Directing and writing credits: "The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles" is directed by Matthew Diamond, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. This is Diamond's first episode of "Gilmore Girls," but he'll go on to direct five more up through S5. Here are some

Directing and writing credits: "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. Long is probably best known for "The Americans," but he's also directed a ton of "Gilmore Girls" episodes. Here's the

Directing and writing credits: "Ballrooms and Biscotti" is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I don't have any crazy ASP news, but I am excited that "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" is coming back on December 5. Most batshit crazy outfit: Lorelai is the type

Directing and writing credits: "Those Are Strings, Pinocchio" is directed by Jamie Babbit, written by Daniel Palladino. ASP usually writes and directs the season opener and closer, so I was surprised to see her name missing from the credits. The male Palladino and Babbit do a nice job,

Directing and writing credits: "Here Comes the Son" is written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I want to say mean things about this backdoor pilot, but who am I kidding, I totally would have watched "Windward Circle" if it didn't immediately die. For starters,

Directing and writing credits: "Say Goodnight, Gracie" is directed by Jamie Babbit. Amy Sherman-Palladino has the story credit and shares the teleplay credit with Janet Leahy. Babbit has directed a bunch of previous episodes: "The Road Trip to Harvard" - Lorelai maxes out her credit card

Directing and writing credits: "Keg! Max!" is directed by Chris Long, written by Daniel Palladino. Long has directed so many episodes at this point that it's hard to keep track. Here's the running tally: "Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Dean is disgusted by