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The Best Episodes Directed By Brad Falchuk

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Sectionals
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Sectionals

    S1:E13

    Sectionals is finally here for the Glee Club, but when Quinn’s secret unravels, the club may not be able to recover in time to compete. Meanwhile, Sue’s scheming hits an all-time high, and with Emma and Ken’s marriage looming, Will makes a decision that could change his life forever.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Preggers
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #2 - Preggers

    S1:E4

    While Kurt tries out for the football team (taking a page from the glee playbook with him), Rachel storms out of glee practice when Will gives a plum part to Tina. Meanwhile, Sue comes up with a new plot to boost her program at glee's expense; and Quinn has news for Finn.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Ballad
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Ballad

    S1:E10

    Mr. Schuester has the Glee Club split up into pairs to sing their favorite ballad, but when one kid gets sick, he’s forced to step in and winds up in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Finn and Quinn have to face the music when dinner with her parents goes awry.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Girl(s)
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #4 - The Final Girl(s)

    S1:E13

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Scream Again
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Scream Again

    S2:E1

    Years after the murderous events at Kappa House, Dean Munsch purchases an abandoned hospital under the guise of fixing the healthcare system in America. After recruiting surgeons, Dr. Brock Holt and Dr. Cassidy Cascade, as well as medical student Zayday Williams, the Dean shocks everyone when she enlists the services of the disgraced Chanels to join the ranks at the teaching hospital. Meanwhile, secrets from the hospital’s past begin to reveal themselves and a new killer surfaces.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 3 - The Quarterback
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #6 - The Quarterback

    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Ronnie Chase
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Ronnie Chase

    S5:E15

    After surviving the attack by Colleen, Sean's physical and emotional well-being are still feeling the effects. Meanwhile, Christian receives some disturbing news after lending Liz some moral support with her breast cancer scare.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Pumpkin Patch
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Pumpkin Patch

    S1:E5

    With Halloween just days away, Dean Munsch makes an announcement affecting the campus and, specifically, Chanel's plan to throw a pumpkin patch party in support of her Kappa Kappa Tau presidential campaign. Meanwhile, Grace and Pete lead a search party for a missing friend, which steers them closer to the Red Devil than ever before, and Chanel #3 and #5 learn what life would be like without Chanel.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Hell Week
    6.8/10(20 votes)

    #9 - Hell Week

    S1:E2

    When anti-Kappa Dean Cathy Munsch decrees that sorority pledging must be open to all students, and not just the school’s silver-spooned elite, all hell is about to break loose, as a devil-clad killer begins wreaking havoc across the campus.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The New Rachel
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #10 - The New Rachel

    S4:E1

    In the season premiere episode, the members of New Directions compete amongst themselves to become the next star of the glee club. During open auditions, a fresh crop of students is introduced, including Marley and Jake Puckerman, Puck's half-brother. Meanwhile, Rachel has a rocky start at NYADA and struggles to please her demanding dance teacher, Cassandra July. She also meets Brody, a handsome upperclassman.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  11. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - New Directions
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #11 - New Directions

    S5:E13

    With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - Journey to Regionals
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Journey to Regionals

    S1:E22

    The moment New Directions has been waiting for has finally arrived: it’s time for Regionals! But when Sue pulls a fast one on Will and the glee clubbers, their chances at the title could be compromised. Meanwhile, Quinn’s life changes forever.

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - I Do
    6.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - I Do

    S4:E14

    Will and Emma get ready for their Valentine's Day wedding with the help of past and present New Directions members.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Audition
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Audition

    S2:E1

    After a tough loss at Regionals, the glee club is back as the underdogs of McKinley High. When the school is faced with even more budget cuts, Mr. Schuester pushes the kids to help recruit new members for the club. Rachel and Finn disagree on new recruits, and aren’t sure they will be able to come together in perfect harmony.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  15. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - Swan Song
    6.3/10(7 votes)

    #15 - Swan Song

    S4:E9

    Finn thinks about his future with the glee club after Sectionals are over. Elsewhere, Rachel gets ready for NYADA's winter showcase; and Kurt gets a second chance at an audition.

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
    6.3/10(8 votes)

    #16 - The Sue Sylvester Shuffle

    S2:E11

    A local football championship game takes place and the "Thriller" mash-up is performed during the halftime show. The Cheerios, McKinley High's cheerleading team, compete at Regionals.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Heart
    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #17 - Heart

    S3:E13

    In honor of Valentine's Day, Will challenges the New Directions to find and perform the world's greatest love songs. Meanwhile, Rachel's two dads Hiram and LeRoy Berry pay a visit to McKinley High.

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - The Role You Were Born to Play
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #18 - The Role You Were Born to Play

    S4:E5

    Hopes and schemes play out as the Glee Club holds auditions for the school’s musical.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Hell-O
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Hell-O

    S1:E14

    Fresh off their monumental win at Sectionals, New Directions is on top of the world. With an extra spring in their step, they get to work on new numbers for regionals. But when Rachel and Finn’s budding romance hits a bump in the road after she becomes involved with a competitor, Jesse St. James, it threatens to derail the entire club. Mr. Schuester pays a visit to Shelby Corcoran, coach of Vocal Adrenaline, to confirm Jesse’s motives. Meanwhile, Will is newly single, but is he ready to take his relationship with Emma to the next level? And to top it all off, Sue Sylvester returns from her condo in Boca with a renewed focus on destroying Will and disbanding the glee club.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - I Am Unicorn
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #20 - I Am Unicorn

    S3:E2

    Shelby Corcoran returns to the halls of McKinley High. Meanwhile, Mr. Schuester initiates a boot camp for some of the members of New Directions.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Goodbye
    6.1/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Goodbye

    S3:E22

    The William McKinley High School class of 2012 graduates, and the glee club bids farewell to its graduating seniors.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - New York
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #22 - New York

    S2:E22

    New Directions heads to Nationals to compete in the ultimate singing showdown.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    #23 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project

    S5:E20

    Rachel meets a famous television writer, whose eccentric personality catches Rachel off guard. Meanwhile, Sam and Mercedes deal with the pressure of commitment as their careers take off, and the time has finally come for Blaine’s big showcase with June Dolloway at NYADA.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  24. undefined Season 5 Episode 6 - Movin' Out
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Movin' Out

    S5:E6

    The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Don Hoberman
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Don Hoberman

    S6:E1

    As Season 6 begins, Christian has news for Liz and the economic downturn has hit McNamara/Troy hard. But the boys might have found a lifesaver in Dr. Mike Hamoui (Mario Lopez), who's now in L.A. and has found a very profitable niche specialty. Meanwhile, Sean's relationship with Teddy Rowe (now played by Rose McGowan) has blossomed, and Matt, who's down on his luck, takes up mime.

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Brad Falchuk Ratings Summary

"Sectionals" is the best rated episode directed by Brad Falchuk. It scored 8/10 based on 9 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 12/9/2009 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Preggers".