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Series 7.9

Gilmore Girls

20007 seasons1,063 ratings

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.

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

7 seasons

Pilot

1. Pilot

Oct 5, 2000 44 min

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.

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

2. The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Oct 12, 2000 43 min

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.

Kill Me Now

3. Kill Me Now

Oct 19, 2000 43 min

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

The Deer Hunters

4. The Deer Hunters

Oct 26, 2000 43 min

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.

Cinnamon's Wake

5. Cinnamon's Wake

Nov 2, 2000 42 min

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

Rory's Birthday Parties

6. Rory's Birthday Parties

Nov 9, 2000 44 min

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

Kiss and Tell

7. Kiss and Tell

Nov 16, 2000 44 min

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.

Love and War and Snow

8. Love and War and Snow

Dec 14, 2000 44 min

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

Rory's Dance

9. Rory's Dance

Dec 20, 2000 44 min

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

Forgiveness and Stuff

10. Forgiveness and Stuff

Dec 21, 2000 42 min

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

Paris is Burning

11. Paris is Burning

Jan 11, 2001 44 min

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

Double Date

12. Double Date

Jan 18, 2001 42 min

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.

Concert Interruptus

13. Concert Interruptus

Feb 15, 2001 39 min

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

That Damn Donna Reed

14. That Damn Donna Reed

Feb 22, 2001 44 min

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

Christopher Returns

15. Christopher Returns

Mar 1, 2001 43 min

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.

Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

16. Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Mar 8, 2001 44 min

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

The Breakup, Part 2

17. The Breakup, Part 2

Mar 15, 2001 44 min

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.

The Third Lorelai

18. The Third Lorelai

Mar 22, 2001 44 min

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

Emily in Wonderland

19. Emily in Wonderland

Apr 26, 2001 42 min

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.

P.S. I Lo...

20. P.S. I Lo...

May 3, 2001 43 min

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

Love, Daisies and Troubadours

21. Love, Daisies and Troubadours

May 10, 2001 43 min

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

Ensemble

Cast

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham

Lorelai Gilmore

Alexis Bledel

Alexis Bledel

Rory Gilmore

Scott Patterson

Scott Patterson

Luke Danes

Melissa McCarthy

Melissa McCarthy

Sookie St. James

Keiko Agena

Keiko Agena

Lane Kim

Yanic Truesdale

Yanic Truesdale

Michel Gerard

Liza Weil

Liza Weil

Paris Geller

Sean Gunn

Sean Gunn

Kirk Gleason

Matt Czuchry

Matt Czuchry

Logan Huntzberger

Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Emily Gilmore

Edward Herrmann

Edward Herrmann

Richard Gilmore

Production

The details

Release

2000

Seasons

7 seasons

Country

United States of America

Studio

Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Spoken languages: English

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