The Glee season 5 Cory Monteith tribute episode was finally aired, bringing tears not just for fans of the musical show but also for those who simply knew Cory as an amazing actor and friend.

EOnline made an interesting quick list of all the facts about the episode that was entitled as The Quarterback. The creators and writers of the show did not emphasize the reason behind the death of the character but some of the casts gave a fast public service message that is related to seeking help for drug addiction.

With the script focusing on how it is to truly value friendships, it became a pure tearjerker that anyone who will watch it will need more than just a box of tissues. EOnline also cleared up the rumors behind the no-show of Dianna Agron in the tribute episode. Ryan Murphy stated that they just settled for those who are "under contract to the show" and also include those who particularly requested their inclusion in it just for the love of Cory. This is to prove the bad rumor wrong that it was Murphy and one of the actresses Lea Michelle who did not want the character of Quinn to be back.

The producers decided to write the actor off the series by also putting his character into death after he was found dead in a hotel room due to accidental drug and alcohol overdose in real life, according to Telegraph UK.

One of the most touching scenes of the Glee Season 5 Cory Monteith tribute episode was the part when his real-life and on-screen romantic partner Lea Michelle sang Make You Feel My Love. It was her chosen song to sing for Mr Schue's request for everyone in the club to present a song in memoriam of Finn.

SkyNews added that the episode focused on making the audience reflect on how death affects those who "are left behind" rather than on the sole sadness of death itself.

Glee fans also expressed their touching reactions over the Twitterverse: