Freeform’s “13 Nights of Halloween” Lineup Is Here to Scare You Silly

Barbara Pavone
Sep 24, 2017

When it comes to Halloween, the only thing we love as much as getting dressed up is binge-watching our favorite spooktacular movies. This year, Freeform, AKA the network formerly known as ABC and the creators of the epic annual 25 Days of Christmas marathon, is making all of our dreams come true with an epic lineup of 28 “fiendish delights” that make up its “terrifying 13 Nights of Halloween.”

Read on to find out everything you can expect to see come October 19, when the network begins its countdown to the big day (think classics such as Hocus Pocus and The Addams Family, as well as modern-day staples, like Twilight), as well as our top picks for each night of fright!

Thursday, October 19

The lineup kicks off with with not one, but two features starring your favorite death-obsessed clan, with 1991’s The Addams Family and 1993’s Addams Family Values both on the docket. (Photo via The Addams Family/Paramount Pictures)

7am/6c: Last Man Standing

7:30am/6:30c: Spooky Buddies

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

12pm/11c: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2

2:35pm/1:35c: The Haunted Mansion

4:40pm/3:40c: The Addams Family

6:45pm/5:45c: Addams Family Values

8:50pm/7:50c: Hocus Pocus

12am/11c: ParaNorman

Friday, October 20

Catch one of the most terrifying undertakings between ghoulish dream team Tim Burton and Johnny Depp ever with 1999’s Sleepy Hollow, also starring Christina Ricci. (Photo via Sleepy Hollow/Paramount Pictures)

7am/6c: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

12pm/11c: The Haunted Mansion

2:10pm/1:10c: The Addams Family

4:15pm/3:15c: Addams Family Values

6:20pm/5:20c: Hocus Pocus

8:30pm/7:30c: Sleepy Hollow

12am/11c: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Saturday, October 21

In yet another Depp-Burton team-up, Edward Scissorhands is here to get you into the Halloween spirit — and beyond. (Photo via Edward Scissorhands/20th Century Fox)

7am/6c: Edward Scissorhands

9:30am/8:30c: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

12:30pm/11:30c: Fun Size

2:35pm/1:35c: Matilda

4:40pm/3:40c: Sleepy Hollow

7:10pm/6:10c: The Addams Family

9:15pm/8:15c: Addams Family Values

11:25pm/10:25c: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Sunday, October 22

While we’d gladly settle down for a full marathon of the beloved HP series, the final installment of the series certainly fits the bill as its darkest. RIP, Fred Weasley! (Photo via Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2/Warner Bros)

7am/6c: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

10:05am/9:05c: Matilda

12:10pm/11:10c: Hocus Pocus

2:20pm/1:20c: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

5pm/4c: The Addams Family

7:05pm/6:05: Addams Family Values

9:15pm/8:15c: Hocus Pocus

11:25pm/10:25c: Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Monday, October 23

Kick off your afternoon with Frankenweenie, the adorable pup that’s brought back to life with lightning and a little help from some mad science (and one of Burton’s cutest creations), then sit back and pass the day with a marathon of the dark director’s greatest hits, including his piècede résistance, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Hoorah! (Photo via The Nightmare Before Christmas/Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

7am/6c: Last Man Standing

7:30am/6:30c: Frankenweenie

11am/10c: Edward Scissorhands

1:35pm/12:35c: Alice in Wonderland

4:10pm/3:10c: Dark Shadows

6:50pm/4:50c: Sleepy Hollow

9:20pm/8:20c: The Nightmare Before Christmas

12am/11c: Frankenweenie

Tuesday, October 24

Long before the Sanderson sisters were a thing, there was everyone’s favorite teen witch, Louise Miller. Trust us when we say, this one’s worth staying up for, if only for the hilariously cheesy ’80s “Top That” rap. (Photo via Trans World Entertainment)

7am/6c: EdwardScissorhands

11am/10c: Fun Size

1pm/12c: The Haunted Mansion

3pm/2c: The Nightmare Before Christmas

4:40pm/3:40c: The Addams Family

6:45pm/5:45c: Addams Family Values

8:50pm/7:50c: Hocus Pocus

12am/11c: Teen Witch

Wednesday, October 25

No matter if you’re Team Jacob or Team Edward, we can ALL agree that watching Twilight will forever be a (guilty) pleasure, so sink your teeth (pun intended) into the cult classic with verve! (Photo via Twilight/Summit Entertainment)


