7.21 “Unto the Breach”

In which Rory receives a proposal and her diploma.

7.07 “French Twist”

In which Rory’s tenure as Yale Daily News editor comes to an end, Lane and Zack find out they’re expecting not one – but TWO – babies, and Lorelai accompanies Christopher to Paris and comes back with some shiny new bling.

6.16 “Bridesmaids Revisited”

In which GG’s a girl who can’t hear no, Logan helped himself to a mess of bridesmaids and Rory has a new address.

6.01 “New and Improved Lorelai”

In which Rory is sentenced and Lorelai is betrothed.

5.22 “A House Is Not a Home”

In which Rory drops out of Yale, Lane almost gives up on the band, and Lorelai asks Luke a very important question.

2.13 “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”

In which the Gilmore girls prepare picnic baskets for a town event, and some relationships fall together while others fall apart.

1.21 “Love, Daisies and Troubadours”

In which Luke’s heart isn’t in it, Rory makes a big decision and Lorelai’s drowning in flowers.

Best song included in the episode:
“Everybody Needs a Little Sanctuary” by Grant Lee Philips

Best pop culture reference:
Rory: No, my insane mother Margot Kidder Gilmore woke me up!!

Hey, this is the first time I’ve noticed:
There’s a billion busy worker bee guys in Sookie’s kitchen. Is it that she likes to be the only hen in the house?

Why I want Sookie for my personal chef:
Because, hello, she’s hilarious and would snap me out of my own ennui.
Lorelai: What’s the definition of ennui?
Sookie: Off-ui. [giggles] Hey, I’m cured!

The witticisms of Lorelai Gilmore, ladies and gentlemen:
MAX: Hey, it’s okay. I mean, we were apart for quite a while. I never assumed you joined a convent.
LORELAI: Max.
M: I mean, it’s not like I didn’t date while we were apart.
L: You dated?
M: A little.
L: A little person?
M: No, I dated a little.
L: Okay. Well, I didn’t expect you to join a manvent or whatever the male equivalent of that is called. Who did you date?
M: A monastery.
L: You dated a monastery?
M: No, a monastery is the male equivalent of a convent.
L: Thank you Mr. Medina. I’ll make a note for the quiz on Friday.

Other random thoughts:
♦ I threw away/shredded/burned some of my boyfriend boxes, and I sure regret it. 😦
♦ There’s Rory again not listening to Lane diss Janie Fertman’s foreshadowing of Lane being cheerleader material.
♦ Hey look! It’s the jack-of-all-weirdos, Dave Allen! You might remember him as Lindsay’s guidance counselor who introduces her to Grateful Dead on Freaks & Geeks. We also haven’t seen the last of this interloping troubadour and the crazy projects he tackles next.

You’re not supposed to run a Kinko’s. You’re supposed to speak through your music.

♦ Rachel’s affable confusion about Luke’s behavior face is bugging me. I’m sure she’s a lovely woman, but I’m glad she skedaddled.
♦ OK, that is WAY more than a thousand daisies. But, ooo, pretty!
♦ I love, love, love the moment of the running to each other and talking at the same time. Vicarious squees everytime. Of course, if you knew what they were actually saying…
♦ And that’s us wrapping up Season One–a great introduction to life with the Gilmore Girls. What did you think of the season overall?

 

Burning Question:
Katie and I both have our favorite top three episodes of the season

Lisa                                                     Katie
1. Pilot                                               1. The Deer Hunters
2. Rory’s Dance                              2. Rory’s Birthday Parties
3. Rory’s Birthday Parties           3. Rory’s Dance

What’s your favorite?