8.5/102 votes#1 - What’s Your Damage, Heather?
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/30/2012
When the dance studio springs a leak, Michelle lets the girls change for class in her house. But when one of them lies about stealing from her, Michelle puts her foot down. Meanwhile, the girls tease Ginny about dating the same boy since second grade.
Director: Jackson Douglas
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.2/1025 votes#2 - Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/28/2017
Midge's life is in a tailspin in the wake of Joel leaving. Midge and Joel's parents butt heads while trying to keep their family together. Susie pushes Midge to get back on stage and find her voice.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/102 votes#3 - A Nutcracker in Paradise
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/20/2012
Michelle and Fanny begin to grow closer and enjoy each others creative input as they prepare for Fanny's annual production of The Nutcracker. Michelle is organizing the fundraiser, advising the girls on their boy drama and feeling more at home than ever before. But their newfound harmony is soon disrupted by honest mistakes. Meanwhile, Boo decides to make a move on the guy she likes.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/102 votes#4 - Next!
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/25/2013
The girls secretly follow Michelle to a Broadway musical audition in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Fanny returns. Michelle's brother, Scotty, pops back up unannounced. And Sasha thinks the girls need to take their relationships with their boyfriends to the next level.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.9/1011 votes#5 - Rory's Dance
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/2000
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
7.9/1011 votes#6 - The Breakup, Part 2
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2001
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
7.8/1019 votes#7 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2000
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
7.8/1029 votes#8 - Winter
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/25/2016
Fresh from a career high, Rory pays a visit to Stars Hollow. Emily copes with Richard’s death. The inn keeps Lorelai busy as she ponders her future.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.8/108 votes#9 - Four Minutes
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 5/25/2023
The very last episode of the series.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.7/103 votes#10 - For Fanny
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/18/2012
Michelle's rocky start with her new mother-in-law finally seems to smooth out, until an unexpected occurrence turns everything on end. Michelle quickly finds herself back at odds with Fanny, but at the same time wanting to empathize with her. Inspired by Fanny's students, Michelle has an idea to help Fanny face the reality of the situation.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.6/1011 votes#11 - Double Date
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2001
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
7.6/1037 votes#12 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2017
In 1958 New York, Midge Maisel's life is on track- husband, kids, and elegant Yom Kippur dinners in their Upper West Side apartment. But when her life takes a surprise turn, she has to quickly decide what else she's good at - and going from housewife to stand-up comic is a wild choice to everyone but her.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/108 votes#13 - 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
7.5/102 votes#14 - Movie Truck
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/23/2012
Michelle wants a Las Vegas style Birthday. Boo has a crush on someone.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/102 votes#15 - You Wanna See Something?
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2013
Michelle works as a magician's assistant; the dance studio is closed down; Ginny takes over her mother's business; Melanie cares for her grandfather; Boo helps to take care of her little brother; Sasha returns.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.5/102 votes#16 - The Astronaut and the Ballerina
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/28/2013
Michelle's brother, Scotty, comes for a visit after yet another failed marriage. Meanwhile, Melanie's new interest in roller derby leaves Ginny feeling abandoned, while Boo and Carl are overwhelmed with child care duties.
Director: Daniel Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/1012 votes#17 - Rory's Birthday Parties
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2000
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
7.4/1013 votes#18 - Fall
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/25/2016
At odds with the most important people in her life, Lorelai seeks wisdom in nature. Rory goes out for a wild night with an unexpected crowd.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/109 votes#19 - The Third Lorelai
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/22/2001
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
7.3/109 votes#20 - 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
7.3/107 votes#21 - 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
7.3/107 votes#22 - 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
7.3/107 votes#23 - Dear Emily and Richard
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2003
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/107 votes#24 - An Affair to Remember
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/2003
Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.
Director: Matthew Diamond
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/106 votes#25 - Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2004
Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
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"What’s Your Damage, Heather?" is the best rated episode written by Amy Sherman-Palladino. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Jackson Douglas. It aired on 7/30/2012 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme".