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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
Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Barbara Boxer, Brandon Barash, Jessica Kiper, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Emily Kuroda, Jackson Douglas, Mike Gandolfi
Episode 2
Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Jessica Kiper, Emily Bergl, David Sutcliffe, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Christy O'Keefe, Kelly Lohman
Episode 3
After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Granville Van Dusen, Kendall Schmidt, Grant-Lee Phillips, Anita Finlay, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
Episode 4
Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.
Directed by Steven RobmanWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Adam Brody, Heidi Swedberg, Todd Lowe, Jessica Kiper, John Cabrera, Riki Lindhome, Emily Kuroda, Julie Wittner
Episode 5
After a disastrous date with a man she met at an auction organized by Emily, Lorelai tries to cancel the second date, despite her parents' objections.
Directed by Joe Ann FogleWritten by Justin TannerGuest stars Jason Kravits, Jon Hamm, Judy Geeson, Jeff Fowler, Christopher Cowan, Patrick O'Connor, Karen Tucker
Episode 6
When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Ken Davitian, Molly Bryant, Cynthia Ettinger, Kate Orsini, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Mädchen Amick
Episode 7
Lorelai forces Rory to be her partner at the Stars Hollow dance marathon, where Rory can't stop arguing with a boy – and another definitely notices.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Brandon Barash, Jessica Kiper, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Emily Kuroda, Ted Rooney
Episode 8
Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.
Directed by Steven Robman, Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars William Forward, Jen Ray
Episode 9
Lorelai and Rory have four Thanksgivings when they stop for celebrations with Lane, Sookie and Luke on the way to dinner with Richard and Emily.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Lydie Denier, Adam Brody, Michael Des Barres, John Aniston, Judy Geeson, Emily Kuroda, Ted Rooney
Episode 10
Lorelai misses the town carnival when a visitor arrives. Rory's beau won't take her to the carnival – until he learns she might go with another boy.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Sheila R. LawrenceGuest stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Marion Ross, Emily Bergl, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Jayson Creek, Tom Schmid, Steven Mayhew
Episode 11
A classmate convinces Paris that Rory has been plotting against her. Meanwhile, Emily is sued by a former maid, and Lorelai meets an interesting man.
Directed by Carla McCloskeyWritten by John StephensGuest stars Seth MacFarlane, Billy Burke, Emily Bergl, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Jackson Douglas, Jayson Creek, Joe Fria
Episode 12
Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Janet LeahyGuest stars Adam Brody, Billy Burke, Todd Lowe, Michael Winters, John Cabrera, Emily Kuroda, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole
Episode 13
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Chelsea Brummet, Peter Michael Goetz, Phillip Van Dyke, Cynthia Ettinger, Cristine Rose, Liz Torres, Mädchen Amick, David Sutcliffe
Episode 14
Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Adam Brody, Billy Burke, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres, John Cabrera, Emily Kuroda, Jackson Douglas
Episode 15
Tired of waiting for her boyfriend to call and make plans for the weekend, Rory goes to a hockey game with Lane, where she sees a familiar face.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by John StephensGuest stars Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Arielle Kebbel, Todd Lowe, Marion Ross, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, John Cabrera
Episode 16
Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Adam Wylie, Scott Cohen, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Jackson Douglas, Jill Matson-Sachoff, Lauren Cohn
Episode 17
When a meeting of the Edgar Allan Poe Society at her inn is interrupted by a disaster, Lorelai must find rooms for the guests at homes around town.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Ryan Malgarini, Arielle Kebbel, Evie Peck, Jon Polito, Bob Clendenin, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
Episode 18
While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Bruce French, Evie Peck, Jon Polito, Michael Winters, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Jackson Douglas, Biff Yeager
Episode 19
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
Directed by Chris LongWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Adam Brody, Arielle Kebbel, Chauncey Leopardi, Todd Lowe, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Suzanne Ford, Scott Cohen, John Cabrera
Episode 20
After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Janet Leahy, Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Adam Brody, Rob Estes, Chauncey Leopardi, Keith MacKechnie, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Aris Alvarado, Emily Kuroda
Episode 21
Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Rob Estes, Adam Wylie, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann, Sherilyn Fenn, Alex Borstein, Michael C. Maronna, Sophia Santi
Episode 22
Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Soledad St. Hilaire, Adam Wylie, Larry Cedar, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo
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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