*TV Talk: Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is a dramedy (comedy-drama) that aired on the WB (and later the CW) from 2000-2007. It focuses on Lorelai, a single mother, and her daughter, Rory and their relationship. The show also deals with Lorelai's frequently tumultuous relationship with her parents.

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Themes addressed in this show include education, class, wealth, and family dynamics. It is one of the few television shows that shows a healthy mother-daughter relationship. The characters of the show are of difference shapes, sizes, and races and are shown in a positive light.

Questions to think about:

• How can parents and teens both relate to this show and its characters?
• How is Lorelai and Rory's relationship similar and different to your relationship with your parents?
• Would you consider Lorelai and Rory's bond as that of mother-daughter or best friends? Why? Does the distinction matter? 
• How does Rory's ambition influence her actions?
• How does Lorelai's relationship with her parents influence Rory's connection with her grandparents?