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The Best Episodes Directed By Ian Brennan

Every TV Episode Directed by Ian Brennan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Drain the Swamp
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S2:E10

    The Green Meanie sets its final plan for revenge in motion as Hester makes a bold move to secure her future, and Brock performs a dangerous surgery to save Dean Munsch's life.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Green
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    S1:E4

    Ed finds himself torn between two very different women. As the Vietnam War rages, tales of a real-life bogeyman inspire a young Texas filmmaker.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Seismic Shifts
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    S1:E8

    A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Chainsaw
    6.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E3

    Chanel finds a new project in Hester, Chanel #3 confesses a secret and Grace and Zayday uncover a surprising connection between two fellow students. Meanwhile, Denise sets her sights on one of the Kappas, and Dean Munsch appoints a new Wallace University mascot as Chad and Earl Grey lead the fraternity on a witch hunt for the Red Devil.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 20 - Props
    6.7/10(11 votes)

    S3:E20

    Tina's head injury from falling into a fountain leaves her seeing her fellow singers and other people at McKinley High in a new way as rehearsals continue for the glee club's Nationals performance.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    S5:E2

    As the Prom approaches, the race for Prom Queen brings out the best and the worst in candidates Tina and Kitty. Meanwhile, Sam tries to make a connection with a new school nurse, an increasingly discouraged Rachel waits for word on her Funny Girl callback, and Santana makes a new friend at work.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - Girls (and Boys) on Film
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S4:E15

    The kids of New Directions go head-to-head in their annual boys vs. girls mash-up competition, this time using the music of the movies. Meanwhile, in New York, Santana makes herself at home in the loft a little too quickly for Rachel and Kurt's comfort.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Dynamic Duets
    6.3/10(9 votes)

    S4:E7

    A love triangle heats up among Marley, Jake and Ryder, and Blaine has a run-in with the Warblers.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Ice
    6.3/10(29 votes)

    S1:E5

    Adeline's dreams of fame clash with the harsh realities of life in the big city. Consumed by his dark desires, Ed commits unconscionable acts.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - A Katy or a Gaga
    6.2/10(10 votes)

    S5:E4

    The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild. Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree as he and Marley grow apart.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Hurt Locker (1)
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    S6:E4

    Rachel hopes to form a deal in which Will's glee club purposefully under-performs at their invitational; Sue wants Sam to distract Rachel.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Naked
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    S4:E12

    New Directions produces a sexy calendar to raise money for their trip to Regionals. Rachel is faced with a personal dilemma when she's cast in a student film. Finn and Sue go toe-to-toe.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Trio
    6.0/10(8 votes)

    S5:E10

    When Sam, Tina and Blaine plan a lock-in at the school, Becky unexpectedly joins in; Elliot (Adam Lambert) gets caught in Santana and Rachel's feud.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - The Back-Up Plan
    5.8/10(8 votes)

    S5:E18

    Rachel is presented with a unique opportunity which could either take her career to the next level, or possibly kill it entirely. Meanwhile, Mercedes asks for Santana's help finding a "new sound" for her latest single, and a wealthy New York socialite takes Blaine under her wing.

    Director:Ian Brennan
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Ian Brennan Ratings Summary

"Drain the Swamp" is the best rated episode directed by Ian Brennan. It scored 7.3/10 from 10 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on December 20, 2016. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Green".