Jackson Douglas Movies

A minor issue causes friction between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Luke (Scott Patterson), ultimately erupting into a big fight, just like in the "old days"--but that's a good thing as far Lorelai is concerned! Elsewhere, Paris (Liz Weil) is forced to break up with Doyle (Danny Strong) so that she can clear her mind and choose one of the many graduate schools that have accepted her. And Rory (Alexis Bledel) may well hold her entire future in her trembling hands, courtesy of a letter she has just received. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

There's plenty on the table in this episode. For starters, Jackson (Jackson Douglas) tries to provide Lorelai (Lauren Graham) with an explanation for Sookie's weird behavior. Next, the child-custody battle between Luke (Scott Patterson) and Anna (Sherilyn Fenn, in her final series appearance) heats up thanks to Anna's take-no-prisoners lawyer. Then, Christopher (David Sutcliffe) reads Lorelei's letter of recommendation for Luke, which convinces him once and for all that he is merely a "consolation husband." And finally, though Rory (Alexis Bledel) is friends again with Lucy (Krysten Ritter), her happiness is cut short when she witnesses her grandfather Richard (Edward Herrmann) suffering a heart attack right in the middle of economics class! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The war on drugs has been lost, and when a reluctant undercover cop is ordered to spy on those he is closest to, the toll that the mission takes on his sanity is too great to comprehend in director Richard Linklater's rotoscoped take on Philip K. Dick's classic novel. With stratospheric concern over national security prompting paranoid government officials to begin spying on citizens, trust is a luxury and everyone is a suspected criminal until proven otherwise. Bob Arctor (Keanu Reeves) is a narcotics officer who is issued an order to spy on his friends and report back to headquarters. In addition to being a cop, though, Arctor is also an addict. His drug of choice is a ubiquitous street drug called Substance D, a drug known well for producing split personalities in its users. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

They've only been hitched for a few weeks, but Lorelai (Lauren Graham) is already beginning to second-guess her marriage to Christopher (David Sutcliffe). Painfully aware of this, and realizing that Stars Hollow is still "pulling" for Lorelai's ex-fiance Luke (Scott Patterson), Christopher goes to great lengths to ingratiate himself to the locals during the town's big knit-a-thon--thereby setting himself up for yet another spectacular social blunder. Elsewhere, Rory (Alexis Bledel) finally rips into Marty (Wayne Wilcox) for his abominable behavior since he began dating her college friend Lucy(Krysten Ritter). And a baby son is born to T.J. (Michael DeLuise) and Liz (Kathleen Wilhoite), inspiring Luke to finally demand equal parental rights to April (Vanessa Marano). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Not only is Rory (Alexis Bledel) estranged from Lorelai (Lauren Graham), but she is also on the outs with Luke (Scott Patterson) after her father Christopher unexpectedly calls. Meanwhile, Luke is afraid to tell Lorelai that he's the father of a 12-year-old girl named April (Vanessa Marano in her first series appearance) -- a fact that he's just found out himself. Elsewhere, Rory and Lane (Keiko Agena) become roommates; and a gift from Luke's grandmother threatens to crowd Lorelai out of her own house! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Hoping to mend the rift between Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel), Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) asks them to be godmothers for her babies -- but the baptism ceremony may prove to be a disaster with Jackson's wacky family in attendance. Hoping to spend some of the earnings from her tour, Lane (Keiko Agena) is shocked to discover that the band's money has been decimated by Brian (John Cabrera) and Zach (Todd Lowe). And Logan (Matt Czuchry) learns to his dismay that his future has already been mapped out by his wealthy and powerful father. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The relationship between Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Logan (Matt Czuchry) arrives at the crossroads. Paris (Liza Weil) presses her old nanny (Soledad St. Hilaire) into service to care for ailing Yale Daily News editor Doyle (Danny Strong). And though confined to her bed for the duration of her pregnancy, Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) cannot keep herself from interfering when Lorelei (Lauren Graham) seeks out a temporary cook for the Dragonfly. This episode introduces Gregg Henry in the role of Logan's imperious publisher father Mitchum Hunzberger. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Richard (Edward Herrmann) wants to reconcile with Floyd Stiles (Lawrence Pressman), father of his business partner Jason (Christopher Eigeman), but this proves difficult for two reasons: Richard now knows of the relationship between Jason and Lorelai (Lauren Graham), and Floyd intends to sue both Richard and his own son for stealing his clients. Meanwhile, Rory (Alexis Bledel) blows her top when she learns that Dean (Jared Padalecki) has no intention of continuing his education. And Dean's wife Lindsay (Arielle Kebbel) finally figures out that her husband's heart still belongs to Rory. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Newly divorced, Luke (Scott Patterson) realizes with startling suddenness that there is only one woman in the world for him (guess who?) Elsewhere, Rory (Alexis Bledel) worries that she might be the cause of the disintegrating marriage of Dean and Lindsay. Luke's daffy sister Liz (Kathleen Wilhoite) and her oafish beau T.J. (Michael DeLuise) decide to tie the knot in Stars Hollow. And when Professor Fleming (Michael York) is rushed to the E.R. with chest pains, Paris (Liza Weil) begins to question the wisdom of continuing her romance with him -- not so much because of the difference in ages, but because she appears to be the latest in a long line of casual campus affairs for the good professor. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

The fourth season of Gilmore Girls concludes just as Lorelei (Lauren Graham) and Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) prepare for the grand opening of the Dragonfly Inn. In the midst of the festivities, Jason (Christopher Eigeman) suddenly shows up, hoping to win back Lorelei's affections -- but will Luke (Scott Patterson) speak up and declare himself? Elsewhere, a planned reconciliation between Lorelei's parents Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) fails miserably; Kirk (Sean Gunn) goes berserk over the prospect of consummating his relationship with Lulu (Rini Bell); and while trying to persuade Dean (Jared Padalecki) to give his marriage to Lindsay a second chance, Rory (Alexis Bledel) suddenly gets wise to the fact that she still wants Dean for herself -- more than ever! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Romantic intrigues this week include Lorelai's (Lauren Graham) efforts to repair the marriage of her parents Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) and her about-face support for the relationship between Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Dean (Jared Padalecki). Also, the volatile Kirk (Sean Gunn) grows closer to his brother's ex-girlfriend Lulu (Rini Bel); Jackson (Jackson Douglas) finds that his civic responsibilities are interfering with his marriage to Sookie (Melissa McCarthy); and Lane (Keiko Agena) changes her mind about erstwhile beau Zach (Todd Lowe). And in a sidebar moment, Lorelai introduces Luke to the joys of Pippi Longstocking. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Stars Hollow is chosen as the site for the annual Festival of Living Pictures. Cast as Jesus in a staging of "The Last Supper," Kirk (Sean Gunn) goes way too far "losing" himself in his role, while Lorelai (Lauren Graham) struggles with writing a bad review for another presentation. Meanwhile, Lane (Keiko Agena) replaces band guitarist Dave with Gil (Sebastian Bach), who though undeniably talented is much, much older than the other band members; Sookie (Melissa McCarthy), determined to have her baby at home, hires a midwife who turns out to be more of a mid-husband (Rusty Schwimmer); and Luke's soon-to-be-ex Nicole (Tricia O'Kelley) makes a surprise proposition. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide