Season 1

E1. Pilot

Oct 5, 2000 · 44m

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.

E2. The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Oct 12, 2000 · 43m

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.

E3. Kill Me Now

Oct 19, 2000 · 43m

When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.

E4. The Deer Hunters

Oct 26, 2000 · 43m

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.

E5. Cinnamon's Wake

Nov 2, 2000 · 42m

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

E6. Rory's Birthday Parties

Nov 9, 2000 · 44m

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

E7. Kiss and Tell

Nov 16, 2000 · 44m

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.

E8. Love and War and Snow

Dec 14, 2000 · 44m

Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

E9. Rory's Dance

Dec 20, 2000 · 44m

Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.

E10. Forgiveness and Stuff

Dec 21, 2000 · 42m

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

E11. Paris is Burning

Jan 11, 2001 · 44m

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

E12. Double Date

Jan 18, 2001 · 42m

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.

E13. Concert Interruptus

Feb 15, 2001 · 39m

Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.

E14. That Damn Donna Reed

Feb 22, 2001 · 44m

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

E15. Christopher Returns

Mar 1, 2001 · 43m

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.

E16. Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Mar 8, 2001 · 44m

Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.

E17. The Breakup, Part 2

Mar 15, 2001 · 44m

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.

E18. The Third Lorelai

Mar 22, 2001 · 44m

When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.

E19. Emily in Wonderland

Apr 26, 2001 · 42m

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.

E20. P.S. I Lo...

May 3, 2001 · 43m

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

E21. Love, Daisies and Troubadours

May 10, 2001 · 43m

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