Hay Bale Maze

Season 7, Episode 18, Aired
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As Stars Hollow prepares for its annual Spring Fling festival, Rory brings Logan home and shows him around town. Lorelai sees how serious their relationship has become and worries that Logan is too irresponsible for Rory. Taylor angers the town by spending the entire Spring Fling budget on a huge hay bale maze. At an unexpected encounter in the maze, Lorelai and Luke apologize to one another and admit they both made mistakes that led to the end of their engagement. Meanwhile, Rory has a job interview with the Providence Journal Bulletin and struggles with decisions about her future.moreless
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  • They talked!

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    By Faithin1, Sep 13, 2011 Report Abuse
    I liked this show from the very beginning, it makes me laugh, smile, and cry. However, this episode wasn't nearly as good as I think it could have been. As much as I was glad that Rory is trying for other things in her future, it seemed to be illogical to not take a huge opportunity, and move up in the world, and actually make some money. And Lorelai's disapproval of Logan is so, been there done that... I know that Logan can be a jerk, but he has been there for Rory constantly since the start of a real relationship between them. I don't know many 21 year olds that last through the ages, but why didn't she voice disapproval constantly, instead of, I don't like him, I like him, I don't like him. That being said, the Hay Bale maze scene with Lorelai and Luke was worth it all. The both spoke honestly and from the heart. his hurt was betrayed, as was hers, but they both really needed to get through the truthful apologies. I don't know if that means that they will work it out, but lets face it, in hollywood, we usually have a happy ending, (ie, Ross and Rachel) so go for it Gilmore Girls. All in all, a good ep.moreless

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  • My favourite episode this season...!

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    By nofeartina, Jun 20, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode rocked!! I liked the main plot and all the little sidestories... I think this is the first time in a really long time that everything has worked...! :)
    First of all, I love when Taylor goes Stars Hollow-crazy. The Hay Maze was hilarious, especially with him actually being allergic to hay... ;) It was great to see Logan winning Lorelai over. Off course she has problems with him, she has seen how much Rory has changed for him, and not always in good ways... But now it seems he has convinced her that he really loves Rory, and that he wants to do what is best for her. I loved the fact that he was willing to factor Rory in, in order for her to do what she wants... :) Right now he's really adorable...
    The Lorelai and Luke talk in the maze was amazing!! They just talked it out like adults, and both admitted to being wrong, and Luke was just saying all the right things. He finally admitted to having pushed her away. It was really good to hear! Now they have no excuse, get together allready... ;)moreless

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  • Good episode. Logan Huntzberger is soo hot!

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    By LOGAN4ever, Jul 03, 2007 Report Abuse
    I liked this episode. I was waiting for it for a really long time hoping it would be great but i could have waited a little longer. I mean i liked this episode but it just wasn't what I expected. I think Lorelai was wrong about Logan. He not sooo immmature that he's not right for Rory. He 25 and just totally messed up his career he needed to do something to get it off his mind. He is right for Rory he the best choice if it was between him, Dean, and Jess. And everyone knows that Dean would come in llast because no one likes him, except to very few who do and i feel very bad for them. Anyway, I'm glad that Lorelai and Logan smoothed things over.moreless

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  • The town is over runned by hay.

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    By amfarley84, May 06, 2007 Report Abuse
    I thought that this episode was absoultly amazing. I thought that it was really funny that Taylor went ahead and decided to do a hay bale maze. It was funny to see the towns reaction to the news was funny that they were against it at first but once that they went through it they absoultly loved it. I thought that it was great that Zack loved the maze so much and that he also memorized the path to get through it. I was really happy that Lorelai and Luke bunped into each other in the maze and talked out some of there problems. It was good to see them be able to speak to each other without there being akwardness between them.moreless

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  • Good like they are

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    By gfkoz, Apr 26, 2007 Report Abuse
    After I watched this episode, I realized that I missed them. I don't want some long break like that. The story was great after all long waiting. That's can be an exucse: )But there is some questions that must to answer. What happend to Lorelai and Luke is the first on my mind. They can be together, I hope. But I think they cant be like before they were. It is not possible, because I think what Lorelai do to him is not something to apologize very easily. But I think Luke loves her to much, after all what she done. And I cant believe to myself that I can say it but after this episode I love Logan much more. He is the one of an example that people can change. I hope he deserve Rory, and dont do something to make a mess of everything.moreless

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    • Rory decides that she wants to try for the fellowship instead of taking the job at the paper in Providence. Edit
    • Rory picks up a coffee mug but not by the handle. In the next scene, however, she is holding it by the handle. Pretty neat trick for someone whose other hand was busy holding a folder! Edit
    • Zach mentions his sons' names are Steve and Kwan. Edit

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    • Music: -"Raise The Spirit", Grant Lee Phillips singing in the Hale Bale Maze. Edit
    • French episode title: "Festival du Printemps", meaning "Spring Festival". Edit
    • International Airdates: Spain - October 10, 2007 on FOX TV Spain Germany - February 15, 2008 von VOX Edit

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    • Lorelai: (about Logan) You can give him the grand tour of Stars Hollow, and I'll show him embarrassing pictures of you picking your nose. Rory: Oh, no. No baby pictures! Lorelai: Who said they're baby pictures? Edit
    • Lorelai: (to Rory and Logan, who are visiting; in Rory's old room) And we have some guest towels right there. Rory: Oh! I didn't know we had guest towels. Lorelai: Of course we have guest towels. Guest towels - fancy way of saying "towels that are clean". Edit
    • Lorelai: So you gonna make it this year? Rory: Uh I do want to come but.. Lorelai: Yay! Did I just "yay" over your but? Edit

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    • Lorelai: Take it down, Olivier. This could refer to Laurence Olivier plays the lead on-screen, as well as the director, producer, and screenwriter off. And despite the wig, make-up and faux hump he dons, the emperor has no clothes. In other words, film critics have been so far reluctant to admit Olivier's over-the-top acting is the play's real tragedy. Edit
    • Logan: And I don't feel "Cowabunga, Dude" inside.
      Cowabunga is a slang word in 1960s surfer culture, used as an expression of exhilaration when riding the waves. The word reached greater popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s when used by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, Michelangelo. Edit
    • Logan: Yeah what if your mom's out there? I don't want her thinking I'm David Hasselhoff or something. David Hasselhoff is nicknamed "The Hoff". David Hasselhoff is best known for his role on 'Baywatch' as a life guard. Edit

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