The episode balances three primary storylines across Lima and New York City:
" 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)
While trying to unmask a "catfisher" (whom he knows only as "Katie"), Ryder Lynn admits to the group that he was sexually molested by a babysitter when he was 11 years old. The episode balances three primary storylines across Lima
A medley from A Chorus Line exploring their childhood memories of dance. New Directions A medley from A Chorus Line exploring their
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"
A Stomp -esque rendition using school supplies for percussion. New Directions A concluding a cappella Billy Joel cover. Critical Reception
In New York, Rachel and Kurt worry that Santana is wasting her potential working as a cage dancer. Through a Vogue-sponsored charity event, Santana reconnects with her childhood passion for dance and eventually enrolls in extension classes at NYADA. Musical Performances