Gilmore Girls (season 7)

Gilmore Girls (season 7)
Season 7 DVD cover
No. of episodes	22
Release
Original network	The CW
Original release	September 26, 2006 – May 15, 2007

The seventh (and originally final) season of Gilmore Girls, an American dramedy television series, began airing on September 26, 2006 on The CW television network. The season and series concluded on May 15, 2007, after 22 episodes. This was the first and only season to air on The CW, which was a merge of UPN and the show's previous home, The WB. The season aired Tuesday nights at 8/7c.

This is the only season to not have Amy Sherman-Palladino or Daniel Palladino as a show-runner or a writer. The newly formed CW network claimed their departure was due to a salary dispute. Amy Sherman-Palladino later insisted that she and Daniel Palladino could not come to an agreement with CW because they needed a short series hiatus to rest, the hiring of more writers to relieve their work load, and an additional eighth season to finish the story lines properly. Because of this change, this season received mixed reviews from television critics and fans.

This was the final season of the series to air, until in October 2015, it was reported that the series would return as a limited series on Netflix to consist of four 90-minute episodes.^[1][2]It has been reported that Sherman-Palladino will be in charge of the new episodes.^[3]

Overview

As the Emmy®-winning series featuring a strong and loving mother-daughter relationship reaches its seventh and final season, Lorelai and Rory turn to each other for support. Will their relationships and dreams come to fruition? With a colorful cast of characters, life in Stars Hollow is anything but dull. As the season unfolds, Lorelai's relationship with Luke may be over now that she has let Christopher, Rory's father, come between them again. Even so, Lorelai and Luke still have to coexist in tiny, close-knit Stars Hollow with the town's watchful eyes on them and their charged history. Meanwhile, Rory will attempt to keep her long-distance romance with Logan alive, even though communication has never been their strong suit, and London is far away. Rory now begins her senior year at Yale and continues as the editor of the Yale daily paper.^[4]

Cast

Main cast

• Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore
• Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore
• Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James
• Keiko Agena as Lane Kim
• Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard
• Scott Patterson as Luke Danes
• Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore
• Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore
• Liza Weil as Paris Geller
• Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason
• Matt Czuchry as Logan Huntzberger

Recurring cast

• Jackson Douglas as Jackson Belleville
• Liz Torres as Miss Patty
• Emily Kuroda as Mrs. Kim
• Sally Struthers as Babette Dell
• Ted Rooney as Morey Dell
• Michael Winters as Taylor Doose
• David Sutcliffe as Christopher Hayden
• Todd Lowe as Zach Van Gerbig
• John Cabrera as Brian Fuller
• Sebastian Bach as Gil
• Danny Strong as Doyle McMaster
• Kathleen Wilhoite as Liz Danes
• Michael DeLuise as TJ
• Gregg Henry as Mitchum Huntzberger
• Sherilyn Fenn as Anna Nardini
• Vanessa Marano as April Nardini

