Gilmore Girls

1. 1. Pilot

   Oct 5, 2000

   When Rory is accepted to attend a prestigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.

2. 2. The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

   Oct 12, 2000

   Rory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.

3. 3. Kill Me Now

   Oct 19, 2000

   When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.

4. 4. The Deer Hunters

   Oct 26, 2000

   After Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test day.

5. 5. Cinnamon's Wake

   Nov 2, 2000

   Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

6. 6. Rory's Birthday Parties

   Nov 9, 2000

   Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.

7. 7. Kiss and Tell

   Nov 16, 2000

   Rory shares a romantic moment with Dean, but doesn't tell Lorelai. When Lorelai hears about it from Mrs. Kim, she invites Dean over for movie night.

8. 8. Love and War and Snow

   Dec 14, 2000

   Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

9. 9. Rory's Dance

   Dec 20, 2000

   Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.

10. 10. Forgiveness and Stuff

    Dec 21, 2000

    Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.

11. 11. Paris is Burning

    Jan 11, 2001

    After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.

12. 12. Double Date

    Jan 18, 2001

    Lorelai goes on a hellish double date with Sookie, Jackson and Jackson's odd cousin. Meanwhile, Rory double dates with Dean, Lane and Dean's friend.

13. 13. Concert Interruptus

    Feb 15, 2001

    Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.

14. 14. That Damn Donna Reed

    Feb 22, 2001

    Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

15. 15. Christopher Returns

    Mar 1, 2001

    Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.

16. 16. Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

    Mar 8, 2001

    Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.

17. 17. The Breakup, Part 2

    Mar 15, 2001

    After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her dismay.

18. 18. The Third Lorelai

    Mar 22, 2001

    When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.

19. 19. Emily in Wonderland

    Apr 26, 2001

    Emily is horrified when she sees the place where Lorelai and Rory first lived, so she sets out to create a perfect bedroom for Rory in her house.

20. 20. P.S. I Lo...

    May 3, 2001

    Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

21. 21. Love, Daisies and Troubadours

    May 10, 2001

    Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.

About

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

First aired

2000-10-05

Era

Early 2000s

Length

7 seasons · 153 episodes

Genres

Comedy, Drama