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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
Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, James Tupper, Grant-Lee Phillips, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Riki Lindhome, Robert Foxworth, Brian Berke
Episode 2
Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.
Directed by Daniel PalladinoWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars John Kapelos, Thomas Kopache, Jane Carr, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liz Torres, Michael DeLuise, Susan Bjurman, Rebecca Brunk
Episode 3
Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Dana Davis, Todd Lowe, Michael DeLuise, Sebastian Bach, John Cabrera, Biff Yeager, Sarah Buehler, Barry Ashley
Episode 4
Sookie hopes to reconcile the estranged Gilmore girls by asking both Lorelai and Rory to be godparents to her kids, but things don't go as planned.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Nick Offerman, Trev Broudy, Jane Carr, Todd Lowe, John Cabrera, Jackson Douglas, Jim Jansen, Alan Loayza
Episode 5
After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Jillian Bach, Leann Hunley, Jane Carr, Gregg Henry, Liz Torres, Jackson Douglas, Susan Bjurman, Brad Ellis
Episode 6
After asking Logan about Rory's future plans, Richard admits it was a mistake to let Rory make rash decisions and discusses the matter with Lorelai.
Directed by Jackson DouglasWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Sally Struthers, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo, Mike Gandolfi, Kurt David Anderson, Rich DiDonato, Sam Menning
Episode 7
Both Lorelai and Rory are saddened that their estrangement will keep them from spending Rory's 21st birthday the way they had always planned.
Directed by Robert BerlingerWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, Ted Rooney, Susan Bjurman, A.J. Tesler, Michael C. McCarthy, Madeleine Albright
Episode 8
When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Milo Ventimiglia, Sally Struthers, Kyle Chavarria, Lexi Ainsworth, Riki Lindhome, Alan Loayza, Lucy Butler, Tanc Sade
Episode 9
After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Vanessa Marano, Mark Harelik, Todd Lowe, John Cabrera, Aris Alvarado, David Sutcliffe, Jackson Douglas, Deborah Cresswell
Episode 10
Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Carole King, Todd Lowe, Kathleen Wilhoite, Sebastian Bach, John Cabrera, David Sutcliffe, Devon Sorvari, Joel Gion
Episode 11
Wanting to get to know his newly discovered relative, Luke makes a visit. Lorelai sets a date but has a feeling something's not right.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Robert Harper, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, Sherilyn Fenn, Emily Kuroda, Kristen Trucksess, Jaimie Linn, Daniel Mandehr
Episode 12
Lorelai finds out about Luke's secret, but not from Luke. She tries to be supportive, but Luke's reaction hurts her. Logan tries to win over Rory.
Directed by Steve ClancyWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Amy Sloan, Kyle Chavarria, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Lexi Ainsworth, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres
Episode 13
Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.
Directed by Kenny OrtegaWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Sally Struthers, Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Dale Dickey, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Devon Michaels
Episode 14
Lorelai brings Luke to dinner with her parents. When Rory becomes the new editor of the school paper, her roommate kicks her out of their apartment.
Directed by Steve ClancyWritten by Jordon NardinoGuest stars Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Devon Michaels, David Sutcliffe, Rona Benson, Jaimie Linn, Robert Arce, Danny Pudi
Episode 15
Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.
Directed by Daniel PalladinoWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Gregg Henry, David Greenman, Aris Alvarado, Devon Michaels, Rona Benson, A.J. Tesler, Jaimie Linn, Tahmus Rounds
Episode 16
Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup.
Directed by Linda MendozaWritten by Rebecca Rand KirshnerGuest stars Abigail Spencer, Sally Struthers, Arden Myrin, Todd Lowe, Samantha Shelton, Danny Strong, Sebastian Bach, John Cabrera
Episode 17
Rory forgives her beau. Luke's girlfriend is secretly upset when he spends a few days with April. Rory does some spying on her mother's behalf.
Directed by Lee Shallat ChemelWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, John Cabrera, Sherilyn Fenn, Aris Alvarado, Emily Kuroda, John Henry Canavan
Episode 18
Unhappy because Rory hasn't really forgiven him, Logan takes off with his friends. Rory runs into Luke and April at a bookstore in Philadelphia.
Directed by Daniel PalladinoWritten by Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Milo Ventimiglia, Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Nick Holmes, Michael Winters, Aris Alvarado, Emily Kuroda, Alan Loayza
Episode 19
After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-PalladinoGuest stars Joseph Steven Yang, Adam Hendershott, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell, June Kyoto Lu, Liz Torres, Sebastian Bach, John Cabrera
Episode 20
When Luke plans a birthday party for April at the diner, Lorelai wants to help and is hurt that Luke thinks it's too soon for her to meet April.
Directed by Ken WhittinghamWritten by David S. RosenthalGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Vanessa Marano, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jan Hoag, Gregg Henry, Liz Torres, David Greenman, Sherilyn Fenn
Episode 21
Lorelai helps Emily while she's unable to see after minor eye surgery. Rory takes charge of Logan's recovery when he returns home.
Directed by Jamie BabbitWritten by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Peter MacKenzie, Dale Dickey, Grant-Lee Phillips, Danny Strong, Kathleen Wilhoite, Michael DeLuise, Devon Michaels, Jackson Douglas
Episode 22
Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.
Directed by Amy Sherman-PalladinoWritten by Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel PalladinoGuest stars Kim Gordon, Grant-Lee Phillips, Melora Hardin, Gregg Henry, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Dave Allen, David Sutcliffe
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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