S01E01 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.
Gilmore Girls
Life's short. Talk fast.
S01E11: Paris is Burning
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
Overview
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
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 Cinnamon's Wake
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
S01E06 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.
S01E07 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.
S01E08 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.
S01E09 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.
S01E10 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.
S01E11 Paris is Burning
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
S01E12 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.
S01E13 Concert Interruptus
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
S01E14 That Damn Donna Reed
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
S01E15 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.
S01E16 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.
S01E17 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.
S01E18 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.
S01E19 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.
S01E20 P.S. I Lo...
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
S01E21 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.
Cast
Lauren Graham
Lorelai Gilmore
Alexis Bledel
Rory Gilmore
Scott Patterson
Luke Danes
Melissa McCarthy
Sookie St. James
Keiko Agena
Lane Kim
Yanic Truesdale
Michel Gerard
Liza Weil
Paris Geller
Sean Gunn
Kirk Gleason
Matt Czuchry
Logan Huntzberger
Kelly Bishop
Emily Gilmore
Edward Herrmann
Richard Gilmore
