Spoilers - Gilmore Girls ~ Luke/Lorelai Analysis & Speculation #330

Mots15 · 02-05-2007, 06:50 AM

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Luke/Lorelai Analysis & Speculation

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Episode Descriptions & Spoilers: Season 7

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Episode 7.13: I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia
Air date: 6 Feb 2007

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by: Lee Shallet Chemel

CW: RICHARD IS HOSPITALIZED — In the hospital waiting room, Lorelai (Lauren Graham), Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) anxiously await word on Richard’s (Edward Herrmann) condition. When Logan (Matt Czuchry) hears what is happening, he borrows a helicopter to be by Rory’s side, but Lorelai is unable to reach Christopher (David Sutcliffe), who is still angry over their fight the night before. Upset by Emily’s attempt to remain calm by dealing with her social calendar, Lorelai is relieved when Luke (Scott Patterson) shows up unannounced and volunteers to run errands for Emily. Christopher finally arrives to be with Lorelai, but the scene at the hospital is more than he can take. Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode, written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner

TV Guide: While Lorelai, Rory and Emily wait at the hospital for news of Richard's condition, Logan borrows a helicopter so that he can be there with Rory, and Luke arrives to help out and ends up running errands for Emily. Meanwhile, Lorelai cannot reach Christopher, to whom she hasn't talked since he stormed out of the house.

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Episode 7.14: Farewell, My Pet
Air date: 13 Feb 2007

Written by: Jennie Snyder
Directed by: Jamie Babbit

CW: LORELAI AND CHRISTOPHER CONFRONT THEIR PROBLEMS -- Two days after his by-pass surgery, Richard is on the road to recovery, and Rory returns to Yale, where she finds that Richard's economics class is now being taught by an attractive young professor, Tucker Culbertson, who flusters Rory with his charm. While Lorelai tries to distract herself from the issues in her marriage, she and Sookie focus on planning a funeral for one of Michel's beloved dogs. Finally, Christopher returns ready to talk, and he and Lorelai discuss the main problem that has haunted their marriage – Lorelai's feelings for Luke.

TV Guide: While Richard recuperates from surgery, a new professor (Cameron Bender) takes his place and steals Rory's heart with his charming ways. Meanwhile, Lorelai finds ways to avoid facing her problems with Christopher, including planning a funeral for one of Michel's departed dogs. But Christopher returns home and they discuss Lorelai's feelings for Luke.

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Episode 7.15: I'm A Kayak, Hear Me Roar
Air date: 20 Feb 2007

Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Directed by:

CW: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY -- At a Friday night dinner, Lorelai works up the courage to tell her parents about the break-up of her marriage, but is derailed by their argument over the healthy meals and no-alcohol policy Emily has instituted to help Richard recover from his heart attack. Lorelai enlists Sookie to bring Richard healthy but delicious meals, then helps Emily organize Richard's business affairs. Over a shared bottle of scotch, Lorelai finally tells her mother about the breakup of her marriage. Rory attends an awkward birthday dinner for Logan with Mitchum Huntzberger, who asks her to help him steer Logan in the right direction. Later, Logan receives disturbing news about the online company he purchased. Also, Luke shares his home with Liz , T.J. and their baby daughter while their house is being fumigated.

TV Guide: Lorelai and Rory attend Friday-night dinner, where Lorelai is reluctant to tell her mom about her and Christopher's marital problems. But Emily has enough on her plate when the recuperating Richard complains about his dietary restrictions and Emily's strict no-alcohol rule. Meanwhile, Rory plans a birthday celebration for Logan, whose dad calls to invite him and Rory to dinner instead; and Liz and T.J. stay with Luke while their home is fumigated because of a moth infestation.

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Other Spoilers:

Chris moves out - courtesy of elle26

The chuppah has returned home - courtesy of copperboom

Lorelai initiates the end of her marriage - courtesy of Ciaobella

LL start talking before Christmas ep. - courtesy of genki

No Cheating Lorelai - courtesy of caf and Ciaobella

Kristin's CW Launch interview w/ LG

MA's CW Launch original interview w/ LG - courtesy of Canopus

MA's CW Launch interview w/ LG (edited version) and SP

CW Launch Party - courtesy of Mots15

Season 7 Promo - courtesy of Mots15

Interview with SP - courtesy of Lor-baby

LG Encounter - courtesy of zoobymoo

Ask Ausiello:

Jan 23 2007: Married? Just kidding.

