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Gilmore Girls: But Not as Cute as Pushkin

Episode score 9.3 Superb

But Not as Cute as Pushkin

  • 97.
  • Season: 5
  • Episode: 10
  • First Aired: 11/30/2004
  • Prod Code: 2T5310

EPISODE OVERVIEW

17 Reviews | 272 Votes

Miss Patty celebrates forty years in show business on the same day that Luke mourns his father's death; Terrence's urging Paris to get on with her life prompts her to try speed dating, where she hooks up with Doyle; Marty finally clues Rory in that both he and Logan are interested in her; Lorelai's attempt to do something nice for Luke backfires; Rory enlists Richard in turning the practical joke table back on Logan; at Headmaster Charleston's request, Rory happily gives Anna, a Chilton student and prospective Eli, the Yale grand tour, but the immature Anna manages to get both herself and her host in trouble with her party-crazed ways. Read full recap »

Writers:
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Director:
Michael Zinberg
Stars:
Sean Gunn (Kirk Gleason (Episodes 44 - , recurring previously))
Keiko Agena (Lane Kim)
Kelly Bishop (Emily Gilmore)
Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore)
Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore)
Edward Herrmann (Richard Gilmore)
Yanic Truesdale (Michel Gerard)
Melissa McCarthy (Sookie St. James)
Scott Patterson (Luke Danes)
Liza Weil (Paris Geller (Episodes 22 - , recurring previously))
Recurring Role:
Dakin Matthews (Hanlin Charleston)
Matt Czuchry (Logan Huntzberger)
Danny Strong (Doyle)
Liz Torres (Miss Patty)
Wayne Wilcox (Marty)
Tanc Sade (Finn)
Alan Loayza (Colin)
Guest Star:
Joe Egender (Jack)
Sandra Denise (Moderator)
Darren Robertson (Mark)
Bunny Levine (Mrs. Thompson)
Sarah Foret (Anna Fairchild)
George Anthony Bell (Prof. Bell)
Mitch Silpa (Terrence)
Conor Knighton (Billy)
Allen C. Liu (Studen)
  • In such a small town, it is surprising that not only had Rory and Lorelai, who go to Luke's every day for coffee and sometimes meals, not notice that Luke's was closed for an entire day at the same time every year, but also had never heard mention of a "dark day" from any of the townspeople. edit »
  • In this episode,Rory complains to Marty that she does not understand why Logan does not like her and came after her during the class. Marty responds that she is being niave and it is because he likes her. This is very similar to the season one episode when after Dean and Tristian fight at the dance,Rory says that Tristian can not stand her and that is why he keeps bothering her. Dean, like Marty informs a clueless Rory that it is because he(Tristian) has a thing for her edit »
  • "Everybody knows" about Luke's dark day and that it takes place on November 30. Luke's dad lived in Stars Hollow his entire life. Wouldn't the townspeople be aware of the date of his death and assume that the two are connected? edit »
  • Luke says he has kept his father's boat in this garage for years, but isn't this the same garage in which he kept Jess' beat-up old car just last year? It doesn't seem like there would be room for a car and a boat in there. edit »
  • When Rory is talking to Anna, she asks Rory how many guys she dated in college and Rory says none from Yale. However, in the episode "The Fundamental Things Apply", she dates a boy from Yale.
    Explanation: Rory only goes on one date with one boy from Yale, while the question clearly implied whether she had had a relationship or gone on several dates with someone from Yale. edit »
  • German episode title: "Die Ausreißerin", meaning "The Runaway". edit »
  • George Anthony Bell, who plays the role of Professor Bell in this episode (and a few others), is also the Dialog Coach for Gilmore Girls. edit »
  • Music:
    - "Robot" by The Futureheads
    - "Drunk" by North Green edit »
  • Paris: (To Terrence on phone with Doyle next to her) I don't know what this is... the beginning of a relationship, a one-night stand, do you hear me Terrence?
    Terrence: I hear you, Paris. Do you hear her, Doyle?
    Doyle: I hear her. I just don't see why we need to talk about it with you! edit »
  • (Richard is at Yale and goes talking to Logan. Finn and Colin are there too.)
    Richard: Logan I wanted to talk to you. I've just heard about the incident.
    Logan: The...?
    Richard: I heard that you professed your feelings for Rory.
    Logan: (Surprised) What?
    Richard: Mr. Bell is a very dear friend of mine as is the Dean of Admissions. Well you know this place, news travels fast.
    Logan: Yeah look...
    Richard: I have to tell you that while I understand what could have driven you to such a public display of affection, there is a proper time and place for that sort of thing. In a classroom, in a middle of a class is not one of them.
    Logan: No, I know. I...
    Richard: However, what is done is done, it's out. So I dropped by to tell you that I've spoken to your father.
    Logan: My father???
    Richard: We ponded out a few things, property agreements, prenups, that sort of things.
    Logan: OK I think there's ...
    Richard: Oh we came to a very good agreement. I'm sure you will be pleased. Now we are setting up a dinner for next week to finalize the engagement and start talking about the ceremony.
    (Colin and Finn are choked)
    Richard: Emily is handling all the newspapers announcements so not to worry, that's all being taken cared of.
    Logan: But ...
    Richard: She is a fine young lady Logan. I want her to be happy, you will take care of that I assume. Alright, I'll let you get back to your coffee break. Nice seeing all of you again. And Logan... welcome to the family son.
    (And just walks away, giving a signal to Rory that was watching all from a safe distance) edit »
  • Lorelai: It wouldn’t hurt to maybe throw a little something fun in. I’m not talking a kegger. But just walk her by the crazy drama students yelling, “Give me a location!” or something like that.
    Richard: You know, your mother may be right.
    Lorelai: Who heard that?
    Richard: Well, a good college experience is a well-rounded college experience. It’s important for you to show her that Yale students have fun too. Oh, have her touch the toe!
    Rory: Yeah.
    Lorelai: Touch the toe?
    Rory: The toe. The statue of Theodore Woosley, it brings good luck to everyone who touches his feet. And for that reason he has one left toe that’s been rubbed completely shiny.
    Lorelai: Wow, that is fun. Make sure you get a parent consent form for that one. edit »
  • Rory: This is my roommate Paris....and I'm sorry.
    Anna: For what?
    Rory: Trust me.
    Anna: Okay. edit »
  • Lorelai: Ah! Pasquale, the Maestro! My God, you look virile today. Are you sure your wife won't share you?
    Miss Patty: Oh she is good. edit »
  • Marty: Attention like that from people like Logan is like being tapped. You’ve been anointed; you’re in.

