It's one of the better episodes of the season four. I've always argued that season four's "In the Clamor and the Clangor" to season five's "Pulp Fiction" is one of if not the best stretch of episodes for the series. So, enjoy these run of episodes. It gets pretty iffy after that.

I would skip ahead to episode 14 ("Farewell, My Pet"). The worst of the season is done by then.  

I try to let my expectation of sense and reasonable/consistent characterization fade when I watch this series, but this show having no problem reshaping everything to suit the story developments has kept me from fully appreciating these final episodes. And as good, though perhaps a bit overpraised, as this season has…

I've re-watched the whole series several times, and the episode actually gets weaker with every viewing. I think it's loved because it sorta has everything people care about (with the exception of Emily and Richard). There's town quirkiness, some flirting between Luke and Lorelai, the peak the Lane and Dave's…

I'm still waiting for someone to explain what's so great about season three. Once again, I just don't get it. It's probably my least favorite season after seasons six and seven, which shouldn't even be compared to the rest of the series. 

I definitely think it's a standout. It's one of the most fun episodes of the series. But we've seen this type of dance marathon set-up in so many sitcoms before. It was handled well here, but besides the heartbreaking final image it's just a really fun episode. When I think of other episodes that assembled a great…

I agree with this. I just think the character deserves more than just one episode to wrap up her story.

"The Dance Marathon Episode" is cute and everything. It's arguably the best episode of season three. But do people really consider it the pinnacle of the series? I don't get that.

Well, the problem is the humor was not actually funny. Never mind that Bale gave a completely charmless performance. I guess I could pick the trilogy apart. I do think it's vastly overrated. I think my problem with the trilogy is how unrelentingly bombastic it is, which is why I considered Batman Begins the better of…

I do think Nolan's Batman trilogy is superior to Burton's films, but they could have used a bit of Burton's irony and silliness. Just a bit more. There's a such thing as being too self-serious and bombastic in this genre.

He was in a pretty wide open space during a good deal of rounds. Him not getting shot immediately probably bothered me less than the cheesy slo-mo. I just think the scene could have been a lot more visceral than it was. They went for pulp instead of reality, which often works for this show, but not for that scene.

I actually liked the episode except for the ending. It was so telegraphed, and Hank not being shot almost immediately despite being a fairly easy target was a bit of a stretch. But up until that final sequence this was a very good episode. I wouldn't put it on the level of "Confessions" or "Buried" but still good.…

I thought "Dear Richard and Emily" was kinda lame. It had great potential, but potential was all it had. I don't mind the story in "Take the Deviled Eggs", just the execution.

I get the hate (I just commented on him). Not only does his episodes often seem too townie heavy and overly quirky, he doesn't always know how to write the main characters. He sometimes makes Lorelai's acerbic wit seem sour, and Emily in his episodes often tends to come off as a caricature.

I’m still trying to figure out why season three is so well liked around here? Is it because people find Dave and Lane so cute? Are they supreme Jess fans? There’s just too many forgettable, sketchy installments this season for me to put this on the level of seasons one, five, two or even four. Never mind that Lorelai…

It's a very low-key, somber premiere, which was probably necessary. It definitely feels a bit like a different show. It's better than any episode post "Q&A". That's not saying much, but it's saying something. I'll commit to the first four episodes.

Edited that last paragraph to make it clear I was talking about season 3.

I don't place season four on the level of seasons 1, 5 and even 2, but I do think it's underrated. The first half of the season just wanders along with no substantial arc and not much that's truly memorable. Sometimes it's charming. Often it's just cheesy and dull. But the second half of the season is very strong. In…

Skyler would not go to prison if she's willing to completely give up Walt. All she has to make it clear that she felt her life was threatened. They wouldn't prosecute her, and she has to be smart enough to know that. But the lack of sensibility and consistency behind Skyler and Jesse's behavior has been bothering me…

Yeah, but the writers haven't really ever made her motivation clear throughout the series' run. It's hard to understand her perspective. But I get it. She gives up Walt and the series is over.