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.

Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot

Lorelai must ask her estranged parents for financial help when her daughter, Rory, is accepted into a prestigious prep school. Air Date : 5th-Oct-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Lorelai oversleeps and accompanies her daughter to prep school wearing cut-off jeans and cowboy boots; Rory antagonizes Chilton's top student. Air Date : 12th-Oct-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 3 - Kill Me Now

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. Air Date : 19th-Oct-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 4 - The Deer Hunters

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. Air Date : 26th-Oct-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 5 - Cinnamon's Wake

Rory is flustered around Dean; Lorelai must cancel a date with Rory's teacher to attend Cinnamon's funeral. Air Date : 2nd-Nov-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 6 - Rory's Birthday Parties

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. Air Date : 9th-Nov-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 7 - Kiss and Tell

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. Air Date : 16th-Nov-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 8 - Love and War and Snow

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. Air Date : 14th-Dec-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 9 - Rory's Dance

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. Air Date : 20th-Dec-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 10 - Forgiveness and Stuff

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. Air Date : 21st-Dec-2000  Read More

Season 1 Episode 11 - Paris is Burning

Lorelai tries to break up with Rory's teacher, Max, on parent-teacher night, which leads to more problems for her daughter at school. Air Date : 11th-Jan-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 12 - Double Date

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. Air Date : 18th-Jan-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 13 - Concert Interruptus

Though Lorelai is excited about going to a Bangles concert, she offers the four concert tickets to Rory and three of her new schoolmates. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 14 - That Damn Donna Reed

Lorelai enlists Luke to help find a missing chick; Rory quarrels with her boyfriend over housewifery. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 15 - Christopher Returns

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. Air Date : 1st-Mar-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 16 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Rory's boyfriend declares his love for her; Lorelai endures dinner with her parents and a blind date. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 17 - The Breakup, Part 2

Rory kisses Tristan at a party after fighting with Dean; Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house for a night of lovemaking. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 18 - The Third Lorelai

Rory's great-grandmother offers Lorelai a trust fund for Rory's education, causing Emily to fear losing her newfound relationship with them. Air Date : 22nd-Mar-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 19 - Emily in Wonderland

A road trip through her granddaughter's past inspires Emily to make up for the material things Rory did not have growing up. Air Date : 26th-Apr-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 20 - P.S. I Lo...

Rory runs to her grandparents' house after discovering Lorelai and Max are dating again; Lorelai discovers the truth behind Dean and Rory's breakup. Air Date : 3rd-May-2001  Read More

Season 1 Episode 21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours

Lorelai becomes increasingly serious about Max; Luke's girlfriend accuses him of being in love with Lorelai; Rory attempts to win Dean back. Air Date : 10th-May-2001  Read More