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.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-10-05
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-10-12
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Joanne Waters
Air date: 2000-10-19
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
Writer: Jed Seidel
Air date: 2000-10-26
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2000-11-02
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-11-09
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
Writer: Jenji Kohan
Air date: 2000-11-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Joan Binder Weiss
Air date: 2000-12-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2000-12-20
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
Writer: John Stephens
Air date: 2000-12-21
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
Writer: Joan Binder Weiss
Air date: 2001-01-11
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-01-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Elaine Arata
Air date: 2001-02-15
Runtime: 39 min
Overview: Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-02-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-01
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2001-03-08
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-15
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Air date: 2001-03-22
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
Air date: 2001-04-26
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: 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.
Writer: Elaine Arata
Air date: 2001-05-03
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
Writer: Daniel Palladino
Air date: 2001-05-10
Runtime: 43 min
Overview: Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.