7am/6c: Last Man Standing

7:30am/6:30c: Teen Witch

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: Twilight

2:25pm/1:25c: The Addams Family

4:30pm/3:30c: Addams Family Values

6:35pm/5:35c: Hocus Pocus

8:45pm/7:45c: Men in Black

12am/11c: Bewitched

Thursday, October 26

The remake of the 1960s classic TV series of the same name, Bewitched, didn’t get nearly as much recognition as it deserved when it was turned into a flick starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. Now’s the time to give it a second chance! (Photo via Bewitched/Columbia Pictures)

7am/6c: Last Man Standing: Halloween Special

7:30am/6:30c: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: Bewitched

1:30pm/12:30c: The Haunted Mansion

3:35pm/2:35: Sleepy Hollow

6:05pm/5:05c: Men in Black

8:20pm/7:20c: Dark Shadows

12am/11c: The Haunted Mansion

Friday, October 27

Men in Black may not be the first thing you think of when picking Halloween-worthy flicks, but consider this: It has Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones fighting aliens, plus LOTS of humor. Really, how can you go wrong? (Photo via Men in Black/Columbia Pictures)

7am/6c: Dark Shadows

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

12pm/11c: Sleepy Hollow

2:25pm/1:25c: Hocus Pocus

4:35pm/3:35c: Men in Black

6:50pm/5:50c: The Addams Family

8:55pm/7:55c: Addams Family Values

12am/11c: Hocus Pocus

Saturday, October 28

We really didn’t need an excuse to watch anything from the Disney Pixar family, but as we draw nearer to October 31, we’ll gladly take this opportunity to catch a double feature of Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University. (Photo viaMonsters, Inc./Disney Pixar)

7am/6c: Spooky Buddies

9:05am/8:05c: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls

11:10am/10:10c: The Addams Family

1:20pm/12:20c: Addams Family Values

3:30pm/2:30c: The Nightmare Before Christmas

5:10pm/4:10c: Hocus Pocus

7:20pm/6:20c: Disney Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

9:25pm/8:25c: Disney Pixar’s Monsters University

11:55pm/10:55c: ParaNorman

Sunday, October 29

ParaNorman may not be as well known as other animated Halloween staples, but with young Norman Babcock’s ability to talk to the dead, it’s definitely worthy of a watch. (Photo via ParaNorman/Laika)

7am/6c: R.L. Stine’s Monsterville: Cabinet of Souls

9:10am/8:10c: ParaNorman

11:20am/10:20c: The Nightmare Before Christmas

1pm/12c: Hook

4:15pm/3:15c: Disney Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!

4:45pm/3:45c: Hocus Pocus

6:55pm/5:55c: Disney Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.

9pm/8c: Disney Pixar’s Monsters University

11:30pm/10:30c: Disney Pixar’s Toy Story of TERROR!

12am/11c: Frankenweenie

Monday, October 30

With just one day to go, there’s absolutely no resisting a final team-up between Johnny Depp, Tim Burton, and Helena Bonham Carter with Dark Shadows. This is the final stretch, people — let’s make it count! (Photo via Dark Shadows/Warner Bros. Pictures)

7am/6c: Sleepy Hollow

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: Dark Shadows

2pm/1c: SleepyHollow

4:30pm/3:30c: The Addams Family

6:40pm/5:40c: Addams Family Values

8:50pm/7:50c: Hocus Pocus

12am/11c: Hocus Pocus

Tuesday, October 31

If you’ve made it this long without watching Hocus Pocus, we salute you! So go on, enjoy the cult classic now with a triple marathon of witchy proportions! (Photo via Hocus Pocus/Disney)

7am/6c: Last Man Standing

7:30am/6:30c: Hocus Pocus

11am/10c: The Middle

11:30am/10:30c: The Middle

12pm/11c – 11pm/10c: Hocus Pocus Marathon

What’s you’re fave Halloween flick? Tweet us @BritandCo.

(Photo via Hocus Pocus/Disney)

OMG, The '1923' Season 2 Release Date Is So Soon

Yellowstone universe fans rejoice! The second season of 1923 is on its way, and not only do we have the first look at the characters, but we FINALLY have the 1923 season 2 release date — and it's way sooner than I expected. Ever since season 1 ended with the Duttons scattered (and Spencer and Alex split up), I haven't been able to stop thinking about how and when they'll reunite (PLEASE let it be sooner rather than later!!!) And the new 1923 season 2 teaser trailer proves they aren't going down without a fight...literally.

