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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Glee Season 4 Episode 1 - The New Rachel
    8.2/10(1685 votes)

    #1 - The New Rachel

    S4:E1

    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

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  2. Glee Season 4 Episode 2 - Britney 2.0
    7.4/10(1258 votes)

    #2 - Britney 2.0

    S4:E2

    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

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  3. Glee Season 4 Episode 3 - Makeover
    7.4/10(1119 votes)

    #3 - Makeover

    S4:E3

    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

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  4. Glee Season 4 Episode 4 - The Break-Up
    8.7/10(1675 votes)

    #4 - The Break-Up

    S4:E4

    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

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  5. Glee Season 4 Episode 5 - The Role You Were Born to Play
    7.5/10(1064 votes)

    #5 - The Role You Were Born to Play

    S4:E5

    Hopes and schemes play out as the Glee Club holds auditions for the school’s musical.

    Director:Brad Falchuk
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  6. Glee Season 4 Episode 6 - Glease
    7.9/10(1221 votes)

    #6 - Glease

    S4:E6

    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

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  7. Glee Season 4 Episode 7 - Dynamic Duets
    7.2/10(1231 votes)

    #7 - 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
    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  8. Glee Season 4 Episode 8 - Thanksgiving
    7.6/10(1246 votes)

    #8 - Thanksgiving

    S4:E8

    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
    Writers:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  9. Glee Season 4 Episode 9 - Swan Song
    8.1/10(1280 votes)

    #9 - Swan Song

    S4:E9

    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

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  10. Glee Season 4 Episode 10 - Glee, Actually
    7.5/10(1145 votes)

    #10 - Glee, Actually

    S4:E10

    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

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  11. Glee Season 4 Episode 11 - Sadie Hawkins
    7.1/10(1133 votes)

    #11 - Sadie Hawkins

    S4:E11

    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

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  12. Glee Season 4 Episode 12 - Naked
    7.4/10(1170 votes)

    #12 - 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
    Writer:Ryan Murphy

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  13. Glee Season 4 Episode 13 - Diva
    7.3/10(1157 votes)

    #13 - Diva

    S4:E13

    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

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  14. Glee Season 4 Episode 14 - I Do
    8.0/10(1295 votes)

    #14 - I Do

    S4:E14

    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

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  15. Glee Season 4 Episode 15 - Girls (and Boys) on Film
    7.7/10(1124 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Ian Brennan
    Writer:Michael Hitchcock

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  16. Glee Season 4 Episode 16 - Feud
    7.8/10(1112 votes)

    #16 - Feud

    S4:E16

    Blaine and Sue will have a sing-off, while Ryder has a scary story coming.

    Director:Bradley Buecker
    Writer:Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa

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  17. Glee Season 4 Episode 17 - Guilty Pleasures
    7.8/10(1129 votes)

    #17 - Guilty Pleasures

    S4:E17

    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
    Writers:Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner

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  18. Glee Season 4 Episode 18 - Shooting Star
    8.5/10(1549 votes)

    #18 - Shooting Star

    S4:E18

    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

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  19. Glee Season 4 Episode 19 - Sweet Dreams
    7.6/10(1085 votes)

    #19 - Sweet Dreams

    S4:E19

    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

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  20. Glee Season 4 Episode 20 - Lights Out
    7.0/10(1067 votes)

    #20 - Lights Out

    S4:E20

    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

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  21. Glee Season 4 Episode 21 - Wonder-Ful
    7.4/10(1068 votes)

    #21 - Wonder-Ful

    S4:E21

    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

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  22. Glee Season 4 Episode 22 - All or Nothing
    7.5/10(1096 votes)

    #22 - All or Nothing

    S4:E22

    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

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The New Rachel" is the best rated episode of "Glee" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 1685 votes. Directed by Brad Falchuk and written by Ryan Murphy, it aired on 9/13/2012. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Britney 2.0".