8.1/107 votes#1 - Ethan…Esther…Chaim
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/2022
Abe forgets his tobacco. Joel raises a glass with Moishe. Midge learns firsthand about America’s bicameral system of legislature.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.0/102 votes#2 - It's Not a Mint
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/18/2013
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.8/1013 votes#3 - Spring
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/25/2016
As Rory's secret London love affair continues, working on her book proposal becomes increasingly difficult. Lorelai and Emily go to therapy together.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.5/102 votes#4 - Better Luck Next Year!
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2012
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.5/102 votes#5 - Blank Up, It's Time
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/6/2012
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.5/102 votes#6 - Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2013
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.5/102 votes#7 - The Astronaut and the Ballerina
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/2013
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/109 votes#8 - The Testi-Roastial
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 5/4/2023
Susie is honored at the Friars Club.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.4/1010 votes#9 - Summer
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/25/2016
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.1/108 votes#10 - The Princess and the Plea
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2023
A royal visitor at The Gordon Ford Show gives Midge a chance to shine.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.0/106 votes#11 - A Messenger, Nothing More
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2004
After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.9/109 votes#12 - It's a Man, Man, Man, Man World
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2023
It’s Midge’s first day at her new job. Anybody know The Caisson Song?
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.8/105 votes#13 - Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 4/20/2004
Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.7/107 votes#14 - A Vineyard Valentine
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2006
Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.7/107 votes#15 - The Real Paul Anka
Season 6 Episode 18 - Aired 4/11/2006
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.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.5/106 votes#16 - Fight Face
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2005
Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.2/104 votes#17 - Say Something
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/15/2005
After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Daniel Palladino
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"Ethan…Esther…Chaim" is the best rated episode directed by Daniel Palladino. It scored 8.143/10 based on 7 votes. It was written by Daniel Palladino. It aired on 3/10/2022 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "It's Not a Mint".