It’s Rory’s birthday and the drama is gift-wrapped in awkward family tension, two very different parties, and one surprise that brings Lorelai to tears! In this episode of Gilmore Friends, Carrie (watching the show for the first time) and Chemda (seasoned fan and podcasting powerhouse) dive into Season 1, Episode 6 of Gilmore Girls: “Rory’s Birthday Parties.” From Emily’s ice-less hosting to Luke’s unexpectedly sweet moment, we break down every emotional beat, hilarious mishap, and secret glance. Plus, we ask the big questions: Is Richard getting a pass again? Was that doll cursed? And are we warming up to Dean… or not?

Join us as we unpack it all—with laughs, insight, and some strong feelings about brandy.

Carrie and Chemda dive into Cinnamon’s Wake, where Stars Hollow hits peak emotional weirdness after the tragic (and kind of hilarious?) loss of Babette and Morey’s beloved cat, Cinnamon. 😿

This episode sparks big reactions—disgust, horror, laughter—and a lot of “wait, what year is this?” commentary as our hosts wrestle with the pacing, tone, and drama of early-2000s storytelling.

Chemda reflects on the heart underneath the quirk, while Carrie’s still side-eyeing some choices. Lorelai’s romantic triangle heats up, and we ask: is it sweet, complicated… or just chaotic?

Welcome to Gilmore Friends — a Gilmore Girls rewatch podcast!

In this episode of Gilmore Friends, Chemda (our resident superfan) and Carrie (our lovable noob) break down Season 1, Episode 4 of Gilmore Girls — “The Deer Hunters.” We talk about Rory’s academic stress, Lorelai’s iconic school outfit, and, of course, the deer incident. Expect laughter, overthinking, and way too much coffee.