All the Gilmore Girls Seasons: RANKED
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Date: 2023-11-20
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I think I like the second season the best. There are a lot of things that stay the same and yet lots of things that change. Paris renews her rivalry with Rory just because in the season 1 finale Tristan tells Paris hes going to a concert with Rory even though she turned him down. She only really begins to change her tune about Rory after Tristan is pulled out of school by his father. She even goes so far as to make Rory her running mate for student council because it will help her win. There is also a big change for Emily and Richard when Richard is forced to retire from work. When he figures out that his company is subtly trying to edge him out he has a showdown with the head of the company and abruptly quits. At first he thinks this is the best thing for him and Emily but very quickly he gets bored being home all the time and Emily is sick of having him home all the time. This leads Richard to admit retirement is horrible and work is the only thing separate of Emily that brings him joy. He ends up starting his own company and very happy once again. Lorelai makes big changes in her life by not marrying Max. She never truly admits to anyone, not even Max or Rory (supposedly the two most important people in her life at the time) why she broke things off, even becoming defensive about it. It isnt until the end of season 6 when Emily tries to set Christopher up with a therapist that Lorelai admits she probably never loved Max and just like with Christopher in season 7 he was the person she wanted to want at the time but I think Luke was the person always keeping her from getting close to anyone else because she was always comparing other men to him. Jess arrives on the scene as perhaps the most important character not established in the first season and he even admits to Rory at the end of season 4 that he knew from the first day he met her that they belonged together. Rory did do but couldnt bring herself to admit that she didnt love Dean the same way he loved her. She had a hard time saying I love you to Dean and only said it at the end of season 1 because if she didnt then she might never be able to get back together with him. She became incredibly defensive when anyone even suggested she was even friends with Jess let alone liked him more than Dean. Dean was the only part of season 2 I did not like. He was a jerk and insanely possessive and controlling of Rory. 14 phone messages in a 3 hour period in one afternoon screams Single White Female boyfriend edition. He was also a giant doormat and kept coming back to Rory even after she treated him like trash especially when they get into a huge argument over Jess coming over to Rorys house when she told Dean she wanted to be alone. I also didnt appreciate how over the top Dean got when he saw Rory was not wearing the bracelet he made for her. Had Jess not planted the bracelet in Rorys room, I believe Dean would have broken up with Rory over this. He told her she is never allowed to take the bracelet off not even to shower or anything like that. If she takes off the bracelet its like not caring about the relationship. Jess eludes to this when Lorelai confronts him for being in Rorys bedroom minutes before she finds the bracelet. He says to Lorelai that she shouldnt consider Dean the love of Rorys life since she didnt even know the bracelet was missing for two whole weeks. In the real world no one realizes a bracelet like that is not on your wrist for more than a few hours maybe one day. I mean does Rory not look down at her arms especially when getting dressed or showering and not know the bracelet is not there? Earrings I get because Ive lost earrings before they were in my ears because I didnt change the earrings for a long time and my hair covered my ears and I didnt feel anything happen. Other than the whole Dean thing season 2 really is the best season of the entire series at least in my opinion.
