Gilmore Girls
Season 1
200021 episodes
Episode 1
Pilot
Oct 5, 200044m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
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.
Episode 2
The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
Oct 12, 200043m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
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.
Episode 3
Kill Me Now
Oct 19, 200043m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
Episode 4
The Deer Hunters
Oct 26, 200043m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
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.
Episode 5
Cinnamon's Wake
Nov 2, 200042m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
Episode 6
Rory's Birthday Parties
Nov 9, 200044m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
Episode 7
Kiss and Tell
Nov 16, 200044m
TMDB rating 7.6TMDB
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.
Episode 8
Love and War and Snow
Dec 14, 200044m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
Episode 9
Rory's Dance
Dec 20, 200044m
TMDB rating 7.6TMDB
Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
Episode 10
Forgiveness and Stuff
Dec 21, 200042m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
Episode 11
Paris is Burning
Jan 11, 200144m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
Episode 12
Double Date
Jan 18, 200142m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
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.
Episode 13
Concert Interruptus
Feb 15, 200139m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
Episode 14
That Damn Donna Reed
Feb 22, 200144m
TMDB rating 6.6TMDB
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
Episode 15
Christopher Returns
Mar 1, 200143m
TMDB rating 6.7TMDB
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.
Episode 16
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
Mar 8, 200144m
TMDB rating 7.1TMDB
Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
Episode 17
The Breakup, Part 2
Mar 15, 200144m
TMDB rating 7.4TMDB
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.
Episode 18
The Third Lorelai
Mar 22, 200144m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
Episode 19
Emily in Wonderland
Apr 26, 200142m
TMDB rating 6.8TMDB
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.
Episode 20
P.S. I Lo...
May 3, 200143m
TMDB rating 6.9TMDB
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
Episode 21
Love, Daisies and Troubadours
May 10, 200143m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.