Keep scrolling to see the brand new 1923 season 2 teaser trailer starring Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, and Brandon Sklenar.

The '1923' season 2 teaser trailer proves we're in for more drama.

Probably the most important piece of news from the 1923 season 2 teaser is that it tells us new episodes are coming to Paramount+ February 23! We also see all our favorite Dutton family members, and I'm simply grateful. Jacob and Cara Dutton (Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren) hold down the fort at the Yellowstone ranch in Montana, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) fights to get back to them (I mean "fighting" quite literally based on his bloody nose and a quick clip of what looks like a boxing).

Elsewhere, Alex (Julia Schlaepfer) is still stuck on the transatlantic sea voyage with only the return address on Cara's letters to guide her, Jack (Darren Mann) protects both the ranch and his wife Elizabeth (Michelle Randolph), and Teonna (Aminah Nieves) is still on the move to get to safety. Maybe she'll have a run-in with the Duttons of her own — I just know that Jacob and Cara would take her in!

'1923' season 2 is going to be "absolutely incredible," according to Brandon Sklenar.

It Ends With Us star Brandon Sklenar has been vocal about how amazing season 2 is going to be. “I can confidently say that it’s going to be absolutely incredible,” Brandon tells Forbes. “The tone shifts a lot and it’s definitely a bit darker. It’s very beautiful.” Okay I'm not really sure how season 2 could be darker than season 1 (and TBH, that makes me a little nervous), but more than anything, I'm just excited to dig in. Based on how quickly I devoured season 1, I can't wait to see what else creator Taylor Sheridan has up his sleeve.

And just like me, Julia is hoping for a happy reunion between Spencer and Alex! “I would love for Alex to make it to the ranch and meet the family,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “I hope we get to see some of her own strength come out now that she’s on her own. I want to meet the Dutton women. I think that that would be a lot of fun — and Teonna, we all want to meet Teonna.” GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT PARAMOUNT!

Catch up on 1923 season 1 on Paramount+ now and check out The First Cast Member For Yellowstone's 2024 Spinoff, The Madison!

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13 Worst Christmas Movies To Hate-Watch This Holiday Season (We Know You Want To)

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I'm referring to our holiday movie watchlist, of course. The best new Christmas movies always make for a good time. But when it comes to the worst Christmas movies ever? Honestly, sometimes they make for an ever better time (especially when you're really dedicated to hate-watching). See which movies made the list below!

Keep reading to see the 13 worst Christmas movies that are so bad, they made the naughty list.

Our Little Secret (2024) — On Netflix Now

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We're starting off strong with a Rotten Tomatoes rating that made my jaw drop! Despite the fact Lindsay Lohan's new comedy, which follows two exes who realize their partners are siblings, made me laugh out loud, it only got a RT rating of 36 percent and audience rating of 59 percent, as well as an IMDb rating of 5.8 out of 10. Yikes.

Four Christmases (2008) — On Hulu

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In my opinion, Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon are a match made in Heaven in Four Christmases, which follows their characters Brad and Kate as they go through four separate family gatherings on Christmas Day. Unfortunately, it looks like audiences disagree because the movie got a 5.7 out of 10 on IMDb and a 47 percent Rotten Tomatoes audience rating (with only a 25 percent from RT itself!!).

I'll Be Home For Christmas (1998) — On Hulu

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In I'll Be Home For Christmas, Jake (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) returns home for the holiday hoping that his estranged dad (Gary Cole) will get him a porsche...but winds up getting left with nothing but a Santa suit in the middle of the desert thanks to the football team. To make matters worse, his GF Allie (Jessica Biel) has no clue what happened to him, and decides to hitchhike with Jake's nemesis Eddie (Adam LaVorgna).

Even though it has a ton of elements that could make for an entertaining movie, this flick only got a 23 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a 41 percent audience rating, and a 5.5 out of 10 on IMDb.

The Christmas Candle (2013) — On Tubi

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Despite the fact historical films like A Christmas Carol are beloved by so many, critics consider The Christmas Candle one of the worst Christmas movies. The story follows a minister (Hans Matheson) in 1800s England who finds himself in a standoff against townspeople (including Samantha Barks) who believe a candle, and an angel's touch, offer a miracle every Christmas Eve.

