Season 1
(2000)
Overview
In the picture-perfect New England town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, quick-witted Lorelai Gilmore, 32 years old and manager of the historic Independence Inn, is mother to Rory and also her daughter's best friend, confidante, and mentor who's determined to help her avoid the mistakes that sidetracked Lorelai when she was a teen. As Rory prepares to enter the exclusive Chilton Preparatory School, Lorelai's blue-blooded parents, once kept at a distance by Lorelai, are now back in her life, as are…
Cast
as Lorelai Gilmore
as Rory Gilmore
as Luke Danes
as Sookie St. James
as Lane Kim
as Michel Gerard
as Emily Gilmore
as Richard Gilmore
Episodes
Pilot 7.0
October 5, 2000
Lorelai must ask her estranged parents for financial help when her daughter, Rory, is accepted into a prestigious prep …
The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton 7.8
October 12, 2000
Lorelai oversleeps and accompanies her daughter to prep school wearing cut-off jeans and cowboy boots; Rory antagonizes…
Kill Me Now 6.8
October 19, 2000
Rory and her grandfather enjoy a glorious day of golf, making Lorelai feel left out; the inn hosts a double wedding wit…
The Deer Hunters 7.2
October 26, 2000
Rory becomes obsessive about studying for a Shakespeare exam after she receives her first D grade, but when she misses …
Cinnamon's Wake 7.2
November 2, 2000
Rory is flustered around Dean; Lorelai must cancel a date with Rory's teacher to attend Cinnamon's funeral.
Rory's Birthday Parties 7.4
November 9, 2000
Emily throws an elegant birthday party for an embarrassed Rory, who blows up at her grandmother; Rory later invites her…
Kiss and Tell 7.7
November 16, 2000
Rory doesn't tell her mother about her first kiss with Dean, and a vexed Lorelai embarrasses her daughter by inviting D…
Love and War and Snow 7.8
December 14, 2000
Rory is stranded at her grandparents' house by a snowstorm; Lorelai spends the night with Rory's teacher, Max; the town…
Rory's Dance 7.9
December 20, 2000
Rory and Dean fall asleep together following a fairytale evening at a formal dance, leading to a blowout between Lorela…
Forgiveness and Stuff 7.5
December 21, 2000
Lorelai is hurt when she is excluded from her parents' Christmas bash, but she rushes to the hospital after her father …
Paris is Burning 7.5
January 11, 2001
Lorelai tries to break up with Rory's teacher, Max, on parent-teacher night, which leads to more problems for her daugh…
Double Date 7.6
January 18, 2001
After Lorelai encourages Sookie to ask out Jackson, she finds herself on a double date with Jackson's weird cousin; Ror…
Concert Interruptus 8.0
February 15, 2001
Though Lorelai is excited about going to a Bangles concert, she offers the four concert tickets to Rory and three of he…
That Damn Donna Reed 7.2
February 22, 2001
Lorelai enlists Luke to help find a missing chick; Rory quarrels with her boyfriend over housewifery.
Christopher Returns 7.3
March 1, 2001
When Rory's father makes an unexpected visit, he awakens long-buried feelings of passion in Lorelai, as well as inspiri…
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers 7.5
March 8, 2001
Rory's boyfriend declares his love for her; Lorelai endures dinner with her parents and a blind date.
The Breakup, Part 2 7.9
March 15, 2001
Rory kisses Tristan at a party after fighting with Dean; Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house for a night of lov…
The Third Lorelai 7.3
March 22, 2001
Rory's great-grandmother offers Lorelai a trust fund for Rory's education, causing Emily to fear losing her newfound re…
Emily in Wonderland 7.4
April 26, 2001
A road trip through her granddaughter's past inspires Emily to make up for the material things Rory did not have growin…
P.S. I Lo... 7.4
May 3, 2001
Rory runs to her grandparents' house after discovering Lorelai and Max are dating again; Lorelai discovers the truth be…
Love, Daisies and Troubadours 7.6
May 10, 2001
Lorelai becomes increasingly serious about Max; Luke's girlfriend accuses him of being in love with Lorelai; Rory attem…