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	Production code	U.S. viewers (millions)[5]
132	1	"The Long Morrow"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David S. Rosenthal	September 26, 2006	2T7751	4.48
Picking up on the day after last season's finale, Lorelai wakes up in bed with Christopher. Confused and mortified, she makes a hasty exit, ignoring Christopher's pleas that she stay. Once at home, Lorelai tries to get rid of everything that reminds her of Luke and ends up practically emptying her house. Rory receives a toy rocket ship as a parting gift from Logan and is baffled as to its meaning. She decides she should join him in London for the summer, only to learn he has bought her a ticket for a visit at Christmas.[6]
133	2	"That's What You Get, Folks, for Makin' Whoopee"	Bethany Rooney	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	October 3, 2006	2T7752	4.62
Rory is upset over Logan's absence and the fact that they had to cancel their long-planned trip to Asia. Wanting to cheer Rory up and take her mind off her own sad love life, Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland. Meanwhile, Lane returns from her disastrous honeymoon. While repairing the damage to the diner, Luke tells TJ about his break-up with Lorelai. Finally, Rory is furious when she learns that Lorelai slept with Christopher.
134	3	"Lorelai's First Cotillion"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Rina Mimoun	October 10, 2006	2T7753	4.71
When Richard and Emily have no real reaction to the news of her break up, Lorelai suddenly realizes that most of her emotional life has been based on doing and feeling the opposite of whatever her parents want. Later, when Michel forces Lorelai to attend Emily's cotillion dance, Lorelai discovers that some things her parents wanted for her weren't really that terrible. Meanwhile, Rory has a tough time making her long-distance relationship work.
135	4	"'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous"	Victor Nelli, Jr.	Gayle Abrams	October 17, 2006	2T7754	4.77
Lorelai and Christopher have begun to date, and although Lorelai is finding it difficult to fully commit to the relationship, Christopher keeps coming up with romantic dates to win her over. Back at Yale, Rory meets some eccentric new girlfriends at an art exhibit, and Richard becomes a guest lecturer. April comes to stay with Luke for a few weeks while Anna is out of town. Finally, Emily gets arrested and Lorelai has to bail her out of jail.
136	5	"The Great Stink"	Michael Schultz	Gina Fattore	October 24, 2006	2T7755	4.73
Emily and Richard are delighted when Lorelai and Christopher attend Friday night dinner together as a couple. Christopher reveals that Sherry has written him a letter saying she regrets leaving their daughter, Gigi, and asking him to send Gigi to visit her in Paris. Lorelai can't believe that Chris would consider this and they get into an argument over dinner. Logan returns to town on business to acquire an internet company and pays Rory a surprise visit. Rory is thrilled, but during a dinner with Logan's colleagues, she realizes that she has no connection to his new life.
137	6	"Go, Bulldogs!"	Wil Shriner	David S. Rosenthal, Rebecca Rand Kirshner	November 7, 2006	2T7756	4.34
Christopher talks Lorelai into visiting Rory at Yale during Parents' Weekend, and Lorelai is surprised to find that Richard and Emily are also there. Trying to prove how cool he is, Christopher invites all of Rory's co-workers on the "Yale Daily News" to an expensive lunch where they all drink too much. The meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they leave to cover a breaking story. Meanwhile, Luke meets April's swimming coach, who convinces him to take her adult swimming class. When the coach flirts with him, Luke asks her out on a date.
138	7	"French Twist"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David Babcock	November 14, 2006	2T7757	4.51
Christopher and Lorelai take his daughter Gigi to visit her mother in Paris. Despite severe jet lag, they manage to have a wonderful, romantic time enjoying the city and each other. Rory comes to the end of her tenure as Editor-in-Chief of the "Yale Daily News" and suddenly finds herself unsure of her future. Her new friends Olivia (Michelle Ongkingco) and Lucy suggest a trip to Stars Hollow for a girls' night. When they return, Rory is surprised to find that Lucy's new boyfriend is her old friend Marty, who pretends not to know Rory. Christopher and Lorelai return home with a surprise, that they are now Mr. and Mrs. Hayden.
139	8	"Introducing Lorelai Planetarium"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Jennie Snyder	November 21, 2006	2T7758	4.20
Rory goes home to Stars Hollow to have dinner with her parents, where it is revealed that they eloped while in Paris. Rory pretends to be happy, but later reveals her anger to Lorelai. Logan comes back to town for a launch party, which Rory attends and about which she later writes a judgmental article. Due to accusations by Logan, Rory plans to find a new apartment. Meanwhile, Luke turns to Lorelai in a time of medical emergency with April.
140	9	"Knit, People, Knit!"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David Grae	November 28, 2006	2T7759	4.89
Here comes the birth of Liz's baby delivered by a midwife. Luke is informed of the news. A "knitathon festival" takes place in Stars Hollow. Chris and Lorelai tell Emily and Richard about their marriage.
141	10	"Merry Fisticuffs"	Jackson Douglas	David S. Rosenthal	December 5, 2006	2T7760	4.81
Emily throws an extravagant party. Meanwhile, Luke talks to a lawyer about partial custody over April. Something big happens between Luke and Lorelai. St. Nick might bring more than fruitcake this season.
142	11	"Santa's Secret Stuff"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	January 23, 2007	2T7761	3.72
Lorelai and Christopher put the holidays on hold until Rory returns from London. Luke asks Lorelai to write a recommendation letter for his custody battle.
143	12	"To Whom It May Concern"	Jamie Babbit	David Babcock	January 30, 2007	2T7762	4.27
Noticing Sookie's recent odd behavior, Lorelai forces Jackson to tell her the reason. Luke and Anna attend a hearing to decide their custody battle over April. With help from Paris, Rory finally makes amends with Lucy, who tells her that she and Marty have broken up. While attending Richard's economics class at Yale, Rory witnesses a frightening scene. Finally, Christopher finds the letter Lorelai wrote for Luke's character reference and confronts Lorelai about whether he was her second choice.
