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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls

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

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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 a relationship most people only dream of.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 13 - A-Tisket, A-Tasket
    7.9/10(1249 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  2. Gilmore Girls Season 3 Episode 22 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
    7.9/10(1300 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  3. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 16 - The Reigning Lorelai
    7.9/10(973 votes)

    #3 - The Reigning Lorelai

    S4:E16

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

    Director:Marita Grabiak
    Writer:Jane Espenson

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  4. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 20 - Luke Can See Her Face
    7.9/10(1079 votes)

    #4 - Luke Can See Her Face

    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.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writers:Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino

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  5. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 21 - Lorelai's Graduation Day
    7.8/10(1260 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  6. Gilmore Girls Season 3 Episode 13 - Dear Emily and Richard
    7.8/10(1368 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  7. Gilmore Girls Season 3 Episode 19 - Keg! Max!
    7.8/10(1063 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  8. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 2 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale
    7.8/10(1155 votes)

    #8 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

    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.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  9. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 19 - Afterboom
    7.8/10(895 votes)

    #9 - Afterboom

    S4:E19

    Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  10. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
    7.7/10(1881 votes)

    #10 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

    S1:E2

    Rory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.

    Director:Arlene Sanford
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  11. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 11 - In the Clamor and the Clangor
    7.7/10(943 votes)

    #11 - In the Clamor and the Clangor

    S4:E11

    Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writers:Janet Leahy, Sheila R. Lawrence

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  12. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 13 - Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels
    7.7/10(948 votes)

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

    S4:E13

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

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  13. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 14 - The Incredible Sinking Lorelais
    7.7/10(1108 votes)

    #13 - The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

    S4:E14

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

    Director:Steve Clancy
    Writers:Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino

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  14. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 9 - Rory's Dance
    7.6/10(1712 votes)

    #14 - Rory's Dance

    S1:E9

    Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  15. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 4 - The Road Trip to Harvard
    7.6/10(1308 votes)

    #15 - 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.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  16. Gilmore Girls Season 4 Episode 3 - The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles
    7.6/10(954 votes)

    #16 - The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

    S4:E3

    Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme.

    Director:Matthew Diamond
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  17. Gilmore Girls Season 5 Episode 7 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack
    7.6/10(1293 votes)

    #17 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack

    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.

    Director:Kenny Ortega
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  18. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 7 - Kiss and Tell
    7.5/10(1586 votes)

    #18 - Kiss and Tell

    S1:E7

    Rory shares a romantic moment with Dean, but doesn't tell Lorelai. When Lorelai hears about it from Mrs. Kim, she invites Dean over for movie night.

    Director:Rodman Flender
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  19. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 8 - Love and War and Snow
    7.5/10(1495 votes)

    #19 - Love and War and Snow

    S1:E8

    Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  20. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 13 - Concert Interruptus
    7.5/10(1382 votes)

    #20 - Concert Interruptus

    S1:E13

    Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.

    Director:Bruce Seth Green
    Writer:Elaine Arata

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  21. Gilmore Girls Season 1 Episode 21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours
    7.5/10(1428 votes)

    #21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours

    S1:E21

    Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  22. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 7 - Like Mother, Like Daughter
    7.5/10(1204 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  23. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 16 - There's the Rub
    7.5/10(1210 votes)

    #23 - 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.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  24. Gilmore Girls Season 3 Episode 4 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
    7.5/10(1040 votes)

    #24 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

    S3:E4

    Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.

    Director:Steven Robman
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  25. Gilmore Girls Season 3 Episode 8 - Let the Games Begin
    7.5/10(1098 votes)

    #25 - 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.

    Directors:Steven Robman, Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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Best Episodes Summary

"A-Tisket, A-Tasket" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls". It scored 7.9/10 based on 1249 votes. Directed by Robert Berlinger and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 2/5/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Those Are Strings, Pinocchio".