9.3/1013 votes#1 - Wake Up
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2020
A year after her mom passed away, Julie plays one of her old CDs. Suddenly, three ghosts appear — the guys from the '90s band Sunset Curve!
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: N/A
8.3/107 votes#2 - I'm Going to the Beach With Josh and His Friends!
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/25/2016
Rebecca rents a party bus to take Josh's friend group to the beach in order to impress them. On the trip, she learns more about her new friends than she expected and makes a surprising revelation herself.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Doug Mand
7.5/102 votes#3 - Inherit the Wind
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2012
When Fanny's attorney gives her shocking news, she takes it hard and makes the situation more awkward for Michelle. Making matters worse, Michelle has a run-in with the law when she takes off in Hubbell's car to blow off steam, only to break down in the driveway of a handsome, local recluse. Meanwhile, the girls compete against other dance studios in an "ugliest feet" contest.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Sarah Dunn
7.2/108 votes#4 - They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2002
Lorelai forces Rory to be her partner at the Stars Hollow dance marathon, where Rory can't stop arguing with a boy – and another definitely notices.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.2/106 votes#5 - Written in the Stars
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2004
Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.2/106 votes#6 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2004
Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.0/107 votes#7 - Face-Off
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/18/2003
Tired of waiting for her boyfriend to call and make plans for the weekend, Rory goes to a hockey game with Lane, where she sees a familiar face.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: John Stephens
6.9/107 votes#8 - Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2005
When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.9/107 votes#9 - Friday Night's Alright for Fighting
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 1/31/2006
Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
6.8/106 votes#10 - A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2002
Lorelai and Rory have four Thanksgivings when they stop for celebrations with Lane, Sookie and Luke on the way to dinner with Richard and Emily.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.6/107 votes#11 - He's Slippin’ ‘Em Bread... Dig?
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/2005
Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.5/106 votes#12 - Knit, People, Knit!
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2006
Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: David Grae
6.3/107 votes#13 - A Family Matter
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2004
Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Daniel Palladino
6.2/104 votes#14 - Come Home
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2005
Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Jessica Queller
6.0/104 votes#15 - Emily Says Hello
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2004
Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.
Director: Kenny Ortega
Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
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"Wake Up" is the best rated episode directed by Kenny Ortega. It scored 9.3/10 based on 13 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 9/10/2020 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "I'm Going to the Beach With Josh and His Friends!".