The movie only got a 22 percent on Rotten Tomatoes (despite the fact it has a 74 percent audience rating), and a 6.3 out of 10 on IMDb.

​Tyler Perry's A Madea Christmas (2013) — On Tubi

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Tyler Perry continues to be a fan favorite, proven by the fact that even though A Madea Christmas got a 21 percent on RT and a 5.1 out of 10 on IMDb, its RT audience score is 70 percent!

The Christmas movie follows Madea (Tyler Perry) and her niece Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) on a journey to surprise Eileen's daughter Lacey (Tika Sumpter). Turns out, the reason Lacey didn't come home is she eloped! But it's with a character played by Chad Michael Murray, so I'm more than willing to press play on this one.

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) — On Disney+

Walt Disney Studios

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and apparently the sentiment is not shared. This threequel follows Scott Calvin/Santa Claus (Tim Allen) goes toe-to-toe with Jack Frost (Martin Short) in a battle for the North Pole.

The movie only has a 17 percent RT rating and a 39 percent audience score, plus a 4.8 out of 10. Big yikes.

Deck the Halls (2006) — On Hulu

20th Century Fox/20th Century Studios

This horrible Christmas movie pairs up Matthew Broderick and Kristen Chenoweth three years after their stint in Disney's The Music Man, and follows Steve (Broderick) whose detailed, perfect Christmas is ruffled by Danny's (Danny DeVito) arrival in the neighborhood. One thing leads to another and suddenly Steve and Danny are in a battle to be the best-decorated house on the block. Oh, did I mention Kristin Davis costars?!

Deck the Halls has a startingly low rating of six percent on Rotten Tomatoes alongside its audience rating of 30 percent and a 5.1 out of 10 on IMDb.

A Law For Christmas (2023) — On Tubi

WesleyBros Productions

This new movie might have come just in time for the holidays last year, but viewers are wishing Santa had kept it for himself. The story (which stars Savannah Lathem and Chase Giacomo) follows a young politician who swaps the city for the country, and her job for her true calling.

It sounds romantic, but based on the 1.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb...it's not.

The Star Wars Holiday Special (1978)

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I recently saw this special on air and, I'm sorry, I can totally see how some people consider this one of the worst Christmas movies. Aside from the fact it features OG Star Wars cast members like Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford, it just doesn't have the same magic as the movies we know and love.

The Star Wars Holiday Special follows Chewbacca and Han Solo as they journey to Kashyyyk (the Wookiee homeworld) for Life Day, and then have to entertain themselves when they're stopped by an Imperial blockade. Nothing says happy holidays like a 2.2 out of 10 IMDb rating and a 25 percent for both critics and audiences on RT. Unfortunately, it looks like this special isn't even available to stream.

Home Alone 3 (1997) — On Disney+

20th Century Fox/20th Century Studios

When are they gonna learn not to mess with originals?! Instead of picking up with Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin), Home Alone 3 introduces us to Alex Pruitt (Alex D. Linz) who has to defend his home from a new set of crooks when he's home sick.

The film has a 35 percent RT score and 27 percent audience rating, which is a far cry from Home Alone's respective 66 and 80 percents! The movie does star a young Scarlett Johansson though, so that's a plus.

Unaccompanied Minors (2006) — On Paramount+

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Being an unaccompanied minor might be every kid's dream but turns out, the movie's a nightmare. The story follows five stranded young adults (Dyllan Christopher, Tyler James Williams, Gia Mantegna, Quinn Shephard, and Brett Kelly) who take the opportunity to run buck wild in an airport (which...is still low-key a dream of mine TBH). Unfortunately their airport official (Lewis Black) and his assistant (Wilmer Valderrama) are not amused.

This bad Christmas movie has a 30 percent on RT with an audience rating of 35 percent, and an IMDb score of 5.4 out of 10.

The Perfect Holiday (2007) — On Peacock

Yari Film Group

The Perfect Holiday? Not so perfect. The movie follows divorcée Nancy (Gabrielle Union), whose youngest daughter Emily (Khail Bryant) plots to put a smile back on her mom's face. When she asks a store Santa Benjamin (Morris Chestnut) to give Nancy a compliment, she beings a chain of events that might just bring some Christmas magic back into their lives.

