The Best Episodes Directed By Ian Brennan

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(9 votes)

   #1 - Drain the Swamp

   S2:E1012/20/2016

   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.

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   7.0/10(28 votes)

   #2 - Seismic Shifts

   S1:E89/19/2024

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

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   7.0/10(30 votes)

   #3 - Green

   S1:E410/3/2025

   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.

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   6.9/10(19 votes)

   #4 - Chainsaw

   S1:E39/29/2015

   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.

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   6.7/10(10 votes)

   #5 - Props

   S3:E205/15/2012

   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.

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   6.6/10(9 votes)

   #6 - Tina in the Sky with Diamonds

   S5:E210/3/2013

   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.

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   6.5/10(8 votes)

   #7 - Girls (and Boys) on Film

   S4:E153/7/2013

   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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   6.4/10(8 votes)

   #8 - Dynamic Duets

   S4:E711/22/2012

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

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   6.3/10(27 votes)

   #9 - Ice

   S1:E510/3/2025

   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.

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    6.2/10(9 votes)

    #10 - A Katy or a Gaga

    S5:E411/7/2013

    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.

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    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - The Hurt Locker (1)

    S6:E41/23/2015

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

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    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Naked

    S4:E121/31/2013

    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.

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    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Trio

    S5:E103/4/2014

    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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    5.7/10(7 votes)

    #14 - The Back-Up Plan

    S5:E184/29/2014

    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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