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I think I like the second season the best. There are a lot of things that stay the same and yet lots of things that change. Paris renews her rivalry with Rory just because in the season 1 finale Tristan tells Paris hes going to a concert with Rory even though she turned him down. She only really begins to change her tune about Rory after Tristan is pulled out of school by his father. She even goes so far as to make Rory her running mate for student council because it will help her win. There is also a big change for Emily and Richard when Richard is forced to retire from work. When he figures out that his company is subtly trying to edge him out he has a showdown with the head of the company and abruptly quits. At first he thinks this is the best thing for him and Emily but very quickly he gets bored being home all the time and Emily is sick of having him home all the time. This leads Richard to admit retirement is horrible and work is the only thing separate of Emily that brings him joy. He ends up starting his own company and very happy once again. Lorelai makes big changes in her life by not marrying Max. She never truly admits to anyone, not even Max or Rory (supposedly the two most important people in her life at the time) why she broke things off, even becoming defensive about it. It isnt until the end of season 6 when Emily tries to set Christopher up with a therapist that Lorelai admits she probably never loved Max and just like with Christopher in season 7 he was the person she wanted to want at the time but I think Luke was the person always keeping her from getting close to anyone else because she was always comparing other men to him. Jess arrives on the scene as perhaps the most important character not established in the first season and he even admits to Rory at the end of season 4 that he knew from the first day he met her that they belonged together. Rory did do but couldnt bring herself to admit that she didnt love Dean the same way he loved her. She had a hard time saying I love you to Dean and only said it at the end of season 1 because if she didnt then she might never be able to get back together with him. She became incredibly defensive when anyone even suggested she was even friends with Jess let alone liked him more than Dean. Dean was the only part of season 2 I did not like. He was a jerk and insanely possessive and controlling of Rory. 14 phone messages in a 3 hour period in one afternoon screams Single White Female boyfriend edition. He was also a giant doormat and kept coming back to Rory even after she treated him like trash especially when they get into a huge argument over Jess coming over to Rorys house when she told Dean she wanted to be alone. I also didnt appreciate how over the top Dean got when he saw Rory was not wearing the bracelet he made for her. Had Jess not planted the bracelet in Rorys room, I believe Dean would have broken up with Rory over this. He told her she is never allowed to take the bracelet off not even to shower or anything like that. If she takes off the bracelet its like not caring about the relationship. Jess eludes to this when Lorelai confronts him for being in Rorys bedroom minutes before she finds the bracelet. He says to Lorelai that she shouldnt consider Dean the love of Rorys life since she didnt even know the bracelet was missing for two whole weeks. In the real world no one realizes a bracelet like that is not on your wrist for more than a few hours maybe one day. I mean does Rory not look down at her arms especially when getting dressed or showering and not know the bracelet is not there? Earrings I get because Ive lost earrings before they were in my ears because I didnt change the earrings for a long time and my hair covered my ears and I didnt feel anything happen. Other than the whole Dean thing season 2 really is the best season of the entire series at least in my opinion.
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fanjoy
I know I might be one of the few people who thinks this, but I actually think season 6 is pretty great. The rift between Lorelei and Rory was one of the best storylines in the show, the sad and slow drifting apart of Lorelei from Luke was also heartbreaking and memorable, the guilty party Logan threw for Rory in the premiere and the English one she threw for him in the finale (as well as their whole rocky but intriguing relationship, Emily and Richards standing up to the Huntsburgers, and most of all- the best Friday Night Dinner when they yelled, shared stories, took years of aggression on each other and ended with Rory and Lorelei walking out of there like they just escaped a hurricane.
I am not entirely caught up with season 7, but I do sense a change of pace and troubling storylines popping up- but so far, I still feel the same magic and fun watching it. I watched the revival out of curiousity when I still barely watched the show properly and since then watched from the beginning. It's hard for me to pick a favorite season, because this show isn't necessarily divided like other shows, I feel like each season had some exceptionally genius episodes and amazing arcs- I cannot truly say I enjoyed Chilton or Yale better, I cannot say I didn't enjoy most of Lorelei's exes' romantic stories (even sensing early on Luke is the one, I cannot say I liked Dave better than I like Zack, etc. Honestly, it's just a really good show that seldom miss the mark and very often hits a home run. Even the revival had some amazing moments, and made me want to actually see the show religiously and convince my BF to watch with me.
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I know I might be one of the few people who thinks this, but I actually think season 6 is pretty great. The rift between Lorelei and Rory was one of the best storylines in the show, the sad and slow drifting apart of Lorelei from Luke was also heartbreaking and memorable, the guilty party Logan threw for Rory in the premiere and the English one she threw for him in the finale (as well as their whole rocky but intriguing relationship, Emily and Richards standing up to the Huntsburgers, and most of all- the best Friday Night Dinner when they yelled, shared stories, took years of aggression on each other and ended with Rory and Lorelei walking out of there like they just escaped a hurricane.
