TV Series Finale
16
Apr
2007

Gilmore Girls: An Abbreviated Season Eight?

Lorelai & Rory to say goodbye?As we reported here, the fate of CW’s popular drama Gilmore Girls is still up in the air. Though many believe that the current season hasn’t measured up to past years’ episodes, a lot of fans don’t want to let it go just yet. From all accounts, the CW would like to bring it back but at various times the two Gilmore girls (Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel) have expressed interest in moving on to do other things.

Now, word has leaked out via TV Guide that negotiations have taken a very interesting turn. According to Gilmore sources, just a day before the wrap of season seven, Graham is allegedly warming to the idea of returning for an eighth season — albeit a shortened one. This news comes just a week after the news that Graham asked for changes to be made on significant season finale scenes.

There’s no word on Bledel’s feelings on returning for another 13 episodes but an abbreviated season could be an ideal solution for both actresses. This would give the producers time to wrap up any loose storylines but wouldn’t present as large of a commitment from the actors who want to do other projects.

For now, the season finale (possibly series finale) will air on May 8th. Rory’s longtime idol, CNN correspondent Christiane Amanpour, will have a cameo. We should know the show’s fate either before that date or shortly thereafter. Stay tuned! TV Series Finale home page

32 Responses to “Gilmore Girls: An Abbreviated Season Eight?”

  1. 32
    leighanne Says:

    hi there please do season 8 we all dying to know what happens next for the fab stars of stars hollow. will luke and lorelai i want them to be togeather and what about rory will she find true love and the grandparents will they make it up xoxo.

  2. 31
    cate Says:

    omg!! please another season og gg, or even a movie. if anything they should do a movie. i think it would be in everyone’s best interest to do a movie. ,they should pull a sex in the city.

  3. 30
    Penny Says:

    Please let an eigth season go on !! I am currently waiting to view season 7 but know I’ll want to see season 8 (if you make one) ……

  4. 29
    A Fan Says:

    I love, love, love the Gilmore Girls and I agree with the others one more season at least will be wonderful. I know that Lauren and Alexis want to do something different but the are fantastic actresses, I have seen other movies that they did and they were great. I honestly dont think one more year or season will set back their careers. They are two very brilliant and talented actresses. As a matter of fact the entire cast was well chosen.

  5. 28
    Anonymous Says:

    save the gilmore girls, we need to see how it all turns out.

    rory and Logan need to get back together and what happens between lorelai and luke.

    it doesnt feel finished yet

  6. 27
    terri Says:

    Please do a season eight. I really want to see Rory and Jess/ lorelai and luke to get together. They?re perfect for each other..

  7. 26
    Lourdes Sanchez Says:

    i love the show. pleae 13 mor episodes. i am from mexico

  8. 25
    maria kypriotis Says:

    Please do a season eight. I really want to see Rory and Logan get together. They’re perfect for each other.

  9. 24
    amelia Says:

    i need to see the next season i have been waiting forever i love this show its my favourite show i love rory n lorelei + luke and the should get back together

  10. 23
    eg Says:

    I would really like to see another episode of the Gilmore Girls. After a long day at work I look forward to watching their show.

  11. 22
    Fran Says:

    Save the Gilmore Girls!

    Sign the Gilmore Girls Season 8/and or Movie Petition at:

    http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/great8mandate

  12. 21
    lorelai Says:

    what people don’t realize is that lauren and alexis are both at a point in their lives where they need to move on and do different things. they both sincerely loved making the show, but its time for them to “mature” their careers, if you will. as fans, you should understand that and be greatful for the 7 years that were given to you.

  13. 20
    me Says:

    I think there should b another season even if it is shortened cuz this is a great show! i hope they get logan and rory back together and have them get married and i hope they get lorelei and luke back together… please have another season with that stuff on it!

  14. 19
    Anonymous Says:

    I think there should b another season even if it is shortened cuz this is a great show! i hope they get logan and rory back together and have them get married and i hope they get lorelei and luke back together… please have another season with that stuff on it!

  15. 18
    Anita Says:

    After all the of use have worked for your a just going to stop it that is disappointing use should go one last time and go out with a bang e.g. charmed was ending in 7 but terrible ending so they did 8 with the best ending you could get but end it fully happily not on a hanger or any normal episode make us believe isn’t finish and put a smile on our faces do it for all use have worked for don’t through it away now!!!

  16. 17
    Ray Says:

    Gimore Girls is the one and only show that is heart warming to watch. So many shows out there now are about sex, reality, and just nothing. The Gilmore Girls is truely about something the plot of a mother and a daughter life, it down to earth and gives us hope that our genertation is more then just clubs sex and drugs. I would be truely upset if it left the air with neither one of them finding true love….because it will leave the watchers without hope.

