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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.9/10(350 votes)

    S1:E1

    After throwing his neighbor off the stench coming from his apartment, Jeff heads to a local bar, where a stranger takes him up on a tempting offer.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Handidates
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S2:E3

    Determined to find out who the killer is, Dean Munsch, Denise and the Chanels question Hester, as well as the sole survivor (guest star Alec Mapa) of the Halloween massacre. Chad accuses Brock of being the killer and makes a shocking proposal to Chanel. Meanwhile, a new patient with an outrageous disorder (guest star Cheri Oteri) leads Chanel #3 and Cassidy to grow closer, and another victim crashes a celebration.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Lovin The D
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S2:E9

    The Chanels are overwhelmed when their TV idol, Dr. Scarlett Lovin, visits the C.U.R.E. Institute. Meanwhile, Hester calls a Green Meanie summit as the killer(s) put their final kill plan into effect.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Please Don't Go
    7.8/10(121 votes)

    S1:E2

    A young Jeff contends with troubles at home and school. Years later, his strange behavior evolves into murderous deeds that slip past the police.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Hand
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S2:E7

    In an effort to secure positive press for the hospital, Dean Munsch pitches a risky surgery to Dr. Holt, whose hand begins expressing more of a wild and dangerous personality than ever before. Meanwhile, Chanel #3 forces Cassidy to undergo a psych test to find the root of his condition with surprising results, and Nurse Hoffel sets a devious plan in motion.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Mash-Up
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E8

    Inspired the by the students, Will composes a mash-up for a very special occasion. Meanwhile, in a shocking reversal of roles, McKinley High's cool kids are dethroned in an "icy" fashion, and Sue shows off her softer side.

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Doin' a Dahmer
    7.7/10(81 votes)

    S1:E3

    Left to live alone after his parents' turbulent divorce, high school senior Jeff breaks routine when he invites a hitchhiker into his home.

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - The Good Boy Box
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    S1:E4

    From high school to the Army, Jeff struggles to find stability. While living in his grandmother's house, Jeff begins targeting young men at gay bars.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Lionel
    7.7/10(49 votes)

    S1:E8

    As Jeff awaits trial, his father deals with his own demons, the Milwaukee police try to save face and the victims' families share their stories.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    S1:E1

    Optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the McKinley High School's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential. Going up against McKinley's cruel high school caste system and facing harsh criticism from everyone around him, Will is determined to prove them all wrong.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Dorkus
    7.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E12

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Chanel Pour Homme-icide
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S2:E5

    The frightful events of Halloween force Dean Munsch to notify authorities of murders at the Institute, which leads to a surprising influx of new patients. Meanwhile,Chanel is tired of doing dirty work, so she concocts a plan that entails recruiting new patients to join the Chanels. Later, Zayday and Chanel #5 visit a person with ties to the hospital's past; and a new patient's problems have the staff going a bit mad.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - A Very Glee Christmas
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    It's Christmas time at McKinley High and Finn tries to get everyone in the holiday spirit; Brittany needs no help because she still believes in Santa Claus. In other news, Sue scams the teacher's Secret Santa

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome, Friends
    7.6/10(52 votes)

    S1:E1

    Soon after the Brannock family moves into their dream home, they receive a threatening letter from a mysterious sender — and suffer an unexpected loss.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Final Girl(s)
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E13

    Shocking confessions are made as the Red Devil is finally unmasked and the killer revealed.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - The Rhodes Not Taken
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E5

    Will thinks the glee club desperately needs more of an edge, so he brings in his former classmate, April Rhodes, to spice things up. Will's plan seems to be going smoothly until he realizes he may be losing a key member of the club.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - The Substitute
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E7

    When Mr. Schuester gets sick, a substitute teacher takes over his Spanish class and the glee club and winds up winning over the whole New Directions clan. Meanwhile, when Sue fills in for Principal Figgins as McKinley's top dog, she tries to flex her power on campus.

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    S1:E10

    In prison, Jeff's newfound fame makes him a target. His parents seek closure and Glenda pushes for a memorial on familiar grounds to honor the victims.

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Blood on Their Hands
    7.3/10(66 votes)

    S1:E5

    Jeff's list of victims grows longer without a full police investigation. An encounter with a teen lands him in jail. Later, he gets his own apartment.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Cassandra
    7.3/10(50 votes)

    S1:E7

    A prominent activist meets with Glenda, who recounts her harrowing experiences living next door to Jeff and how her concerns went largely ignored.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Mommie Dearest
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E8

    Grace enlists Chanel’s help to learn more about KKT’s past, and ends up realizing she might not be so different from her nemesis after all. Dean Munsch goes “psycho” when she becomes the latest target of the Red Devils. Meanwhile, Denise becomes the new house mother of Kappa House and a shocking figure from the past returns.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Black Friday
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    After the horror-filled events of Thanksgiving, the Chanels decide to celebrate their favorite holiday -- Black Friday, but the Red Devil has plans to stop their shopping spree. When the Kappas conclude that Dean Munsch is the killer, they set a plan in motion to stop her once and for all. Meanwhile, Denise lands yet another job, Chad offers Pete a chance to join the Dickie Dollar Scholars and someone confesses to being the murderer.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Drain the Swamp
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Bucket List
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    S1:E7

    Rivals put a plan into action as secrets from the past surface, and Hanover takes a risk that pays off for Ratched.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Hairography
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E11

    Concerned that Sue is up to no good, Will pays a visit to an instructor of a competing Glee Club to see what information Sue may be leaking, which leads to the club getting a look at their hair-rising competition. Meanwhile, Kurt gives Rachel a makeover to impress Finn, but he may have ulterior motives.

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    Writer:Ian Brennan

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Ian Brennan Ratings Summary

"Episode One" is the best rated episode written by Ian Brennan. It scored 7.9/10 based on 350 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/21/2022 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Handidates".