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.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-10-09
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-10-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-10-16
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-10-23
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-10-30
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
Air date: 2001-11-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.
Writer: Joan Binder Weiss
Air date: 2001-11-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-11-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail.
Writer: John Stephens
Air date: 2001-11-27
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-12-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2002-01-22
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.
Writer: Frank Lombardi
Air date: 2002-01-29
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he annoys both Lorelai and Rory.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2002-02-05
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2002-02-12
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2002-02-26
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Rory panics when she realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her. When Lorelai spots someone in Rory's room, she makes accusations of theft.
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
Air date: 2002-04-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Lorelai and Emily's weekend at a spa doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rory's night alone becomes difficult when Paris, Jess and Dean arrive.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2002-04-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2002-04-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: After helping Rory with her project for Chilton's annual business fair, Richard realizes he's tired of retirement and wants to start a second career.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2002-04-30
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him.
Writer: Allan Heinberg
Air date: 2002-05-07
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2002-05-14
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.
Writer: John Stephens
Air date: 2002-05-21
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.
