Series synopsis
Gilmore Girls is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on The WB on October 5, 2000. It ended on May 15, 2007. It was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. It stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson and Melissa McCarthy.
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
Premise
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
Premise: Life's short. Talk fast.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore
- Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore
- Scott Patterson as Luke Danes
- Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James
- Keiko Agena as Lane Kim
- Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard
- Liza Weil as Paris Geller
- Jared Padalecki as Dean Forester
Supporting cast
- Matt Czuchry as Logan Huntzberger
- Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jess Mariano
- Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore
- Chris Eigeman as Jason Stiles
Guest cast
- Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason
- Abigail Mavity as Joanna Krumholtz
- Maïté Schwartz as Good Looking Girl
- Susan Ruttan as Bed & Breakfast Wife
- Seth MacFarlane as Zach
- Elizabeth Bond as Girl
- Elliott Cho as Little Korean Boy
- Tanner Richie as Fiddler Chorus
- Abigail Spencer as Megan
- Jazzmun as Janet Jackson
- John Kapelos as Orientation Leader
- Jean-Paul Vignon as Andre
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 155 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | ||
| Season 1 | 21 | October 5, 2000 | May 10, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 9, 2001 | May 21, 2002 |
| Season 3 | 22 | September 24, 2002 | May 20, 2003 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 23, 2003 | May 18, 2004 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 21, 2004 | May 17, 2005 |
| Season 6 | 22 | September 13, 2005 | May 9, 2006 |
| Season 7 | 22 | September 26, 2006 | May 15, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Unaired Pilot Unaired Pilot of Gilmore Girls, featuring different actors playing Dean and Sookie, and different sets for exterior Stars Hollow and the inside of Luke's. |
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| 2 |
A Film by Kirk A spoof on student art films. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
October 5, 2000 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 12, 2000 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 19, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sadie, Sadie... Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her. |
October 9, 2001 |
| 2 |
Hammers and Veils Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news. |
October 9, 2001 |
| 3 |
Red Light on the Wedding Night During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans. |
October 16, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future. |
September 24, 2002 |
| 2 |
Haunted Leg Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher. |
October 1, 2002 |
| 3 |
Application Anxiety After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent. |
October 8, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ballrooms and Biscotti After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college. |
September 23, 2003 |
| 2 |
The Lorelais' First Day at Yale Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face. |
September 30, 2003 |
| 3 |
The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme. |
October 7, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip. |
September 21, 2004 |
| 2 |
A Messenger, Nothing More After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home. |
September 28, 2004 |
| 3 |
Written in the Stars Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting. |
October 5, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New and Improved Lorelai Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them. |
September 13, 2005 |
| 2 |
Fight Face Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house. |
September 20, 2005 |
| 3 |
The UnGraduate Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date. |
September 27, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Long Morrow Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present. |
September 26, 2006 |
| 2 |
That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland. |
October 3, 2006 |
| 3 |
Lorelai's First Cotillion Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle. |
October 10, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The WB |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 5, 2000 |
| Last aired | May 15, 2007 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |