Luke Can See Her Face

Season 4, Episode 20, Aired
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Jackson's devotion to his wife and her famous zucchini soup set the stage for the perfect antidote to the stress surrounding the opening of the Inn; Luke unwittingly comes to the rescue when Sookie tries to set Lorelai up with the poultry supplier; Liz returns to Stars Hollow to announce that she's getting married in the town square in a week; Paris and Asher decide to travel to England together during the summer; T.J. has a tumultuous bachelor party; at Luke's request, Jess changes his mind about attending his mother's wedding and returns to Stars Hollow for the festivities; Rory tries to hide her discomfort when Lorelai tells her about overhearing a fight between Dean and Lindsay; a self-help tape helps Luke clarify his thinking, and a talk with Jess gets him started on the path to having the relationship he's been looking for all along.moreless
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  • With Liz and TJ's wedding coming up, Luke convices Jess to come back down to Stars Hollow. Lorelai freaks out over the inn, and Paris pays a visit to the hospital... to see her very OLD boyfriend.moreless

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    By sunshinegirl64, Aug 07, 2008 Report Abuse
    This is possibly the best R/J and L/L episode that lacked our two Gilmore Girls. With Jess' return (and might I say that he is looking particularly nice in this ep) you see the beginnings of the changes that we'll eventually see in the sixth season. I love how he can sit "in a strip bar with girls wallowing in slimy dirt" and just read a book. This ep also has Luke FINALLY realizing his true feelings for Lorelai. The cutest scene is when he "see's her face."

    "Woah."

    But my favorite things has to be the conversation with Luke and Jess near the end. You can see how similar they actually are, you can see that Jess isn't some cold hearted stone, and you can see Luke confident that someday, their luck will change. And while Luke's luck goes through to the end of the season, Jess' doesn't. I could see how different Jess was, and how willing he was to make it work. But Rory couldn't, and it lead to that really fabulous scene at the end of Raincoats and Recipes. But in my mind, that never really happened. What scene?

    Secondary stories include Lorelai and Paris. Lorelai's is funny, resulting in sleeping with the zuccini. I didn't enjoy Paris' story as much, partly because I was eager to get back to Jess, and partly because it disappointed me. She was just about to go break up with Hugh Hefer, and then he pulled his British charm, and she was once again back in his wrinkly arms.

    Fabulous episode. Best of season 4, 9.8/10.moreless

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  • Luke gets a self-help tape and realises something, Paris has second thoughts about her relationship with Asher. All I can say is, finally!

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    By stewie1423, Jul 09, 2008 Report Abuse
    About time, this episode was great purely because Luke finally realised that Lorelai is who he wants to be with. He didn't say it but you could tell. He even asked her to Liz's wedding which she accepts but doesn't seem to see as a date. Also Jess seems to be on the mend and he and Luke connect when he reveals that he came because of him. It was great to see them both friendly towards each other.

    As for other things, the inn is opening soon and I can't wait, should be brilliant. Emily and Richard are still hiding there separation but we don't see them. Dean and Lindsey's fight was very revealing and entertaining, there's trouble here. Rory was obviously uncomfortable when she heard this.

    Paris stays with Asher, I still think this will end soon but it was enjoyable none the less. Can't wait for the last two episodes.moreless

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  • Luke finally sees her face clearly...

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    By anyabr, Dec 30, 2007 Report Abuse
    This episode marks a landmark in Gilmore Girls, as Luke finally admits to himself he has feelings for Lorelai. The whole storyline was brilliantly written and Scott Patterson became a whole new actor for me. Everything was perfect: from Luke buying the books and scared that Andrew might see what he's buying, his innability to let himself go (with the scene with him driving and listening to the tape 'Complete: I'm angry because...', which made me laugh out loud) until the moment where the tapes asks if he can "see her face", the woman you want to spend your life with, tell good news too, spend memorable moments with, and you can just tell by his face, and how it changes, that he's thinking of Lorelai. It was just sooo beautiful.

    Plus, first episode I actually liked Jess. He came. And he was quite funny =) I loved Lorelai's reaction when he comes into the diner.

