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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 7

Every episode of Gilmore Girls Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 7!

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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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"The Long Morrow" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 7. It scored 7.4/10 based on 837 votes. Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel and written by David S. Rosenthal, it aired on 9/26/2006. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee".

  • The Long Morrow
    7.4/10837 votes

    #1 - The Long Morrow

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2006

    Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: David S. Rosenthal

  • That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee
    7.2/10738 votes

    #2 - That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2006

    Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland.

    Director: Bethany Rooney

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner

  • Lorelai's First Cotillion
    7.2/10725 votes

    #3 - Lorelai's First Cotillion

    Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2006

    Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Rina Mimoun

  • 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous
    7.4/10744 votes

    #4 - 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous

    Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2006

    Lorelai is having trouble fully committing to her current relationship. A relative comes to stay with Luke.

    Director: Victor Nelli Jr.

    Writer: Gayle Abrams

  • The Great Stink
    7.1/10729 votes

    #5 - The Great Stink

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2006

    Rory is thrilled when her beau comes to town on business but realizes during a dinner with his colleagues that she has no connection to his new world.

    Director: Rodman Flender, Michael Schultz

    Writer: Jenji Kohan, Gina Fattore

  • Go, Bulldogs!
    7.0/10720 votes

    #6 - Go, Bulldogs!

    Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2006

    Christopher treats Rory's college newspaper co-workers to lunch, but the meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they cover a breaking story.

    Director: Wil Shriner

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner, David S. Rosenthal

  • French Twist
    6.3/10861 votes

    #7 - French Twist

    Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2006

    Christopher and Lorelai take Gigi to visit Sherry. Rory's tenure as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper comes to an end.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: David Babcock

  • Introducing Lorelai Planetarium
    7.1/10727 votes

    #8 - Introducing Lorelai Planetarium

    Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2006

    Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman

  • Knit, People, Knit!
    7.2/10723 votes

    #9 - Knit, People, Knit!

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2006

    Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end.

    Director: Kenny Ortega

    Writer: David Grae

  • Merry Fisticuffs
    7.3/10720 votes

    #10 - Merry Fisticuffs

    Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2006

    When Christopher witnesses a sweet moment between a couple, he becomes concerned about his partner's commitment to him.

    Director: Jackson Douglas

    Writer: David S. Rosenthal

  • Santa's Secret Stuff
    7.4/10724 votes

    #11 - Santa's Secret Stuff

    Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 1/23/2007

    Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference letter for his court case. Lorelai, Christopher and Rory have a late but extravagant Christmas.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner

  • To Whom It May Concern
    7.9/10760 votes

    #12 - To Whom It May Concern

    Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 1/30/2007

    Sookie acts strangely. Luke attends his court case hearing. Lorelai is confronted about the character reference letter she wrote for Luke.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: David Babcock

  • I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia
    8.0/10765 votes

    #13 - I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia

    Season 7 Episode 13 - Aired 2/6/2007

    During a family emergency, Lorelai can't reach Christopher. Meanwhile, Logan and Luke drop everything to support Rory, Lorelai, Richard and Emily.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner

  • Farewell, My Pet
    7.5/10716 votes

    #14 - Farewell, My Pet

    Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2007

    Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman

  • I'm a Kayak, Hear Me Roar
    7.7/10703 votes

    #15 - I'm a Kayak, Hear Me Roar

    Season 7 Episode 15 - Aired 2/20/2007

    Lorelai helps Emily organize domestic affairs but has trouble revealing the current state of her love life. Rory attends a birthday dinner for Logan.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner

  • Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?
    7.9/10728 votes

    #16 - Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?

    Season 7 Episode 16 - Aired 2/27/2007

    Rory has an interview. Lorelai must settle a fight between Lane and her mother. Logan reveals a failure to Rory.

    Director: David Paymer

    Writer: Gina Fattore, Gayle Abrams

  • Gilmore Girls Only
    7.6/10737 votes

    #17 - Gilmore Girls Only

    Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 3/6/2007

    Lorelai, Rory and Emily go on a road trip to attend the wedding of an old friend. Someone makes a surprise appearance, asking Rory to forgive him.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: David Babcock

  • Hay Bale Maze
    7.8/10739 votes

    #18 - Hay Bale Maze

    Season 7 Episode 18 - Aired 4/17/2007

    Rory shows her boyfriend around Stars Hollow, while Lorelai worries he's too irresponsible. Lorelai and Luke admit they both made mistakes.

    Director: Steve Clancy

    Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner

  • It's Just Like Riding a Bike
    8.0/10728 votes

    #19 - It's Just Like Riding a Bike

    Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/24/2007

    After an awkward encounter, Lorelai and Luke start fighting, which Lorelai takes as a good sign. Rory gets a letter that impacts her future plans.

    Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

    Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman

  • Lorelai? Lorelai?
    8.5/10887 votes

    #20 - Lorelai? Lorelai?

    Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 5/1/2007

    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

  • Unto The Breach
    8.2/10786 votes

    #21 - Unto The Breach

    Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2007

    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

  • Bon Voyage
    9.1/101,503 votes

    #22 - Bon Voyage

    Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/15/2007

    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