For Glee fans ‘round the globe, this Tuesday night means one thing: it’s time to sing.

That’s right, with the premiere of Glee on the threshold, it is now officially okay again to sing, dance and laugh all while staring at a television screen. This fall welcomes in the third season of Glee, a season that is sure to be filled with as many dramatic moments as there are Will Schuester hair jokes.

Characters Rachel Berry (Leah Michele), Finn Hudson (Cory Monteith), Kurt Hummel (Chris Colfer), Quinn Fabray (Dianna Agron), Artie Abrams (Kevin McHale), Mercedes Jones (Amber Riley), Santana Lopez (Naya Rivera), Brittany Pierce (Heather Morris), Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), and – finally – Sue Sylvester (Jane Lynch) are back for yet another season ridiculously superb drama comedy.

Picking up where the second season left off in May, the third season resumes with the students’ senior year in high school. Still the forever underdogs, the glee club will undoubtedly continue to face ridicule, criticism and numerous slushy facials.

If you’re not yet a fan of Glee, what more can I possibly tell you to sway your attentions towards the screen? Even while staying in song and character, Glee makes it a point to discuss controversial hot topics such as gay and lesbian relationships, bullying in high school and doubting the institution of religion in a time where gay people are still criticized. It’s heavy stuff. More importantly though, it’s heavy stuff presented on a pretty plate. The genius of Glee: sending a message all while singing show tunes.

Not only is Glee the recipient of six Emmy awards and four Golden Globe awards, but it is a breakthrough in television: a wonderful display of comedy, drama and satire. Simply stated: it’s art, not television. If you haven’t yet watched it, tune in 7 p.m. tonight.