Gilmore Girls

Season 1

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Thirty-two year old single mom, Lorelai, lives with her teenage daughter Rory in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, with crazy neighbors and many ups and downs.

Where to Watch Season 1

21 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotWhen Rory is accepted to attend a prestigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.
The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
E2
The Lorelais' First Day at ChiltonRory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.
Kill Me Now
E3
Kill Me NowWhen Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
The Deer Hunters
E4
The Deer HuntersAfter Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test day.
Cinnamon's Wake
E5
Cinnamon's WakeWhen both a distant family member and a neighbor's cat die, Lorelai has to decide which wake to attend. Max and Lorelai get their feelings for each other out on the table, but what will Rory think of this? Meanwhile, Lorelai and Sookie attend a Chilton bake sale; and Rory and Dean's budding relationship takes one step forward.
Rory's Birthday Parties
E6
Rory's Birthday PartiesRory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
Kiss and Tell
E7
Kiss and TellRory 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.
Love and War and Snow
E8
Love and War and SnowSnow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
Rory's Dance
E9
Rory's DanceRory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
Forgiveness and Stuff
E10
Forgiveness and StuffMisfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
Paris is Burning
E11
Paris is BurningAs the relationship with Rory's teacher Max grows more serious, Lorelai panics and decides to end it, but her attempt to break up with him during Parent-Teacher night at Chilton causes even more trouble at school for Rory.
Double Date
E12
Double DateTwo double dates. Rory and Dean set up Lane with Dean's friend and the four go out. Meanwhile Sookie and Jackson's first date includes Lorelai and Jackson's cousin, who's very very weird. Lorelai does not enjoy the evening.
Concert Interruptus
E13
Concert InterruptusTrouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
That Damn Donna Reed
E14
That Damn Donna ReedRory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
Christopher Returns
E15
Christopher ReturnsChristopher visits the Hollow for the first time and Rory shows him off and shows him the town. Dinner with the parents ends up with both Rory's grand parents fighting. After talking up his business venture, Lorelai gets Christopher to admit he's failing and has him proposing before leaving town.
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
E16
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other StrangersRory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
The Breakup, Part 2
E17
The Breakup, Part 2After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her dismay.
The Third Lorelai
E18
The Third LorelaiWhen Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
Emily in Wonderland
E19
Emily in WonderlandEmily 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.
P.S. I Lo...
E20
P.S. I Lo...Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
Love, Daisies and Troubadours
E21
Love, Daisies and TroubadoursIn one of the highest rated shows, Lorelai is becoming seriously involved with Max just as she finds herself getting in the middle of another relationship when Luke's girlfriend Rachel accuses him of being in love with Lorelai. Meanwhile, Rory has her own romance drama and tries to work up the courage to win Dean back.