Lorelai? Lorelai?

Season 7, Episode 20, Aired
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With graduation looming, Rory is anxiety-ridden over her future, so Lorelai tries to cheer her up with a day of eating and shopping. Lorelai notices happily that Luke is once again wearing the baseball cap she gave him, and invites him to join her and Rory for karaoke night at a local bar. After a few drinks, Lorelai takes the stage to sing a heartfelt number which is obviously directed at Luke. Logan returns from a business trip to California and comes to see Lorelai to discuss his future with Rory.moreless
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  • Back on track for the end

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    By Faithin1, Sep 13, 2011 Report Abuse
    This show was great. I like that Rory hasn't gotten everything this season, but I slightly think that it is ridiculous that she seems to have only applied at major newspapers. I am not saying that she isn't good enough, but going to Yale and being the editor of the paper isn't enough to make you a big famous writer just out of college. That being said, the fact that Luke was wearing his hat, and Lorelai sang that song first, so silly, then so sweet, it was nice. And I don't know if Logan and Rory should get married, but it is so nice that he shows how much he loves her by proposing (well, to her mom this episode) It was a very solid show, and was fantastic.moreless

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  • Actual rating: 200!

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    By falloffbbq, Apr 24, 2011 Report Abuse
    What a great episode! I loved it. It was truely moving the whole situation with Rory. I've been where she is (not applying for jobs in New York or Chicago) & know what she was going through.

    Lorelai's song was really touching too. Lauren Graham is a really good singer. Even drunk.

    And the ending? Man, what an aweful way to end! Of course, sets up for next week. What will Lorelai decide? Give her blessing & she'll lose Rory in the sense of she'll be nowhere near her? Or say no & loose her anyway for not giving her blessing? Either way is tough. But if this is the last season (which I'm really hoping it isn't) then it would be fitting for Rory to move away from her mother & everyone (sniff). It'll be rough, but if the show is to end then it should go out with emotion. And hey, why not have a double wedding? Rory & Logan & Lorelai & Kirk? I'm kidding. Lorelai & Luke, of course. That'll be the way to end a show like this.

    Seven days is way to long to wait to find out. Great episode anywaymoreless

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  • I LOVE this episode, especially when Lorelai sings, she is so GOOD!! It is just so beautiful, and sad, and sweet. You can tell that there is something there.

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    By GGFantic, Aug 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode is so cool. I like Rory's dream, Paris and Doyle's kids are so cute! I love that Logan asked for Lorelai's permission, it was so nice, and Lorelai was speechless for the first time in a long time. And i LOVED the Kareoke night. Patty and Babette are really good singers, but Kirk could use a LOT of work! I think Lulu was the only one who enjoyed it, and that's proberly only because she's his girlfriend, or she's tone deaf. But i LOVE Lorelai!! She's a really good singer! I love the song that she choose, the Lyrics just described the situation and what she was really feeling so well. At first she was being a bit silly, but when Luke walked in, she acted unnerved, but then she just locked eyes with him, and her voice was really emotional, and sort of tremerd, and you could tell that she was really putting all of her feelings into it, especially when she sang "but abouve all i wish you love." It was just so sad and sweet and emotional and romantic, i felt like crying. And the next morning, when Rory said "sometimes you just gotta let your feelings out", and you could see that Lorelai agreed, and i think that that described the situation perfectly.moreless

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  • A fantastic episode..!! :)

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    By nofeartina, Jun 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    Wow, it's now official, season 7 just keeps getting better and better towards the end. I really liked this episode, it had all the fun of a normal GG-epi, but also a lot of emotional stuff. First of all, I really liked that Lane is so grown up now, and even though you could tell that she really wanted to go on tour with Zack, she realised it wasn't possible with the babies, and still let him go... Awww, they are just so perfect together... :)
    Rory is really bummed that she doesn't know what she is going to do after graduation, and I kinda like that she didn't get that fellowship. She is much to used to getting precicely what she wants. And I thought it was really good to see Rory matter again. I've said this over and over, but I think Rory has been so blah this season, so I really liked her in this episode... :)
    The song Lorelai sang was just perfect, I loved how she changed the way she sang it when Luke entered, and you could tell that he realised it too... They just have to get back together soon!! :) And off course the end where Logan asks Lorelai for her blessing of him marrying Rory... Aww... He's just so nice... :)moreless

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  • join stars hollow for karyoke night..lorelais singing to luke_kriks doing weird and disturbing AGAIN_patty and babette entertain us_ and logan continues to surprise us!!

