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" Sweet Dreams " (4x19) is a pivotal episode of Glee that serves as a bittersweet bridge between the show's past and future. Airing on April 18, 2013, it focuses on the theme of "Dreams" for the upcoming Regionals competition.

Original songs written/performed by Marley and the New Directions. Glee_4x19

In hindsight, "Sweet Dreams" is most notable as the before his death in July 2013. It also marks the final appearances of Shelby Corcoran and Puck as a series regular. Critics noted the episode's "jarring" tonal shift from the previous shooting episode, though Rachel's audition was widely praised as a standout series moment. " Sweet Dreams " (4x19) is a pivotal

The school deals with the aftermath of the previous episode’s shooting incident. Coach Roz Washington replaces Sue Sylvester as head of the Cheerios, while Blaine grows suspicious of Becky’s involvement in Sue’s departure. In hindsight, "Sweet Dreams" is most notable as

A "shot-for-shot" reimagining of the Pilot performance, featuring Rachel’s hallucinations of the original cast.

Rachel auditions for the Broadway revival of Funny Girl . On the advice of her mother, Shelby Corcoran (Idina Menzel), she avoids singing Barbra Streisand and instead performs a solo version of "Don't Stop Believin'," imagining the original New Directions by her side.