The Best Episodes of Glee Season 4
Every episode of Glee Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Glee Season 4!
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.
Season 4 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Glee" season 4 is "The New Rachel", rated 8.2/10 from 1603 user votes. It was directed by Brad Falchuk and written by Ryan Murphy. "The New Rachel" aired on 9/13/2012 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Britney 2.0".
8.2/10 1,603 votes#1 - 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
7.4/10 1,180 votes#2 - Britney 2.0
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2012
Brittany hopes the music of Britney Spears will get her out of a funk; a new friend helps Rachel adjust to life in New York.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer: Brad Falchuk
7.4/10 1,042 votes#3 - Makeover
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2012
In the wake of Kurt’s departure, Blaine tries to distract from his loneliness by entering the race for Senior Class President. The move puts him in direct conflict with Brittany who looks to repeat for a second term. After struggling to come up with fresh ideas for New Directions, Will begins to fear that he’s losing his enthusiasm for show choir. When an opportunity to reignite his passion and make a lasting positive impact on his students presents itself, the procrastinating Will gets prodding from two vastly different sources. After landing an internship with fashion icon Isabelle Klempt, Kurt comes up with an out-of-the-box idea to revitalize the fashionista’s sagging brand. While his initiative earns him a new mentor and earns Rachel a much needed makeover, his success also has a troublesome impact back in Lima.
Director: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Ian Brennan
8.7/10 1,583 votes#4 - The Break-Up
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2012
Rachel and Kurt are caught off-guard when they get unexpected visits in New York City. Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany deal with the long distance between them, and Will and Emma disagree on a new job offer.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.5/10 988 votes#5 - 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
7.9/10 1,145 votes#6 - Glease
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2012
Rachel and Kurt pay a visit to Lima as the glee club launches its production of "Grease". Meanwhile, Cassandra July returns to shake things up in Rachel's life, and Santana comes back to lend a helping hand.
Director: Michael Uppendahl
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.2/10 1,156 votes#7 - Dynamic Duets
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/22/2012
A love triangle heats up among Marley, Jake and Ryder, and Blaine has a run-in with the Warblers.
Director: Ian Brennan
Writer: Ian Brennan
7.6/10 1,174 votes#8 - Thanksgiving
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/29/2012
It's time for Sectionals, and New Directions receives guidance from some of the recent McKinley graduates who volunteer to mentor the glee club during their Thanksgiving breaks. Meanwhile, Rachel and Kurt have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
8.2/10 1,208 votes#9 - 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
7.6/10 1,073 votes#10 - Glee, Actually
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/13/2012
A tribute to the film "Love, Actually" with different storylines all dealing with the holidays. Sam and Brittany live as if it's the end of the world as the Mayans know it. The Puckermans, including half-brothers Puck and Jake and their mothers, come together for Hanukkah. Artie has an epiphany through a dream sequence. Kurt has an unforgettable Christmas.
Director: Adam Shankman
Writer: Matthew Hodgson
7.1/10 1,064 votes#11 - Sadie Hawkins
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/24/2013
McKinley’s Sadie Hawkins dance offers several gleeks a rare chance to feel empowered. Sam and Blaine investigate a possible cheating scandal at Sectionals. Kurt makes a new friend at NYADA.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ross Maxwell
7.4/10 1,101 votes#12 - Naked
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/31/2013
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.
Director: Ian Brennan
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.3/10 1,090 votes#13 - Diva
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/7/2013
Finn encourages the glee-club members to channel their inner divas. Elsewhere, Rachel's arrogance causes Kurt to reach a breaking point; and Emma throws herself into wedding preparations.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Brad Falchuk
8.0/10 1,226 votes#14 - 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
7.7/10 1,060 votes#15 - Girls (and Boys) on Film
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/7/2013
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.
Director: Ian Brennan
Writer: Michael Hitchcock
7.8/10 1,051 votes#16 - Feud
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/14/2013
Blaine and Sue will have a sing-off, while Ryder has a scary story coming.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
7.8/10 1,067 votes#17 - Guilty Pleasures
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/21/2013
The New Directions tackle an assignment, meaning the songs as well as groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love.
Director: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend
8.5/10 1,479 votes#18 - Shooting Star
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/11/2013
The members of New Directions are prepping for regionals, but when an unthinkable event occurs at McKinley High, perspectives are put into order.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Matthew Hodgson
7.6/10 1,025 votes#19 - Sweet Dreams
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2013
When Mr. Schuester comes up with the setlist for regionals, the New Directions are not pleased, Rachel sings an unexpected song for her "Funny Girl audition", and Marley writes an original song.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Ross Maxwell
7.0/10 1,003 votes#20 - Lights Out
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2013
When the power goes out at McKinley High, Will and Finn enlist the members of New Directions to "unplug" and perform acoustic numbers. Meanwhile, Isabelle Wright asks Kurt to volunteer at the Vogue.com charity event, with Rachel and Santana in tow.
Director: Paris Barclay
Writer: Ryan Murphy
7.5/10 1,004 votes#21 - Wonder-Ful
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/2/2013
The members of New Directions take on the greatest hits of music icon Stevie Wonder. Meanwhile, Artie receives news that could affect his future and his mom. In New York, Rachel prepares for her "Funny Girl" callback.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Brad Falchuk
7.5/10 1,030 votes#22 - All or Nothing
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2013
It's finally time for Regionals, and the glee club is more determined than ever to advance to Nationals. Brittany returns from her MIT trip with a new attitude and Ryder finally has a lead on who is "catfishing" him.
Director: Bradley Buecker
Writer: Ian Brennan