Gilmore Girls Season 7

Season 7 of Gilmore Girls on CW – September 26, 2006 to May 15, 2007. Episode recaps and links to episode pictures, video and discussion.

Episode 7.01: The Long Morrow
Air date: September 26, 2006
Luke and Lorelai will have a confrontation re: Lorelai sleeping with Christopher, and Luke struggles with depression. Luke and Christopher fight. Rory struggles with her separation from Logan and their long-distance relationship, as well as having to make new friends at Yale. Luke’s diner is destroyed by Kirk driving Taylor’s car into it. More…
[Early Spoilers - 1, 2][Spoiler][Recap][Pictures - 1, 2][Video Clips]

Episode 7.02: That’s What You Get, Folks, For Makin’ Whoopee
Air date: October 3, 2006
Rory is upset about Logan being away and that their trip to Asia is off. Lorelai wants to cheer up Rory (and distract herself), so turns her house into an Asian-wonderland. Lane returns from a not-so-good honeymoon and complains about sex (and being pregnant). Luke tells T.J. about his break-up, and goes for dinner with him and Liz. Luke runs into Lorelai in town and is incredibly angry about their break-up. Rory learns about Lorelai sleeping with Christopher. Kirk opens an eatery. More…
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Episode 7.03: Lorelai’s First Cotillion
Air date: October 10, 2006
Emily starts a cotillion class and Lorelai sees herself in one of the children. She starts to reexamine her life choices, not just the ones with Luke, and tries to reflect on where she wants to go. Rory tutors a teen in Paris’ SAT classes who gets a crush on her. Lorelai and Rory visit the Gilmores and meet 10-year-old Charlotte, who is being punished for a bad cotillion class by being the maid. Luke will reopen the diner. Lorelai tells her parents about Luke and they don’t react, and she realizes many of her emotions have been based upon being the opposite of her parents. She also realizes many of the choices her parents made for her were not so bad. Christopher confesses something to Lorelai. Lane shares "big baby news" with Zach, and he doesn’t react much. Lorelai takes Michel to the cotillion. More…

This episode ends an trilogy storyline started in The Long Morrow.
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Episode 7.04: ‘S Wonderful ‘S Marvelous
Air date: October 17, 2006
Emily is arrested for talking on her cell phone while driving and refusing a breathalyzer. She gets mad at the officer. Rory heads back to Yale. At an Avant-Garde art show she’s covering for the Yale Daily, Rory makes friends with two arts students, Lucy and Olivia, after accidentally drinking from Olivia’s "art." Richard judges a ‘Groove Off’ between Olivia and Lucy. They will both become regulars on Gilmore Girls. Lorelai and Christopher start dating – Lorelai is tentative, but Christopher is trying to win her over. April stays with Luke for a few weeks while Ana is out of town. More…
[Spoiler and Video Trailer][Recap][Pictures][Video Clips]

Episode 7.05: The Great Stink
Air date October 24, 2006
Rory travels to London to visit Logan and is less than happy with Logan’s co-worker, Bobby – a gorgeous older woman nicknamed ‘The Closer’ at work. Along with Bobby and other co-workers Nick and Phillip, they all go out to dinner. All three characters will be recurring on Gilmore Girls. Sherry wants GiGi to come to Paris for an ‘extended visit’. More…
[Spoiler and Trailer Video][Recap][Pictures][Video Clips]

