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Gilmore Girls Season 1

Gilmore Girls

Season 1

October 5, 2000 21 episodes

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Pilot
E1
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E1. Pilot

44m Oct 5, 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
E2
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E2. The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

43m 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
E3
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E3. Kill Me Now

43m 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
E4
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E4. The Deer Hunters

43m 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
E5
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E5. Cinnamon's Wake

42m Nov 2, 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
E6
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E6. Rory's Birthday Parties

44m Nov 9, 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
E7
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E7. Kiss and Tell

44m 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
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E8. Love and War and Snow

44m 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
E9
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E9. Rory's Dance

44m 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
E10
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E10. Forgiveness and Stuff

42m 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
E11
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E11. Paris is Burning

44m Jan 11, 2001

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

Double Date
E12
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E12. Double Date

42m 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
E13
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E13. Concert Interruptus

39m 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
E14
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E14. That Damn Donna Reed

44m 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
E15
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E15. Christopher Returns

43m Mar 1, 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
E16
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E16. Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

44m Mar 8, 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
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E17. The Breakup, Part 2

44m 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
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E18. The Third Lorelai

44m 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
E19
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E19. Emily in Wonderland

42m 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...
E20
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E20. P.S. I Lo...

43m May 3, 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
E21
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E21. Love, Daisies and Troubadours

43m 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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