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. Air Date : 5th-Oct-2000  Read More

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. Air Date : 12th-Oct-2000  Read More

When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents. Air Date : 19th-Oct-2000  Read More

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. Air Date : 26th-Oct-2000  Read More

Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward. Air Date : 2nd-Nov-2000  Read More

Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate. Air Date : 9th-Nov-2000  Read More

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. Air Date : 16th-Nov-2000  Read More

Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit. Air Date : 14th-Dec-2000  Read More

Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills. Air Date : 20th-Dec-2000  Read More

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together. Air Date : 21st-Dec-2000  Read More

After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted. Air Date : 11th-Jan-2001  Read More

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. Air Date : 18th-Jan-2001  Read More

Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2001  Read More

Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2001  Read More

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. Air Date : 1st-Mar-2001  Read More

Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2001  Read More

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. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2001  Read More

When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory. Air Date : 22nd-Mar-2001  Read More

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. Air Date : 26th-Apr-2001  Read More

Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again. Air Date : 3rd-May-2001  Read More

Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision. Air Date : 10th-May-2001  Read More