Additional context for tge uninitiated: the series “The melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” was aired out of sequence intentionally, which is to say that the episide order is not the chronological order of events. The show is a masterclass of storytelling, presenting just enough information for the viewer to follow the plot while leaving you constantly guessing and inferring information, since you learn plot details at a different pace than the protagonist. The show never tells you the episode’s chronological place, but it can be determined through observation of details such as season, references to other events, etc.

Highly recommended for even non-anime fans, it’s a great sci-fi comedy/drama/mystery.