(can't reply to your lower comment, so I'm doing it here!)

Logan represented the shift in Rory's character that ultimately ruined her for me. The privileged divide through Lorelai and her parents defined so much of Gilmore, and while it was fascinating to see Rory be lured into that world, it started to embellish in it rather than highlight just how awful and judgmental it is.

and Forgiveness and Stuff!

Funny, I think that was the one line that caused Lauren Graham to challenge Amy. She hated it, and I know certain fans do as well.

'Lorelei', albeit being the correct (whatever) spelling, is definitely the uglier jealous one.

COOKIES FOR THE DEAN AND THE RORY AND THE COOKIES FOR THE LOVE

Thanks for doing this Todd/AV Club, these pieces are always amazing.

"I know it's mean but the blonde daughter always reminded me of one of those pencil trolls for some reason."

What's a 7th Heaven discussion without the most hilariously disturbing scene broadcast on television

I wasn't including you or the AV Club's output in what I'm referring to. I'm talking about certain people acting like apologists on HBO's behalf and treating the situation like this isn't a major blow to the network's reputation and quality television in general.

Especially so because in interviews Laura and him mention they conceptualized the show as a trilogy. There *needed* to be a part 3 and it really, really bothers me the way so many post-cancellation pieces act like the show had told all the story it had to tell.

I still can't get over the critical community letting HBO off the hook for cancelling this. Then again, these are the same people who couldn't bother to watch until it was "popular" to do so.

and drags you into a sacrificial Lena Dunham tribute ritual

Yeah, in most of my online Gilmore related travels, season one is definitely the most liked.

…but Lorelai bought her a cool blue mac laptop!

Sure and I don't blame just him. Unfortunately though, his episodes  in particular were especially notable for relying on the townies and more minor characters in really irritating ways. He dials it over from lovably annoying to gratingly so.

"And while some have called it the most meaningful experience of your
life, to me it was something more akin to doing the splits on a crate of
dynamite."

His work across Gilmore is hit or miss, but in seasons 1-4, he can be credited to some of the very best episodes and  then others that are just a little more grating and 'off'.'  Here though, the good really outweighs the bad.

I like Bunheads a whole lot, but when compared to Gilmore, the rich relationships and emotional depth absolutely do not compare.

These two episodes also mark the introduction of the series' standard credits closing tune.