Episode 7.06: Go Bulldogs!
Air date November 7, 2006
Sookie is offered free vegetables for the inn, but has to refuse, obviously, because of Jackson. Luke, while picking April up from swimming, catches the eye of the ‘slutty’ swim instructor, Susan Bennett. She convinces him to take classes with her, and they go out to eat at "The Eager Vegan." Christopher and Lorelai go to Yale for Parents’ Weekend, Emily and Richard also show up. Lorelai and Christopher invite Rory and her friends to a French restaurant with a British waiter. They drink too much, then Rory insists on leaving to cover a story. More…
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Episode 7.07: French Twist
Air date November 14, 2006
Lorelai and Christopher both encounter a Parisian truck driver who makes fun of them butchering his French language, and we see French women doing laundry. They are both in Paris, to drop off GiGi with Sherry. They have a romantic time, despite jet lag, and elope is the word of the day. Lucy and Olivia suggest a girls’ night in Stars Hollow, and upon their return, Marty makes his first appearance as the new boyfriend of Lucy – he pretends not to know Rory. Rory is troubled by her future, including her future with Logan. More…
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Episode 7.08: Introducing Lorelai Planetarium
Air date November 21, 2006
Lorelai breaks the news of her elopement to Christopher to Rory. Rory pretends to be happy, but when Christopher leaves, she tells her mom how hurt and angry she is (that they married, or that she was not there?). Logan returns to town to work on his new company and invites Rory to the launch. A magazine editor suggests Rory cover the event, but her article is judgmental and calls the guests ‘spoiled elitists’. Logan gets angry and accuses Rory of hypocrisy – after all, she lives for free in his place. Rory realizes this is a double standard, so looks for her own place. April faces a medical emergency and, in panic, Luke turns to Lorelai. More…
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Episode 7.09: Knit, People, Knit!
Air date November 28, 2006
Liz has her baby, via a midwife, at home. TJ freaks out Luke by calling during the birth, when Liz is screaming a fair bit. There is a "knit-a-thon festival" in Stars Hollow, complete with petting zoo, tents, stands and more. Sookie and Jackson sell spaghetti, Kirk sells knitting needles. Lorelai has been avoiding getting Chris into the daily life of Stars Hollow. When confronted, she tells him she’s worried her friends won’t accept him. So, Chris tries to bond and Lorelai takes him to the knit-a-thon. However, something he does ends the day early for everyone. Olivia throws a birthday party for Lucy with a 2002 theme. Rory confronts Marty. Anna is planning on moving to New Mexico with April – and demands equal parental rights. More…
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Episode 7.10: Merry Fisticuffs!
Air date December 5, 2006
Emily hires a crazy party planner to throw an Opera-themed party for Lorelai and Christopher as a wedding announcement party – Lorelai is dreading it. Luke and Lorelai go through something *big* and "St. Nick might bring more than fruitcake this year." Luke introduces Liz’s baby to Lorelai, which is really sweet. It makes Chris Jealous. Chris and Lorelai argue over saying vows at the party and about their future. Luke calls a lawyer about his rights as April’s father. There will be a more satisfying Luke/Chris fight. Logan reveals Marty & Rory’s friendship to Lucy. Emily warns Lorelai about her marriage. More…
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Episode 7.11: Santa’s Secret Stuff
Air date January 23, 2007
Rory returns from the Holidays in London with Logan. Lorelai is sad Rory went, so decides to throw a "Christmas after Christmas" party for the entire family, including GiGi. Lane is very pregnant, and very irritable at the diner customers. Luke asks Lorelai for a character recommendation for his custody battle with Anna. Lorelai is inspired to write how important Luke has been in Rory’s life after Luke & April run into them at the mall. Rory writes a letter to Lucy to apologize. More…
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Episode 7.12: To Whom It May Concern
Air date January 30, 2007
Luke gets a character reference from Lorelai to fight for his parental rights and it is read in court at the same time Chris finds it and reads it at home – he gets angry over it. Sookie bribes Lorelai to babysit Davie with a gift of muffins and Luke’s coffee. Lorelai brings Davie a gift. Sookie acts odd and Lorelai forces Jackson to fess up. Sookie is pregnant again! Richard collapses during class. Luke wins partial custody. Paris ambushes Rory with all they need to do during their last semester at Yale. Luke will realize he was always good enough for Lorelai after reading her letter. More…
[Spoiler & Trailer][Longer Video Link][Recap][Pictures][Video Clips][Character Reference Letter]

