Gilmore Girls (Season 1)

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.

Pilot (Episode 1) 7.2
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-10-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 2) 7.8
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-10-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 3) 7.1
Writer: Joanne Waters
Air date: 2000-10-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 4) 7.3
Writer: Jed Seidel
Air date: 2000-10-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 5) 7.2
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2000-11-02
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
Rory's Birthday Parties (Episode 6) 7.5
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-11-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 7) 7.7
Writer: Jenji Kohan
Air date: 2000-11-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 8) 7.6
Writer: Joan Binder Weiss
Air date: 2000-12-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 9) 7.8
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-12-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 10) 7.3
Writer: John Stephens
Air date: 2000-12-21
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 11) 7.4
Writer: Joan Binder Weiss
Air date: 2001-01-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
Double Date (Episode 12) 7.5
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-01-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 13) 7.8
Writer: Elaine Arata
Air date: 2001-02-15
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 14) 7.1
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-02-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
Christopher Returns (Episode 15) 7.2
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 16) 7.5
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2001-03-08
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 17) 7.7
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-15
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 18) 7.2
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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 (Episode 19) 7.2
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2001-04-26
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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... (Episode 20) 7.5
Writer: Elaine Arata
Air date: 2001-05-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
Love, Daisies and Troubadours (Episode 21) 7.7
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-05-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.