Season 1

E01Pilot 44m 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. E02The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton 43m 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. E03Kill Me Now 43m When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents. E04The Deer Hunters 43m 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. E05Cinnamon's Wake 42m Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward. E06Rory's Birthday Parties 44m Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate. E07Kiss and Tell 44m 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. E08Love & War & Snow 44m Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit. E09Rory's Dance 44m Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills. E10Forgiveness and Stuff 42m Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together. E11Paris is Burning 44m After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted. E12Double Date 42m 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. E13Concert Interruptus 39m Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past. E14That Damn Donna Reed 44m Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings. E15Christopher Returns 43m 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. E16Start-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers 44m Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town. E17The Breakup, Part II 44m 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. E18The Third Lorelai 44m When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory. E19Emily in Wonderland 42m 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. E20P.S. I Lo... 43m Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again. E21Love, Daisies and Troubadours 43m Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.

Season 2

E01Sadie, Sadie... 41m Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her. E02Hammers and Veils 44m Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news. E03Red Light on the Wedding Night 43m During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans. E04The Road Trip to Harvard 43m With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip. E05Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy 44m Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy. E06Presenting Lorelai Gilmore 44m Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man. E07Like Mother, Like Daughter 44m Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show. E08The Ins & Outs of Inns 44m Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail. E09Run Away, Little Boy 44m When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal. E10The Bracebridge Dinner 44m While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast. E11Secrets and Loans 43m Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan. E12Richard in Stars Hollow 44m Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he annoys both Lorelai and Rory. E13A-Tisket, A-Tasket 43m The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory. E14It Should've Been Lorelai 42m Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back. E15Lost and Found 42m Rory panics when she realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her. When Lorelai spots someone in Rory's room, she makes accusations of theft. E16There's the Rub 44m Lorelai and Emily's weekend at a spa doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rory's night alone becomes difficult when Paris, Jess and Dean arrive. E17Dead Uncles and Vegetables 44m Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding. E18Back in the Saddle Again 44m After helping Rory with her project for Chilton's annual business fair, Richard realizes he's tired of retirement and wants to start a second career. E19Teach Me Tonight 44m As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him. E20Help Wanted 43m Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her. E21Lorelai's Graduation Day 42m Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York. E22I Can't Get Started 44m On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.

Season 3

E01Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days 44m Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future. E02Haunted Leg 43m Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher. E03Application Anxiety 43m After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent. E04One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes 41m Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic. E05Eight O'clock at the Oasis 43m 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. E06Take the Deviled Eggs... 41m When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know. E07They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? 43m 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. E08Let the Games Begin 44m Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance. E09A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving 41m 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. E10That'll Do, Pig 42m 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. E11I Solemnly Swear... 41m 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. E12Lorelai Out of Water 43m Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates. E13Dear Emily and Richard 41m When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born. E14Swan Song 44m Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together. E15Face-Off 44m 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. E16The Big One 44m Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected. E17A Tale of Poes and Fire 44m 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. E18Happy Birthday, Baby 44m While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise. E19Keg! Max! 43m Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode. E20Say Goodnight, Gracie 44m After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner. E21Here Comes the Son 43m Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai. E22Those are Strings, Pinocchio 44m Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.

Season 4

E01Ballrooms and Biscotti 43m After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college. E02The Lorelais' First Day at Yale 42m Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face. E03The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles 44m Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme. E04Chicken or Beef? 44m While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day. E05The Fundamental Things Apply 44m Lorelai struggles to hide details of her life from Emily. Rory discovers that college dating isn't easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for movie night. E06An Affair to Remember 44m Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust. E07The Festival of Living Art 44m Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings. E08Die, Jerk 43m Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship. E09Ted Koppel's Big Night Out 44m Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner. E10The Nanny and the Professor 43m Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship. E11In the Clamor and the Clangor 43m Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her. E12A Family Matter 43m Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious. E13Nag Hammadi is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels 43m Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother. E14The Incredible Sinking Lorelais 43m Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn. E15Scene in a Mall 41m Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree. E16The Reigning Lorelai 43m Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard. E17Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist 43m Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton. E18Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom! 43m Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory. E19Afterboom 43m Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life. E20Luke Can See Her Face 43m A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches. E21Last Week Fights, This Week Tights 43m Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory. E22Raincoats & Recipes 43m Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

