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Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1, Episode 1
PilotOctober 5, 2000
Season 1, Episode 1
October 5, 2000
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. Lorelai: Lauren Graham. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop. Richard: Edward Herrmann.
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Season 1, Episode 2
The Lorelais' First Day at ChiltonOctober 12, 2000
Season 1, Episode 2
October 12, 2000
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. Headmaster Charleston: Dakin Matthews. Ian Jack: Nick Chinlund. Paris Geller: Liza Weil. Lorelai: Lauren Graham. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 3
Kill Me NowOctober 19, 2000
Season 1, Episode 3
October 19, 2000
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. Babette: Sally Struthers. Arlene: Meagen Fay. Jackie: Kelly Cohen. Jessica: Ashley Cohen. Richard: Edward Herrmann. Emily: Kelly Bishop. Rory: Alexis Bledel.
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Season 1, Episode 4
Deer-HuntersOctober 26, 2000
Season 1, Episode 4
October 26, 2000
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. Max Medina: Scott Cohen. Paris: Liza Weil. Tristin: Chad Michael Murray. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy. Luke: Scott Patterson. Rory: Alexis Bledel.
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Season 1, Episode 5
Cinnamon's WakeNovember 2, 2000
Season 1, Episode 5
November 2, 2000
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. Max: Scott Cohen. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Babette: Sally Struthers. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Lorelai: Lauren Graham. Michel: Yanic Truesdale.
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Season 1, Episode 6
Rory's Birthday PartiesNovember 9, 2000
Season 1, Episode 6
November 9, 2000
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Paris: Liza Weil. Tristin: Chad Michael Murray. Emily: Kelly Bishop. Richard: Edward Herrmann. Luke: Scott Patterson.
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Season 1, Episode 7
Kiss and TellNovember 16, 2000
Season 1, Episode 7
November 16, 2000
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Taylor: Michael Winters. Mrs. Kim: Emily Kuroda. Miss Patty: Liz Torres. Luke: Scott Patterson.
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Season 1, Episode 8
Love and War and SnowDecember 14, 2000
Season 1, Episode 8
December 14, 2000
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. Max: Scott Cohen. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Taylor: Michael Winters. Harrison: David Huddleston. Kirk: Sean Gunn. Luke: Scott Patterson. Lane: Keiko Agena. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy.
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Season 1, Episode 9
Rory's DanceDecember 20, 2000
Season 1, Episode 9
December 20, 2000
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Paris: Liza Weil. Tristin: Chad Michael Murray. Lorelai: Lauren Graham. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 10
Forgiveness and StuffDecember 21, 2000
Season 1, Episode 10
December 21, 2000
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Lorelai: Lauren Graham. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 11
Paris Is BurningJanuary 11, 2001
Season 1, Episode 11
January 11, 2001
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. Paris: Liza Weil. Max Medina: Scott Cohen. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy.
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Season 1, Episode 12
Double DateJanuary 18, 2001
Season 1, Episode 12
January 18, 2001
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. Jackson: Jackson Douglas. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Lane: Keiko Agena. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy.
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Season 1, Episode 13
Concert InterruptusFebruary 15, 2001
Season 1, Episode 13
February 15, 2001
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. Music group the Bangles performs a song. Paris: Liza Weil. Madeline: Shelly Cole Louise: Teal Redmann. Lane: Keiko Agena. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Sookie: Melissa McCarthy.
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Season 1, Episode 14
That Damn Donna ReedFebruary 22, 2001
Season 1, Episode 14
February 22, 2001
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Babette: Sally Struthers. Taylor: Michael Winters. Luke: Scott Patterson. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Lorelai: Lauren Graham.
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Season 1, Episode 16
Star-Crossed Lovers and Other StrangersMarch 8, 2001
Season 1, Episode 16
March 8, 2001
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Mayor Porter: David Huddleston. Luke: Scott Paterson. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 17
The Breakup, Part 2March 15, 2001
Season 1, Episode 17
March 15, 2001
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. Dean: Jared Padalecki. Paris: Liza Weil. Tristin: Chad Michael Murray. Rory: Alexis Bledel. Luke: Scott Patterson. Lane: Keiko Agena.
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Season 1, Episode 18
The Third LorelaiMarch 22, 2001
Season 1, Episode 18
March 22, 2001
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 the boy consider dating Paris. Tristin: Chad Michael Murray. Paris: Liza Weil. Richard: Edward Herrmann. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 19
Emily in WonderlandApril 26, 2001
Season 1, Episode 19
April 26, 2001
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. Rachel: Lisa Ann Hadley. Emily: Kelly Bishop. Roon: Max Perlich.
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Season 1, Episode 20
P.S. I Lo...May 3, 2001
Season 1, Episode 20
May 3, 2001
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. Max Medina: Scott Cohen. Lane: Keiko Agena. Emily: Kelly Bishop.
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Season 1, Episode 21
Love, Daisies and TroubadoursMay 10, 2001
Season 1, Episode 21
May 10, 2001
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. Rachel: Lisa Ann Hadley. Luke: Scott Patterson. Max: Scott Cohen.
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Season 1 Episode Guide

PilotOctober 5, 2000

October 5, 2000

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The Lorelais' First Day at ChiltonOctober 12, 2000

October 12, 2000

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Kill Me NowOctober 19, 2000

October 19, 2000

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Deer-HuntersOctober 26, 2000

October 26, 2000

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Cinnamon's WakeNovember 2, 2000

November 2, 2000

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Rory's Birthday PartiesNovember 9, 2000

November 9, 2000

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Kiss and TellNovember 16, 2000

November 16, 2000

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Love and War and SnowDecember 14, 2000

December 14, 2000

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Rory's DanceDecember 20, 2000

December 20, 2000

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Forgiveness and StuffDecember 21, 2000

December 21, 2000

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Paris Is BurningJanuary 11, 2001

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Double DateJanuary 18, 2001

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Concert InterruptusFebruary 15, 2001

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That Damn Donna ReedFebruary 22, 2001

February 22, 2001

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Star-Crossed Lovers and Other StrangersMarch 8, 2001

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The Breakup, Part 2March 15, 2001

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The Third LorelaiMarch 22, 2001

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Emily in WonderlandApril 26, 2001