The Best Episodes Written By Ian Brennan

Every TV Episode Written by Ian Brennan Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Mildred and Edmund
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Mildred and Edmund

    Missing info
    S1:E8

    One month later, Ratched fights to save Edmund from the electric chair while dreaming of a new life with Gwendolyn.

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  2. Background image for Please Don't Go
    8.1/10(92 votes)

    #2 - Please Don't Go

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Clement Virgo
  3. Background image for The Bucket List
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Bucket List

    Missing info
    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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  4. Background image for Doin' a Dahmer
    8.0/10(52 votes)

    #4 - Doin' a Dahmer

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    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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    Director:Clement Virgo
  5. Background image for Lionel
    8.0/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Lionel

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Gregg Araki
  6. Background image for Welcome, Friends
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Welcome, Friends

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    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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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  7. Background image for The Substitute
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Substitute

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Ryan Murphy
  8. Background image for Lovin The D
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Lovin The D

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    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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    Director:Maggie Kiley
  9. Background image for Episode One
    7.9/10(320 votes)

    #9 - Episode One

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Carl Franklin
  10. Background image for The Good Boy Box
    7.9/10(42 votes)

    #10 - The Good Boy Box

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    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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  11. Background image for Handidates
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Handidates

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    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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    Director:Barbara Brown
  12. Background image for The Dance
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Dance

    Missing info
    S1:E5

    Promoted to head nurse, Ratched plans a dance at the hospital and invites Gwendolyn to be her companion. Lenore makes Ratched an offer.

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  13. Background image for The Quarterback
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Quarterback

    Missing info
    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  14. Background image for The Hand
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #14 - The Hand

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Barbara Brown
  15. Background image for Cassandra
    7.6/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Cassandra

    Missing info
    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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  16. Background image for A Very Glee Christmas
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #16 - A Very Glee Christmas

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    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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  17. Background image for Dorkus
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #17 - Dorkus

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    S1:E12

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

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  18. Background image for Chanel Pour Homme-icide
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #18 - Chanel Pour Homme-icide

    Missing info
    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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    Director:Barbara Brown
  19. Background image for (Screen) Tests
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #19 - (Screen) Tests

    Missing info
    S1:E4

    Avis receives bombshell news about the studio, the actors prepare to audition for "Peg," and Archie faces a devastating change to his screenplay.

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    Director:Janet Mock
  20. Background image for Jump
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Jump

    Missing info
    S1:E5

    Problems arise as "Meg" begins production. Ellen takes a chance with Dick. Henry offers to make a brewing scandal over Jack's past go away — for a price.

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  21. Background image for Meg
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Meg

    Missing info
    S1:E6

    Ernie lends a hand — and a whole lot more — when "Meg" hits a budget snag. Henry meddles with the film's final cut. Avis feels her control slipping.

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    Director:Janet Mock
  22. Background image for Blood on Their Hands
    7.5/10(41 votes)

    #22 - Blood on Their Hands

    Missing info
    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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  23. Background image for Critics
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Critics

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    S1:E5

    With his career in a nosedive and his personal life a mess, Halston receives an artistic lifeline from an old friend before embarking on a last journey.

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  24. Background image for Mash-Up
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Mash-Up

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    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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    Director:Elodie Keene
  25. Background image for The Final Girl(s)
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #25 - The Final Girl(s)

    Missing info
    S1:E13

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

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    Director:Brad Falchuk

Ian Brennan Ratings Summary

"Mildred and Edmund" is the best rated episode written by Ian Brennan. It scored 8.1/10 based on 8 votes. It was directed by Daniel Minahan. It aired on 9/18/2020 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Please Don't Go".