Sadly the movie only got a 19 percent RT score and 52 percent audience rating alongside an IMDb rating of 4.8 out of 10.

The Nutcracker: The Untold Story (2010) — Rent On Amazon Prime

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And we're rounding out the list with what might be the worst Christmas movie of all; somehow The Nutcracker: The Untold Story got a ZERO PERCENT RATING on Rotten Tomatoes! How is that even possible?!

The movie follows Mary (Elle Fanning), who receives a magical nutcracker from her Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane). When the nutcracker comes to life and transports Mary to a magical land on Christmas night, she has to stand off against the evil Rat King — and rescue the nutcracker when he's kidnapped.

Unfortunately, the inspiring plot did not inspire viewers considering it got a 28 percent RT audience score and 4.1 out of 10 on IMDb.

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Yikes, The Latest 'Stranger Things 5' Leak Could Confirm This Major Theory

It's almost time to say goodbye to Hawkins, Indiana and the Upside Down because Stranger Things 5 is premiering in 2025. Fans have been keeping an eye out for any Easter egg or clue they can find about what the last eight episodes of the hit Netflix series will look like. And well, the latestStranger Things 5 leak could actually confirm not one, but two major theories.

Here's the Stranger Things 5 spoiler that could explain the series finale — and might confirm TWO major theories. Proceed with caution.

David Harbour & Finn Wolfhard have a heart-to-heart in the newest 'Stranger Things 5' leak.

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David Harbour (Chief Jim Hopper) and Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) were spotted filming in "Downtown Hawkins" (which is really in Atlanta, Georgia). Considering creators Matt and Ross Duffer said the show would be returning to its roots, actors filming on the OG town set doesn't surprise me, but I immediately took notice of their conversation because it reminded me of one moment relating to Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven.

Season 1 ends with Eleven disappearing into the Upside Down before being found, and taken in, by Hopper. Mike's distraught and calls her on the radio every day, choosing to believe she's still alive. After the newly "b—chin'" El returns to Hawkins in season 2, Mike realizes Hopper hid her the entire time she was supposedly missing. He picks a fight with the police chief, but when Hopper refuses to argue, instead wrapping Mike in a hug (something his dad has definitely never done), Mike breaks down in tears. It's a really sweet moment between the two characters that's only surpassed by their season 4 reunion!!

And in this Stranger Things 5 leak, fans are wondering if Mike and Hopper are having another emotional conversation about El — only this time, it's after she's died. There's been a longstanding theory that Eleven will sacrifice herself to save Hawkins, and these images have me wondering if that theory is exactly what will happen when the final episodes premiere. I mean, why else would they be having a sad conversation...ON THEIR OWN?!

Fans immediately flooded the commented with everything from "I SWEAR IF ELEVEN DIES😭" to "FINN LOOKS SO SAD I'M NOT READY." But the most interesting comment to me doesn't have anything to do with Finn and David — it's about the background.

It looks like 'Stranger Things 5' will continue into 1989.

Stranger Things viewers have been talking about a time jump for years, and these pictures confirm we'll see at least two years pass during season 4. In one of the shots you can see a movie theater promoting Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. "Interesting, this looks like a 2 year time jump," the comment says. "Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade released in 1989, and season 5 is set in the fall of 1987."

With Mike's new style, and a very safe-looking Hawkins (you know, as opposed to the apocalyptic version from the season 4 finale), I'm wondering if the final scenes will take place after Eleven's sacrifice. Not only would it show how she saved Hawkins, it would also highlight just how much of an impact she made. And moving a show known for its '80s nostalgia into the '90s would truly be the end of an era!

We'll have to wait until 2025 to find out what happens...and see why the finale had the whole Stranger Things cast "uncontrollably sobbing".

What do you think of these Stranger Things 5 spoilers & theories? Read up on Joseph Quinn Teased Eddie Munson's Return In Stranger Things 5for more!

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Keiko Agena Revealed Which 'Gilmore Girls' Costars She Actually Keeps In Touch With

Gilmore Girls fans can all agree that, despite how much we love the show, Lane Kim (Keiko Agena) deserved WAY better. But Keiko admits that even though Lane's treatment on GG leaves a lot to be desired (starting with the fact that Lane is Korean American and Keiko is Japanese American), it was still a special role.

