Gilmore Girls

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!

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. 9.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - Raincoats and Recipes

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    S4:E22

    Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

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  2. 9.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

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    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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  3. 9.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - Bon Voyage

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    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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  4. 8.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #4 - Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

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    S4:E21

    Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory.

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  5. 8.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #5 - Wedding Bell Blues

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    S5:E13

    Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.

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  6. 8.6/10(886 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. 8.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #7 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

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    S4:E2

    Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face.

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  9. 8.5/10(995 votes)

    #8 - The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

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    S4:E14

    Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn.

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  10. 8.5/10(975 votes)

    #9 - Luke Can See Her Face

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    S4:E20

    A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

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  11. 8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack

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    S5:E7

    Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.

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  12. 8.5/10(832 votes)

    #11 - So... Good Talk

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    S5:E16

    Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.

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  13. 8.5/10(869 votes)

    #12 - A House Is Not a Home

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    S5:E22

    Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.

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  14. 8.5/10(965 votes)

    #13 - Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

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    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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  15. 8.5/10(920 votes)

    #14 - Lorelai? Lorelai?

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    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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  16. 8.4/10(929 votes)

    #15 - Written in the Stars

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    S5:E3

    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.

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  17. 8.4/10(867 votes)

    #16 - The Prodigal Daughter Returns

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    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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  18. 8.3/10(1.2k votes)

    #17 - We've Got Magic to Do

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    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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  19. 8.2/10(852 votes)

    #18 - Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

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    S4:E13

    Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

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  20. 8.2/10(821 votes)

    #19 - Scene in a Mall

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    S4:E15

    Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree.

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  21. 8.2/10(871 votes)

    #20 - The Reigning Lorelai

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    S4:E16

    Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard.

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  22. 8.2/10(862 votes)

    #21 - But Not as Cute as Pushkin

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    S5:E10

    Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.

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  23. 8.2/10(822 votes)

    #22 - But I'm a Gilmore

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    S5:E19

    When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.

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  24. 8.2/10(866 votes)

    #23 - I Get A Sidekick Out of You

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    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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  25. 8.2/10(816 votes)

    #24 - Unto The Breach

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    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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  26. 8.1/10(946 votes)

    #25 - The Festival of Living Art

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    S4:E7

    Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Raincoats and Recipes" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls". It scored 9.3/10 based on 1514 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 5/18/2004. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Friday Night's Alright for Fighting".