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Nashville S4E20 — It's Sure Gonna Hurt
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Nashville•Season 4•Episode 20

It's Sure Gonna Hurt

7.9/10 · 186 votesMay 18, 201642 min

Ranked #13 of 21 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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After nearly two decades, Rayna and Deacon face the facts of their storied and often tempestuous relationship. Scarlett makes a startling self-discovery in between tour dates while Gunnar performs with one of his idols, rock-music legend Sir Elton John, who guest stars as himself. Luke

Directed byMike Listo
Written byTaylor Hamra
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Cast10

Connie Britton

Connie Britton

Rayna James

Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Juliette Barnes

Clare Bowen

Clare Bowen

Scarlett O'Connor

Charles Esten

Charles Esten

Deacon Claybourne

Chris Carmack

Chris Carmack

Will Lexington

Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson

Avery Barkley

Lennon Stella

Lennon Stella

Maddie Conrad

Maisy Stella

Maisy Stella

Daphne Conrad

Sam Palladio

Sam Palladio

Gunnar Scott

Aubrey Shea

Aubrey Shea

Layla Grant

Crew2

Mike Listo

Mike Listo

Director

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Taylor Hamra

Writer

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Episode Summary

"It's Sure Gonna Hurt" is episode 20 of Nashville season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 186 votes, ranking #13 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Mike Listo and written by Taylor Hamra, it aired on May 18, 2016.

Next: E21 · Maybe You'll Appreciate Me SomedayBest of Season 4