Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive

Of all the Stars Hollow town festivals, the Bid on a Basket event is not discussed enough! But arguably, it had the biggest impact on our favorite Gilmore Girls women. Today, we chat about the blowback of this seemingly cute and harmless town tradition. Lorelai, Rory, Sookie, and Lane’s lives all changed after Taylor began the auction! Let’s chat about how each of their storylines changed - for be...

What happens when a good girl decides to “lose” her virginity? Can her first time be pleasant or does society force penalties, regrets and guilt onto her? Exhibit A: Rory Gilmore and Paris Geller. Today we’re back to discuss the portrayal of virginity of some of our other favorite young adult and teen heroines of the ‘90s and 2000s, like Felicity Porter, Blair Waldorf, and characters on One Tree H...

Rory Gilmore’s relationship with Logan Huntzberger is a bumpy ride - especially during their casual dating stage. We answer: why did Rory choose casual dating? How did Lorelai handle it? Did Logan gaslight Rory because of his commitment-phobia? We cover poker night, the Pulp Friction party, crying on the bathroom floor, and everything in between. Finally, we’ve got theories about why Logan finally...

Today, Catherine and Jackie are guests on a really fun podcast called Gilmore the Merrier . We are absolutely delighted to join host Bran, a longtime Gilmore Girls fan, along with his friends Dan and Chad, who are watching the show for the very first time. They’re going episode by episode, recapping and discussing everything as they go—and invited us to jump in for their Season 2 finale discussion...

Today we’re diving into virginity stories on Gilmore Girls and other teen dramas. Rory, Paris, and Lane all experienced their first time on the show - all with different challenges and hangups.   So why is virginity such a frequent storyline for teenage girls, but rarely for boys? To answer that question, we started with Stars Hollow and continued to some of our other favorite YA and teen dramas o...

Court is in session! The jury will now hear two arguments: were Emily and Richard Gilmore right about Rory dropping out of Yale? Or should they have gone with Lorelai’s plan?  Today, Jackie and Catherine will make the case for each party.  What could Lorelai have done better? When did Richard and Emily act too hastily? And finally, what do we wish someone would’ve told Rory? Today, we answer all t...

It’s time for some Q&A! Jackie and Catherine are ready to answer your most pressing questions about Gilmore Girls. Including… What happened to Shane? Why doesn’t Christopher follow Sherry to Paris? Why did Kirk and Lulu have a pig in A Year in the Life, instead of a baby? What happened to Rory’s trust fund from Gran? Along with some really deep questions, like why did Stars Hollow feel so much...

Ahhhhh, the moment we’ve been waiting for! Every viewer knows that a romance between Luke and Lorelai is inevitable. But Gilmore Girls makes us wait patiently through four full seasons to get there!  In today’s rerelease, we cover the beginning of one of the favorite Gilmore romances - Luke and Lorelai.  We chat about the buildup of their physical and emotional intimacy, Luke’s infamous self-help...

Luke and Lorelai are really close friends, but halfway through the series, we’re not sure if it’ll ever become a true romance! When Nicole Leahy appears in season 3 and gets closer to Luke, Lorelai is thrown for a loop. Today, sisters Jackie and Catherine discuss a fascinating love triangle on Gilmore Girls - Lorelai, Luke, and Nicole!  We discuss: Another love triangle that mirrors this one Theor...

Luke and Lorelai are one of television's greatest slow-burn romances. But would their love story have happened without Liz Danes? Okay, okay, even if you can’t stand Liz…just hear us out. This month, we’re revisiting past episodes featuring Luke and Lorelai, one of Gilmore Girls’ best couples. We have to ask: did Luke's relationship with his sister prepare him for love, responsibility, and...

What if the residents of Stars Hollow followed in the footsteps of Luke and Jess by actually picking up a self-help book?  In today’s episode, Jackie and Catherine do a little cheeky armchair diagnosing, as they pair each Gilmore Girls character with a self-help book that could completely change their lives. Who needs Atomic Habits ? Who should go on an Eat Pray Love journey? From career advice to...

Lorelai finally agrees to go on a date with Jason Stiles! Today we discuss why - - was it the flowers and candy? Lorelai’s conflict with her parents? And then the date itself. Wow, there’s a lot to discuss! Was the private room weird? Was Lorelai selfish to complain? Does Jason Stiles know how to have any fun?  In last week’s Part 1, we discussed Jason’s wooing of Lorelai. Today’s part 2 explores...

Whether you think Jason Stiles is a smarmy manipulator, a quirky charmer, or Lorelai’s most underrated boyfriend, he pursues Lorelai Gilmore pretty handily. In today’s episode, we dive into the early days of Lorelai and Jason - their chemistry, the skillful Friday Night Dinner, and of course, their epic first squabble.  Was it weird that Jason got himself invited to dinner? What does he have that...

