More like repeated ideasformulaic.

You're welcome. Let's show 'em how it's done
"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!"

Thanks.
And thanks for managing to say something nice on IMDB, it's been a rarity for far too long on here.
Hamilton cast expected to apologize for expressing concerns. What happened to 1st Amendment?

Good catch, noWeaponForged!
"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!"

Reverse theme:
Emily fires a maid every episode and Lorelai works with Sookie and Michele the whole time/Emily keeps a maid the entire time and doesn't even get annoyed at any of the odd stuff while Lorelai fires top name chefs each episode.
Hamilton cast expected to apologize for expressing concerns. What happened to 1st Amendment?

Except in both those cases, Lorelai got what she was seeking. But yes, same theme.
"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!"

Lorelai once again asking her mother for money to expand the inn. The dialogue was almost identical to the scene in the pilot - e.g. "I'll get the cheque book", "so close", and the condition of continued contact.
Lorelai's proposal in both the regular series and 'Fall' received the same response from Luke - "What?"
I've been looking so long at these pictures of you that I almost believe that they're real

You could say Jess being the one to have Rory make changes? Going back to Yale/book
That's one that came to my mind immediately. I like this recurring aspect actually, it's very in character. He's always been able to see through things and tell them as they are, which can have a huge impact on people's lives. It's why he's been good at getting under people's skin in the past.

If I upset you, don't stress
Never forget, that God isn't finished with me yet

Yep, Kaid. That's another one.
"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!"

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You could say Jess being the one to have Rory make changes? Going back to Yale/book