The Best Episodes Directed By Daniel Palladino

Every TV Episode Directed by Daniel Palladino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Ethan...Esther...Chaim

    Missing info
    S4:E7

    Abe forgets his tobacco. Joel raises a glass with Moishe. Midge learns firsthand about America’s bicameral system of legislature.

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  2. Background image for It's Not a Mint
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - It's Not a Mint

    Missing info
    S1:E17

    Meanwhile, the girls react in different ways to the boys in their lives: Sasha and Roman get closer, Ginny can't stop staring at Frankie, Boo is caught in the middle of an unintentional triangle and Melanie is being stalked by Dez.

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  3. Background image for Spring
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Spring

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    S1:E2

    As Rory's secret London love affair continues, working on her book proposal becomes increasingly difficult. Lorelai and Emily go to therapy together.

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    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #4 - The Testi-Roastial

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    S5:E6

    Susie is honored at the Friars Club.

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  5. Background image for The Princess and the Plea
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #5 - The Princess and the Plea

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    S5:E8

    A royal visitor at The Gordon Ford Show gives Midge a chance to shine.

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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - The Astronaut and the Ballerina

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    S1:E14

    Michelle's brother, Scotty, comes for a visit after yet another failed marriage. Meanwhile, Melanie's new interest in roller derby leaves Ginny feeling abandoned, while Boo and Carl are overwhelmed with child care duties.

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  7. Background image for Summer
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Summer

    Missing info
    S1:E3

    Rory tries to save the Stars Hollow Gazette from shutting down. Lorelai sits on the advisory committee for Taylor’s musical. Rory worries about Emily.

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  8. Background image for Blank Up, It's Time
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Blank Up, It's Time

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    S1:E8

    Michelle is thrown for a loop when she discovers Fanny has a longtime, long-distance boyfriend. And Fanny surprises Michelle again by inviting her to see a play. Meanwhile, Sasha's rebellious behavior starts to affect Fanny's class. Fanny responds by giving Boo a coveted role in an upcoming performance.

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  9. Background image for A Messenger, Nothing More
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #9 - A Messenger, Nothing More

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    S5:E2

    After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.

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  10. Background image for It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    #10 - It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World

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    S5:E2

    It’s Midge’s first day at her new job. Anybody know The Caisson Song?

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor

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    S1:E12

    Truly is evicted from her shop; Carl insists that Boo meet his parents; Talia sets Michelle up on a blind date; the girls are intrigued by two talented young newcomers.

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  12. Background image for A Vineyard Valentine
    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #12 - A Vineyard Valentine

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    S6:E15

    Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.

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    6.9/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Real Paul Anka

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    S6:E18

    Unhappy because Rory hasn't really forgiven him, Logan takes off with his friends. Rory runs into Luke and April at a bookstore in Philadelphia.

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  14. Background image for Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

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    S4:E18

    Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.

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    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Say Something

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    S5:E14

    After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.

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    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #16 - Fight Face

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    S6:E2

    Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.

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  17. Background image for Better Luck Next Year!
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Better Luck Next Year!

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    S1:E4

    A moving truck is being unloaded with everything that was in Michelle's apartment in Vegas, including things that were in the apartment that were not hers, as her landlord packed everything for her. Not having enough space for the things to be nicely put away, Michelle shoves them into the guesthouse and goes to sleep. Fanny wakes up Michelle in the middle of the night to talk and help her unpack or get organised and agrees to letting Michelle "borrow" her stove, as the kitchen in the guest house does not function. The next morning, Michelle gets caught eating chips and soda in her underwear by some of the ballet students.

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Daniel Palladino Ratings Summary

"Ethan...Esther...Chaim" is the best rated episode directed by Daniel Palladino. It scored 8.5/10 based on 13 votes. It was written by Daniel Palladino. It aired on 3/10/2022 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "It's Not a Mint".