TV Guide: Melissa McCarthy

Come Home

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 05:00 PM ABCFAM An ulterior motive spurs Rory to help Logan pen an article for the Yale Daily; a fender bender reunites Richard and Emily; Christopher realizes Lorelai is serious about Luke; Lane's mother wants her to attend a Lunar New Year bash. Christopher: David Sutcliffe. Logan: Matt Czuchry.

The Fundamental Things Apply

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 04:00 PM SOAP After blowing off his initial invitation, Rory makes a date with a classmate; Lorelai considers firing her interior decorator after finding out about one of her former clients; Luke is schooled in the rules of movie night at the Gilmore house; suitemates Paris and Janet engage in a war of wills.

Chicken or Beef?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 03:00 PM SOAP Home for the weekend, Rory bumps into Dean on the day before his wedding. The encounter proves awkward for both of them, and Dean ends up inviting his ex to the event. Elsewhere, Lorelai and Sookie pay a visit to Michel at his trendy new workplace; and Luke hears something he wishes he hadn't.

A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 11:00 AM ABCFAM Emily (Kelly Bishop) insists that Lorelai and Rory come to Thanksgiving Day dinner, which causes the girls to be even more overbooked: They have already committed to three other feasts, including celebrations being held by Lane, Luke and Sookie. While dining at the Gilmore estate, Lorelai is floored to learn that Rory applied to Yale University without telling her. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy. Lane: Keiko Agena. Luke: Scott Patterson.

Women of Questionable Morals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 05:00 PM ABCFAM Lorelai's warm regard for snow turns frosty after several mishaps; Rory gives her visiting father the cold shoulder; and Richard and Emily find a stray dog. Elsewhere, a bizarre Revolutionary War reenactment is held. Christopher: David Sutcliffe. Rev. Skinner: Jim Jansen. Sy: Steve Eastin. Lulu: Rini Bell. Burt: Dion Anderson. Andrew: Mike Gandolfi. Robert: Ed Brigadier.

But Not as Cute as Pushkin

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 24 05:00 PM ABCFAM Rory is flattered when her former headmaster (Dakin Matthews) asks her to guide one of his pupils (Sarah Foret) around Yale; Lorelai learns the story behind Luke's “dark day”; Paris tries speed dating---and finds herself paired with Doyle (Danny Strong); Logan (Matt Czuchry) embarrasses Rory; and Miss Patty celebrates her showbiz anniversary. Marty: Wayne Wilcox. Prof. Bell: George Bell. Finn: Tanc Sade. Terence: Mitch Silpa. Colin: Alan Loayza.

Emily Says 'Hello'

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 05:00 PM ABCFAM Emily stuns Lorelai with her plans to begin dating, while Rory is furious to see Christopher (David Sutcliffe) with her mother at the Dragonfly. Meanwhile, Jackson is overwhelmed by the twin burdens of Sookie's pregnancy and his role as town selectman; Paris tries to observe Ramadan; Marty (Wayne Wilcox) invites Rory to study. Andrew: Mike Gandolfi.

The Hobbit, the Sofa and Digger Stiles

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 04:00 PM SOAP To offset expenses for their new inn, Lorelai and Sookie become caterers. Their first gig: a “Lord of the Rings” kids' party. At Yale, Rory returns from class to find that Emily has redecorated her suite; and Paris pesters Rory to throw their first party. Elsewhere, Richard mulls a business proposal from a surprising source.

The Party's Over

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 20 05:00 PM ABCFAM Richard and Emily reunite in order to find a suitable young man for Rory after learning of her relationship with Dean; Luke's culinary oeuvre intrigues Lorelai, but their dinner is ruined by his new neighbors---T.J. and Liz (Michael DeLuise, Kathleen Wilhoite). Also, Zack is read the riot act by Mrs. Kim, whose intimidation of Kyon also irks Lane. Kyon: Susane Lee. Colin: Alan Loayza. Logan: Matt Czuchry. Finn: Tanc Sade. Robert: Ed Brigadier. Zack: Todd Lowe.

You Jump, I Jump, Jack

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 05:00 PM ABCFAM Lorelai is mortified at the prospect of Luke interacting with her snooty parents---and Luke soon learns why; Rory participates in a bizarre off-campus event to research a story on Logan's secret clique; Lane and Zack (Todd Lowe) have a stay-at-home first date. Logan: Matt Czuchry. Doyle: Danny Strong. Colin: Alan Loayza. Finn: Tanc Sade. Stephanie: Katherine Bailess.

Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:00 PM ABCFAM Norman Mailer appears as himself, chatting with a reporter at the Dragonfly Inn---to the delight of Lorelai and the displeasure of Sookie, who can't get the author to eat her food. Also: journalist Rory has trouble finding an inspiring story idea for the Yale newspaper. Josh: Stephen Mailer. Logan: Matt Czuchry. Christopher: David Sutcliffe. Doyle: Danny Strong. Dean: Jared Padalecki.

We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:00 PM ABCFAM Lorelai decides to thaw her frosty relations with Dean by inviting him and Rory to double-date with her and Luke; the strain of separation wears on Richard and Emily; Lane is frustrated with her inability to connect with Zack (Todd Lowe). Kyle: Chauncey Leopardi. Brian: John Cabrera. Sarah: Christy Keefe. Dean: Jared Padalecki.

Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 11:00 AM ABCFAM Rory interrupts Lorelai's cozy breakfast with Luke; Lorelai loses her patience with Taylor when his enforcement of zoning regulations prevents her from expanding her parking lot by two spaces; Rory is irritated when Paris moves a printing press into their dorm room. Gil: Sebastian Bach. Clara: Scout Taylor-Compton.