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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Sally Struthers, Rini Bell, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Jordan Baker, Rose Abdoo, Aris Alvarado, David Sutcliffe
Episode 2
Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Todd Lowe, Kathleen Wilhoite, Michael DeLuise, David Greenman, John Cabrera, David Sutcliffe
Episode 3
Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rina MimounGuest stars Sally Struthers, Kelsey Lewis, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres, John Cabrera, Hannah Leigh, Jennifer Rhodes, James Hornbeck
Episode 4
Lorelai is having trouble fully committing to her current relationship. A relative comes to stay with Luke.
Directed by Victor Nelli, Jr.Written by Gayle AbramsGuest stars Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Liz Torres, Sherilyn Fenn, Aris Alvarado, Michelle Ongkingco
Episode 5
Rory is thrilled when her beau comes to town on business but realizes during a dinner with his colleagues that she has no connection to his new world.
Directed by Michael Schultz, Rodman FlenderWritten by Jenji Kohan, Gina FattoreGuest stars Sally Struthers, Vanessa Branch, Chris Payne Gilbert, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo, David Sutcliffe, Nicolette Collier
Episode 6
Christopher treats Rory's college newspaper co-workers to lunch, but the meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they cover a breaking story.
Directed by Wil ShrinerWritten by Rebecca Rand Kirshner, David S. RosenthalGuest stars Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Rini Bell, Scott Michael Campbell, Phil Abrams, David Greenman, Devon Michaels
Episode 7
Christopher and Lorelai take Gigi to visit Sherry. Rory's tenure as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper comes to an end.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David BabcockGuest stars Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres, John Cabrera, Michelle Ongkingco
Episode 8
Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Jennie Snyder UrmanGuest stars Vanessa Branch, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Chris Payne Gilbert, Steve Braun, Michelle Ongkingco, David Sutcliffe, Adetokumboh M'Cormack
Episode 9
Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by David GraeGuest stars Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Danny Strong, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael DeLuise, Michael Winters
Episode 10
When Christopher witnesses a sweet moment between a couple, he becomes concerned about his partner's commitment to him.
Directed by Jackson DouglasWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Cody Klop, Samantha Droke, Krysten Ritter, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Sherilyn Fenn, Aris Alvarado, Michelle Ongkingco
Episode 11
Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference letter for his court case. Lorelai, Christopher and Rory have a late but extravagant Christmas.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Jimmy Bennett, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Sebastian Bach, John Cabrera, David Sutcliffe, Emily Kuroda, Nicolette Collier
Episode 12
Sookie acts strangely. Luke attends his court case hearing. Lorelai is confronted about the character reference letter she wrote for Luke.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by David BabcockGuest stars Krysten Ritter, Griffin Churchill, Sherilyn Fenn, David Sutcliffe, Jackson Douglas, George Anthony Bell, Denise Dowse, Cheryl White
Episode 13
During a family emergency, Lorelai can't reach Christopher. Meanwhile, Logan and Luke drop everything to support Rory, Lorelai, Richard and Emily.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, David Sutcliffe, Austin Tichenor, Terryn Westbrook, Jean St. James
Episode 14
Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Jennie Snyder UrmanGuest stars Todd Lowe, David Sutcliffe, A.J. Tesler, Cameron Bender, Tim Snay, Sheila Shaw, Kaily Smith Westbrook
Episode 15
Lorelai helps Emily organize domestic affairs but has trouble revealing the current state of her love life. Rory attends a birthday dinner for Logan.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Sally Struthers, Gregg Henry, Danny Strong, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael DeLuise, Adetokumboh M'Cormack, Treisa Gary
Episode 16
Rory has an interview. Lorelai must settle a fight between Lane and her mother. Logan reveals a failure to Rory.
Directed by David PaymerWritten by Gina Fattore, Gayle AbramsGuest stars Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael DeLuise, Sebastian Bach
Episode 17
Lorelai, Rory and Emily go on a road trip to attend the wedding of an old friend. Someone makes a surprise appearance, asking Rory to forgive him.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David BabcockGuest stars Todd Lowe, Gregg Henry, Kathy Baker, James Lashly, Jonathan Spencer, David Trice, Therese Lentz
Episode 18
Rory shows her boyfriend around Stars Hollow, while Lorelai worries he's too irresponsible. Lorelai and Luke admit they both made mistakes.
Directed by Steve ClancyWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Grant-Lee Phillips, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Griffin Churchill
Episode 19
After an awkward encounter, Lorelai and Luke start fighting, which Lorelai takes as a good sign. Rory gets a letter that impacts her future plans.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Jennie Snyder UrmanGuest stars Sally Struthers, Krysten Ritter, Danny Strong, Liz Torres, Griffin Churchill, Michelle Ongkingco, Jackson Douglas
Episode 20
Rory has a scary dream about what lies ahead for her. A visitor discusses Rory's future with Lorelai. Lorelai pours her heart out on karaoke night.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell, Danny Strong, Liz Torres, Rose Abdoo, John Cabrera
Episode 21
Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Jennie Snyder Urman, David S. RosenthalGuest stars Sally Struthers, William Bogert, Krysten Ritter, Rini Bell, Danny Strong, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
Episode 22
In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo, John Cabrera
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Lauren GrahamLorelai Gilmore
Alexis BledelRory Gilmore
Scott PattersonLuke Danes
Melissa McCarthySookie St. James
Keiko AgenaLane Kim
Yanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard
Liza WeilParis Geller
Jared PadaleckiDean Forester
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