The Best Episodes Directed By Amy Sherman Palladino
Every TV Episode Directed by Amy Sherman Palladino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Amy Sherman-Palladino Ratings Summary
The best episode directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino is "Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme", rated 8.3/10 from 23 user votes. It was "written by Amy Sherman-Palladino". "Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme" aired on 11/28/2017 and is rated 0.3 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "A Nutcracker in Paradise".
8.3/10 23 votes#1 - Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2017
Midge's life is in a tailspin in the wake of Joel leaving. Midge and Joel's parents butt heads while trying to keep their family together. Susie pushes Midge to get back on stage and find her voice.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/10 2 votes#2 - A Nutcracker in Paradise
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2012
Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each others creative input as they prepare for Fanny's annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser, advising the girls on their boy drama and feeling more at home than ever before. But their newfound harmony is soon disrupted by honest mistakes. Meanwhile, Boo decides to make a move on the guy she likes.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/10 2 votes#3 - Next!
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/2013
The girls secretly follow Michelle to a Broadway musical audition in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Fanny returns. Michelle's brother, Scotty, pops back up unannounced. And Sasha thinks the girls need to take their relationships with their boyfriends to the next level.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.7/10 27 votes#4 - Winter
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/2016
Fresh from a career high, Rory pays a visit to Stars Hollow. Emily copes with Richard’s death. The inn keeps Lorelai busy as she ponders her future.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.6/10 9 votes#5 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/10/2001
Paris wreaks her revenge after Tristan lies about going to a concert with Rory; Rachel leaves Stars Hollow after she becomes convinced that despite his protests, Luke is in love with Lorelai; Rory's defense of the Stars Hollow troubadour during a town meeting brings her back together with Dean, enabling her to finally say, and mean, the words that he's been longing to hear; Luke and Max meet and engage in a little not-so-friendly rivalry as Max begins to suspect, despite her protests, that Lorelai and Luke were once an item; Max proposes to Lorelai with a thousand yellow daisies.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.5/10 2 votes#6 - For Fanny
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2012
Michelle's rocky start with her new mother-in-law finally seems to smooth out, until an unexpected occurrence turns everything on end. Michelle quickly finds herself back at odds with Fanny, but at the same time wanting to empathize with her. Inspired by Fanny's students, Michelle has an idea to help Fanny face the reality of the situation.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/10 2 votes#7 - You Wanna See Something?
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2013
Michelle works as a magician's assistant; the dance studio is closed down; Ginny takes over her mother's business; Melanie cares for her grandfather; Boo helps to take care of her little brother; Sasha returns.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/10 35 votes#8 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2017
In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track- husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/10 7 votes#9 - Four Minutes
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2023
The very last episode of the series.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/10 13 votes#10 - Fall
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2016
At odds with the most important people in her life, Lorelai seeks wisdom in nature. Rory goes out for a wild night with an unexpected crowd.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/10 9 votes#11 - Sadie, Sadie
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2001
Lane freaks out when her parents buy her a one-way ticket to Korea for the summer; Luke gives Lorelai a lot to think about when she tells him about Max's proposal; Lorelai finally says ""yes"" to Max and tells everyone except her parents; when Rory brings Dean to a special dinner at her grandparents' house to celebrate making it into the top 3% at Chilton and Richard attacks Dean for not meeting Gilmore standards of excellence, Rory springs to Dean's defense and creates a rift between Richard and his granddaughter; Emily is heartbroken when she finds out about the wedding from Sookie instead of Lorelai.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/10 7 votes#12 - There's the Rub
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2002
When Emily and Lorelai go to a spa for a weekend of relaxation, Emily lets her hair down, kicks up her heels and ends up bonding with Lorelai in a way that only her daughter could inspire. Thrilled that she has the house all to herself, Rory hopes to spend a quiet night at home doing laundry and eating Indian food. Her plans are foiled -- first by Paris, then by Jess, and finally by Dean. In the process, she discovers that she has a surprising savior, a secret suitor, and a skeptical sweetheart.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.3/10 3 votes#13 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/11/2012
Michelle Simms had a promising career as a classically-trained professional dancer but was drawn to the lights of Las Vegas. Now, with a dead-end job as a 30-something showgirl, she's found the excitement of Sin City has lost its appeal, and her persistent suitor, Hubbell Flowers, is gaining it. With promises of a cushy life in his coastal town of Paradise, CA., Hubbell convinces Michelle to marry him and move away. Once in there, Michelle discovers that Hubbell forgot to mention that he lives with his mother, the strong-headed, imperious Fanny Flowers, who is not pleased that Hubbell has run off and married a stranger.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: N/A
7.0/10 6 votes#14 - Let the Games Begin
Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2002
