Ep 4. Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too
- TV-NR
- October 12, 2004
- 43 min
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7.8 (694)
In Gilmore Girls season 5 episode 4, "Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too," the town of Stars Hollow is gearing up for a reenactment of the historical battle of Tippecanoe. Taylor Doose is in charge of the event, and he is determined to make it perfect despite the chaos surrounding it.
Lorelai and Rory are both drafted to help with the preparations, but they find themselves at odds when Lorelai starts to interfere with Rory's plans for her future. Meanwhile, Emily is still struggling with Richard's absence and turns to Lorelai for support.
As the day of the reenactment approaches, tensions rise as Taylor's exacting demands clash with the volunteers' creative ideas. To make matters worse, a local developer is trying to bulldoze a historic building in town, leading to protests and arrests.
Despite all the drama, the Tippecanoe reenactment goes off without a hitch. Everyone in town comes out to watch, and Lorelai and Rory set aside their differences to enjoy the festivities together.
In the end, this episode of Gilmore Girls reinforces the importance of community, history, and family. The town comes together to celebrate its past, while Emily and Lorelai learn to support each other during difficult times. And even though there are conflicts along the way, Stars Hollow is always a place where people can come together and find joy.