Jan 23 2007: Married, baby, 8th season

Jan 10 2007: Plenty of Nothin'

Dec 20 2006: Lorelai and Christopher Fall Out

Dec 12 2006: Nothing

Dec 6 2006: Luke in, Christopher out

Nov 15 2006: Troubles ahead for LC, Luke helps Emily

Nov 8 2006: Poignant & Green

Nov 1 2006: Blah, blah, blah

Oct 25 2006: div**c*?

Oct 18 2006:e***e

Oct 11 2006: Spoilers To Come Later

Oct 4 2006: Richard

Sept 27 2006: Whispergate

Sept 20 2006: Barfaroni

Sept 13 2006: Whatever **t * ******* is, is huge

Aug 30 2006: **t * *******

Aug 23 2006: *** * *******

Aug 16 2006: Lorelai is in reflective mode

Aug 9 2006: Long summer in SH

Aug 2 2006: Kirk exploits Luke's misfortune

July 12 2006: First 6 episodes very, very dramatic

Apr 25 2006: Reaction to interview

Ausiello Report:

Jan 29 2007: LG gets producer credits

Dec 12 2006: ASP Interview about new show and current GG

Oct 24 2006: DR Interview about elopement

Sept 20 2006: Liar Liar, Pants On Fire

Sept 14 2006: Spoilerganza

Sept 4 2006: Ausiello has seen the premiere

Aug 31 2006: Lauren Graham on Studio 60

July 23 2006: Good news?

July 17 2006: Interview with Dave Rosenthal

July 17 2006: TCA Summer Press Tour

June 7 2006: Interview with Lauren Graham

Apr 24 2006: Interview with Amy & Dan

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All episode descriptions and promotional pictures are provided by The CW and Fraz, unless otherwise noted.

Mots15 · 02-05-2007, 06:51 AM

Promo Images: Season 7

All promotional pictures courtesy of: Luminary, Fraz, Sarcastic-Ladies.net, CW-Insider
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squidsmum · 02-05-2007, 06:55 AM

Thanks Mots

Cappuccino · 02-05-2007, 06:56 AM

Thanks for the new thread

@elduccia - have fun watching Studio 60

So how is the verdict on Chris and what he does in the hospital ?

Does he make a scene or does he just leave ?

I'm sitting between chairs but I think I would like to see him starting a fight in front of everybody

elduccia · 02-05-2007, 07:03 AM

Thank you Mots15. Are you our hero or what?

Bringin' this over from previous thread:

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Windows vista? Are they working properly?

l/l yes pretty!

WV is working wonders

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Originally Posted by Cappuccino (View Post)

Thanks for the new thread

@elduccia - have fun watching Studio 60

So how is the verdict on Chris and what he does in the hospital ?

Does he make a scene or does he just leave ?

I'm sitting between chairs but I think I would like to see him starting a fight in front of everybody

My verdict is: as much as I know how most fans would enjoy Chris to loose all his dignity in front of his family, I think he has stolen enough screen time.

As much as I've liked the guy, I'm fed up with this CL thing. I don't think we need more evidence that Chris is uncapable of being there for his family and that he doesn't get Lorelai - he get her jokes, but that's it.

So I am all for the: Chris gets there, he looks at the scene - whatever it is that upset him - he exchange significant looks with Lorelai and then leaves.

And now Studio 60 time!

**Katiegg108** · 02-05-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by With

so who's excited to be walking to class when it's -15 out? oh yeah, not me.

It's too cold for school, seriously. Every school (colleges, too) in my area have cancelled classes.

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Originally Posted by Capp

So how is the verdict on Chris and what he does in the hospital ?

Does he make a scene or does he just leave ?

I'm sitting between chairs but I think I would like to see him starting a fight in front of everybody

I still don't know which I'd prefer, him causing a scene or just sulking away. I almost feel like Lorelai has to know that he showed up, but then bailed on her again because he couldn't handle seeing Luke.

vaso · 02-05-2007, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cappuccino (View Post)

So how is the verdict on Chris and what he does in the hospital ?

Does he make a scene or does he just leave ?

I'm sitting between chairs but I think I would like to see him starting a fight in front of everybody

Thanks Mots

I'm still convinced he is making a scene. Until i see otherwise i will continue to believe so.

Cappuccino · 02-05-2007, 07:09 AM

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So I am all for the: Chris gets there, he looks at the scene - whatever it is that upset him - he exchange significant looks with Lorelai and then leaves.

