"glee" Lights Out(2013) Apr 2026

When the school loses power, Mr. Schue abandons flashy choreography to focus on raw vocal talent and acoustic performances. This environment fosters deep personal sharing:

" Lights Out " is the 20th episode of the fourth season of the musical comedy-drama series Glee , first aired on April 25, 2013. Directed by Paris Barclay and written by Ryan Murphy, the episode features a literal power outage at McKinley High that forces the New Directions to go "unplugged" while their New York counterparts navigate adult career transitions. Narrative Threads "Glee" Lights Out(2013)

A Stomp -esque rendition using school supplies for percussion. New Directions A concluding a cappella Billy Joel cover. Critical Reception When the school loses power, Mr

A medley from A Chorus Line exploring their childhood memories of dance. New Directions Directed by Paris Barclay and written by Ryan

The "unplugged" theme allows for diverse, percussion-heavy and acoustic numbers: Performer(s) Sam and Ryder Opening duet performed in the dark. "Everybody Hurts" Emotional solo prior to his confession. "Little Girls"

The episode balances three primary storylines across Lima and New York City:

Since her dismissal, Sue is working as a fitness instructor. Blaine and Becky attempt to convince her to return to McKinley and admit the truth about the gun incident that led to her firing, which Becky actually caused.