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Season 1 of Gilmore Girls, an American dramedy television series, aired on the WB television network.

About[]

A very atypical mother-daughter relationship is at the center of Gilmore Girls, a comedy-drama that immediately set itself apart from the herd with smarter-than-smart dialogue and an endearing mix of whimsical comedy and family drama. Set in the Capra-esque burg of Stars Hollow, where everybody knows everyone and eccentrics abound, Gilmore Girls was less a mother-daughter show and more of a screwball buddy comedy in which the two buddies happened to be parent and child.

Pregnant at 16, Lorelai left her rich parents to bring up her daughter Rory on her own terms; when Rory herself turns 16, Lorelai wants to send her academically gifted daughter to the prestigious Chilton school. The catch is, Lorelai cannot afford it on her own and rather than let Rory go without, the elder Gilmore girl brokers an uneasy truce with her parents, who finally get a chance to bond with their granddaughter while financing her education.

Starring[]

Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore
Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore
Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James (20 episodes)
Keiko Agena as Lane Kim (17 episodes)
Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard (16 episodes)
Scott Patterson as Luke Danes (19 episodes)
and Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore (15 episodes)
special appearance by
Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore (10 episodes)
Special Guest Stars
Max Perlich as Roon (2 episodes)
Marion Ross as Lorelai "Trix" Gilmore ("The Third Lorelai")
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY
The Bangles ("Concert Interruptus")
Recurring cast
Liz Torres as Miss Patty (14 episodes)
Jared Padalecki as Dean Forester (14 episodes)
Liza Weil as Paris Geller (11 episodes)
Teal Redmann as Louise Grant (11 episodes)
Jackson Douglas as Jackson Belleville (10 episodes)
Chad Michael Murray as Tristin Dugray (10 episodes)
Shelly Cole as Madeline Lynn (10 episodes)
Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason (9 episodes)
Sally Struthers as Babette Dell (8 episodes)
Michael Winters as Taylor Doose (8 episodes)
Scott Cohen as Max Medina (7 episodes)
Emily Kuroda as Mrs. Kim (7 episodes)
Ted Rooney as Morey Dell (6 episodes)

Guest starring[]

Lisa Ann Hadley as Rachel (5 episodes)
Alex Borstein as Drella (4 episodes)
Grant Lee Phillips as Town Troubadour (4 episodes)
David Huddleston as Harry Porter (2 episodes)
David Sutcliffe as Christopher Hayden (2 episodes)
Dakin Matthews as Hanlin Charleston (2 episodes)
Jacqui Maxwell as Summer (2 episodes)
Nick Chinlund as Ian Jack ("The Lorelais' First Day At Chilton")
John Billingsley as Mr. Remmy ("The Lorelais' First Day At Chilton")
Meagen Fay as Mrs. Shales ("Kill Me Now")
Eileen Barnett as Nanette ("Kill Me Now")
Charles C. Stevenson. Jr. as Julian Johnson ("Kill Me Now")
Jay Gerber as Edward James ("Kill Me Now")
DeLauné Michel as Jeannie ("Cinnamon's Wake")
David Booth as Lars ("Rory's Birthday Parties")
Bridget White as Mitzi Hollerman ("Rory's Birthday Parties")
Kyle Gibson as Jacob ("Rory's Dance")
Maybin Hewes as Yoga Woman #1 ("Rory's Dance")
Kay Freeman as Yoga Woman #2 ("Rory's Dance")
Rob Moore as Inn Tree Decorator ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Richard Fancy as Allen Prescott ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Brian Evers as Joshua Reynolds ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Jane Lynch as Nurse ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Mary Anne McGarry as Gigi ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Lisa Long as Hollan Prescott ("Forgiveness And Stuff")
Ann Gillespie as Mrs. Geller ("Paris Is Burning")
Lukas Behnken as Todd ("Double Date")
Deborah Theaker as Ms. Caldicott ("Concert Interruptus")
Cleo King as Angry Woman ("Concert Interruptus")
Loren Lazerine as Usher ("Concert Interruptus")
Jeffrey Hutchinson as Customer ("Concert Interruptus")
Peter Michael Goetz as Straub Hayden ("Christopher Returns")
Cristine Rose as Francine Hayden ("Christopher Returns")
Paul Cassell as Chase Bradford ("Star-Crossed Lovers And Other Strangers")
David (Gruber) Allen as The Second Troubadour ("Love, Daisies And Troubadours")

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  • The season was released on DVD as a six-disc boxed set under the title of Gilmore Girls: The Complete First Season on May 4, 2004 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
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Season 1/Gallery

