Gilmore Girls: 10 Best Fan Theories, According To Reddit
A TV series like Gilmore Girls might be fairly realistic and doesn't involve any major mysteries or supernatural moments that viewers can unpack and create theories for. But even though the show follows a mother and daughter as they move through their lives, and it's both funny and dramatic, it's still fun reading the ways that fans have explained some of the questions that come up with watching Rory and Lorelai.
Many viewers have thought of some fascinating theories to explain the events of all 7 seasons plus the Netflix revival A Year In The Life. From possible explanations about some of the main characters to who the father of Rory's baby could be, fans are talking about many different theories on Reddit.
10 Lorelai And Liz Are Mirror Images
Luke and Lorelai wait to get married, and while fans wish that they had worked out their problems sooner, it's fun getting to know Luke's family better. Liz and TJ have an unconventional relationship and it's ultimately heartwarming that Luke cares so much about his sister and wants to help her out.
Reddit user Bookbringer likes thinking of "Liz as a parallel Lorelai." The fan explained, "There's a lot of parallels drawn in that they are these upbeat, high-energy, warm but kind of wacky women who rely on Luke practically, but also help him emotionally. But there's also parallels drawn between them as single moms."
9 Zack And Lane Are In Charge Of The Stars Hollow Secret Bar
It's nice to see Lane and Zack still together and raising their family in the revival, but many feel that there's something off and missing about this storyline. For Reddit user uncom4table, a fan theory about this couple seems like a great idea: "Its small, but I read on a post here that Lane and Zach might run the secret bar. I love that idea."
It's definitely an interesting theory to think about and it would give the characters something creative and fun to focus on, which seems necessary since some fans think that they're living a fairly dull life.
8 Logan And Rory Remind Fans Of Richard And Emily
Reddit user dancingdriver mentioned the fan theory "That Rory and Logan are like Emily and Richard, not like Lorelai and Christopher."
This is a fascinating fan theory with a lot of explanation behind it. When Rory meets Logan, she's drawn to his fun-loving personality and doesn't mind that he's super rich, even though Lorelai isn't comfortable with it. Some viewers think that if Rory and Logan commit to each other and have a family, they will live the fancy lifestyle that Rory's grandparents did.
7 Rory Is A Surrogate For Paris
Fans love Paris and Rory's friendship and are thrilled to see that the two have kept in contact in the years since season 7 ended. Even though they aren't at Chilton or Yale anymore, they've remained an important and meaningful part of each other's lives.
Is it possible that Rory is pregnant because a surrogate for her good friend? One Redditor wrote,"Rory becoming a surrogate for Paris rather than carrying her own child. Honestly, this makes me like the revival better." If this theory was true, there would definitely need to be a long explanation in season 2 of A Year In The Life.
6 Rory Will Name Her Child Lorelai Or Richard
Some Gilmore Girls fans think that Rory will continue the tradition of choosing a family name for her baby. Reddit user fiddelsticks-1999 thinks "Given ASP's love for making Rory's life mirror Lorelai's, it's not hard to assume Rory has a little girl. From there, it's not hard to assume she names her Lorelai Gilmore too." Reddit user Beautiful_Uproar thinks that the baby could be a boy and "I'd like to see her have a son named Richard Lucas."
While no one is sure if there will be more episodes of the revival, one thing is certain: fans really want answers and they would love to see Rory raise her child and start her own family.
5 Richard Wants To Ensure Lorelai And Rory Still Need Him
The dramatic Friday Night Dinners on Gilmore Girls are one of the most fun parts of the show and it's hard to imagine them never taking place. While it seems like they will stop once Rory goes to Yale, Emily and Richard pay for Rory's college education, allowing these entertaining and wild evenings to continue.
One Redditor came up with the fan theory, "What if Richard gave Lorelai that money right before Rory's graduation from Chilton because he knew it would leave Rory without scholarship and the girls would need a new loan from them, to pay off Yale?" This seems like one of the most logical theories out there as Richard knows how much these dinners mean to Emily.
4 Richard And Pennilyn Have A Child Together
Gilmore Girls fans know that Pennilyn Lott has been a thorn in Emily's side since she began dating Richard. She often feels jealous of Richard's previous relationship and wishes that she had been the only one that he gave his heart to.
Reddit user _M4TTH3W_ came up with a fan theory that Richard and Pennilyn see each other periodically because they share a child. The fan wrote, "I hope that even though this was something that Richard took to his grave that they can connect with their half sister Lorelai and their niece Rory." Richard does often seem like a mysterious person with secrets, so there are ways to support this theory, although some might say that it isn't possible.
3 Rory Is A Surrogate For Luke And Lorelai
After learning the final four words, fans assume that Rory is pregnant with Logan's baby, but it's true that this ending will be up in the air unless there is a season 2 of A Year In The Life. Reddit user Logical-Row-7992 wonders if Rory is pregnant for another reason, writing, "Although the baby is probably Logan’s, my theory is that Rory was a surrogate for Lorelai and Luke, which is why she’s telling Lorelai on her wedding day."
Fans definitely have mixed feelings about this theory. While some think it would be great, since it would be meaningful, others have pointed out that surrogates need to have given birth before. It's still interesting to imagine, though.
2 Jess Is The Father Of Rory's Baby
Jess and Rory's Gilmore Girls romance changes each season, and while some viewers thought that they could start dating again in A Year In The Life, that unfortunately doesn't happen. Jess does tell Rory to write a book, though, a powerful moment that changes Rory's future.
While most fans think that Logan is the dad, some are hopeful that this news could mean that Jess and Rory have a chance. Reddit user jasminet94 wonders if Jess is the father of Rory's child, writing, "If it’s Jess and we will see him grow further as a character, him and Rory May not end up together but Logan could step in as the ‘step Dad’ just like Luke did." This doesn't seem as likely as Logan being the dad, but many still ship Jess and Rory.
1 Lorelai Has A Trust Fund From Trix
Lorelai's house is one of the best Gilmore Girls sets and it's where so much of the show's action takes place, from movie nights to dealing with break-ups to Rory and April visiting in the Netflix revival.
Reddit user Justafana wonders if Trix set up a trust fund for Lorelai which enabled her to buy her beautiful Stars Hollow home. The fan wrote, "maybe enough to get most of the way there on a house, leaving her with only a small loan to repay and taxes and utilities. I think in Lorelai’s mind this would still count as 'doing it on her own' since the money didn’t come directly from her parents." This could be true since Lorelai does seem pretty broke for much of the series.