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Gilmore Girls Season 1

Gilmore Girls Season 1

(2000)
synopsis

In Gilmore Girls season 1, Lorelai is a 32-year-old mom with a 16-year-old daughter named Rory. Lorelai lives uniquely, growing up in a world of money and dance party. When she gets pregnant at 16 years old, she makes her own decision and works from a maid to a manager. Then she runs a hotel business with her best friend, Sookie. The daughter Rory falls for a boy called Dean, making Lorelai recall her rebellious youth and dreams years ago.

air date

October. 05,2000

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Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode Guide

Pilot

S1 E1 Pilot

Oct. 05,2000

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.

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

S1 E2 The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Oct. 12,2000

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.

Kill Me Now

S1 E3 Kill Me Now

Oct. 19,2000

When 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

S1 E4 The Deer Hunters

Oct. 26,2000

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.

Cinnamon's Wake

S1 E5 Cinnamon's Wake

Nov. 02,2000

Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

Rory's Birthday Parties

S1 E6 Rory's Birthday Parties

Nov. 09,2000

Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.

Kiss and Tell

S1 E7 Kiss and Tell

Nov. 16,2000

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.

Love and War and Snow

S1 E8 Love and War and Snow

Dec. 14,2000

Snow 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

S1 E9 Rory's Dance

Dec. 20,2000

Rory 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

S1 E10 Forgiveness and Stuff

Dec. 21,2000

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.

Paris is Burning

S1 E11 Paris is Burning

Jan. 11,2001

After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.

Double Date

S1 E12 Double Date

Jan. 18,2001

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.

Concert Interruptus

S1 E13 Concert Interruptus

Feb. 15,2001

Trouble 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

S1 E14 That Damn Donna Reed

Feb. 22,2001

Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

Christopher Returns

S1 E15 Christopher Returns

Mar. 01,2001

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.

Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

S1 E16 Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Mar. 08,2001

Rory 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

S1 E17 The Breakup, Part 2

Mar. 15,2001

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.

The Third Lorelai

S1 E18 The Third Lorelai

Mar. 22,2001

When 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

S1 E19 Emily in Wonderland

Apr. 26,2001

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.

P.S. I Lo...

S1 E20 P.S. I Lo...

May. 03,2001

Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

Love, Daisies and Troubadours

S1 E21 Love, Daisies and Troubadours

May. 10,2001

Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.

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Cast of Gilmore Girls Season 1

Lauren Graham

Lorelai Gilmore

Alexis Bledel

Rory Gilmore

Scott Patterson

Luke Danes

Melissa McCarthy

Sookie St. James

Keiko Agena

Lane Kim

Yanic Truesdale

Michel Gerard

Kelly Bishop

Emily Gilmore

Edward Herrmann

Richard Gilmore