Episode 7.13: I’d Rather Be In Philadelphia
Air date February 6, 2007
There is a turning point in this episode that will merit another big spoiler. Basically, Lorelai realizes something about the men in her life. When Richard falls ill, Lorelai cannot reach Chris, who has run off to sulk about a fight with Lorelai, but Luke runs to the aid unasked-for and helps Emily run errands. Logan supports Rory at the hospital. When Chris arrives at the hospital, he does not like what he sees. Lorelai ends her marriage with Christopher – it’s not a mutual decision. Lucy helps Rory mend things with Marty – but Marty & Lucy break up.When Logan hears of Richard’s health, he borrows a helicopter to come see Rory and together they collect some of Richard’s personal items for the hospital room. More…
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Episode 7.14: Farewell, My Pet
Air date February 13, 2007
Rory’s finance class, previously taught by her grandfather, has a handsome TA named Tucker Culberston substituting. Rory will have a brief romantic crush on her TA. There will be a death (click here to find out who). Lorelai and Sookie help to plan the funeral. Richard recovers from bypass surgery. Chris returns ready to talk about the big issue in their marriage: Lorelai’s feelings for Luke. There will be an end to the marriage – Chris doesn’t want to be runner up, and Lorelai ‘wants to want him.’ Neither are enough. More…
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Episode 7.15: I’m a Kayak, Hear Me Roar
Air date February 20, 2007
Chris moves out by this episode. Lorelai tells her parents about the breakup with Chris. Richard is put on a very strict diet by Emily, but thankfully Lorelai comes to the rescue asking Sookie to make ‘healthy’ also taste good. It’s Logan’s birthday. There is a dinner at the Huntzberger house, where Mitchum asks for Rory’s help to steer Logan right (I thought he was doing ok?!). Rory makes Logan a birthday breakfast at his New York apartment (new set design). Logan gets "disturbing news" about the company he purchased. Luke has TJ, Liz and baby over while their house is fumigated. Emily and Lorelai get drunk together. More…
[Audio Spoiler & Video Trailer][Directors Cut Trailer][Recap][Pictures][Video Clips]

Episode 7.16: Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?
Air date February 27, 2007
Lane will be in the episode, and will have a baby shower. There are blue & white at Miss Patty’s & baby blue balloons at Lorelai’s. Lorelai definitely is throwing a party, but it will be held at Miss Patty’s. Lorelai must make peace between Lane and Mrs. Kim over the raising of her twins. Lane is put on bedrest and must be wheeled to her baby shower. Rory gets a call from the NY Times about a job. GiGi’s stuff is still at the Gilmore home. Logan tells Rory of his business disaster and she offers full support. He, instead, goes with Finn and Colin to Las Vegas. TJ & Liz try to sell Luke’s boat, so he decides to plan a long boat trip in the summer with April. More…
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Episode 7.17: Gilmore Girls Only
Air date March 6, 2007
Lane has her babies. Emily, Rory and Lorelai reminisce about babies as they go on a road trip together to Mia’s wedding (Mia is the old Inn owner) in North Carolina. Emily goes because Richard is driving her crazy at home; Rory goes because Logan is being immature about his business venture going awry. Rory sides with Mitchum related to Logan’s immaturity. They stay in a motel. Flashbacks are a part of the episode. Emily becomes upset at the close relationship between Mia and the girls, whom she was mother/grandmother to for many years herself. Lorelai learns Emily had asked Mia for pictures of them 5 years ago. Logan surprises Rory there to ask forgiveness. Logan quits his job. Zack asks Luke to dinner to ask him to be godfather to the two new babies. More…
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Episode 7.18: Hay Bale Maze
Air date April 17, 2007
Lorelai, Rory, Logan and Michel go to Spring Fling in a bus rented by the Inn. Logan and a skeptical kid, afraid the maze is a trap, go through the hay maze together. April gives Luke a bracelet that is supposed to symbolize the Apache tradition to ‘aim more true’. Rory is on a train back from Providence, very happy. The Troudabour makes his return. Rory is glad Lorelai is getting to know Logan… Luke and Lorelai apologize for the things that broke them up. "I was possessed by some evil spirit when I slept with Christopher." There is a town meeting. There are six chairs set at the Gilmore Friday Night Dinner. Rory brings Logan to town for the Spring Fling festival. Lorelai worries Rory and Logan are too serious and that Logan is too irresponsible. She and Logan talk. Taylor spent the whole festival budget on the maze. Lorelai and Luke meet unexpectedly in the maze and apologize for the mistakes in their past (in a calm way). Rory has a job interview with the Providence Journal-Bulletin. If she gets it, she must decide if she wants to walk away from the Reston Fellowship at the NY Times. More…
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Episode 7.19: It’s Just Like Riding a Bike
Air date April 24, 2007
Lorelai returns to the diner for the first time in a year. And places her order at the counter. The first step towards a Luke & Lorelai reunion. Luke & Lorelai have a "good", but big, fight. Lorelai’s dollhouse is destroyed by Jackson (who reportedly also stays a night at Lorelai’s place after he and Sookie have a fight), who fell while looking at it to make one for Martha. Lorelai’s jeep breaks down and she needs to ride a bike. She asks Luke to take her car shopping. The trip there is awkward – they even squabble and have a fight, which pleases Lorelai as it gets a lot out into the air. Paris gets accepted to both law school and medical school – a few of them! – and decides to break it off with Doyle so her decision won’t be influenced by him – Paris starts to miss him. Rory receives a letter which will impact her future. More…
[Trailer, 2nd Trailer, Director's Cut][Recap][Pictures][Video Clips]

