There are countless awesome tv series with female showrunners at the helm. Thus far, I've only covered "Gilmore Girls" in its entirety, but there's more TK! "My Brilliant Friend" is next.
Directing and writing credits:
"The Fundamental Things Apply" is directed by Neema Barnette, written by John Stephens. I was surprised to see Barnette's name in these credits because she's kind of a big fucking deal and I had no idea she directed an episode
Directing and writing credits:
"Chicken or Beef?" is directed by Chris Long, written by Jane Espenson. Long has directed many previous episodes.
"Presenting Lorelai Gilmore" - Emily is horrified by Rory's low-rent cotillion with cotton tablecloths and folding chairs.
"The Bracebridge Dinner"
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
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"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
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"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
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"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,
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"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,
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"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
"Obsessed-Like" is directed by Kevin Bray, written by Prentice Penny. Bray has been involved with "Insecure" since S1 and has worked on many other dope shows like "Black-ish," "Fresh Off the Boat," and "The Americans." He got his start directing
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"Happy Birthday, Baby" is directed by Gail Mancuso, written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. I'm still waiting on "Besties," Mancuso's first feature film, to get a premiere date but IMDB says it's still in pre-production. Sadly, this is
"Ready-Like" is directed by Liesl Tommy, written by Laura Kittrell. Tommy is primarily known for her work in theater but has recently pivoted to television and film. Her past work includes episodes of "Queen Sugar" and "Dietland," and she is currently working on "
