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The Ultimate Guide to Rewatching Gilmore Girls

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I am deep into a rewatch of the entire Gilmore Girls series. I’ve seen the show all of the way through twice – once when it originally aired, and a second time through reruns on ABC Family. If you’re thinking of watching again, read through our ultimate guide to rewatching Gilmore Girls!

Ultimate Guide to Rewatching Gilmore Girls, including companion podcast recommendations, behind the scenes books to read and so much more! this post!
Planning a GIlmore Girls Rewatch?

Listen to Gilmore Guys Podcast

I’ve talked about my love for the Gilmore Guys podcast before but I’m at nearly fanatic heights lately. A few years ago, Wendy and I went to a live podcast taping and it was so much fun.

The show was two hours long and even though my husband was totally bewildered by why I would want to go watch such a thing I thought it was well worth the Sunday night drive to Los Angeles.  

The Gilmore Guys podcast is hosted by Kevin T. Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe. They have recapped 153 episodes of Gilmore Girls, including all four of the revival episodes. If that’s not enough, they also recapped Bunheads and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, plus stand alone interviews with various cast.

It takes my rewatch up a level knowing I can listen to their thoughts on an episode as soon as I finish it. I’m now ahead of where they are in the series, so I need to slow down!

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The Gilmore Guys Podcast is a perfect companion to watching or rewatching Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Guys is hosted by Kevin T. Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe.

Read Coffee at Luke’s

A sweet friend gifted me Coffee at Luke’s and it’s such a fun companion to watching the show. I haven’t read it in order the way I would read a novel, rather I flip through looking for something to capture my eye – like an essay about having a mega-crush on Kirk and I read and smile and love the show even more.

Coffee at Luke's by Jennifer Crusie is an unauthorized behind-the-scenes book about Gilmore Girls and what made the series so special. Available on Amazon in paperback, audiobook and Kindle.
Coffee at Luke’s is a behind-the-scenes book about what made Gilmore Girls so special.

Gilmore Girls Adult Coloring Books

Are you looking for mindless relaxation while watching Rory navigate the cliques at Chilton? I love this Stars Hollow Coloring and Activity Book which features 20 hand-drawn coloring pages and 23 hand-drawn activity pages including a book list of every book mentioned in the series, crossword puzzles, BINGO cards, recipes and a pro/con list. Buy it here on Amazon for $10.99

Stars Hollow Adult Coloring Book and Activity Book via Amazon for $10.99. Features hand-drawn coloring pages inspired by Gilmore Girls.
Stars Hollow Adult Coloring Book, published in 2020, available on Amazon.

Burn a Gilmore Girls Inspired Candle

Set the mood with this adorable I Smell Snow candle! During season 1, episode 8, Lorelai explains that she can smell the arrival of snow in Stars Hollow. She does it again – this time with Luke – during season 5. Buy your own here from Etsy shop BiblioMagicka.

"I Smell Snow" candle from Etsy shop Biblio Magicka.
Inspired by Gilmore Girls, this “I Smell Snow” candle smells like birch, wood and ozone.

Gilmore Girls’ Kirk’s T-Shirt Business

In season 3, episode 17, fan favorite Kirk tried selling topical t-shirts in the town Stars Hallow. When Rory decides to go to Yale, Kirk made a shirt saying so. This is one of my all-time favorite Gilmore Girls scenes. Get yours here from Etsy shop The Royal Taco Belle for $17.99.

Rory's Going to Yale t-shirt from Etsy shop The Royal Taco Belle. $17.99.
Celebrate Rory’s decision to go to Yale with this t-shirt inspired by Kirk’s t-shirt business.

Read like a Gilmore

Have you ever wondered what Rory’s reading? Now you can have the complete list of every book mentioned on the series!

Do you have a favorite Gilmore Girls episode?

There are two Gilmore Girls episode that stand out as my favorite.

