, CA - DECEMBER 12: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at the 2010 Hollywood Style Awards at Billy Wilder Theater at The Hammer Museum on December 12, 2010 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
GQ 2010 "Men Of The Year" Party - Arrivals(49 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at the GQ 2010 'Men of the Year' held at Chateau Marmont on November 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
25th Annual Gemini Awards Gala(50 of64)
Host/actor Cory Monteith attends the 25th Annual Gemini Awards Gala at the Winter Garden Theatre on November 13, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
TV Guide Magazine's 2010 Hot List Party(51 of64)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 7: Cory Monteith arrives at TV Guide Magazine's 2010 Hot List Party at Drai's at the W Hollywood Hotel on November 8, 2010 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic) (credit:Getty Images)
2010 Gemini Awards Gala(52 of64)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 13: Host/actor Cory Monteith attends the 25th Annual Gemini Awards Gala at the Winter Garden Theatre on November 13, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Boo Crew, Cory, Trevor and Alex Host Op Halloween Treat For Kids(53 of64)
Cory Monteith hangs out with the kids from The Boys and Girls club at Shawn's Pumpkin Patch on October 23, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Boo Crew, Cory, Trevor and Alex Host Op Halloween Treat For Kids(54 of64)
(L-R) Cory Monteith, Alex Meraz and Trevor Donovan hang out with the kids from The Boys and Girls club at Shawn's Pumpkin Patch on October 23, 2010 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
12th Annual Cracked Xmas 12 Gala(55 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 06: Actor Cory Monteith attends The Trevor Project's 12th Annual Cracked Xmas 12 Gala at The Wiltern Theater on December 6, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Glee Cast Members "Carol-Oke" Contest(56 of64)
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Actor Cory Monteith attends the 'Carol-Oke' Contest at Bryant Park on December 3, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The Cast Of "Glee" Signs Copies Of "Glee: The Music Vol. 1" In Los Angeles(57 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Actors Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz and Cory Monteith pose backstage as the cast of 'Glee' signs copies of 'Glee: The Music Vol. 1' at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove on November 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Columbia Records) (credit:Getty Images)
The Cast Of "Glee" Signs Copies Of "Glee: The Music Vol. 1" In Los Angeles(58 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Actor Cory Monteith poses backstage as the cast of 'Glee' signs copies of 'Glee: The Music Vol. 1' at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove on November 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Columbia Records) (credit:Getty Images)
The Cast Of "Glee" Signs Copies Of "Glee: The Music Vol. 1" In Los Angeles(59 of64)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Actor Cory Monteith greets fans as the cast of 'Glee' signs copies of 'Glee: The Music Vol. 1' at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove on November 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Columbia Records) (credit:Getty Images)
Bow Wow's 21st Birthday Celebration at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage(60 of64)
LAS VEGAS - MARCH 15: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at Bow Wow's 21st Birthday Celebration at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino Resort on March 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Bow Wow's 21st Birthday Celebration at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage(61 of64)
Actress Jaimie Alexander, actor Cory Monteith and actress Chelan Simmons arrive at Bow Wow's 21st Birthday Celebration at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino Resort on March 15, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Jaimie Alexander�s Birthday Hosted By the Cast of �Kyle XY� at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio(62 of64)
LAS VEGAS - MARCH 14: Actor Cory Monteith and actress Jaimie Alexander arrive at Jaimie's birthday party hosted by the cast of 'Kyle XY' at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort on March 14, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Jaimie Alexander?s Birthday Hosted By The Cast of ?Kyle XY? at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio(63 of64)
LAS VEGAS - MARCH 14: Actor Cory Monteith and actress Jaimie Alexander arrive at Jaimie's birthday party hosted by the cast of 'Kyle XY' at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort on March 14, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)
Jaimie Alexander�s Birthday Hosted By the Cast of �Kyle XY� at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio(64 of64)
LAS VEGAS - MARCH 14: Actor Cory Monteith arrives at Jaimie Alexander's birthday party hosted by the cast of 'Kyle XY' at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Hotel and Casino Resort on March 14, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage) (credit:Getty Images)