I am not entirely caught up with season 7, but I do sense a change of pace and troubling storylines popping up- but so far, I still feel the same magic and fun watching it. I watched the revival out of curiousity when I still barely watched the show properly and since then watched from the beginning. It's hard for me to pick a favorite season, because this show isn't necessarily divided like other shows, I feel like each season had some exceptionally genius episodes and amazing arcs- I cannot truly say I enjoyed Chilton or Yale better, I cannot say I didn't enjoy most of Lorelei's exes' romantic stories (even sensing early on Luke is the one, I cannot say I liked Dave better than I like Zack, etc. Honestly, it's just a really good show that seldom miss the mark and very often hits a home run. Even the revival had some amazing moments, and made me want to actually see the show religiously and convince my BF to watch with me.
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stanford0711
I rewatched the final season, and it's not bad at all. They fixed that horrendous ssn 6 finale, and the journey of Lorelei and Luke getting back to speaking terms was well paced and had great subplots (I absolutely loved her letter. The only crappy things that happened were the character assassination of Marty, and how they wrote Logan to break things off with her. I'm TeamJess but no way he wouldn't try to make it work long distance. I'm glad they didn't get married tho--that would've seemed off.
There's no way the joyless Netflix revival (and the ridiculous ssn 6 arrival of plot device April) rank higher than it--at least you got the sense that Rory and Lorelei grew from their mistakes at the end of Ssn 7. I found it ironic that the person who should have had the most depressing storyline in the revival had the best and happiest arc.
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I rewatched the final season, and it's not bad at all. They fixed that horrendous ssn 6 finale, and the journey of Lorelei and Luke getting back to speaking terms was well paced and had great subplots (I absolutely loved her letter. The only crappy things that happened were the character assassination of Marty, and how they wrote Logan to break things off with her. I'm TeamJess but no way he wouldn't try to make it work long distance. I'm glad they didn't get married tho--that would've seemed off.
There's no way the joyless Netflix revival (and the ridiculous ssn 6 arrival of plot device April) rank higher than it--at least you got the sense that Rory and Lorelei grew from their mistakes at the end of Ssn 7. I found it ironic that the person who should have had the most depressing storyline in the revival had the best and happiest arc.
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ttiger86
I found the Revival mostly depressing and the best thing about it was Emilys storyline. The wedding was beautiful too but was happening too late in my opinion. So the Revival was the worst for me.
Then season 7 would be number 7. I agree on Season 6 placement.
I disagree on season 4. I think its my top season. Season 5 would be number 4 for me. The first 3 seasons are real good. Im not keen on Rory/Jess arc but probably wouldnt rank season 3 that low. Maybe number 3. Haha. So I guess that leaves season 2 at number 5 and season 1 at the second place marker.
8. Revival
7. Season 7
6. Season 6
5. Season 2
4. Season 5
3. Season 3
2. Season 1
1. Season 4
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I found the Revival mostly depressing and the best thing about it was Emilys storyline. The wedding was beautiful too but was happening too late in my opinion. So the Revival was the worst for me.
Then season 7 would be number 7. I agree on Season 6 placement.
I disagree on season 4. I think its my top season. Season 5 would be number 4 for me. The first 3 seasons are real good. Im not keen on Rory/Jess arc but probably wouldnt rank season 3 that low. Maybe number 3. Haha. So I guess that leaves season 2 at number 5 and season 1 at the second place marker.
8. Revival
7. Season 7
6. Season 6
5. Season 2
4. Season 5
3. Season 3
2. Season 1
1. Season 4
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Aryana
I'm currently rewatching season 3 and it is hands down the best season of gilmore girls. Yes Rory became kind of rebellious because of Jess, but they also brought out the best in each other. You can see that Jess fixed his life because of Rory and became a writer and Rory was happier and slightly less uptight with Jess.