Episode 7.20: Lorelai? Lorelai?
Air date May 1, 2007
A tipsy – but lucid – Lorelai sings karaoke – “I Will Always Love You” (changed from ABBA’s Fernando). A step towards a Luke & Lorelai reunion. Rory, Babette and Miss Patty also sing. Luke’s black hat goes missing – when he finds it, he does not wear it. Instead, he wears his blue hat (the old one from Lorelai). Lorelai notices. The doll house is back, fixed. The gazebo gets thousands of mini lights. Lane & Zack take their babies on a tour of Stars Hollow. Rory and Logan talk. Lorelai takes Rory out shopping and eating to relieve Rory’s graduation anxiety.  Lorelai invites Luke to the karaoke. Logan seeks out Lorelai to talk about his future with Rory. More…
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Episode 7.21: Unto the Breach
Air date May 8, 2007
Rory graduates from Yale. Lorelai and Christopher attend the ceremony. Luke will be there too (update: maybe not), as well as Richard (update: maybe not), Emily, Sookie (update: maybe not) and Jackson. Logan proposes to Rory – with a 3 carat diamond ring – but Rory says no. Rory and Logan break up. She tells Logan she wants to be independent and make her own decisions. Logan moves to San Francisco. Rory, Paris, Olivia and Lucy celebrate graduation. Graduation party at the Gilmore mansion – booze back on the cart. Rory doesn’t get the job offer she expects, but she gets one that requires her to immediately fly out of town. She says goodbye to her mom on the cell phone. Lorelai’s bathroom wall has a picture with "Greatest Coffee Ever" – Luke’s? There is a town meeting about not being invited to Rory’s graduation – Babette, Miss Patty, Kirk are all upset. Paris and Doyle pack up the apartment. There is a scene – taped very privately – in the gazebo. There is a dream sequence involving Rory’s earlier days at Chilton. *new* Rory and Lorelai go for a ride in a white carriage with horses. Emily & Richard throw a party for Rory and they sing a song in her honor. Christopher is there, and they are happy they can be just friends. Logan proposes at the party. Rory defers her answer and asks for Lorelai’s help deciding. Rory tells him her answer on the day of her graduation. Lorelai is embarassed by the karaoke and Luke gets hurt when he overhears Lorelai saying it didn’t mean anything. More…
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Episode 7.22: Bon Voyage – SERIES FINALE
Air date May 15, 2007
There will be no time jump to the end of the season. Rory will meat her idol, Christiane Amanpour, a CNN journalist. Logan will not be in the episode. Chris will not be in the episode. A curtain is being painted with fish and seahorses. All the townies are in the finale. Filming is set up at Sookie’s (at night, and Sookie gives Lorelai a fanny pack) and Luke’s Diner. Lorelai tells Luke they need to cancel a party. There is a "Bon Voyage, Rory" sign. Rory accepts a job in Iowa as a reporter for an online magazine following Barak Obama on the campaign trail. Lorelai drives around the town square over and over in her jeep. Tour accounts of a wedding dress and accessories. Luke and Lorelai come to a new understanding. Luke decides to still throw Rory a party – as a surprise. The final scene features 3 characters and "brings the show full circle." It’s Rory’s last meal at the diner – a scene which mirrors the finale of Season 1. Luke’s trip with April is cancelled. Lorelai and Rory have to cancel their summer trip when Rory goes to Iowa. Rory does not get the Reston fellowship. Fearing it will rain for the party, Lorelai has Luke & the town erect a tarp over the gazebo out of shower curtains and miscellaneous plastic. Luke and Lorelai hae a passionate kiss. Rory makes a speech to the town thanking them for giving her a great start in life. Emily & Richard will be at the party. Christiane Amanpour is a guest at the Dragonfly Inn. Lorelai is so touched by Luke’s efforts to throw Rory the party, she runs to him to hug/kiss him – he reciprocates. Lorelai and Rory talk about their summer trip together, which includes roller coasters. The trip is cancelled because of Rory’s new job. The town cheers for Rory as they pull up to the party. Night scene at Sookie’s where she gives Lorelai a fanny pack. The Jeep is back in action. More…
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This is the last season of Gilmore Girls. We’ll miss you!

UPDATE: Gilmore Girls may return with a 2-hour tv movie written by Amy-Sherman Palladino

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