Gilmore Girls

1Pilot

44 minOct 5, 2000★ 7.2

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.

2The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

43 minOct 12, 2000★ 7.7

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.

3Kill Me Now

43 minOct 19, 2000★ 7.2

When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.

4The Deer Hunters

43 minOct 26, 2000★ 7.3

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.

5Cinnamon's Wake

42 minNov 2, 2000★ 7.2

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

6Rory's Birthday Parties

44 minNov 9, 2000★ 7.4

Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.

7Kiss and Tell

44 minNov 16, 2000★ 7.6

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.

8Love and War and Snow

44 minDec 14, 2000★ 7.5

Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

9Rory's Dance

44 minDec 20, 2000★ 7.6

Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.

10Forgiveness and Stuff

42 minDec 21, 2000★ 7.2

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.

11Paris is Burning

44 minJan 11, 2001★ 7.2

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

12Double Date

42 minJan 18, 2001★ 7.3

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.

13Concert Interruptus

39 minFeb 15, 2001★ 7.5

Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.

14That Damn Donna Reed

44 minFeb 22, 2001★ 6.6

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

15Christopher Returns

43 minMar 1, 2001★ 6.7

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.

16Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

44 minMar 8, 2001★ 7.1

Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.

17The Breakup, Part 2

44 minMar 15, 2001★ 7.4

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.

18The Third Lorelai

44 minMar 22, 2001★ 7.0

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

19Emily in Wonderland

42 minApr 26, 2001★ 6.8

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.

20P.S. I Lo...

43 minMay 3, 2001★ 6.9

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

21Love, Daisies and Troubadours

43 minMay 10, 2001★ 7.5

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