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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 Sep 5, 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
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.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Jared Padalecki, Alex Borstein, Liz Torres, Emily Kuroda, Jill Brennan, Cesar Lopapa, Marcy Goldman, Barna Moricz
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 classmates.
Directed by Arlene SanfordWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Alex Borstein, Sally Struthers, Nick Chinlund, John Billingsley, Chad Michael Murray, Liz Torres, Dakin Matthews
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.
Directed by Adam Nimoy, Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Joanne Waters, Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Alex Borstein, Sally Struthers, Liz Torres, Ted Rooney, Jackson Douglas, Meagen Fay, Eileen Barnett, Charles C. Stevenson Jr.
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 day.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Jed SeidelGuest stars Liza Weil, Alex Borstein, Chad Michael Murray, Scott Cohen, Emily Kuroda, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann
Episode 5
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Jean-Paul Vignon, Sally Struthers, DeLauné Michel, Floyd Van Buskirk, Liz Torres, Scott Cohen
Episode 6
Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
Directed by Sarah Pia AndersonWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Greg Rikaart, Chad Michael Murray, Liz Torres, Ted Rooney
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 movie night.
Directed by Rodman FlenderWritten by Jenji KohanGuest stars Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Emily Kuroda, Ted Rooney, Sonya Eddy, Brian Burke
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.
Directed by Alan MyersonWritten by Joan Binder WeissGuest stars Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, David Huddleston, Vic Chao, Liz Torres, Scott Cohen, Michael Winters, Mike Gandolfi
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.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Jared Padalecki, Chad Michael Murray, Liz Torres, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Kyle Gibson, Maybin Hewes
Episode 10
Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
Directed by Bethany RooneyWritten by John StephensGuest stars Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Jane Lynch, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rob Moore, Richard Fancy, Brian Evers
Episode 11
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
Directed by David PetrarcaWritten by Joan Binder WeissGuest stars Liza Weil, Chad Michael Murray, Scott Cohen, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Jackson Douglas, Ann Gillespie, Simon Chernin
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 friend.
Directed by Lev L. SpiroWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Jared Padalecki, Max Perlich, Lukas Behnken, Emily Kuroda, Jackson Douglas, Joe Fria, John Balma
Episode 13
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
Directed by Bruce Seth GreenWritten by Elaine ArataGuest stars Liza Weil, Brandon Routh, Deborah Theaker, Chad Michael Murray, Cleo King, John Stephens, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
Episode 14
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Michael Winters, David Sutcliffe, Mike Gandolfi
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.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Peter Michael Goetz, Cristine Rose, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, David Sutcliffe, Jackson Douglas
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.
Directed by Lesli Linka GlatterWritten by Linda Loiselle Guzik, John StephensGuest stars Liza Weil, Jared Padalecki, Grant-Lee Phillips, David Huddleston, Chad Michael Murray, Jacqui Maxwell, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
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 dismay.
Directed by Nick MarckWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Chad Michael Murray, Jacqui Maxwell, Eddie Shin, Liz Torres
Episode 18
When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
Directed by Michael KatlemanWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Grant-Lee Phillips, Chad Michael Murray, Marion Ross, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann
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 house.
Directed by Perry LangWritten by Linda Loiselle Guzik, John StephensGuest stars Sean Gunn, Max Perlich, Eddie Shin, Emily Kuroda, Jackson Douglas, Lisa Ann Hadley
Episode 20
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
Directed by Lev L. SpiroWritten by Elaine Arata, Joan Binder WeissGuest stars Liza Weil, Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Scott Cohen, Emily Kuroda, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Lisa Ann Hadley
Episode 21
Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Liza Weil, Sean Gunn, Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Scout Taylor-Compton, Grant-Lee Phillips, Chad Michael Murray, Jon Wellner
Episode information updated Sep 14, 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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