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I'm currently rewatching season 3 and it is hands down the best season of gilmore girls. Yes Rory became kind of rebellious because of Jess, but they also brought out the best in each other. You can see that Jess fixed his life because of Rory and became a writer and Rory was happier and slightly less uptight with Jess.
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Looking back on how Dean began to act as the seasons passed was VERY manipulative and border abusive. Though Rory constantly lying to him didn't help. Jess and Rory's chemistry was just better though he too had flaws. In the end every one ended becuz of Rory.
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Looking back on how Dean began to act as the seasons passed was VERY manipulative and border abusive. Though Rory constantly lying to him didn't help. Jess and Rory's chemistry was just better though he too had flaws. In the end every one ended becuz of Rory.
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S.
The way season 7 ended literally broke my heart - Logan and Rory belong together. I'm not saying Rory should have married him right after getting her Yale degree, but they should have stayed together for a few more years and THEN get married
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The way season 7 ended literally broke my heart - Logan and Rory belong together. I'm not saying Rory should have married him right after getting her Yale degree, but they should have stayed together for a few more years and THEN get married
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Equinox
Jess was the fresh air the show needed and the chemistry and banter between Rory and Jess is so much better than she had with Dean! Dean never challenged her but Jess did on all fronts and that's what intrigued Rory towards him.
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Jess was the fresh air the show needed and the chemistry and banter between Rory and Jess is so much better than she had with Dean! Dean never challenged her but Jess did on all fronts and that's what intrigued Rory towards him.
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hey
My lest fav is season six
My fav was season three
Also the finale was amazing! I was not the biggest fan of season seven but the finale was AMAZING
also I was never was a big fan of a year in the life
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My lest fav is season six
My fav was season three
Also the finale was amazing! I was not the biggest fan of season seven but the finale was AMAZING
also I was never was a big fan of a year in the life
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Dora
Nailed it! Four (although I hated Dean storyline, One, Two, Three FOR SURE. The early days of the show were the best. OG Lorelei, Luke, Christopher, Rory, Dean and Jess. What an amazing show.
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Nailed it! Four (although I hated Dean storyline, One, Two, Three FOR SURE. The early days of the show were the best. OG Lorelei, Luke, Christopher, Rory, Dean and Jess. What an amazing show.
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Hannah
my favorite seasons were where rory and paris were preparing for college and their first actual year in college. seriously the best. everything after that went downhill. season 6 sucked.
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my favorite seasons were where rory and paris were preparing for college and their first actual year in college. seriously the best. everything after that went downhill. season 6 sucked.
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atticusmcfly
Seasons 1-4 were the best and the revival wasn't needed but from the very first episode up until Rory says, Mom, I'm pregnant, I genuinely enjoyed the entirety of Gilmore Girls.
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Seasons 1-4 were the best and the revival wasn't needed but from the very first episode up until Rory says, Mom, I'm pregnant, I genuinely enjoyed the entirety of Gilmore Girls.
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Bri
Am on season 7. and season 7 still PISSES ME OFF. She harrassed and rushed luke, even though he said he wanted time, even tho he waited ages, then she cheated on him. ahhhhh
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Am on season 7. and season 7 still PISSES ME OFF. She harrassed and rushed luke, even though he said he wanted time, even tho he waited ages, then she cheated on him. ahhhhh
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Ava
i think Rory is so dramatic and bratty in season 6 and the revival i mean the rory in the earlier series was so outgoing and determined it was quite disappointing
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i think Rory is so dramatic and bratty in season 6 and the revival i mean the rory in the earlier series was so outgoing and determined it was quite disappointing
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Gina
Guys even though the season of a year in the life where Rory ended up with u all seem mad about that I can't speak for all but it makes sense at least to me.
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Guys even though the season of a year in the life where Rory ended up with u all seem mad about that I can't speak for all but it makes sense at least to me.
