On November 8, Glee finally returns from an extended hiatus.

And the Fox hit will bring a few beloved graduates back with it.

In the first set of photos from "The Role You Were Born to Play," we see Finn, Mercedes and Mike all back at William McKinley, judging auditions for the new musical; taking the stage; and meeting new students (Ryder Lynn in particular, played by The Glee Project winner Blake Jenner).

Elsewhere, look for Emma to receive some advice from Coach Beiste.

And see it all go down below. Click through the following images now and prepare for some serious Grease Lightning...

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