Great episode and article. It's obviously not appropriate for the competition theme, but I'd kill for a roundtable dedicated to my favourite Gilmore episode "Hammers and Veils.' It combines all the show's very best qualities and defines Lorelai's fucked up family situation in the most heartbreaking ways. And that…

Geez, way for the show to completely DESTROY the first genuine attempt to show Michelle process Hubbell's death. It wasn't sad or funny, just horribly over the top awkward.

Geez, way for the show to completely DESTROY the first genuine attempt to show Michelle process Hubbell's death. It wasn't sad or funny, just horribly over the top awkward.

How can anyone possibly dislike Sadie's line delivery? They're so perfectly spot on for an asshole teenager revelling in their own bitchiness.

How can anyone possibly dislike Sadie's line delivery? They're so perfectly spot on for an asshole teenager revelling in their own bitchiness.

This is going to sound so cruel, but really? I'd say by most societal standards and definitely in the  first season, Molly would at the very least be described as being overweight.

This is going to sound so cruel, but really? I'd say by most societal standards and definitely in the  first season, Molly would at the very least be described as being overweight.

Only good thing to come out of this: ENLIGHTENED HAS A SET DATE AND  PROPER PAIRING

Only good thing to come out of this: ENLIGHTENED HAS A SET DATE AND  PROPER PAIRING

I'm guessing (hoping) so as well. It just seems odd otherwise for a show to drop THAT much after it enjoyed a ratings high accompanied to a really great episode.

I'm guessing (hoping) so as well. It just seems odd otherwise for a show to drop THAT much after it enjoyed a ratings high accompanied to a really great episode.

If you haven't already, try out Gilmore Girls. It's my own personal standard for "pure happy, multiple viewing" show. (for seasons 1 through 4, anyhow)

If you haven't already, try out Gilmore Girls. It's my own personal standard for "pure happy, multiple viewing" show. (for seasons 1 through 4, anyhow)

After last week's ratings bouncing back, the show dropped to its lowest this week. Fuck.

After last week's ratings bouncing back, the show dropped to its lowest this week. Fuck.

To Eolith: You really don't think the 'classic' status extends to season four? There's so much good!

To Eolith: You really don't think the 'classic' status extends to season four? There's so much good!

"So, we all identify with Boo, here…right? RIGHT?!?!"

"So, we all identify with Boo, here…right? RIGHT?!?!"

Fuck me gently with a chainsaw, WHY CAN'T WE LOVE BOTH?