Keep reading to see which Gilmore Girls costars Keiko Agena talks to the most!

Keiko Agena has a complicated relationship with 'Gilmore Girls' character Lane Kim.

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“I think what [the role] was for people was different than what it was for me,” she tells Juliet Litman on an episode of the Dear Felicity rewatch podcast (via People). “In a weird way, I feel like I want to honor the experience that people had from the show, and what it meant to them, especially young Asian people, because I get that comment a lot, about what it was like for them to see someone like that on screen.”

And it's no surprise that as much as Gilmore Girls viewers love Lane, Keiko "[loves] her too. I can tell, when I meet someone who knows Gilmore Girls or who loves Lane, it's like, I recognize that love. I see that you love that person."

But it's possible to hold two conflicting emotions at the same time, and although Lane Kim was an incredibly special role at the time, there are some things Keiko would do differently today. “The best thing is to have a Korean American writer [and a] Korean American actor,” she says. “I don't think that that role, cast that way, would happen today. But at that time, in 2000, it was such a different time that I definitely know I wouldn't have said no or pulled myself out of that situation at that time...Now it's just a mix of just having gratitude for having gone through that experience and having that experience.”

Keiko Agena also keeps in touch with two very special 'Gilmore Girls' costars!

And one aspect of Gilmore Girls that Keiko Agena is thankful for is her relationship with the Gilmore Girls cast! And there are two costars in particular she frequently keeps in contact with: John Cabrera (who played Brian) and Sean Gunn (who starred as Kirk).

“There is this kind of lovely nostalgia for that time, and yet also we have years since then,” she says. “I [have] gone to both of their weddings. Our friendship is part Gilmore Girls and appreciation for that crazy time, and then part just like a million other things that are just like friends.”

I was totally surprised to learn she keeps in contact with John and Sean (supposedly) more regularly than Alexis Bledel, but it makes sense when you remember Keiko, John, and Sean are all around the same age — and Alexis is 7 years younger. Hopefully we get another Gilmore Girls reunion to see our favorite television BFF's reunite!

Watch Lauren Graham & Scott Patterson's Mini Gilmore Girls Reunion for more Stars Hollow love!

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Your Home Gym Will Be Your Favorite Place With These Affordable Upgrades

Turn your home gym into your favorite workout spot with these affordable upgrades that maximize functionality and motivation. This article highlights must-have equipment and accessories that can transform any space into a personalized fitness haven without breaking the bank. From versatile resistance bands and adjustable dumbbells to space-saving storage racks and cushioned workout mats, these upgrades are perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or enhancing your current setup, our curated list ensures you’ll find budget-friendly solutions to elevate your home workouts. Get ready to break a sweat and crush your fitness goals in a gym tailored just for you!

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Upgrade Your Strength Routine With These Adjustable Dumbbells That Go Up to 24 Pounds

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Lift smart with adjustable dumbbells, the ultimate space-saving solution for strength training. With a magnetic pin mechanism, you can seamlessly switch weights between three and 24 pounds per hand. The ergonomic rubber grip ensures a comfortable and secure hold, so you can focus on crushing your goals worry-free.

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Add Variety to Your Workouts With This Essential Pilates Ring

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Target stubborn areas with this Pilates ring, your go-to tool for toning thighs, arms, hips, and more. Lightweight and portable, it even includes a carrying pouch, making it perfect for at-home or on-the-go workouts.

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Support Your Workouts With Copper-Infused Compression Leggings

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Recover like a pro with these copper-infused compression leggings, designed to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and support muscle recovery. They're even antimicrobial to keep bacteria at bay, helping you jog back into your fitness routine with confidence and style.

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Expand Your Strength Routine With a Resistance Band Set Complete With Handles

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Get a total-body workout with resistance bands featuring handles, the ultimate at-home fitness essential. Compact, versatile, and travel-friendly, these bands make strength training accessible and effective. Start your home gym journey with these bands and watch your progress soar.

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Sculpt Your Core Anywhere With a Portable Ab Wheel

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Level up your core workouts with the portable and budget-friendly ab wheel, the go-to tool recommended by fitness pros. In just 10–15 minutes, this compact wheel delivers an intense ab burn. Whether you’re at home or sneaking in a quick office session, it’s your ultimate core-crushing companion.

