Gilmore Girls - Season 1

Set in Stars Hollow, a storybook Connecticut town populated with an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk, Gilmore Girls is a humorous, heartfelt, multigenerational drama about friendship and family. Headstrong 32-year-old Lorelai Gilmore carves out a life for herself and her equally willful teenage daughter, Rory.

21 Episodes

Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1

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

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Season 1 - Episode 2

Rory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious cl...

Kill Me Now

Season 1 - Episode 3

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

Season 1 - Episode 4

After Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test da...

Cinnamon's Wake

Season 1 - Episode 5

Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

Rory's Birthday Parties

Season 1 - Episode 6

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

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 movi...

Love and War and Snow

Season 1 - Episode 8

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

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Season 1 - Episode 10

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep t...

Paris is Burning

Season 1 - Episode 11

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

Double Date

Season 1 - Episode 12

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...

Concert Interruptus

Season 1 - Episode 13

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

Season 1 - Episode 14

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

Christopher Returns

Season 1 - Episode 15

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

Season 1 - Episode 16

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

Season 1 - Episode 17

After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her di...

The Third Lorelai

Season 1 - Episode 18

When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and R...

Emily in Wonderland

Season 1 - Episode 19

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 h...

P.S. I Lo...

Season 1 - Episode 20

Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

Love, Daisies and Troubadours

Season 1 - Episode 21

Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.