Season 1

21 EPISODES • 2000

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 the issues that originally drove them apart.

Episodes

1: Pilot

Oct 5, 2000

Lorelai must ask her estranged parents for financial help when her daughter, Rory, is accepted into a prestigious prep school.

2: The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Oct 12, 2000

Lorelai oversleeps and accompanies her daughter to prep school wearing cut-off jeans and cowboy boots; Rory antagonizes Chilton's top student.

3: Kill Me Now

Oct 19, 2000

Rory and her grandfather enjoy a glorious day of golf, making Lorelai feel left out; the inn hosts a double wedding with two sets of identical twins.

4: The Deer Hunters

Oct 26, 2000

Rory becomes obsessive about studying for a Shakespeare exam after she receives her first D grade, but when she misses the exam it leads to a parent-teacher conference.

5: Cinnamon's Wake

Nov 2, 2000

Rory is flustered around Dean; Lorelai must cancel a date with Rory's teacher to attend Cinnamon's funeral.

6: Rory's Birthday Parties

Nov 9, 2000

Emily throws an elegant birthday party for an embarrassed Rory, who blows up at her grandmother; Rory later invites her grandparents to a wild party.

7: Kiss and Tell

Nov 16, 2000

Rory doesn't tell her mother about her first kiss with Dean, and a vexed Lorelai embarrasses her daughter by inviting Dean over to the house to watch videos.

8: Love and War and Snow

Dec 14, 2000

Rory is stranded at her grandparents' house by a snowstorm; Lorelai spends the night with Rory's teacher, Max; the townspeople re-enact a Revolutionary War battle.

9: Rory's Dance

Dec 20, 2000

Rory and Dean fall asleep together following a fairytale evening at a formal dance, leading to a blowout between Lorelai and her mother over discipline.

10: Forgiveness and Stuff

Dec 21, 2000

Lorelai is hurt when she is excluded from her parents' Christmas bash, but she rushes to the hospital after her father collapses at the party.

11: Paris is Burning

Jan 11, 2001

Lorelai tries to break up with Rory's teacher, Max, on parent-teacher night, which leads to more problems for her daughter at school.

12: Double Date

Jan 18, 2001

After Lorelai encourages Sookie to ask out Jackson, she finds herself on a double date with Jackson's weird cousin; Rory goes on a double date as well.

13: Concert Interruptus

Feb 15, 2001

Though Lorelai is excited about going to a Bangles concert, she offers the four concert tickets to Rory and three of her new schoolmates.

14: That Damn Donna Reed

Feb 22, 2001

Lorelai enlists Luke to help find a missing chick; Rory quarrels with her boyfriend over housewifery.

15: Christopher Returns

Mar 1, 2001

When Rory's father makes an unexpected visit, he awakens long-buried feelings of passion in Lorelai, as well as inspiring anger in Lorelai's parents.

16: Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Mar 8, 2001

Rory's boyfriend declares his love for her; Lorelai endures dinner with her parents and a blind date.

17: The Breakup, Part 2

Mar 15, 2001

Rory kisses Tristan at a party after fighting with Dean; Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house for a night of lovemaking.

18: The Third Lorelai

Mar 22, 2001

Rory's great-grandmother offers Lorelai a trust fund for Rory's education, causing Emily to fear losing her newfound relationship with them.

19: Emily in Wonderland

Apr 26, 2001

A road trip through her granddaughter's past inspires Emily to make up for the material things Rory did not have growing up.

20: P.S. I Lo...

May 3, 2001

Rory runs to her grandparents' house after discovering Lorelai and Max are dating again; Lorelai discovers the truth behind Dean and Rory's breakup.

21: Love, Daisies and Troubadours

May 10, 2001

Lorelai becomes increasingly serious about Max; Luke's girlfriend accuses him of being in love with Lorelai; Rory attempts to win Dean back.

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