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    By gilmoregirls007, May 24, 2008 Report Abuse
    lorelai takes the stage_completly drunk_in order to cheer rory up about losing the job shes been wanting. enter luke; lorelai sees him and intantly locks eyes with him and continues to sing as the words "i will always love you" flow out in a way that will make you cry. :D luke watches her as she sings and they share a moment together. and "evryone" sees it too! the next day she is grilled about insisting that it meant nothing. logan comes to lorelai and asks a very "special" question...he wants to marry rory. lorelai takes a walk to calm down and relax after that and goes to watch "kirk in a box"..and runs into luke where they share a nice moment.moreless

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    • In the scene where Zach tells Lane he's going to be playing guitar for 'Vapor Rub' you can see Lane take the bananas out of the shopping bag twice. Edit
    • When Lorelai is on stage at KC's there is a sign behind her and to her right that says "BooZoo Barns". In "A Vineyard Valentine" BooZoo Barns and the Cajun Stompers were the zydeco band Lorelai had scheduled to audition to play at her and Luke's June 3rd wedding. Lorelai referred to them as "the last nail in the coffin of June 3rd". Edit
    • Paris chooses to go to Harvard Medical School. Edit

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    • Music: -"Boys Don't Cry", The Cure , Played when Lane puts the babies to bed. "So Long, Farewell", The Sound of Music Babette and Miss Patty sing in the diner. "Friendship" from Anything Goes Miss Patty and Babette -"Fever", Peggy Lee, Babbette and Miss Patty at KC's. - "Tell Her What She Wants to Know", Sam Phillips, Instrumental version played as Lane and Zach walk to KC's - "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?", Culture Club, Kirk singing at KC's -"I Will Always Love You", Dolly Parton. Lorelai's song to Rory/Luke at KC's. Edit
    • French episode title: "Un Chant d'Amour", meaning "A Love Song". Edit
    • Liz Torres (Miss Patty) and Sally Struthers (Babette) were both on All in the Family together. Sally played Archie Bunkers daughter for the whole run of the show. Liz Torres had a recurring role in the final years of the show. Edit

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    • Lorelai: Oh, you're preparing for the big boat trip, huh? Luke: Yep. Lorelai: Wow. Do you want me to just talk in nautical terms till you go? Luke: No. Lorelai: Aye, aye, captain. Luke: Please don't. Lorelai: Shiver me timbers. Luke: Are you done? Lorelai: All hands on deck. Now I'm done. Luke: Good. Lorelai: So, where you going? Luke: Oh we were thinking of heading up the coast. Lorelai: Oh, well, up is good. Luke: It should be fun. Lorelai: You're really going on a boat trip, huh? You sure it's a good idea? Luke: What's wrong with a boat trip? Lorelai: Well I mean for starters, you're on a boat. Luke: So? Lorelai: So! Anything could go wrong. You're on a boat in the water in the middle of nowhere. Haven't you seen "Dead Calm," "Open Water," "Das Boot"? Luke: Okay, first of all, I did not purchase a u-boat. Lorelai: "Titanic", surely you've seen "Titanic." Luke: April's very excited about this. Lorelai: Sure she is. Luke: Here's your coffee. Lorelai: Look instead of paying for this, can I just give you some of my sage advice? Luke: I'd rather have the dollar. Lorelai: April says she's very excited? Luke: Very excited. Lorelai: Yeah, she said she's very excited, but if I were you, I would plan a couple nights at a hotel so she can wash her hair and order room service. That's what I would do. Luke: Okay. Lorelai: Okay and if you're heading up the coast, you have to spend as much time as possible on the southern coast of Maine. Luke: Yeah? Lorelai: And you have to go to Barnacle Billy's. Luke: Barnacle Billy's? Lorelai: They have the best lobster you've ever had and you sit on the deck, look at the view -- you never want to leave. Luke: I'll check it out. Lorelai: For all that extra advice, don't I get a doughnut? (Luke opens the donut box)) Lorelai: Thank you very much.(she leaves) Edit
    • Lorelai: (just before she begins to sing on stage) Here's another embarrassing moment for your diary, kid. Happy Graduation! Edit
    • Lorelai: (about the news of Logan getting a great job) You're a serious guy. Look, you don't have to convince me. I voiced my concerns and you told me your plans, we had pie-- I'm cool Logan: Thank you! I appreciate that. That means a lot to me Lorelai: Oh, you're welcome Logan: So the thing is-- as you can imagine, I'm pretty exited about all this Lorelai: Yeah! Logan: But it does mean I'll move to San Francisco Lorelai: Oh wow! That's big. That's funny, Rory didn't mention it Logan: Well, actually I haven't told her yet Lorelai: And you are here 'cause you want me to tell her for you? Logan: No, no. I'm gonna tell her. I just-- I wanted to talk to you first about it Lorelai: Ok. That's... thoughtful Logan: Look, I love Rory. She means the world to me, and I want her to come with me to California Lorelai: Oh... Logan: But not just as my girlfriend-- which is why I'm here. I'm here to ask your permission, your permission to ask Rory to marry me Lorelai: (looking at him so overwhelmed) Logan: Lorelai? Lorelai? Edit

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    • Tokyo Police Club, the band Zach will open for, is an indie/pop/garage band from Canada. They have one EP. Their videos "Nature of the Experiment" and "Cheer it On" have been popular on MTVU. Edit
    • Lorelai: Jackson Pollock. Rory: Mom. Lorelai: He struggled before he succeeded, and I bet if you asked him now, he would tell you he was glad for that. Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a major force in the abstract expressionist movement. Edit
    • Lorelai: Alanis Morissette. Rory: What? No. Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian and naturalized American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress, who ranks among the top selling recording artists in history, thanks to her multi-million selling third album and despite the poorly selling rest of her discography (with sales decrease after each new release). Edit

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