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The Best Episodes Written By Ian Brennan

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

  1. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #1 - Mildred and Edmund

    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. 8.1/10(92 votes)

    #2 - Please Don't Go

    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. 8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Bucket List

    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. 8.0/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Doin' a Dahmer

    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. 8.0/10(26 votes)

    #5 - Lionel

    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. 8.0/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Spree

    S1:E2

    After throwing suspicion elsewhere during police questioning, Lyle and Erik go on a wild spending spree while waiting for Jose's will to be read.

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    Director:Carl Franklin
  7. 8.0/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Welcome, Friends

    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
  8. 7.9/10(319 votes)

    #8 - Episode One

    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
  9. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #9 - The Substitute

    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
  10. 7.9/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Lovin The D

    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
  11. 7.9/10(41 votes)

    #11 - The Good Boy Box

    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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  12. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #12 - Handidates

    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
  13. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Hurt Man

    S1:E5

    During an emotional conversation with Leslie, Erik gives a harrowing account of the sexual abuse and torture he experienced throughout his childhood.

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  14. 7.7/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Kill or Be Killed

    S1:E4

    Lyle shares painful memories of trying to live up to his father's expectations, detailing the timeline and impact of Jose's abuse and its effect on Erik.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
  15. 7.7/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Seismic Shifts

    S1:E8

    A captivating witness alters courtroom dynamics, and Erik's testimony causes a sibling rift. The Menendez pop-culture moment begins to fade.

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    Director:Ian Brennan
  16. 7.7/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Don't Dream It's Over

    S1:E6

    The trajectory of Jose and Kitty's relationship — from their courtship through their fracturing marriage — plays out against family therapy sessions.

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    Director:Max Winkler
  17. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #17 - The Dance

    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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  18. 7.6/10(26 votes)

    #18 - Cassandra

    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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  19. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #19 - The Quarterback

    S5:E3

    The New Directions remember Finn.

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    Director:Brad Falchuk
  20. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #20 - The Hand

    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
  21. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

    S1:E3

    The brothers navigate life behind bars after police receive a tip-off about the tapes. A new defense attorney prompts Erik to talk about the past.

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    Director:Paris Barclay
  22. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #22 - A Very Glee Christmas

    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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  23. 7.5/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Chanel Pour Homme-icide

    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
  24. 7.5/10(10 votes)

    #24 - (Screen) Tests

    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
  25. 7.5/10(10 votes)

    #25 - Jump

    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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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".