144	13	"I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	February 6, 2007	2T7763	4.70
Lorelai and Rory receive unexpected comfort and some grief while at the hospital and at Richard's side: Christopher won't return Lorelai's calls, but Luke is there for her and the family. Emily is so distraught that she tries to distract herself by maintaining her rigorous social calendar with Luke offering to help her out in keeping up her appearances. Rory is met by Logan, who flies to the hospital in a helicopter. When Christopher finally does arrive, he speaks words of sympathy to Lorelai, but his emotions betray him: he's still mad at her from their fight
145	14	"Farewell, My Pet"	Jamie Babbit	Jennie Snyder	February 13, 2007	2T7764	4.37
Rory quickly develops a crush on Richard's replacement teaching assistant and feels compelled to confess the attraction to Logan. But she feels really bad about it and he completely understands and the two of them reassure each other that in the end they are crazy about each other. Meanwhile, Lorelai distracts herself from thinking about Christopher by arranging a memorial service for Michel's dog. Christopher seeks her out, however, and the two are forced to face their problems. Christopher feels like he's been trying to get Lorelai to fall in love with him, and Lorelai realizes she still has feelings for Luke. Lorelai and Christopher end their marriage.
146	15	"I Am Kayak, Hear Me Roar"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	February 20, 2007	2T7765	4.04
Lorelai puts off telling her parents about her separation from Christopher by helping Emily to arrange Richard's recovery. Rory celebrates Logan's birthday, but bad news from Logan's business partner spoils their evening.
147	16	"Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?"	David Paymer	Gina Fattore, Gayle Abrams	February 27, 2007	2T7766	4.17
Rory goes to meet with an editor from the New York Times just as she starts to put together Lane's baby shower. Lorelai takes over the production and has to arbitrate a disagreement between Lane and Mrs. Kim about how to raise the unborn child. Meanwhile, Luke decides to change his situation in life and buy a new boat. Logan comes home drunk and reveals to Rory his failed business venture, and then runs off to Las Vegas with his buddies.
148	17	"Gilmore Girls Only"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David Babcock	March 6, 2007	2T7767	4.47
Lorelai, Rory, and Emily take a road trip to North Carolina to attend Mia's wedding. Lane goes into labor. Finally, Lane and Zack ask Luke to be the godfather to their twins Steve and Kwan.
149	18	"Hay Bale Maze"	Stephen Clancy	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	April 17, 2007	2T7768	3.83
During Stars Hollow's annual Spring Fling festival, a huge hay bale maze leads to a chance encounter for Luke and Lorelai, where they apologize to one another and talk about the problems that led to their engagement being called off. As Rory shows Logan around town, Lorelai begins to feel that Logan might be too irresponsible for her daughter. Meanwhile, Rory has a job interview with the Providence Journal Bulletin.
150	19	"It's Just Like Riding a Bike"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Jennie Snyder	April 24, 2007	2T7769	3.75
Lorelai heads to Luke's for her first breakfast there in a while -- overall, it's an awkward experience for them both. Later on, when Lorelai's Jeep breaks down, Luke helps her shop for a new car. They argue and fight, which Lorelai thinks is ultimately a good sign. Paris considers breaking up with Doyle so she can be free of influences when it comes to picking which law or medical school she will attend. Rory receives a letter that will certainly influence her future plans.
151	20	"Lorelai? Lorelai?"	Bethany Rooney	David S. Rosenthal	May 1, 2007	2T7770	4.08
Rory stresses out as graduation approaches, which leads to a day of eating and shopping with Lorelai. Later, with Luke in tow, the Gilmores hit the bars, where Lorelai takes the stage for a karaoke number obviously intended for Luke. Logan returns from a business trip and looks to discuss his and Rory's future with Lorelai. After getting into a science camp, April tells Luke that she cannot go on the boating trip with him over the summer. Zach is asked to go on tour with another band.
152	21	"Unto the Breach"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David Babcock, Jennie Snyder	May 8, 2007	2T7771	3.96
Lorelai and Christopher are reunited at a party Emily and Richard throw in honor of Rory's graduation. Logan surprises everyone at the party by proposing to Rory, but she is too shocked to give him an answer. Then, on graduation day, Rory and Paris receive their diplomas, and Rory finally gives Logan her answer. Meanwhile, Lorelai is embarrassed about her recent karaoke serenade to Luke, and Luke is hurt when he overhears her saying it didn't mean anything.
153	22	"Bon Voyage"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	David S. Rosenthal	May 15, 2007	2T7772	4.90
Rory gets a job following the presidential campaign of one of the candidates running for president. While she prepares to leave in a mere three days, Lorelai adjusts to the idea that she may not see her daughter again for weeks, even months. Meanwhile, Luke is still trying to sort out how he really feels about Lorelai after they locked eyes at the karaoke jam. To see Rory off before she leaves for her new job, the entire town puts on a farewell party, despite the presence of rain.

DVD release

The Complete Seventh Season[7]
Set details		Special features
22 episodes 6-disc set 1.33:1 aspect ratio 1.78:1 aspect ratio (international) Subtitles: English English (Dolby Digital 5 1 Surround)		Additional scene "The Great Stink" Gilmore Fashionistas A Best Friend's Peek Inside the Gilmore Girls with Keiko Agena Kirk's Town Tours Who Wants to Talk Boys – Season Montage
Release dates
North America	United Kingdom	Continental Europe	Norway	Australia
November 13, 2007	August 30, 2010	November 25, 2007	November 14, 2007	April 9, 2008

References

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7. Robinson, Jeffrey (December 16, 2007). "Gilmore Girls – The Complete Seventh Season". DVD Talk. Retrieved February 20, 2012.