The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

"The Lorelais' First Day at Yale"
Gilmore Girls episode
Episode no.Season 4
Episode 2
Directed byChris Long
Written byAmy Sherman-Palladino
Daniel Palladino
Original air dateSeptember 30, 2003 (2003-09-30)
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"The Lorelais' First Day at Yale" is the second episode of the fourth season of the American comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls. It originally aired on the WB in the United States on September 30, 2003. The episode was co-written by series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Daniel Palladino. It was directed by Chris Long.[1]

Plot synopsis

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Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) helps her daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) pack in preparation for her first day at Yale University.[2] They borrow the pickup truck belonging to Luke (Scott Patterson), though he needs it later and Lorelai has trouble driving it.[3] Luke stays in Stars Hollow to deal with divorce filings while the Gilmores find their way to and settle in Rory's dormitory.[4][5]

Rory meets two suitemates: Tana Schrick (Olivia Hack), a socially awkward 15-year-old; and Paris Geller (Liza Weil), Rory's old friend from Chilton Academy, whose life coach (Mitch Silpa) has suggested that they share a room. Luke, meanwhile, must deal with the lawyers for his wife, Nicole. Lorelai returns to Stars Hollow and asks to keep using Luke's truck for longer than he likes.[5]

Soon after Lorelai and her daughter have made their goodbyes, Rory pages her mother to come back to Yale.[6] Lorelai decides to stay there all night, and they order delivery food from many nearby restaurants, inviting other first-year students to share. Rory makes new friends.[7][5]

Cast

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Reception

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"The Lorelais' First Day at Yale" is included in several lists of Gilmore Girls "essential episodes".[8][9][10] The episode is also cited as evidence of the different relationships Lorelai has with her mother and with her daughter: unlike what her mother Emily would have done, Lorelai helps her daughter (though Rory has been conditioned to exhibit separation anxiety) in a moment of crisis.[6]

The podcast Gilmore Guys had praise for the episode, rating it an average of 8 out 10.

References

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  1. ^ Barash, Susan Shapiro (March 6, 2007). Tripping the Prom Queen. Macmillan. ISBN 9780312334321 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Diffrient & Lavery 2010, p. 278
  3. ^ Crusie, Jennifer; Wilson, Leah (March 1, 2007). Coffee at Luke's: An Unauthorized Gilmore Girls Gabfest. BenBella Books. ISBN 9781935251156 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Diffrient & Lavery 2010, p. 127
  5. ^ a b c Riley, Arieanna (February 14, 2008). "Gilmore Girls 4.02 "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale"". Alloy. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Calvin, Ritch (April 29, 2008). Gilmore Girls and the Politics of Identity. McFarland. p. 121. ISBN 9780786454945 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Diffrient & Lavery 2010, p. 245
  8. ^ Harnick, Chris (October 24, 2016). "Gilmore Girls Binge Guide: The Essential Episodes First Time Viewers and Veterans Need to Watch". E! News. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  9. ^ Jones, Maggie (November 21, 2016). "4 ways to prepare for 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life'". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
  10. ^ Hassler, Chelsea (November 14, 2016). "The 13 Gilmore Girls Episodes to Watch Before the Show Returns". Vogue. Retrieved August 31, 2017.

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