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Gilmore Girls

Life's short. Talk fast.

2000
star 7.9
layers 7 Seasons

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

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Pilot
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S1 E1

Pilot

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
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S1 E2

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

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
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S1 E3

Kill Me Now

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
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S1 E4

The Deer Hunters

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
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S1 E5

Cinnamon's Wake

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

Rory's Birthday Parties
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S1 E6

Rory's Birthday Parties

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
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S1 E7

Kiss and Tell

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
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S1 E8

Love and War and Snow

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
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S1 E9

Rory's Dance

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
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S1 E10

Forgiveness and Stuff

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
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S1 E11

Paris is Burning

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

Double Date
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S1 E12

Double Date

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
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S1 E13

Concert Interruptus

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
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S1 E14

That Damn Donna Reed

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

Christopher Returns
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S1 E15

Christopher Returns

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
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S1 E16

Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

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
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S1 E17

The Breakup, Part 2

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
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S1 E18

The Third Lorelai

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
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S1 E19

Emily in Wonderland

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...
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S1 E20

P.S. I Lo...

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

Love, Daisies and Troubadours
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S1 E21

Love, Daisies and Troubadours

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

Top 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

apartment Production Companies

business Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions
Warner Bros. Television Warner Bros. Television
business Hofflund/Polone

public Production Countries

United States of America