Episodes

Pilot
7.1When Rory is accepted to attend a prestigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.
44 min

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
7.6Rory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.
43 min

Kill Me Now
7.0When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
43 min

The Deer Hunters
7.2After Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test day.
43 min

Cinnamon's Wake
7.1Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
42 min

Rory's Birthday Parties
7.3Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
44 min

Kiss and Tell
7.5Rory 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.
44 min

Love and War and Snow
7.5Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
44 min

Rory's Dance
7.6Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
44 min

Forgiveness and Stuff
7.2Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
42 min

Paris is Burning
7.2After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
44 min

Double Date
7.3Lorelai 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.
42 min

Concert Interruptus
7.5Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
39 min

That Damn Donna Reed
6.6Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
44 min

Christopher Returns
7.1Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.
43 min

Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
7.4Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
44 min

The Breakup, Part 2
7.7After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her dismay.
44 min

The Third Lorelai
7.3When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
44 min

Emily in Wonderland
7.2Emily 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.
42 min

P.S. I Lo...
7.3Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
43 min

Love, Daisies and Troubadours
7.5Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.
43 min