8.1/101,056 votes#1 - Sadie, Sadie
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2001
Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.9/101,011 votes#2 - Hammers and Veils
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2001
Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.8/10990 votes#3 - Red Light on the Wedding Night
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2001
During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.1/101,114 votes#4 - The Road Trip to Harvard
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/23/2001
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
8.1/101,059 votes#5 - Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/30/2001
Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.1/10999 votes#6 - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2001
Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
8.2/101,016 votes#7 - Like Mother, Like Daughter
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2001
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
7.8/10946 votes#8 - The Ins and Outs of Inns
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2001
Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.9/10984 votes#9 - Run Away, Little Boy
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2001
When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal.
Director: Danny Leiner
Writer: John Stephens
8.6/101,150 votes#10 - The Bracebridge Dinner
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2001
While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.6/10933 votes#11 - Secrets and Loans
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2002
Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
7.9/10941 votes#12 - Richard in Stars Hollow
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2002
Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he annoys both Lorelai and Rory.
Director: Steve Gomer
Writer: Frank Lombardi
8.4/101,056 votes#13 - A-Tisket, A-Tasket
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2002
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
7.8/10914 votes#14 - It Should've Been Lorelai
Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2002
Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back.
Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Daniel Palladino
8.0/10918 votes#15 - Lost & Found
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/2002
Rory panics when she realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her. When Lorelai spots someone in Rory's room, she makes accusations of theft.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.3/101,021 votes#16 - There's the Rub
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2002
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
7.9/10912 votes#17 - Dead Uncles & Vegetables
Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 4/16/2002
Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Daniel Palladino
7.8/10896 votes#18 - Back in the Saddle Again
Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 4/23/2002
After helping Rory with her project for Chilton's annual business fair, Richard realizes he's tired of retirement and wants to start a second career.
Director: Kevin Dowling
Writer: Linda Loiselle Guzik
8.4/101,089 votes#19 - Teach Me Tonight
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/30/2002
As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him.
Director: Steven Robman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.9/10896 votes#20 - Help Wanted
Season 2 Episode 20 - Aired 5/7/2002
Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Allan Heinberg
8.6/101,079 votes#21 - Lorelai's Graduation Day
Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/14/2002
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
8.7/101,113 votes#22 - I Can't Get Started
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/2002
On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: John Stephens, Amy Sherman-Palladino
The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 2
Every episode of Gilmore Girls Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 2!
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...
Genres:ComedyDrama
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Sadie, Sadie" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 2. It scored 8.1/10 based on 1056 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 10/9/2001. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Hammers and Veils".