But that's boring

No I kind of see that happening as well. They just exchange looks and then he leaves. That says a lot and I think we'll get enough drama with Richard being in surgery, Lorelai fighting with Emily because she is in denial mode, Luke being there which should bring all kinds of feelings up in Lorelai. But Chris who acts like a 5 yo again would be a bonus

I just can't help it I want him to make a scene

withbatedbreath · 02-05-2007, 07:09 AM

thanks!

clmorrow · 02-05-2007, 07:13 AM

Oh, I so want him to make one of his whiny, hissing, growling scenes at the hospital - it doesn't have to be a long scene, but I want it....I'm afraid, though, they will not give us that drama and may have him just leave -

How bad can they make this guy look that regardless of how he feels about Lorelai and their marriage, he decides to not stay for his daughter. Rory doesn't deserve to be treated like this by him - again. What? The poor girl can't have both her good friend (Luke) there and her own father? He can't get over himself enough to get past his own pettiness re: Luke? She can't have room in her life in a moment of crisis for both?

Gad - he's not 16 anymore. By now, the guy should realize that life is complicated and sometimes you have to do things that make you uncomfortable simply because it's the right thing to do. Deserting his daughter is not forgiveable. Not now. Not at nearly 40 years old.

Mots15 · 02-05-2007, 07:14 AM

I have a random vision of Chris walking out, going and standing next to Luke's car and then trying to sucker punch him when he goes to leave. And Lorelai witnesses it all because she walks out with Luke to say bye and thank you for everything etc.

Not going to happen, but it'd be nice.

2ggObsessed · 02-05-2007, 07:17 AM

Thanks for the new thread Mots.

My friend photocopied this and gave it to me this morning when I arrived at work. I’m not sure if anything is new to you. If it's not, I apologize for the repetition.

From the February 13, 2007 issue Soap Opera Weekly, page 36

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Gilmore Girls Retools For 2007

Like its tempestuous mother/daughter relationship, Gilmore Girls is looking to patch things up with fans.

“The first half of the season was a little rocky,” admitted Dawn Ostroff, president of Entertainment at The CW, to the Television Critics Association. “The second half of the season [which started Jan. 23] is much stronger. Viewers will be pleasantly surprised.”

Ostroff conceded the show suffered growing pains. “Gilmore Girls has been on the air for six or seven years,” she noted. “Any show that’s on for that period of time, creatively has its up and its downs.

“Clearly, with the loss of (creator) Amy Sherman-Palladino, we wanted to be able to maintain the quality of the show,” Ostroff noted. “David Rosenthal was one of her top lieutenants and actually hand-picked by Amy. He was sort of painted into a storyline by the end of last year – which he kind of got out of.”

Is Ostroff confident enough to give the series another season? “I don’t think we’re ready to deal with that yet, because we’re four months into the sason,” she said. “It’s premature.” Stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel (Lorelai and Rory) would have to sign new contracts, and both of them have burgeoning film careers. “We are talking to them,” Ostroff said.

If this is the final season, the show will be given enough notice to wrap up all the storylines. “We would like to [do that], when the time comes,” she concluded.

Gilmore Girls airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. on The CW.

Cappuccino · 02-05-2007, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the info 2ggObsessed

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If this is the final season, the show will be given enough notice to wrap up all the storylines. “We would like to [do that], when the time comes,” she concluded.

So far it doesn't really look as if they can wrap up the storyline. Those things convince me more and more that they already know they are going to do another season. They dragged the CL experiment out and there is hardly enough time to wrap things up for Luke and Lorelai. Rosie said the end of this season could make a good ending for this entire show. Well LL just being friends or on their way to being back together is not really a good ending in my books and I bet it isn't either for Lauren, Scott and everybody else.

clmorrow · 02-05-2007, 07:29 AM

Oh, gosh, I really don't want anymore physical battles between Chris/Luke. The last fight was so stupid and pointless to me - and, I'm betting Chris never bothered to tell Lorelai about that stellar moment in which he started a fight with Luke. Mr. Honesty. Hah.

It will be interesting to see how ratings are or are not affected by the change in storyline. My sister and a friend of mine decided to tune back in last week after not watching all season because of the pending doom of C/L. I wonder if others will as well. Probably not enough to beef up the ratings significantly - but, I sure hope so. There's been enough in the written press blurbs about the story - so maybe....

lilmelodie · 02-05-2007, 07:29 AM

Thanks for the thread Mots.

Um, what is the point of wind chill? Why don't they just say that it's -25, not that it feels like -25, because if it feels like it, what's the difference?