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Enjoy Yoga Anywhere With This Supportive Yoga Mat With a Carrying Strap

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Make floor workouts comfier with this thick yoga mat, offering extra cushioning and nonslip support. Whether you’re planking, stretching, or practicing Pilates, this mat provides the comfort you need, available in multiple colors and complete with a convenient carrying strap.

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Bounce Into Fitness With This Trampoline That Isn't Just for Kids

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Bring the fun back to cardio with a mini trampoline, a low-impact workout tool that’s as entertaining as it is effective. Featuring guided workouts and an LCD monitor to track your progress, this trampoline will have you bouncing your way to better fitness.

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Strengthen Your Core With This Wobble Board for Targeted Abs Workouts

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Challenge your core with the wobble board, the perfect accessory to enhance balance and stability. Whether you’re planking, squatting, or just trying to stay upright, this tool engages your muscles for a fun and functional workout.

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Soothe Your Muscles With an Air Compression Calf Massager

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Soothe tired legs with this calf massager, a portable device that provides air compression therapy for swelling and soreness. With adjustable intensity and a remote control, it’s like having a personal massage therapist on call, anytime, anywhere.

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Perfect Your Crunches With the Ultimate Neck and Back Support Tool

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Upgrade your ab routine with this versatile crunch assistant, designed to boost the effectiveness of crunches while doubling as a tool for push-ups and dips. Compact and easy to use, it’s a must-have for any core-focused workout.

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Hop on This Yoga Wheel

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Do you suffer from back pain? If so, this yoga wheel is exactly what the doctor ordered. It fits perfectly in between your shoulder blades to target muscle relief.

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Channel Your Inner Gymnast With These Durable Rings

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Channel your inner gymnast with gymnastics rings, which are ideal for building upper body strength and improving flexibility. While you might not make it to the Olympics, these rings deliver a full-body workout that’s both challenging and rewarding.

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Keep Your Phone Secure on Runs With This Cell Phone Armband

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Keep your essentials close with this handy armband, perfect for holding your phone, keys, and more during workouts or runs. Lightweight and secure, it’s a practical accessory that won’t hold you back.

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Boost Agility and Coordination With This Agility Ladder

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Boost speed and coordination with the agility ladder, a compact tool favored by athletes for improving footwork and balance. Easy to set up and portable, it’s a game-changer for anyone looking to level up their training routine.

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Enhance Your Workouts With These Wearable Weights for Added Intensity

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Amp up leg day with adjustable ankle weights, perfect for adding resistance to exercises like leg lifts and glute kickbacks. With multiple weight options, these versatile weights help you intensify your workouts and achieve your fitness goals.

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Blow Off Steam With This Heavy-Duty Punching Bag

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Punch out stress with this punching bag, the ultimate way to combine fitness and therapy. Compact and perfect for apartments or small spaces, it helps you release tension while building strength and endurance. Punch your way to both physical and mental health.

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Stay Comfortable While Toning With These Mesh Sneakers

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Step up your footwear game with these slip-on sneakers, combining fashion and function. Featuring cushioned support, breathable mesh, and an easy slip-on design, they keep your feet comfortable while engaging leg muscles for better movement and style.

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Maximize Cardio With a Space-Saving Compact Exercise Bike

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Stay active anywhere with this mini exercise bike, perfect for pedaling under your desk or in front of the TV. With adjustable resistance, anti-slip pedals, and an LCD monitor, it’s a compact way to incorporate movement into your day without leaving your seat.

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Protect Floors and Joints With Puzzle Exercise Mats That Interlock Easily

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Transform your home gym with these puzzle exercise mats, providing a cushioned, nonslip surface for safer and more comfortable workouts. Easy to assemble and versatile, they protect your joints and flooring, making them a must-have for any home fitness space.

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Customize Your Strength Training With This Adjustable Fitness Bench Offering 16 Configurations

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Maximize your exercise options with this adjustable fitness bench, offering endless possibilities for targeting muscle groups. From step-ups to bench presses, this height-adjustable bench includes storage space, blending functionality with convenience.

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Build Strength With a Set of Adjustable Dumbbells for Versatility

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Get stronger with these adjustable dumbbells, the ultimate space-saving solution for a full-body workout. Whether you're building strength or toning muscle, these dumbbells adapt to your fitness needs, offering versatility and effectiveness in one compact package.

