Seasons & episodes
S0 · E1Unaired Pilot Air date unannounced · 44 min
Unaired Pilot of Gilmore Girls, featuring different actors playing Dean and Sookie, and different sets for exterior Stars Hollow and the inside of Luke's.
S0 · E2A Film by Kirk Air date unannounced · 44 min
A spoof on student art films.
S1 · E1Pilot 7.0 / 10 · 2 published ratings 2000-10-05 · 44 min
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.
S1 · E2The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-10-12 · 43 min
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.
S1 · E3Kill Me Now 8.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-10-19 · 43 min
When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
S1 · E4The Deer Hunters 9.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-10-26 · 43 min
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.
S1 · E5Cinnamon's Wake 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-11-02 · 42 min
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
S1 · E6Rory's Birthday Parties 8.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-11-09 · 44 min
Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
S1 · E7Kiss and Tell 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-11-16 · 44 min
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.
S1 · E8Love and War and Snow 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-12-14 · 44 min
Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
S1 · E9Rory's Dance 9.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-12-20 · 44 min
Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
S1 · E10Forgiveness and Stuff 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2000-12-21 · 42 min
Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
S1 · E11Paris is Burning 7.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-01-11 · 44 min
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
S1 · E12Double Date 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-01-18 · 42 min
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.
S1 · E13Concert Interruptus 8.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-02-15 · 39 min
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
S1 · E14That Damn Donna Reed 7.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-02-22 · 44 min
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
S1 · E15Christopher Returns 7.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-03-01 · 43 min
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.
S1 · E16Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers 8.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-03-08 · 44 min
Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
S1 · E17The Breakup, Part 2 8.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-03-15 · 44 min
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.
S1 · E18The Third Lorelai 9.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 2001-03-22 · 44 min
When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
S1 · E19Emily in Wonderland 2001-04-26 · 42 min
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.
S1 · E20P.S. I Lo... 2001-05-03 · 43 min
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
S1 · E21Love, Daisies and Troubadours 2001-05-10 · 43 min
Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.
S2 · E1Sadie, Sadie... 2001-10-09 · 41 min
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.