    Marty is alluding to a tradition at Yale called Tap Day, during which select students are invited to join secret societies such as the infamous Skull and Bones. The fictional Life and Death Brigade is modeled after these societies. edit »
  • Lorelai: And over here we have the world-famous Luke's diner, home of the best coffee on the east coast and the most delightful and chatty proprietor since Mel kissed Flo's grits.

    Reference to a 1974 movie, Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, where Flo is a woman who becomes a waitress at Mel's Diner in Phoenix, where she "befrends" the owner, mostly annoying him. Their relationship is a bit adversarial and every time Flo is angry with Mel, she uses her phrase "Mel, kiss my grits!". edit »
  • Lorelai: You're hotter than Willie Wonka.
    Luke: I'm not hotter than Willy Wonka.
    Lorelai: Slap on a purple top hot and we'll see.

    Willy Wonka is a character from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

    (Edit) Willie Wonka actully had a brown top hat and a purple coat. edit »
  • Lorelai: (to Rory, about the visiting Chilton student) Did your Mini-Me show up?

    In Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Mini-Me is a diminutive clone of Dr. Evil. edit »
  • Luke: I have to go out of town.
    Lorelai: Why?
    Luke: Business.
    Lorelai: Business? Now you're Willy Loman?

    Willy Loman, a traveling salesman, was the title character in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. edit »
  • 9.4
    stewie1423's avatarmember since: Jan 20, 2007

    But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    The Bottom Line: "Revealing"

    Rory shows a girl from her old school Chilton around Yale, Lorelai learns about Luke's dark day. Good one. ...Continue »

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  • 9.5
    serina86's avatarmember since: Jan 16, 2008

    But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"

    A girl from chilton is visiting Rory to get to know how college is, but things don't turn out the way she expected. And Luke had a 'dark day'. (contains spoilers!) ...Continue »

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  • 9.6
    tvlovinarria's avatarmember since: Jan 16, 2008

    But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"

    Hilarious episode about Logan! (contains spoilers). ...Continue »

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  • 9.6
    karatiz's avatarmember since: Jun 27, 2005

    But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    The Bottom Line: "Another great installment"

    fun fun fun ...Continue »

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  • 7.9
    SMGslayer97's avatarmember since: Jun 16, 2005

    But Not as Cute as Pushkin

    The Bottom Line: "Character development"

    Luke's dark day. ...Continue »

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