The Best Episodes Directed By Ian Brennan

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

  1. Background image for Drain the Swamp
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Drain the Swamp

    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
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  2. Background image for Chainsaw
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Chainsaw

    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
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  3. Background image for Props
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #3 - Props

    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
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  4. Background image for Tina in the Sky with Diamonds
    6.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

    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
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  5. Background image for Seismic Shifts
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Seismic Shifts

    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
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  6. Background image for Naked
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Naked

    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
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  7. Background image for Trio
    6.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Trio

    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.

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  8. Background image for Dynamic Duets
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Dynamic Duets

    S4:E7

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

    Director:Ian Brennan
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  9. Background image for Girls (and Boys) on Film
    6.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Girls (and Boys) on Film

    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.

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  10. Background image for A Katy or a Gaga
    6.2/10(6 votes)

    #10 - A Katy or a Gaga

    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
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  11. Background image for The Back-Up Plan
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - The Back-Up Plan

    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.

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  12. Background image for The Hurt Locker (1)
    6.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - The Hurt Locker (1)

    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
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Ian Brennan Ratings Summary

"Drain the Swamp" is the best rated episode directed by Ian Brennan. It scored 7.1/10 based on 8 votes. It was written by Brad Falchuk. It aired on 12/20/2016 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chainsaw".