The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls

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

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.

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Writer: David S. Rosenthal

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

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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

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

Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.

Director: Sarah Pia Anderson

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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

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

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

Director: Jamie Babbit

Writer: Lisa Randolph

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.

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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

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.

Director: Bethany Rooney

Writer: David S. Rosenthal

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

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

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.

Director: Bethany Rooney

Writer: John Stephens

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.

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Daniel Palladino

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.

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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.

Director: Michael Zinberg

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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.

Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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

Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

Writer: David S. Rosenthal, Jennie Snyder Urman

When Rory is accepted to attend a prestigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.

Director: Michael Katleman

Writer: Daniel Palladino

Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter

Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik, John Stephens

Emily is horrified when she sees the place where Lorelai and Rory first lived, so she sets out to create a perfect bedroom for Rory in her house.

Director: Perry Lang

Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik, John Stephens