The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her dismay.

Director: Nick Marck

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

Director: Lev L. Spiro

Writer: Joan Binder Weiss, Elaine Arata

After Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test day.

Director: Alan Myerson

Writer: Jed Seidel

When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.

Director: Michael Katleman

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.

Director: Lesli Linka Glatter, Adam Nimoy

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino, Joanne Waters

Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

Director: Michael Katleman

Writer: Daniel Palladino

Lorelai goes on a hellish double date with Sookie, Jackson and Jackson's odd cousin. Meanwhile, Rory double dates with Dean, Lane and Dean's friend.

Director: Lev L. Spiro

Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

Director: Michael Katleman

Writer: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino

After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.

Director: David Petrarca

Writer: Joan Binder Weiss