Today we chat with Gilmore Girls’ key set costumer, Valerie Campbell on life behind-the-scenes in Stars Hollow. Valerie dishes on which actors nailed those long scripts best, what Edward Herrmann (Richard Gilmore) was really like, the inside scoop on “the world’s largest pizza,” the Gilmore character whose wardrobe was inspired by Valerie’s real-life clothes, and lots more. Plus, we got a surprise...

It’s graduation season! So it’s the perfect time to remember all the graduations on Gilmore Girls. We’re chatting about Rory’s high school graduation from Chilton, Lorelai’s business school grad, and Rory’s Yale graduation.  From moments that make us cry and the best Richard and Emily scenes to the emotional moments with Rory’s boyfriends, there’s so much to discuss! We even sprinkle in our favori...

Yes, Lorelai and Rory eat cheeseburgers and fries almost daily. Yes, Sookie is a culinary genius. But the real food moments of Gilmore Girls are the poignant ones that pull at our heartstrings. From the special birthday breakfast for Rory to Michel’s tribute to his departed pet, these Gilmore Girls food moments will make you reach for the tissues every time. Yes, even a donut can make us cry! Join...

Even if you’re a diehard Gilmore Girls lover, a few episodes are painful. And this is one. Today we analyze “Super Cool Party People” from season 6 - the infamous birthday party of April Nardini - and the reasons we skip it.  Even the awesome moments (Rory tells off Mitchum!) and unforgettable pop culture references (Pretty in Pink! Bonne Bell lip smackers!) can’t save this episode. Luke pushes Lo...

It’s prom season! So let’s celebrate Gilmore Girls style. Today, we dig into the prom personas of our favorite teens: Rory, Lane, and Paris. Plus, you know we can’t leave out Madeline & Louise, Dean, Lindsay, Tristan, and Jess. Are they “most likely to” be prom queen? Wallflower? Or a complete rebel? Jackie & Catherine reveal their own prom personas, spill a few personal stories, and share...

We’re taking a non-traditional approach to Mother’s Day this year by recognizing the aunties, godmothers, bonus moms, teachers, and coaches who help raise children.  Because, really, where would Lane Kim be without HER fairy godmother? Would she still harbor an obsession for obscure music? Would she know the taste of french fries and coffee? Would there even be a Hep Alien without Lorelai Gilmore?...

Emily Gilmore insists upon Rory parading each of her boyfriends through the Gilmore mansion to gain her grandparents’ approval. (To not-always-stellar results.) What happens when Dean, Jess, and Logan each grace Friday Night Dinner at Richard and Emily’s house? There are twinkies, black eyes, and theft to keep it interesting! Today, we contrast and compare the different experiences of Rory Gilmore...

No, this isn’t Gossip Girl, but even in the quaint world of Gilmore Girls, there are high-stakes secrets. Today, in Part 2 of 2, we’re counting down the top 6 biggest lies of omission from Stars Hollow!  What do Lorelai, Luke, and Logan have in common? And which secret will rank as the most scandalous?  ✨ This is an excerpt of a bonus episode. To access the full episode, join our Patreon, where y...

Even our favorite, sweet, neighborly Stars Hollow friends can sometimes be dishonest! Today, we’re counting down the biggest lies of omission on Gilmore Girls. We tackle things that Sookie, Jess, Emily, Christopher, Rory, and Paris hid from the people closest to them. Why didn’t they ‘fess up sooner? And what was the impact on their relationships with others? Let’s jump in for Part 1 of this two-p...

Forget Rory’s boyfriends for a minute… Luke Danes and Jess Mariano have one of the most complicated relationships on Gilmore Girls. And, one of the most satisfying transformations. Today, Jackie and Catherine reveal the scene that changed everything for these normally-closed-off guys. During this one scene that changed EVERYTHING, they finally show vulnerability in a way we’ve never seen!  ✨ If y...

Was Richard right about…college? In today’s episode, we dive into Rory Gilmore’s college application process, which was bumpy. Lorelai maintains her fierce independence - no help from Richard and Emily allowed. Meanwhile, Richard plots a secret Yale interview, and Rory is stuck in the middle!  Did Lorelai actually think Rory could apply to ONE school? And was Richard’s scheming necessary? We cover...

Gilmore Girls is cozy and comforting…most of the time. But sometimes it makes us squirm a little. Whether it’s Rory staking claim on a married Dean or Christopher pressuring Lorelai to have a baby, there’s some yucky stuff we’ve gotta air out.  Today, sisters and real-life Connecticut girls Jackie and Catherine break down the cringiest 4-word phrases of Gilmore Girls, complete with categories like...