Glee

10 Best Episodes of Glee - Season 4

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 they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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Glee - S4E5

#15 - The Role You Were Born to Play (Season 4 - Episode 5)

The McKinley High production of "Grease" is being cast, and Artie recruits McKinley graduates Mercedes and Mike to help out with auditions. Competitors for the lead role of Danny include Jake and football player Ryder Lynn, while Marley and cheerleader Kitty are rivals for Sandy, the female lead. Will also has a big decision to make.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 445 votes.

Glee - S4E13

#14 - Diva (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 436 votes.

Glee - S4E22

#13 - All or Nothing (Season 4 - Episode 22)

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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 515 votes.

Glee - S4E2

#12 - Britney 2.0 (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Brittany is depressed, and turns to her namesake Britney Spears for inspiration. Rachel continues to struggle in adjusting to life at NYADA and in New York, but gets help from new friend and classmate Brody. Puck meets Jake for the first time, when Will calls him.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 453 votes.

Glee - S4E12

#11 - Naked (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 428 votes.

Glee - S4E7

#10 - Dynamic Duets (Season 4 - Episode 7)

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As their trophy from winning Nationals is being stolen – the New Directions start to think of what superheroes would do. As a conclusion, this weeks assignment is "Dynamic Duets". Romantic tension builds between Marley and two of the glee club's males, Jake and Ryder. Blaine checks in on the Warblers.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 435 votes.

Glee - S4E19

#9 - Sweet Dreams (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 468 votes.

Glee - S4E8

#8 - Thanksgiving (Season 4 - Episode 8)

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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 break. Meanwhile, Rachel and Kurt have a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple.

The episode was rated 7.97 from 437 votes.

Glee - S4E17

#7 - Guilty Pleasures (Season 4 - Episode 17)

The New Directions tackle an assignment, meaning the songs as well as groups that everyone is too embarrassed to admit that they love.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 483 votes.

Glee - S4E9

#6 - Swan Song (Season 4 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 421 votes.

Glee - S4E6

#5 - Glease (Season 4 - Episode 6)

The McKinley High production of "Grease" opens, and Santana returns to help out. Rachel has another run-in with Cassandra, her dance instructor; and Kurt and Rachel visit Lima. Finn becomes the interim Glee Club Director.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 467 votes.

Glee - S4E18

#4 - Shooting Star (Season 4 - Episode 18)

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The members of New Directions are prepping for regionals, but when an unthinkable event occurs at McKinley High, perspectives are put into order.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 528 votes.

Glee - S4E14

#3 - I Do (Season 4 - Episode 14)

Will and Emma get ready for their Valentine's Day wedding with the help of past and present New Directions members.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 471 votes.

Glee - S4E1

#2 - The New Rachel (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Rachel begins school at NYADA, where she meets junior Brody Weston (Dean Geyer) and starts classes with a tough dance instructor, Cassandra July (Kate Hudson). At McKinley High, the rebuilding of New Directions begins and Wade "Unique" Adams (Alex Newell) transfers to join the group. Kurt aids director Will Schuester in finding potential recruits, who include Marley Rose (Melissa Benoist) and Puck's half brother Jake (Jacob Artist).

The episode was rated 8.21 from 497 votes.

Glee - S4E4

#1 - The Break-Up (Season 4 - Episode 4)

The relationships of four of the couples are tested – Will and Emma, Rachel and Finn, Kurt and Blaine, and Santana and Brittany but only one of them will survive.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 512 votes.

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