The judges name Unique the Nationals MVP, but they award the Nationals trophy to New Directions, with Vocal Adrenaline in second place. Back at McKinley, the glee club members are treated as heroes by the school.

Does Glee Club win Nationals?

Indeed they did. The 2012 show choir champions: New Directions! And when they returned to McKinley, it was cakes, confetti, champagne, kisses and a cover of Grouplove's buzzy song “Tongue Tied” providing the soundtrack to the montage.

Do they win Nationals in Glee Season 5?

Sam hops onto the bus and gives his second inspirational speech of the episode. He tries to reassure everyone that despite the plaque being gone he still feels Finn's presence around them holding their hands and cheering them on as they win Nationals for the second time.