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Level Up Your Training With This Kettlebell in Various Weights

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Add a cardio and strength-training powerhouse to your routine with this vinyl-coated kettlebell, available in weights from five to 50 pounds. Its smooth handle ensures a secure grip, making it an excellent choice for building endurance and strength.

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Relieve Muscle Tension With a Foam Roller Featuring a Textured Surface

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Roll out muscle tightness with this affordable foam roller, your personal sports masseuse at home. With a high-density textured surface, it’s perfect for relieving tension, increasing circulation, and mimicking gym machine exercises to elevate your recovery and flexibility.

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Add a New Dimension to Your Training With These Egg Weights That Fit Perfectly in Your Palm

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Supercharge your workouts with these small egg weights, the perfect addition for resistance training. These half-pound palm-sized weights are ideal for boxing or adding a challenge to any fitness routine. Lightweight, portable, and easy to grip, these little eggs pack a powerful punch.

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Elevate Your Bodyweight Workouts With This Set of Parallel Bars

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Take your strength training to the next level with parallel bars, a compact solution for dips, pull-ups, and more. Crafted from heavy-duty carbon steel, these bars provide unmatched stability and durability, making them an essential addition to your home gym setup.

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Experience a Full-Body Workout With This Pilates Bar Kit Complete With Accessories

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Bring the Pilates studio home with this portable Pilates bar kit, featuring resistance bands and accessories for balance, coordination, and muscle toning. This space-saving kit fits neatly into a carry bag, making it perfect for both at-home and on-the-go workouts.

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Take Your Home Workouts to New Heights With a Suspension System Featuring Industrial-Strength Straps

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Challenge your entire body with a suspension training system equipped with industrial-strength straps for adjustable exercises. Target your upper and lower body with ease—just find a sturdy anchor point and get ready for a full-body workout experience.

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Enhance Core Strength With This Weighted Medicine Ball

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Enhance core strength with a weighted medicine ball, a versatile tool for building muscle and improving balance. Available in multiple weights, its textured rubber surface ensures a secure grip, making it a staple for dynamic and effective workouts.

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Step Into Fitness With a Step-Up Platform for Sustained Cardio

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Elevate your cardio game with a step-up platform, perfect for heart-pumping exercises and a dose of nostalgia. Featuring a slip-resistant surface and adjustable risers, it’s a customizable, ’80s-inspired fitness essential for any workout routine.

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Add Resistance to Any Routine With a Breathable Weighted Vest

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Push your limits with a weighted vest designed to evenly distribute weight for a safer, joint-friendly workout. Made from breathable neoprene, it’s comfortable and versatile, allowing you to increase intensity while staying cool and focused.

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Get Low-Impact Cardio With This Space-Efficient Rower

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Row your way to full-body fitness with an affordable rowing machine, offering a low-impact, high-reward workout. With a foldable design and an LCD screen to track your progress, it’s the ultimate cardio machine for any fitness level.

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Track Your Progress With the Advanced Apple Watch Health Metrics

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Stay on top of your fitness goals with the Series 8 Apple Watch, your ultimate wrist companion. Packed with features like temperature sensing, blood oxygen monitoring, and ECG tracking, it’s more than a watch—it’s a mini supercomputer dedicated to your health and performance.

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Increase Workout Intensity With a Set of Resistance Bands in 6 Tension Levels

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No room? No problem. These resistance bands are a space-saving powerhouse, perfect for a full-body workout without the need for heavy, bulky equipment. From squats to bicep curls, they adapt to your routine at home or on the go.

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Work Out Anywhere With These Dual-Sided Sliders for Any Surface

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Add intensity to your bodyweight exercises with sliders, the small but mighty upgrade your workouts need. Boost plank variations, enhance lunges, and challenge stability—all without weights. Lightweight and travel-friendly, these sliders are a home gym essential.

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Stay Light on Your Feet With an Adjustable Jump Rope

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Boost your cardio with an adjustable jump rope, designed for full-body engagement. Improve coordination, balance, and stamina with this compact, low-impact workout tool designed for small spaces. Whether you're into fitness or upping your game, this rope delivers.

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Anchor Your Workouts With This Simple Yet Effective Door Anchor for Resistance Bands

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Transform any doorway into a gym with a door anchor and resistance bands. This dynamic duo creates a cable-machine-like setup without the hefty price tag. Affordable, portable, and easy to use, this dynamic duo turns any space into your personal training zone.

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