TV Goodness

Almost certainly coming back for season 3, which we knew, and switching next season to three long mysteries rather than one season-long one, which I didn’t. That Kristin person talks to Rob Thomas.

I might also say that it sounds like Chance called the return of George Michael and Maebe. Maybe.
He also says everything from Season 2 will be tied up in the finale.

(Yes, sorry for the proliferation of TVness this week, but soon we’ll all be lost in the Rerun Desert.)

Since when do they change the synopses so quickly!

Nice episode. It appears some of the more obvious theories may be correct. Discuss.

Whoopsie:

Driving Miss Gilmore. Temporarily unable to see after minor eye surgery, Emily (Kelly Bishop) enlists Lorelai’s (Lauren Graham) help as her driver and companion, finally revealing a huge surprise that catches Lorelai completely off-guard. Meanwhile, Rory takes charge of Logan’s recovery when he is released from the hospital. Finally, Luke (Scott Patterson) helps his sister Liz (Kathleen Whilhoite) and her husband T.J. (Michael DeLuise) deal with Liz’s pregnancy. Melissa McCarthy, Edward Herrmann, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star. The episode was written by Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino and directed by Jamie Babbit.

Oh, how sad this episode made me, because it felt like a return to form. Definitely one of the better eps of the season, I thought. Which means most of y’all probably hated it.

Ausiello has a lengthy interview with Amy Sherman Palladino and Daniel Palladino about why they’re leaving Gilmore GIrls:

Ausiello: So you wouldn’t rule out returning for the finale?

Amy: A lot of it’s gonna depend on where the show goes next year. I have very strong, emotional feelings about things — some are rational, some are not. [Laughs] It’s going to be a whole different trip next year, with different story lines that don’t come out of my head, so I think that’s something that’s really hard to talk about at this point. Especially since I plan on being drunk the entire year.

Even though there have been a LOT of problems with this season, still very sad… Although oddly, they seem completely unaware of the problems with this season.

This show, however, still makes me happy.

"Look Who’s Stalking" When Gia is convinced she’s being stalked, Veronica takes the case despite her dad’s orders not to get involved. What she discovers not only shocks both girls, but leads to further questions.

So happy, in fact, that I just called Dish Network and switched from the New York UPN affiliate to Boston’s so I wouldn’t be VMless until Sunday. Take that, NBA!

Why am I suddenly feeling like I have to watch the rest of this season with my hands over my eyes?

Super Cool Party People. Luke (Scott Patterson) decides to give April (Vanessa Marano) a birthday party at the diner. Lorelai (Lauren Graham) volunteers to help, and is hurt when Luke explains that he still thinks it’s too soon for April and Lorelai to meet. However, Luke changes his mind when the party is a disaster, giving Lorelai a chance to bond with April while turning the party into a huge success. Meanwhile, Rory (Alexis Bledel) rushes to be with Logan (Matt Czuchry) at the hospital after he is seriously injured during a stunt with the Life and Death Brigade. Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star. The episode was written by David Rosenthal and directed by Ken Whittingham.

Except I will not be going "Lalalalalala" until 10 p.m. tomorrow because of The Damn Basketball!

"Nevermind the Buttocks" When Veronica decides to take on a case to find the person who ran over a Neptune senior’s dog, she is taken aback by the startling facts she uncovers.

Please see how far the conspiracies can go in my absence.

Whoops:

I Get A Sidekick Out of You. On the night before Lane (Keiko Agena) and Zach (guest star Todd Lowe) get married, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory’s (Alexis Bledel) plans for a bachelorette party go awry, as do the plans made by Zach’s buddies, so the two groups end up together for a makeshift party in a vacant parking lot. Mrs. Kim (Emily Kuroda) informs Lorelai that she cannot attend Lane’s wedding without an escort. Since Luke (Scott Patterson) is still out of town, Lorelai invites Christopher (David Sutcliffe) to be her date. Everyone attends two wedding ceremonies-one Buddhist and one Seventh Day Adventist-followed by a wild wedding reception in the town square. Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star. The episode was written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino.

Get the train back on the tracks, ASP.

And the fun continues.

“I Am God” A restless Veronica is plagued by dreams in which the students killed in the bus crash confront her.

Christopher has a wacky new theory regarding Beaver; perhaps he’ll share with the group.

Well, this is kind of aberrant. A new episode of Gilmore Girls and Veronica Mars on the same night (portent?). I’m doing a post for each though, so things don’t get all confused later.

"The Real Paul Anka" Lorelai (Lauren Graham) has a bizarre dream in which singer/songwriter Paul Anka has a cameo role. Meanwhile, although Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Logan (Matt Czuchry) are back together, Logan is miserable knowing that Rory hasn’t really forgiven him, and he takes off with his friends for another stunt with the Life and Death Brigade. Rory accepts Jess’ (guest star Milo Ventimiglia) invitation to attend an open house at his new book store/art gallery/publishing house in Philadelphia. While there, she is surprised to run into Luke (Scott Patterson), who is accompanying his daughter April (guest star Vanessa Marano) on an academic field trip. Back in Stars Hollow, Lorelai is horrified to find that Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) have been looking at real estate in her town. Keiko Agena, Liza Weil and Sean Gunn also star. The episode was written and directed by Daniel Palladino.

Oh, great, a character assassin-penned ep. At least there’s Jess.