In the aftermath of the Dance Marathon, Kirk parades around Stars Hollow with the trophy until someone steals it, while Lorelai and Rory painfully inch their way towards Luke's; after Lorelai tells Luke about Rory and Jess, he breaks up their first kiss and then lays down some ground rules with Jess about dating Rory; Lorelai and Rory reluctantly agree to accept Richard's invitation to accompany him and Emily to his Whiffenpoof reunion at Yale, where he springs quite an unwelcome surprise on all three women; back from New Haven, Lorelai and Rory head for Luke's, and Jess and Rory finally get to have those first kisses; Rory visits Dean to apologize and tell him that she misses his friendship; late at night, Lorelai and Rory each curl up with some bedtime reading -- the Yale brochure.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.0/10 7 votes#15 - Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2004
Things are still testy between Lorelai and Rory, and Rory's refusal to discuss the Dean situation causes Lorelai anguish; Emily announces that she and Richard have separated; Sookie is ecstatic when Kirk tells her that Luke and Lorelai kissed; Rory's attempt to meet Dean and discuss what happened leads to a lot of action, but no talk; Dean provokes an argument with Lindsay after leaving Rory's house; Emily decides to go to Europe and invites Rory to accompany her; Lorelai and Luke are very tentative with each other the day after until they are able to reassure each other that they're on the right path; Luke heads off to Maine for a week to help Liz and T.J. with their Ren Faire booth; Rory decides that she needs a break from both Dean and her mother, and decides to take her grandmother up on her invitation to go to Europe.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.0/10 7 votes#16 - The Prodigal Daughter Returns
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 11/15/2005
The Prodigal Daughter Returns is the name of an episode for the American comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.0/10 7 votes#17 - I Get A Sidekick Out of You
Season 6 Episode 19 - Aired 4/18/2006
Lane and Zack's wedding is coming up and since Luke is busy, Michel is Lorelai's first choice as a date for Lane and Zack's wedding, but he gets Celine Dion tickets and bails. Rory suggests that Chris go as Lorelai's date and Chris is totally psyched to do it. Grandma Kim is a Buddhist and doesn't know that Mrs. Kim is a 7th Day Adventist. At Lane's wedding, Lorelai collapses and Christopher is there to take care of her.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.9/10 7 votes#18 - Partings
Season 6 Episode 22 - Aired 5/9/2006
Stars Hollow needs a new town troubadour and there are many hopeful people trying out, much to Taylor's dislike. Lorelai finally confronts Luke about their long engagement and Rory and Logan spend their last night together before he must go to London.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.9/10 15 votes#19 - Strike Up the Band
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 12/5/2019
Midge performs at a USO show ahead of touring with Shy while Susie learns the ins and outs of contract negotiation. Abe and Rose grapple with their new financial situation. Joel finds the perfect spot for his new club until he discovers the space isn't as it appears.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.8/10 6 votes#20 - Here Comes the Son
Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2003
Jess heads out to Venice California only to learn that his father's community is just as quirky as Stars Hollow; the rift widens between Lorelai and Emily; Luke tells Lorelai that Jess took off for good; Lorelai waits for the right moment to break the news to Rory, who is stressing over finals and graduation.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.8/10 6 votes#21 - A House Is Not a Home
Season 5 Episode 22 - Aired 5/17/2005
Lorelai picks Rory up from the police station and takes her home. Rory explains that the boat theft was not Logan's idea and Lorelai should not blame him. Logan finds out that his father upset Rory and says he will have a talk with his father, but Rory begs him not to. Rory decides that she will not go back to Yale next year. Lorelai does not like this idea and goes to her parents for help. Rory moves in with Richard and Emily. Show ends with a proposal.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: N/A
6.6/10 8 votes#22 - Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2002
Amidst her sadness about Christopher, Lorelai has an intriguing dream about Luke; Rory returns from Washington to realize that she still may have feelings for Jess, but a chance encounter at the First Annual Stars Hollow End of Summer Madness Festival makes her realize that he may have moved on to someone else; relationship quarrels abound -- Sookie and Jackson over decorating their house, Lorelai and Rory over Jess versus Dean, Emily and Richard over Lorelai and Christopher -- but are on the path to resolution; and Rory once again guides Paris through the rocky shoals of preparing for a date.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.6/10 7 votes#23 - A House Full of Extremely Lame Horses
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 5/11/2023
Abe takes Midge’s place at Parent-Teacher Day.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.5/10 8 votes#24 - I Can't Get Started
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/2002
Sookie's wedding draws near, and both bride and groom are getting frazzled, to say nothing of Michel, who Lorelai has placed in charge of the preparations at the Inn. Lorelai finally relents and goes into the diner, where she apologizes profusely to Luke, who is polite, but cool and somewhat remote. Christopher comes to town for the removal of Rory's cast and decides to stay for Sookie's wedding. After he confesses that his relationship with Sherrie is over, he and Lorelai rekindle their relationship, much to the delight of both Rory and Emily. Their reunion is cut short when Sherrie telephones Christopher to tell him she's pregnant, and Christopher returns to Boston, leaving Lorelai devastated. Paris is running for student body president. She's commissioned Madeline and Louise to poll the student body and is shocked to find that even though she's overwhelmingly considered to be the most competent candidate, she'll probably lose the election because she's also the least liked candidate
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: John Stephens
6.5/10 6 votes#25 - New and Improved Lorelai
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2005
Luke answers Lorelai's question and as news of Luke's reply leaks to the denizens of Stars Hollow, the untraditional proposal stirs up more talk than the answer itself. Richard and his lawyer go to bat for Rory in court for her yacht incident, but the judge is tougher than expected.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino