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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls

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Every episode of Gilmore Girls ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls!

The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have...

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  1. Background image for Friday Night's Alright for Fighting
    9.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

    S6:E13

    Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.

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  2. Background image for Bon Voyage
    9.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #2 - Bon Voyage

    S7:E22

    In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.

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  3. Background image for They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
    8.9/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

    S3:E7

    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.

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  4. Background image for Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
    8.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #4 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

    S3:E22

    Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.

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  5. Background image for I Can't Get Started
    8.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - I Can't Get Started

    S2:E22

    On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.

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  6. Background image for The Bracebridge Dinner
    8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #6 - The Bracebridge Dinner

    S2:E10

    While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.

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  8. Background image for Lorelai's Graduation Day
    8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #7 - Lorelai's Graduation Day

    S2:E21

    Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.

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  9. Background image for Dear Emily and Richard
    8.6/10(1.3k votes)

    #8 - Dear Emily and Richard

    S3:E13

    When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.

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  10. Background image for Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
    8.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #9 - Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

    S6:E8

    When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.

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  11. Background image for Lorelai? Lorelai?
    8.5/10(953 votes)

    #10 - Lorelai? Lorelai?

    S7:E20

    Rory has a scary dream about what lies ahead for her. A visitor discusses Rory's future with Lorelai. Lorelai pours her heart out on karaoke night.

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  12. Background image for A-Tisket, A-Tasket
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - A-Tisket, A-Tasket

    S2:E13

    The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.

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  13. Background image for Teach Me Tonight
    8.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #12 - Teach Me Tonight

    S2:E19

    As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him.

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  14. Background image for A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #13 - A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

    S3:E9

    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.

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  15. Background image for The Big One
    8.4/10(982 votes)

    #14 - The Big One

    S3:E16

    Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.

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  16. Background image for The Prodigal Daughter Returns
    8.4/10(894 votes)

    #15 - The Prodigal Daughter Returns

    S6:E9

    After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.

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  17. Background image for There's the Rub
    8.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #16 - There's the Rub

    S2:E16

    Lorelai and Emily's weekend at a spa doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rory's night alone becomes difficult when Paris, Jess and Dean arrive.

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  18. Background image for Let the Games Begin
    8.3/10(1.0k votes)

    #17 - Let the Games Begin

    S3:E8

    Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.

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  19. Background image for Keg! Max!
    8.3/10(979 votes)

    #18 - Keg! Max!

    S3:E19

    Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.

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  20. Background image for We've Got Magic to Do
    8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - We've Got Magic to Do

    S6:E5

    After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.

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  21. Background image for Like Mother, Like Daughter
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #20 - Like Mother, Like Daughter

    S2:E7

    Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.

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  22. Background image for I Get A Sidekick Out of You
    8.2/10(893 votes)

    #21 - I Get A Sidekick Out of You

    S6:E19

    After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.

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  23. Background image for Unto The Breach
    8.2/10(848 votes)

    #22 - Unto The Breach

    S7:E21

    Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory.

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  24. Background image for Sadie, Sadie
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #23 - Sadie, Sadie

    S2:E1

    Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.

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  25. Background image for The Road Trip to Harvard
    8.1/10(1.2k votes)

    #24 - The Road Trip to Harvard

    S2:E4

    With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip.

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  26. Background image for Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
    8.1/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy

    S2:E5

    Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Friday Night's Alright for Fighting" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1520 votes. Directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 1/31/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Bon Voyage".