  17. 16
    Rachael Says:

    Gimore Girls is the one and only show that is heart warming to watch. So many shows out there now are about sex, reality, and just nothing. The Gilmore Girls is truely about something the plot of a mother and a daughter life, it down to earth and gives us hope that our genertation is more then just clubs sex and drugs. I would be truely upset if it left the air with neither one of them finding true love….because it will leave the watchers without hope.

  18. 15
    Rebecca Braybrook Says:

    I think that Gilmore girls should keep going to season 8 because it has been really good and i have really injoyed it so much and it dosen’t matter it Alexis Beled is shy i thinlk she dose really good. Louren Graham and Alexis Bledel should keep the gilmore girls going.

    Rebecca Braybrook from Gisborne New Zealand

  19. 14
    janet Says:

    please please don,t take my one and only favorite show away. i won,t have any reason to watch t.v i love gilmor girls and would miss them so much. so please at least 1 more season

  20. 13
    Jami Says:

    How can this be happening? There are so few good show’s on these days. I love this show it is my one last favorite shows out there. There is now only “crud” out there on TV. Throw some money at the situation to make actors/actresses sign another season or two. Save the “Gilmore Girls”!!

  21. 12
    peggy Says:

    This show for me epitomized the very best there could be in t.v. land in the way of forthright, honest, down to earth family viewing. It would be an indignity to remove it from the airwaves forever. No other series I have watched comes even close to telling it like it is. Over the years we have seen watered down versions and copies of such shows as Everybody loves Raymond and King of Queens, and , in some regards they are just so out of touch with reality. This show was honest and sincere and had a real innocence that tugged at your heart strings. There is nothing that can come close to replacing it. Please for the love of God, leave something on the air which we can have pride in.

  22. 11
    Anna Says:

    This sucks! This sucks! This sucks! I want another season! I’m a HUGE Gilmore Girls fan and I’ve seen every single episode (i’m being serious) I have seasons 1,2,3,4,5, &6 on DVD and I’ve seen ALL OF THEM! We NEED an 8th season!! I’m speaking out for all the Gilmore Girls fans out there!

    -Anna

  23. 10
    zach Says:

    Just a quick one. I have never been a big fan of Gilmore Girls but my wife had got me watching it and I can see why she was all teary eyed last night when after the show it said series finale next week. She obviously hadnt heard anything about this even after watching this show every week for the past 4 years now. I would like to see them bring the show back and give the fans of the show what they want. No one wanted her to marry Chris. She needs to marry luke and rory needs to marry logan and not have jess come back in there somewhere and mess things up again nor should Dean swoop back in again and leave the show on a cliffhanger ending that it is known for. I think the fans of this show as well as myself just want to remember watching Gilmore Girls and remember that our own lives could be this good. Our own lives are already filled with crazy relationships and problems at home, we do not need more from the Gilmore Girls. So lets just hope that they dont end the series just yet and pay them what ever amount of money that they would like to come back and do a few more shows to really wrap up the series. I would say just have a double wedding and I am imagining that is what will happen. they will both book a place that fall through at the las minute and then kirk will have to marry them while the whole town of stars hollow pitches in to give them the wedding of a lifetime. I am sure suki and jackson will cater and that meshell sp will be a little nicer that episode. but it will all be better for the fans and they can rest that night knowing that the stars are aligned in Stars Hollow once again.

  24. 9
    nancy Says:

    I really do think 13 more episodes is an excellent idea. because if we end the series now there are soo many loose end to ties up. like Lorealai and Luke, Rory’s new job/Rory Logan, HepAlien being successful, and Sookies baby…
    13 MORE EPISODES PLEASE

  25. 8
    Marisa Says:

    I think they should keep the show going i think this season is a good season in the being it wasnt to great but now it got real good n i hope logan n rory get married n lorelai gets back with luke!! I love this show n i love lorelai n rory!!

  26. 7
    marybeth Says:

    i hope they bring them back, even if it’s a shortened season..and i hope they keep logan/rory together and reunite lorelei & luke…i admit..having chris & lorelei marry was a disaster..

  27. 6
    sarah Says:

    the show must go on I can’t imagine my self not watching the gilmore girls

  28. 5
    kara Says:

    This show is great and it would not be right if both characters were on there!

  29. 4
    jdkiki Says:

    I am a big fan of the show but this season has been awful. The yo-yo action of Lorelis love life is sad. And Rory should end the series with Logan why must they always be unlucky in love and live alone. Let the show end on a good note. Women can have a career and a marriage.

  30. 3
    Anonymous Says:

    I hope they can convise Graham and Bledel for coming back for at least 13 episodes, 13 is better than none I want them to know if they read this that they are my idols know matter what that happens because I love them and we will miss them.

  31. 2
    emily Says:

    the show has suffered to much since amy left they need to her back bring

  32. 1
    Merrily Says:

    This show has suffered due to being opposite American Idol. It needs a new time slot.

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