Gilmore Girls‘ lowest-rated episode isn’t a surprise, as it centers on one of the show’s least popular storylines — but it does feature one of Rory Gilmore’s best moments. And that scene sets the stage for the later Netflix revival. Although a Gilmore Girls revival was a long time coming when Netflix released it, A Year in the Life came with major disappointments. Rory’s storyline is among these, as she spends the majority of A Year in the Life meandering through her career and making questionable choices.