when does rachel find out about her mom
Shelby Corcoran While subsequently spying on a Vocal Adrenaline rehearsal, Rachel realizes that Shelby is her biological mother.[2] After introducing herself, Will meets with Shelby, concerned that she is not as invested in forging a relationship as Rachel is.[2] Shelby confesses that she can no longer have children, but wishes she could have her baby back, rather than the now fully grown Rachel, whom she feels does not need her.[2] She tells Rachel that instead of trying to act like mother and daughter, they should just be grateful that they have met, and maintain their distance.[2] Rachel hugs her goodbye, and they duet on an acoustic version of "Poker Face".[2] In "Journey to Regionals", the show's first season finale, Rachel asks Shelby to help coach New Directions, but Shelby tells Rachel that she's tired of coaching glee clubs, and is stepping down as Vocal Adrenaline's coach to settle down and start a family. Shelby adopts Quinn's (Dianna Agron) baby, whom she names Beth at Puck's (Mark Salling) request.[3]