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Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls
★ 7.9/10•2000•44m•TV-14•Comedy•Drama
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Life's short. Talk fast.

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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime44m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 5, 2000

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE144m

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.

Oct 5, 2000

Episode 2 - The Lorelais' First Day at ChiltonE243m

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.

Oct 12, 2000

Episode 3 - Kill Me NowE343m

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.

Oct 19, 2000

Episode 4 - The Deer HuntersE443m

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.

Oct 26, 2000

Episode 5 - Cinnamon's WakeE542m

Cinnamon's Wake

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

Nov 2, 2000

Episode 6 - Rory's Birthday PartiesE644m

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.

Nov 9, 2000

Episode 7 - Kiss and TellE744m

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.

Nov 16, 2000

Episode 8 - Love and War and SnowE844m

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.

Dec 14, 2000

Episode 9 - Rory's DanceE944m

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.

Dec 20, 2000

Episode 10 - Forgiveness and StuffE1042m

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.

Dec 21, 2000

Episode 11 - Paris is BurningE1144m

Paris is Burning

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

Jan 11, 2001

Episode 12 - Double DateE1242m

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.

Jan 18, 2001

Episode 13 - Concert InterruptusE1339m

Concert Interruptus

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

Feb 15, 2001

Episode 14 - That Damn Donna ReedE1444m

That Damn Donna Reed

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

Feb 22, 2001

Episode 15 - Christopher ReturnsE1543m

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.

Mar 1, 2001

Episode 16 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other StrangersE1644m

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.

Mar 8, 2001

Episode 17 - The Breakup, Part 2E1744m

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.

Mar 15, 2001

Episode 18 - The Third LorelaiE1844m

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.

Mar 22, 2001

Episode 19 - Emily in WonderlandE1942m

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.

Apr 26, 2001

Episode 20 - P.S. I Lo...E2043m

P.S. I Lo...

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

May 3, 2001

Episode 21 - Love, Daisies and TroubadoursE2143m

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.

May 10, 2001

Actors

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

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