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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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    9.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #1 - Raincoats and Recipes

    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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    9.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #2 - 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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    9.1/10(1.6k votes)

    #3 - 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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    8.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #4 - 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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    8.9/10(1.2k votes)

    #5 - 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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    8.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #6 - Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

    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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    8.8/10(1.1k votes)

    #7 - Wedding Bell Blues

    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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    8.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    8.7/10(1.2k votes)

    #9 - 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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    8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #10 - 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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    8.6/10(1.1k votes)

    #11 - 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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    8.6/10(1.2k votes)

    #12 - 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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    8.6/10(902 votes)

    #13 - Say Something

    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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    8.5/10(1.5k votes)

    #14 - Rory's Birthday Parties

    S1:E6

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

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    8.5/10(1.3k votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    8.5/10(1.1k votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    8.5/10(1.0k votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    8.5/10(987 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    8.5/10(1.2k votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    8.5/10(847 votes)

    #20 - So... Good Talk

    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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    8.5/10(885 votes)

    #21 - A House Is Not a Home

    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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    8.5/10(981 votes)

    #22 - 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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    8.5/10(936 votes)

    #23 - 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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    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #24 - 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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    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Raincoats and Recipes" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls". It scored 9.3/10 based on 1530 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".