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Helena
while we liked that it all ended with Rory focusing on her career rather than her love life? PLS TELL ME WHO LIKED THAT NO SHE SHOULD'VE ENDED UP W LOGAN
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while we liked that it all ended with Rory focusing on her career rather than her love life? PLS TELL ME WHO LIKED THAT NO SHE SHOULD'VE ENDED UP W LOGAN
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Anonymouse
While I understand why a lot of people dont like where Rory is in A Year in the Life, as a contemporary of hers, I loved it. It was very realistic.
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While I understand why a lot of people dont like where Rory is in A Year in the Life, as a contemporary of hers, I loved it. It was very realistic.
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Maria
I think my order( from best to worst) would be seasons 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 7 and the revival, I mean it was not terrible but, it was just not the same.
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I think my order( from best to worst) would be seasons 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 6, 7 and the revival, I mean it was not terrible but, it was just not the same.
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keshealm
Season 7 wasnt that bad geeez. Not best but not bad and honestly if you are a true Gilmore girls fan you absolutely love EVERY SEASON. PERIOD!
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Season 7 wasnt that bad geeez. Not best but not bad and honestly if you are a true Gilmore girls fan you absolutely love EVERY SEASON. PERIOD!
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Kulcsocska
It gets worse the more it goes
Anyone else think that Rory's voice got more childish as the seasons went one. Also she still looks 12
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It gets worse the more it goes
Anyone else think that Rory's voice got more childish as the seasons went one. Also she still looks 12
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Hailey
You cant even disagree Logan was as bad as Jess. Even though I love Jess he was a ahole sometimes and so was Logan. At least Jess didnt cheat
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You cant even disagree Logan was as bad as Jess. Even though I love Jess he was a ahole sometimes and so was Logan. At least Jess didnt cheat
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Angela
Here's my ranking
1. Season 3
2. Season 1
3. Season 2
4. Season 4
5. Season 5
6. Season 6
7. Season 7
8. Revival
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Here's my ranking
1. Season 3
2. Season 1
3. Season 2
4. Season 4
5. Season 5
6. Season 6
7. Season 7
8. Revival
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Andrew
I'd say you nailed it! But its gotta be said that the effect on the 'biggest pizza' in S3 makes me laugh out loud every time I see it.
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I'd say you nailed it! But its gotta be said that the effect on the 'biggest pizza' in S3 makes me laugh out loud every time I see it.
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Monty
For me
1: season 4
2: season 1
3: season 3
4: season 2
5: season 5
6: season 7
7: year in the life
8: season 6
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For me
1: season 4
2: season 1
3: season 3
4: season 2
5: season 5
6: season 7
7: year in the life
8: season 6
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Mae
Unpopular opinion: I ship Christopher and Loralai and I was happy that they were married for some time. I actually really liked season 7
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Unpopular opinion: I ship Christopher and Loralai and I was happy that they were married for some time. I actually really liked season 7
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Victoria
I think season 2 is the best then season 3, i also think the show went downhill after season 3 but couldnt stop walking
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I think season 2 is the best then season 3, i also think the show went downhill after season 3 but couldnt stop walking
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Izzy
After season 3 and maybe a little bit of 4 everything just kind of goes downhill. It's not as good as the first 3 seasons.
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After season 3 and maybe a little bit of 4 everything just kind of goes downhill. It's not as good as the first 3 seasons.
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fanjoy
This is a Rory based list. I enjoy my seasons based on how happy Lorelai is in them, so to me season 4 and 5 were top
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This is a Rory based list. I enjoy my seasons based on how happy Lorelai is in them, so to me season 4 and 5 were top
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Esra
i wouldn't even consider revival a season it's just the asp version of the s7 and that's it. shouldn't have been done.
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i wouldn't even consider revival a season it's just the asp version of the s7 and that's it. shouldn't have been done.
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Khai
Season 5, 6, 7 suck for rory but good for lorelai (only bad when she broke up with Luke and get married with Chris)
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Season 5, 6, 7 suck for rory but good for lorelai (only bad when she broke up with Luke and get married with Chris)
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