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" 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

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

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" "Glee" Lights Out(2013)

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:

Kitty Wilde later reveals a similar history of abuse to Ryder, explaining her often acerbic and defensive behavior as a survival mechanism. " Lights Out " is the 20th episode

A Stomp -esque rendition using school supplies for percussion. New Directions A concluding a cappella Billy Joel cover. Critical Reception

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. "Little Girls" When the school loses power, Mr

A medley from A Chorus Line exploring their childhood memories of dance. New Directions