# Luke and Lorelai’s Love Story: is Liz Danes the Secret Hero?  (Best of)

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Podcast: [Gabbing Gilmore: A Gilmore Girls Deep Dive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gabbing-gilmore-a-gilmore-girls-deep-dive-6462727)
Published: 2026-08-05T09:00:50+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2107

## Resource

Luke and Lorelai are one of television's greatest slow-burn romances. But would their love story have happened without Liz Danes? Okay, okay, even if you can’t stand Liz…just hear us out. This month, we’re revisiting past episodes featuring Luke and Lorelai, one of Gilmore Girls’ best couples. We have to ask: did Luke's relationship with his sister prepare him for love, responsibility, and partnership? From Luke's "big brother" role to his emotional growth throughout Gilmore Girls, maybe Liz had a bigger impact on Luke and Lorelai's relationship than anyone gives her credit for. ✨ If you want more chats about Gilmore Girls, get extra bonus episodes every month at patreon.com/gabbinggilmore ☕Get a free gift with some yummy “coffee coffee coffee!” at https://larryscoffee.com/gabbing 🍿Download “How to Throw a GG Watch Party - the Ultimate Guide!” completely free for your next Gilmore gathering ☕ Shop our merch at https://gabbing-gilmore.printify.me/ 🔎Remember, this is not a spoiler-free podcast, so everything is on the table. 👋Wanna share your thoughts? Leave us a voice note here at speakpipe.com/gabbinggilmore Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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