The Best Episodes Directed By Brad Falchuk
Every TV Episode Directed by Brad Falchuk Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Brad Falchuk Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Brad Falchuk is "Sectionals", rated 7.7/10 from 7 user votes. It was "written by Brad Falchuk". "Sectionals" aired on 12/9/2009 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Preggers".
7.7/10 7 votes#1 - Sectionals
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/2009
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: Brad Falchuk
7.4/10 7 votes#2 - Preggers
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/23/2009
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: Brad Falchuk
7.4/10 13 votes#3 - The Final Girl(s)
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/8/2015
Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.2/10 6 votes#4 - Ballad
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/18/2009
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
Writer: Brad Falchuk
7.1/10 11 votes#5 - Scream Again
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2016
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: Ryan Murphy
7.0/10 2 votes#6 - Ronnie Chase
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/6/2009
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
Writer: Ryan Murphy
6.8/10 5 votes#7 - The New Rachel
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2012
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
Writer: Ryan Murphy
6.8/10 4 votes#8 - I Do
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/14/2013
Will and Emma get ready for their Valentine's Day wedding with the help of past and present New Directions members.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ian Brennan
6.8/10 14 votes#9 - Pumpkin Patch
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2015
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
Writer: Brad Falchuk
6.7/10 9 votes#10 - Audition
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2010
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
Writer: Ian Brennan
6.7/10 18 votes#11 - Hell Week
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/22/2015
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: Ryan Murphy
6.6/10 5 votes#12 - New York
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/24/2011
New Directions heads to Nationals to compete in the ultimate singing showdown.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk
6.6/10 5 votes#13 - The Quarterback
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2013
The New Directions remember Finn.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ian Brennan
6.6/10 5 votes#14 - New Directions
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2014
With the McKinley High glee club officially at an end, past and present members of New Directions look towards the future.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk
6.5/10 6 votes#15 - Journey to Regionals
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/8/2010
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.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk
6.5/10 4 votes#16 - The Role You Were Born to Play
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2012
Hopes and schemes play out as the Glee Club holds auditions for the school’s musical.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Michael Hitchcock
6.2/10 6 votes#17 - Hell-O
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/13/2010
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: Ian Brennan
6.2/10 5 votes#18 - The Sue Sylvester Shuffle
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 2/6/2011
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: Ian Brennan
6.2/10 4 votes#19 - Swan Song
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012
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.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Stacy Traub
6.2/10 4 votes#20 - Movin' Out
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2013
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
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
6.2/10 5 votes#21 - The Untitled Rachel Berry Project
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 5/13/2014
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
Writer: Matthew Hodgson
5.5/10 4 votes#22 - I Am Unicorn
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2011
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
Writer: Ryan Murphy
5.5/10 4 votes#23 - Heart
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2012
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.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Ali Adler
5.5/10 4 votes#24 - Goodbye
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2012
The William McKinley High School class of 2012 graduates, and the glee club bids farewell to its graduating seniors.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk
4.5/10 2 votes#25 - Dr. Joshua Lee
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 12/11/2007
Sean tries to regain his youth through his relationship with Eden. A violent and traumatic event causes Julia to question her relationship with Olivia. In an effort to better her life, Kimber makes a decision that devastates Matt.
Director: Brad Falchuk
Writer: Brad Falchuk