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S3.E18
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Happy Birthday, Baby

  • Episode aired Apr 22, 2003
  • TV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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Lauren Graham and Yanic Truesdale in Gilmore Girls (2000)
ComedyDrama

Rory plans Lorelai's birthday party.Rory plans Lorelai's birthday party.Rory plans Lorelai's birthday party.

  • Director
    • Gail Mancuso
  • Writer
    • Amy Sherman-Palladino
  • Stars
    • Lauren Graham
    • Alexis Bledel
    • Melissa McCarthy
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    896
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gail Mancuso
    • Writer
      • Amy Sherman-Palladino
    • Stars
      • Lauren Graham
      • Alexis Bledel
      • Melissa McCarthy
    • 4User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Lorelai Gilmore
    Alexis Bledel
    Alexis Bledel
    • Rory Gilmore
    Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy
    • Sookie St. James
    Keiko Agena
    Keiko Agena
    • Lane Kim
    Yanic Truesdale
    Yanic Truesdale
    • Michel Gerard
    Scott Patterson
    Scott Patterson
    • Luke Danes
    Liza Weil
    Liza Weil
    • Paris Geller
    Jared Padalecki
    Jared Padalecki
    • Dean Forester
    • (credit only)
    Milo Ventimiglia
    Milo Ventimiglia
    • Jess Mariano
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Kirk Gleason
    Kelly Bishop
    Kelly Bishop
    • Emily Gilmore
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Richard Gilmore
    Bruce McCulloch
    Bruce McCulloch
    • Tobin
    Jackson Douglas
    Jackson Douglas
    • Jackson Belleville
    Michael Winters
    Michael Winters
    • Taylor Doose
    Shelly Cole
    Shelly Cole
    • Madeline Lynn
    Teal Redmann
    Teal Redmann
    • Louise Grant
    Biff Yeager
    Biff Yeager
    • Tom
    • Director
      • Gail Mancuso
    • Writer
      • Amy Sherman-Palladino
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    7littleminx-11043

    Lorelai's pizza bday

    A pretty decent episode of a great show.

    High points were everyone coming together for lorelais birthday and the excitement and reaction displayed by Richard and Emily when they find out about Rory's decision on which college to attend (the double hug was so cute!). Jess's grooming and Luke's comment about a bird flying into his hair was also a high point. Along with kirks predicament regarding cheese burns.

    Low points were Luke's girlfriend Nicole (I understand they needed to include her for plot extension, but meh). I also didn't enjoy the night manager Tobin. Glad he was a passing phase....
    cool-cat-2

    Paying Back the Debt

    During this rather frustrating episode, Lorelei's father presents her with a cheque for $75,000, which she gives to her mother saying she has paid back all of the money she owed. However, it was clearly stated in the first season that the fees for attendance at Chilton were $50,000 per year. Over three years that equals $150,000 which is twice the amount.

    This kind of detail missed and forgotten by the script writers is annoying, and it's not the first time. When Richard and Emily were disapproving of their daughter's plans to take Rory on a backpacing holiday, again, it had shown in an earlier episode that both parents were supportive.

    Also Jackson's fiery rants are becoming old!

    Jess lying and being rude to Luke is getting really stale. I'd like to see him turn over a new leaf so we can understand why Rory broke up with Dean to be with Jess,

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    • Trivia
      The actors Bruce French and Eileen Barnett who play Nicoles parents in this episode are married in real life
    • Goofs
      The series used soda instead of coffee in many scenes. When Luke pours Nicole a cup of coffee in the first diner scene, there is a layer of foam in the coffee pot.
    • Quotes

      Lorelai Gilmore: Hello?

      Karen: Lorelai Gilmore?

      Lorelai Gilmore: You got her.

      Karen: I'm calling from Richard Gilmore's office.

      Lorelai Gilmore: Never heard of him.

      Karen: Richard Gilmore, your father.

      Lorelai Gilmore: Ooh, tall, bow tie?

      Karen: Yes.

      Lorelai Gilmore: Yes. I'm with you now. Go ahead.

    • Connections
      References Mary Poppins (1964)
    • Soundtracks
      Where You Lead
      Performed by Carole King and Louise Goffin

      Words and Music by Carole King and Toni Stern

      Produced by Greg Wells and Carole King

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Midwest Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions
      • Hofflund/Polone
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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