Ep 21. Lorelai's Graduation Day
- TV-NR
- May 14, 2002
- 43 min
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(822)
Lorelai's Graduation Day is the penultimate episode of Gilmore Girls season 2. The episode largely revolves around Lorelai's graduation from business school. Before the ceremony, Lorelai is incredibly nervous, but her boyfriend Max helps to calm her down. Meanwhile, Rory is also nervous as she prepares to give a speech at the ceremony.
The graduation ceremony itself is a heartwarming affair, with Lorelai's parents and Rory in attendance. After receiving her diploma, Lorelai goes outside to take pictures with her family and friends. During this time, she has a touching conversation with her mother about her struggles with business school.
Later that day, Lorelai gets a surprise visit from her estranged father, who she has not spoken to in years. The two have an honest conversation about their past and Lorelai's father's regrets about their strained relationship. Lorelai ultimately forgives her father, indicating a potential reconciliation between the two.
Meanwhile, Rory is also dealing with her own family drama. Her father, Christopher, has flown in for the graduation, and Rory is struggling with her desire to have a relationship with him while also being loyal to her mother. This conflict culminates in a tense confrontation between Lorelai and Christopher, where Lorelai tells him that he needs to be consistent in his role as a father and not just show up whenever it's convenient for him.
The episode ends on a sweet note, with Lorelai and Rory having a heart-to-heart about their respective family issues. Lorelai reveals to Rory that she has signed up to take more classes at business school, showing her commitment to her own personal and professional growth.
Overall, Lorelai's Graduation Day is a touching and emotional episode that delves deeper into the complexities of the Gilmore family's relationships. While the episode focuses on Lorelai's graduation and her strained relationship with her father, it also highlights Rory's struggles with her father and the importance of family unity.