Season 5

E01Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller 43m Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip. E02A Messenger, Nothing More 41m After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home. E03Written in the Stars 43m Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting. E04Tippecanoe and Taylor Too 43m Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office. E05We Got Us a Pippi Virgin! 43m Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry. E06Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant! 43m Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society. E07You Jump, I Jump, Jack 43m Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him. E08The Party's Over 43m When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend. E09Emily Says 'Hello' 43m Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement. E10But Not As Cute As Pushkin 43m Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight. E11Women of Questionable Morals 43m When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was. E12Come Home 43m Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction. E13Wedding Bell Blues 43m Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him. E14Say Something 42m After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship. E15Jews and Chinese Food 43m Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer. E16So... Good Talk 43m Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner. E17Pulp Friction 43m Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily. E18To Live and Let Diorama 43m Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble. E19But I'm a Gilmore 43m When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed. E20How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod? 43m Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed. E21Blame Booze and Melville 43m Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid. E22A House is Not a Home 44m Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.

Season 6

E01New and Improved Lorelai 43m Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them. E02Fight Face 43m Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house. E03The UnGraduate 43m 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. E04Always a God Mother, Never a God 43m 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. E05We've Got Magic to Do 43m 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. E06Welcome to the Dollhouse 43m 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. E07Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number 43m Both Lorelai and Rory are saddened that their estrangement will keep them from spending Rory's 21st birthday the way they had always planned. E08Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out 43m When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life. E09The Prodigal Daughter Returns 43m After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai. E10He's Slippin' Him Bread...Dig? 43m Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship. E11The Perfect Dress 43m 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. E12Just Like Gwen and Gavin 43m 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. E13Friday Night's Alright for Fighting 43m Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations. E14You've Been Gilmored 42m 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. E15A Vineyard Valentine 41m Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day. E16Bridesmaids Revisited 43m Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup. E17I'm OK, You're OK 43m 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. E18The Real Paul Anka 41m 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. E19I Get a Sidekick out of You 43m 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. E20Super Cool Party People 43m 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. E21Driving Miss Gilmore 43m Lorelai helps Emily while she's unable to see after minor eye surgery. Rory takes charge of Logan's recovery when he returns home. E22Partings 43m Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.

Season 7

E01The Long Morrow 42m Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present. E02That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopie 42m Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland. E03Lorelai's First Cotillion 42m Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle. E04'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous 42m Lorelai is having trouble fully committing to her current relationship. A relative comes to stay with Luke. E05The Great Stink 41m Rory is thrilled when her beau comes to town on business but realizes during a dinner with his colleagues that she has no connection to his new world. E06Go, Bulldogs! 42m Christopher treats Rory's college newspaper co-workers to lunch, but the meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they cover a breaking story. E07French Twist 40m Christopher and Lorelai take Gigi to visit Sherry. Rory's tenure as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper comes to an end. E08Introducing Lorelai Planetarium 42m Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone. E09Knit, People, Knit! 42m Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end. E10Merry Fisticuffs 41m When Christopher witnesses a sweet moment between a couple, he becomes concerned about his partner's commitment to him. E11Santa's Secret Stuff 41m Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference letter for his court case. Lorelai, Christopher and Rory have a late but extravagant Christmas. E12To Whom It May Concern 42m Sookie acts strangely. Luke attends his court case hearing. Lorelai is confronted about the character reference letter she wrote for Luke. E13I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia 42m During a family emergency, Lorelai can't reach Christopher. Meanwhile, Logan and Luke drop everything to support Rory, Lorelai, Richard and Emily. E14Farewell, My Pet 42m Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other. E15I'm a Kayak, Hear Me Roar 42m Lorelai helps Emily organize domestic affairs but has trouble revealing the current state of her love life. Rory attends a birthday dinner for Logan. E16Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore? 42m Rory has an interview. Lorelai must settle a fight between Lane and her mother. Logan reveals a failure to Rory. E17Gilmore Girls Only 41m Lorelai, Rory and Emily go on a road trip to attend the wedding of an old friend. Someone makes a surprise appearance, asking Rory to forgive him. E18Hay Bale Maze 42m Rory shows her boyfriend around Stars Hollow, while Lorelai worries he's too irresponsible. Lorelai and Luke admit they both made mistakes. E19It's Just Like Riding a Bike 42m After an awkward encounter, Lorelai and Luke start fighting, which Lorelai takes as a good sign. Rory gets a letter that impacts her future plans. E20Lorelai? Lorelai? 42m Rory has a scary dream about what lies ahead for her. A visitor discusses Rory's future with Lorelai. Lorelai pours her heart out on karaoke night. E21Unto the Breach 41m Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory. E22Bon Voyage 42m In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.