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
8.3/1027 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
8.0/1012 votes#3 - 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
8.0/101 votes#4 - Becky Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 1/21/1991
Becky runs away from home to live with Jackie.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#5 - A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/1991
Roseanne is stunned when Becky asks for advice about birth control.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#6 - Trick Me Up, Trick Me Down
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/1991
Roseanne is convinced that Kathy Bowman will take revenge for the Halloween prank she played on her; Jackie flirts with a moose at the Lodge costume party.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#7 - Kansas City, Here We Come
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/3/1991
Roseanne and Jackie go to Kansas City to visit their father's mistress; Dan intends to beat up Becky's obnoxious boss.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#8 - Less is More
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/11/1992
A doctor recommends that Roseanne undergo breast reduction surgery for her back problems.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#9 - Pretty in Black
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/1992
Roseanne mortifies Darlene with a sweet sixteen party, then sends her off to her friends while the adults enjoy the festivities, which include a game of Truth or Dare; the Tildens move in next door; Darlene dyes her hair black to make Roseanne mad, but is shocked when Roseanne reacts differently.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#10 - Lanford Daze
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 1/26/1993
Darlene does NOT serve meat at the counter. She is forced to work there by Roseanne, but out of principal, will not serve the meat. That was her whole point
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#11 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 2/9/1993
The death of their father finds Jackie blubbering, but Roseanne angry -- and sharing a drink with the "other woman" in his life.
Director: Andrew D. Weyman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/101 votes#12 - Busted
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/1994
Dan and Roseanne try to talk Mark into coming back to Becky; meanwhile, Roseanne finds out that David is living with Darlene and heads for Chicago to confront them.
Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
8.0/102 votes#13 - 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#14 - 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
8.0/109 votes#15 - 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
7.9/1012 votes#16 - 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
7.9/1021 votes#17 - 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
7.8/1030 votes#18 - 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
7.7/1014 votes#19 - 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
7.7/1012 votes#20 - 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
7.7/103 votes#21 - 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
7.6/1039 votes#22 - 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
7.6/109 votes#23 - 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
7.5/108 votes#24 - 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
7.5/108 votes#25 - 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
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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 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Ya Shivu v Bolshom Dome Na Kholme".