    Not so sorry Dean and Lindsay were fighting. About time. Oh, and the whole 'sleeping with the zucchini' story was the cutest thing. From Sookie telling Lorelai and Michel that Jackson was literally sleeping with the zucchini until they all fall asleep under the stars (and with the zucchini) it was the most adorable thing. Even Michel was cute! Amazing, amazing episode.moreless

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  • The revelation lol

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    By karatiz, Dec 25, 2007 Report Abuse
    The opening for the Inn is coming and Lorelai can't sleep lol
    Those mental notes lol
    I think I've never seen her at that time in the morning at Luke's. And Sookie setting up Lorelai and Shel lol, she found a way around it quickly, Luke was scared lol

    OK I was stunted, Luke buying learning books about love and tapes, I never thought that would happen.

    There are troubles in paradise, Lindsey and Dean are fighting a lot. And Liz is back and she is getting married!!! A renaissance wedding!!! Luke even when after Jess so he would walk Liz down the church.

    That test freaked Luke out, the one "do you see her face?" I know whose face he saw, Lorelai's.
    And Paris with Asher, she took him to the hospital and I have to say I missed this, her freak out personality! Looks like the romance is still on.

    And the best part was the sleeping over with the sookinis(I think that's how it is spelled) and then in the morning, Luke inviting Lorelai to the wedding. That's prof he was her face lolmoreless

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  • Luke apparentley saw her face.

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    By jamjavajunkie, Dec 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    OK Question we all dang well know he loves Lorelei, i mean thats how the series began right? So why now is he Just realising this. He built her a Chuppah, she bailed him out on jail, they chased baby chicks , and he also took her to a hospital for her father. So why has all this never ending we see it we know they want it vibe, apparentley showing up in a character who already saw her face right? If the tape was like " Hey pal ,you love this woman and your to scared to do anything about it, so hurry up , grow a pair, tell her before she moves on" It would have made more sense maybe if it had Been Lorelei who saw his face it would make a lot more sense. Once again he saw her face already!moreless

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    • In this episode, Luke says that he hasn't been in a fight since sixth grade. However, he gets into a fight with Dean in season 1, the day after he and Rory break up. Edit
    • The scene where Rory arrives at the hospital and is able to find Paris by hearing her yelling through the hospital is very reminiscent of the scene in season one where Lorelai finds Emily yelling at the desk nurse in the hospital after Richard's heart attack. Edit
    • When Lorelai is Luke's at 5:00 am, she says that she's mentally telling the plumbers there is no water pressure in rooms 10, 12 and 15. However, in episode 4x04, "Chicken or Beef", Lorelai says in her proposal at the town meeting that the Dragonfly has 10 guest rooms. Edit

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    • In this episode Lorelai and Rory watch Fatso which stars Dom DeLuise. In reality Dom DeLuise was the father of Michael DeLuise (who plays T.J.)and David DeLuise (who plays T.J.'s brother) . Edit
    • German episode title: "Alles für die Katz", meaning "All for Nothing". French episode title: "Luke Passe A L'Action", meaning "Luke Moves Forward". Edit
    • The set that was used for the hospital scene, is the same that is used for the television series E.R. Edit

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    • Lorelai: Seriously, I want to give you an official investor's tour. You should see the place, it's looking really good! Luke: I've heard the water pressure sucks in rooms 10, 12, and 15. Lorelai: (Smiles) What do you say? Luke: You eat the oatmeal, I take the tour. Lorelai: Fine, I'll eat it but I'm making a face the entire time! Luke: I'm looking forward to it. Edit
    • Guy in Self-Help Tape: Whose phone calls or visits are never unwanted or too long? Do you see her face? Who would you most like to have in your life to ward off moments of loneliness? Do you see her face? When you travel...who would make your travels more enjoyable? Do you see her face? When you're in pain...who would you most like to comfort you? Do you see her face? When something wonderful happens in your life, a promotion at work, a successful refinancing...who do you want to share the news with? Do you see her face? Whose face appears to you, my friend? Whose face?
      Luke: Whoa. Edit
    • Lorelai: So now I'm caught up on everything, right? Luke: I think so. (Jess comes in) Jess: I'm not paying for a hotel, so I'm staying with you. (Goes upstairs) Lorelai: Liar! Luke: I didn't know if he was coming. I went to see him in New York. Lorelai: You went to New York? I needed things picked up in New York! Edit

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    • Luke: Isn't Kansas lousy with wheat? Lorelai: I do recall Toto running through fields of it. Toto is Dorothy's dog in The Wizard of Oz. Edit
    • Paris: Stat! Stat! Do you not know what 'stat' means? They say it on all the hospital shows. A subtle allusion to the fact that they're on the set of E.R., which is a hospital show. Edit

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