The first one is when Rory graduates from Chilton during season 3, episode 22. Her valedictorian speech makes me cry every single time I watch this episode. So, we’re not crying?

The second is when Richard and Emily learn the truth about how the Huntzbergers feel about Rory and Logan being together. Emily skewers Shira Huntzberger at the USO-themed D.A.R. party and it’s my favorite Emily scene from the original series.

How much do you love Gilmore Girls? Do you know that they don’t capitalize the “g” in “girls” but I can’t bring myself to do that. Have you watched the show? Multiple times? Who are you hoping Rory ends up with in the revival? This is a safe space here.

Are you watching Gilmore Girls for the first time? Or, are you rewatching the series? Check out our Ultimate Guide for Rewatching Gilmore Girls, including our favorite companion podcast and books. Plus, a few of our favorite Gilmore Girls things that will level-up your experience.
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Megan and Wendy share their go-to favorite body beauty favorites products in today's brand new episode! Also, a ChatGPT experiment, berries from "Shark Tank" and the Bama Rush documentary. Plus, we want listeners to weigh in on Megan's weird neighbor situation! * I WANT MEGAN AND WENDY ON PATREON* Megan and Wendy share their body beauty favorites Sign Up for Patreon Want brand new episodes all summer long? Sign up for Patreon for just $5/month where you'll get exclusive podcast episodes including Pop Culture Club and Friday Five. Plus access to the archive! * I WANT MEGAN AND WENDY ON PATREON* Mentioned in this Episode Everything Wendy Mentioned: Dr. Teals Foaming Bath in Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Saltair Skin Softening Serum Body Wash in Pink Beach Tree Hut Coco Colada Foaming Gel Wash Tree Hut Sugar Scrub in Pineapple AOS Detox Lemon Brightening Sugar Scrub (small business from Bend, OR) Dry Brushing brush Body Buddy Lotion Applicator Nivea Skin Firming Body Lotion Eucerin Advanced Repair Hand Cream Apothecanna Extra Strength Body Cream with 400 mg CBD Maely's B-Glossy Smoothing Body Serum Mega Babe Body Dust The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Caudalie Hand and Nail Cream Everything Megan Mentioned: Harry's Fig Scented Body Wash Naturium Glow Getter Body Wash Tree Hut Sugar Scrub in Pineapple, Tropic Glow and Watermelon Neutrogena Hydroboost Body Gel Cream Trader Joe's Body Butter – Brazil Nut Body Butter and Brazil Nut Scrub Mega Babe Thigh Rescue Monistat Anti-Chafing Gel Mega Babe Bust Dust Gold Bond Spray in Fresh Jergens Natural Glow Sunless Tanner St. Tropez Self-Tan – and use THIS MITT! Jo Malone London Hand Cream, Clarins Hand Cream and L'Occitane Hand Cream. Megan and Wendy Approved! Megan is loving the Fresh Wave Odor Eliminating Gel Safer Home Indoor Plug-In Fly Bug Traps are super satisfying
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  1. You should absolutely always capitalize the “G” in “Girls.” Typographic decisions for logos don’t stand up in any other context.

    (Hi, I love GG almost as much as I love English-language grammar and style.)

    Also, I looooooove that guide book. I think we got it from the same friend. 🙂

    • 1. She’s the best.
      2. I actually feel better that I have your approval on the capitalization – as if there were some rule that said I have to follow their style choices.
      3. My Gilmore Guys shirt says “Gilmore guys” and it irks me!

  3. I am a big fan of Gilmore Girls. I am watching it for the 5th time, I think, maybe more and I cannot contain my excitement for the revival! I don’t care who Rory ends up with but Lorelai better be with Luke! Haha.

  4. I have watched “Gilmore Girls” probably 20 times since it has gone off the air. By far my favorite show. Nothing else can even compare. I am jazzed about the revival but I wish Netflix (or someone) would give us a release date because I’m jonesing for some new ‘sodes to watch (over and over and over…)!