Season 1
Episodes
S1 · E1 · 5 Oct 2000 · 44 min
Pilot
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.
S1 · E2 · 12 Oct 2000 · 43 min
The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
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.
S1 · E3 · 19 Oct 2000 · 43 min
Kill Me Now
When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
S1 · E4 · 26 Oct 2000 · 43 min
The Deer Hunters
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.
S1 · E5 · 2 Nov 2000 · 42 min
Cinnamon's Wake
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
S1 · E6 · 9 Nov 2000 · 44 min
Rory's Birthday Parties
Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
S1 · E7 · 16 Nov 2000 · 44 min
Kiss and Tell
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.
S1 · E8 · 14 Dec 2000 · 44 min
Love and War and Snow
Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
S1 · E9 · 20 Dec 2000 · 44 min
Rory's Dance
Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
S1 · E10 · 21 Dec 2000 · 42 min
Forgiveness and Stuff
Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
S1 · E11 · 11 Jan 2001 · 44 min
Paris is Burning
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
S1 · E12 · 18 Jan 2001 · 42 min
Double Date
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.
S1 · E13 · 15 Feb 2001 · 39 min
Concert Interruptus
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
S1 · E14 · 22 Feb 2001 · 44 min
That Damn Donna Reed
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
S1 · E15 · 1 Mar 2001 · 43 min
Christopher Returns
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.
S1 · E16 · 8 Mar 2001 · 44 min
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
S1 · E17 · 15 Mar 2001 · 44 min
The Breakup, Part 2
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.
S1 · E18 · 22 Mar 2001 · 44 min
The Third Lorelai
When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
S1 · E19 · 26 Apr 2001 · 42 min
Emily in Wonderland
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.
S1 · E20 · 3 May 2001 · 43 min
P.S. I Lo...
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
S1 · E21 · 10 May 2001 · 43 min
Love, Daisies and Troubadours
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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