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# EPISODE WRITER(s) AIRDATE #
1 Pilot Amy Sherman-Palladino 5 October 2000 1
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Lorelai begrudgingly turns to her parents for financial help after daughter Rory is accepted at a pricey private school. Lorelai's parents agree to help --- but at a price.
2 The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton Amy Sherman-Palladino 12 October 2000 2
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Lorelai oversleeps on the morning of Rory's first day at Chilton. The hurried woman dresses in casual clothes, only to find her own mother waiting in the headmaster's office. Lorelai's attire draws sharp criticism from the elder Gilmore, and dirty looks from the other students' parents.
3 Kill Me Now Joanne Waters 19 October 2000 3
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Emily badgers Richard into taking Rory to their country club for golf lessons after the grandparents learn Rory's required to join a school sports team. Meanwhile, Lorelai oversees the double wedding of a set of spoiled twin brides.
4 The Deer Hunters Jed Seidel 26 October 2000 4
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After receiving a bad grade on an English paper, Rory tries to prepare for a major test on Shakespeare, only to find a bored Lorelai nagging her for attention. Elsewhere, Sookie broods over a review from a magazine's food critic.
5 Cinnamon's Wake Daniel Palladino 2 November 2000 5
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Rory has an embarrassing encounter with Dean on a bus ride to school. Lorelai is courted by Rory's English teacher, who asks her out during a bake sale at Chilton. At the inn, Michel deals with an enthusiastic group of French clients.
6 Rory's Birthday Parties Amy Sherman-Palladino 9 November 2000 6
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Emily insists that Rory's birthday party takes place at the elder Gilmores' home and then asks Lorelai for help in finding a special gift for her granddaughter. But Rory is horrified to discover her grandmother sent party invitations to her classmates.
7 Kiss and Tell Jenji Kohan 16 November 2000 7
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Dean kisses Rory for the first time and the girl is hesitant about telling her mother, only to have Lane's mom spill the beans when Lorelai stops by the furniture shop to pick up a rocking chair. Elsewhere, the townsfolk pester Luke when he refuses to decorate the coffee shop for Thanksgiving.
8 Love and War and Snow Joan Binder Weiss 14 December 2000 8
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Rory spends the night at her grandparents' house during a snowstorm that strands Lorelai in Stars Hollow and keeps her from attending the weekly dinner. Luke bemoans the town's annual reenactment of a Revolutionary War battle that never came to fruition.
9 Rory's Dance Amy Sherman-Palladino 20 December 2000 9
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Lorelai persuades Rory to attend her first dance at Chilton, then sets out to make her daughter a dress for the occasion. A nervous Rory asks Dean to join her for the event, and Emily invites herself to Lorelai's home to help with Rory's party preparations.
10 Forgiveness and Stuff John Stephens 21 December 2000 10
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Emily suggests that Lorelai skip the annual Christmas dinner at the elder Gilmores' home after Lorelai says she can't leave work early to get there on time. Alone in her own house at dinner time, Lorelai catches Dean knocking on Rory's window, and the two endure an awkward conversation.
11 Paris is Burning Joan Binder Weiss 11 January 2000 11
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Lorelai reluctantly agrees to attend a Parents' Day event at Chilton, while Paris fumes over the fact that her parents' divorce has become a public spectacle. Rory spends an awkward few minutes with Mr. Medina before his date with Lorelai.
12 Double Date Amy Sherman-Palladino 18 January 2000 12
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Upon Lane's request, Rory asks Dean to set up a double date that would pair Lane with Dean's friend Todd. Meanwhile, Lorelai studies for a test in her business class, and Sookie prepares to ask Jackson for a date.
13 Concert Interruptus Elaine Arata 15 February 2000 13
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Sookie gets concert tickets for Lorelai, Rory, Lane and herself, but Lane must negotiate with her strict mother before she can agree to attend the event. Meanwhile, Rory works with Paris, Madeline and Louise after the four girls are assigned to a debate team in their history class.
14 That Damn Donna Reed D. Palladino & A. S. Palladino 22 February 2000 14
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Dean watches reruns of the "The Donna Reed Show" with Lorelai and Rory, who mercilessly mock the program. Later, Dean tells Rory he likes the idea of a doting housewife. His remark irks feminist Rory, who sets out to change his sexist views. Elsewhere, Lorelai persuades Luke to repaint his diner.
15 Christopher Returns Daniel Palladino 1 March 2000 15
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Lorelai allows Rory's dad, Christopher (David Sutcliffe), to stay at their home during his visit. The distant dad hopes to make up for lost time with his daughter, who is glad to see him. However, Lorelai wonders what effect his presence will have on the teen, especially when he decides to leave again.
16 Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers StephensGuzikWeiss 8 March 2000 16
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Emily agrees to let Rory miss the weekly dinner so the teen can celebrate her three-month anniversary with Dean; Luke's former girlfriend visits the diner. Elsewhere, the townsfolk prepare for a festival that celebrates the founding of Stars Hollow.
17 The Breakup, Part 2 Amy Sherman-Palladino 15 March 2000 17
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After receiving disturbing news from Dean the night before, Rory tries to occupy her time with a list of errands and she drags Lorelai along with her --- at 6 A.M. Saturday morning. Also, Luke has a physical confrontation with Dean in front of the diner.
18 The Third Lorelai Amy Sherman-Palladino 22 March 2000 18
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Richard announces that his mother (Marion Ross) is coming for a visit in a week. The news sends Emily into a panic as she tries to ready their home for the occasion by unpacking all the gifts the elderly woman had given the couple over the years. Meanwhile, Rory tries to ease the tension between her and Tristin by suggesting that he consider dating Paris.
19 Emily in Wonderland Stephens & Guzik 26 April 2000 19
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Rory invites Emily to Stars Hollow for some antiques shopping and a tour of the town. At first, Emily seems hesitant, but she trades in her heels for sneakers to see the sights. Meanwhile, Lorelai struggles with finding a job for Sookie's friend, Roon, and building her friendship with Luke's girlfriend, Rachel.
20 P.S. I Lo... Elaine Arata & Joan Binder Weiss 3 May 2000 20
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Rory's emotions get the best of her after her breakup with Dean, and her grumpy disposition sparks a fight with Lorelai --- and a flight to her grandparents' house for comfort. In other developments, Lorelai and Max decide to try to rekindle their relationship with a date.
21 Love, Daisies and Troubadours Daniel Palladino 10 May 2000 21
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Lorelai and Max send sparks flying as they reestablish their relationship, while Luke and Rachel find their flame fizzling out. Rory has a run-in with Tristin, whose fibs trick Paris, Madeline, and Louise into being angry with Rory. Also, the younger Gilmore finally has her first conversation with Dean since their breakup.
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