Lights Out

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Lights Out
Season Four, Episode Twenty
First Aired	April 25, 2013
Episode Guide
previous	"Sweet Dreams"
next	"Wonder-ful"

Lights Out Source is the twentieth episode of Glee's fourth season and the eighty-sixth episode overall. It is set to premiere on April 25, 2013. Source It will be directed by Paris Barclay Source and written by Ryan Murphy Source. Filming began on March 21st. Source

Spoilers

Plot

• Will raises cause for concern when he learns that one of New Directions’ competitors at Regionals has a secret weapon in the form of a diminutive sophomore with a voice so powerful it could spell the gleeks’ undoing. When McKinley suffers a mass power outage leaving the glee club unable to rehearse with their electronic equipment, Will takes advantage of the situation by going “unplugged” in the hopes it will encourage the kids to find their own big voice; the assignment leads Artie and the others to discover a unique and exciting new sound. As Sue seems perfectly content with her new career as a hardcore aerobics instructor at a local gym, Blaine – convinced there was more to her firing than she is willing to admit – sets out to learn the truth in a bid to vindicate the former Cheerios coach. While Ryder continues to try and discover who he has been carrying on his text-only romance with, he reveals an embarrassing secret to the rest of the kids, leading to the discovery of a kindred spirit. Meanwhile in New York, worried that Santana is wasting her talents dancing at (and on) bars, Kurt and Rachel encourage her to take steps towards achieving her dreams despite the fact that she’s not even sure what it is she wants. Source
• When the power goes out at McKinley High, Will and Finn enlist the members of New Directions to “unplug” and perform acoustic numbers. Meanwhile, Isabelle Wright (guest star Sarah Jessica Parker) asks Kurt to volunteer at the Vogue.com charity event, with Rachel and Santana in town. Source
• Brittany is not present in this episode and no mention of her. Source Source
• This will be Finn's final season four appearance. Source
• Jessica Sanchez will make a quick appearance in this episode as Frida Romero who is the lead singer of the glee club, The Hoosierdaddies Source Source 2

Ryder

• During Ryder's performance of Everybody Hurts he will cry. Source
• Ryder's secret will not having anything to do with him being Dyslexic or the Katie situation. Source
• Ryder's secret is a serious thing. Source

Santana

• Santana's dream is to dance. She talks to Isabelle about this, mentions taking a ballet class as a child and finally feeling like she fit in somewhere. Source
• Is a waitress at Coyote Ugly and is also cage dancing. Source
• Kurt and Rachel find out about Santana's job via a Tina phone call. We see the call. They're concerned for her. Source
• The little Santana/Rachel/Kurt flashbacks are about them sharing childhood stories; they were not friends as little kids. Source
• Santana talks to her younger self. Source
• We learn that Santana was a tomboy and that's why her parents signed her up for ballet. Source
• Santana will "find herself." Source
• She ends the episode taking (extension) dance classes at NYADA. We see her in the class Source

Scenes

• Iqbal was filming on set last week on both Thursday (03/21) and Friday (03/22), most likely for this episode. Source 1 Source 2
• Chord, Becca, Melissa, Blake, Jacob, Kevin, Alex, and Cory were all on set filming McKinley scenes. (03/25) Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
• Iqbal was on set. (03/26) Source
• Cory was on set (03/26) Source
• Kevin, Darren, Chord, and Lauren filmed a scene together. (03/26) Source
• Naya was trying on outfits, preparing to do a number involving herself and Sarah Jessica Parker. (03/26) Source
• Melissa and Blake filmed scenes together. (3/26) Source
• Darren, Chord, and Kevin have filmed scenes in the dark. (3/26) Source
• Scenes in NYADA were filmed. (3/27) Source
• Lea filmed scenes with Chris and Naya. (3/27) Source
• Becca, Melissa, Darren, Chord, Jacob, and Blake were all on set filming, most likely in the Choir Room. (03/28) Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6
• Blake, Melissa, Becca, and Jacob were on set today (4/01) Source 1 Source 2
• Becca, Darren, Jane, Lauren, and NeNe filmed a scene with the cheerios. Source
• Chris and Sarah Jessica Parker were on set filming. (4/02) Source 1
• Jessica Sanchez makes a brief appearance in this episode. Source Source 2
• Jane and Lauren filmed a scene together Source

Music

• Blake was in the studio. (3/28) Source
• Naya, Lea, and Chris were in the studio recording At the Ballet. (3/28) Source Source 2 Source 3
• Sarah Jessica Parker was in the studio recording At the Ballet. (4/02) Source
• Chord was in the studio (4/02) 

Songs

Song Title	Original Artist	Performer(s)
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'	The Righteous Brothers	Sam Evans and Ryder Lynn
Everybody Hurts	R.E.M	Ryder Lynn
We Will Rock You	Queen	New Directions
Little Girls	Cast of Annie	Sue Sylvester
At the Ballet	Cast of A Chorus Line	Isabelle Wright, Rachel Berry, Santana Lopez, and Kurt Hummel
Longest Time	Billy Joel	New Directions

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Guest Cast

Special Guest Stars

• Sarah Jessica Parker as Isabelle Wright
• Jessica Sanchez as Frida Romero Source Source 2

Guest Stars

• Iqbal Theba as Principal Figgins Source
• NeNe Leakes as Roz Washington
• Alex Newell as Wade "Unique" Adams
• Melissa Benoist as Marley Rose
• Becca Tobin as Kitty Wilde
• Jacob Artist as Jake Puckerman
• Blake Jenner as Ryder Lynn
• Lauren Potter as Becky Jackson

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Trivia

• You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was originally going to be Sam's solo, however it was changed to a duet between him and Ryder.
• We Will Rock You was originally reported to have 11 soloists (Will, Finn, Jake, Ryder, Blaine, Artie, Tina, Kitty, Unique, Sam, and Marley), but was changed to just Jake, Ryder, Blaine and Artie.
• The At the Ballet number was Sarah Jessica Parker's idea. Source
• Little Girls from Annie is being sung in this episode by Sue (Jane Lynch). Coincidentally, Jane Lynch is going to be playing Miss Hannigan in the Broadway production of Annie where she sings this song.
  • The role of Miss Hannigan was portrayed by Carol Burnett, who played Sue's mother Doris, in the 1982 film adaptation of Annie.
• Coincedentally, 'Lights Out' and 'Sweet Dreams' are common phrases people say to one another before going to bed and are both consecutive episodes. 

Gallery

• Iqbal on Set (3/26/13)
• Always remember to love yourself and all that you are
• Glee does Argo
• Two of my favorite ladies plotting to take over the world
• At The Ballet
• At the Ballet
• Chris, Naya and Lea...just hanging out in couture.
• Killin It
• She's back. Dior lil' Santana
• Baby Kurt, Baby Rachel, Baby Santana

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Videos

Promo for "Lights Out" GLEE

Sneak Peek "Lights Out" GLEE

Glee - You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin' (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - Everybody Hurts (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - We Will Rock You (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - Little Girls (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - At the Ballet (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - Longest Time (Full Version) Download Link

Glee - Lights Out Audio Preview 4x20 HD