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
8.3/1024 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 and Dean fall asleep together following a fairytale evening at a formal dance, leading to a blowout between Lorelai and her mother over discipline.
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
Rory kisses Tristan at a party after fighting with Dean; Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house for a night of lovemaking.
Director: Nick Marck
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.8/1018 votes#7 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2000
Lorelai oversleeps and accompanies her daughter to prep school wearing cut-off jeans and cowboy boots; Rory antagonizes Chilton's top student.
Director: Arlene Sanford
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.7/1027 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
7.6/1011 votes#9 - Double Date
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2001
After Lorelai encourages Sookie to ask out Jackson, she finds herself on a double date with Jackson's weird cousin; Rory goes on a double date as well.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.6/1036 votes#10 - 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
7.5/102 votes#11 - 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
7.5/102 votes#12 - 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#13 - 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#14 - 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#15 - Rory's Birthday Parties
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/9/2000
Emily throws an elegant birthday party for an embarrassed Rory, who blows up at her grandmother; Rory later invites her grandparents to a wild party.
Director: Sarah Pia Anderson
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/107 votes#16 - Hammers and Veils
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/9/2001
Rory stresses out about being too far behind on extracurriculars, which puts a strain on her relationship with Dean; Henry expresses an interest in dating Lane; Richard and Rory patch up their differences; hurt over being the last to know, Emily gives Lorelai a frigid reception when her daughter finally tells her the good news; all of Stars Hollow turns out for Lorelai's and Max's engagement party.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.4/1013 votes#17 - 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
7.4/107 votes#18 - 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
7.3/109 votes#19 - The Third Lorelai
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/22/2001
Rory's great-grandmother offers Lorelai a trust fund for Rory's education, causing Emily to fear losing her newfound relationship with them.
Director: Michael Katleman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/109 votes#20 - Sadie, Sadie
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/9/2001
Lane freaks out when her parents buy her a one-way ticket to Korea for the summer; Luke gives Lorelai a lot to think about when she tells him about Max's proposal; Lorelai finally says ""yes"" to Max and tells everyone except her parents; when Rory brings Dean to a special dinner at her grandparents' house to celebrate making it into the top 3% at Chilton and Richard attacks Dean for not meeting Gilmore standards of excellence, Rory springs to Dean's defense and creates a rift between Richard and his granddaughter; Emily is heartbroken when she finds out about the wedding from Sookie instead of Lorelai.
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 charity picnic basket lunch auction sparks controversies among couples throughout town; Jess outbids Dean for Rory's basket, causing Dean and Rory to quarrel when Rory abides by tradition and shares the lunch with Jess; Jackson refuses to bid on Sookie's basket after she leads him to believe that she doesn't want to move in together; Luke comes to Lorelai's rescue, bids on her basket, and feeds them both at the diner after Miss Patty sets Lorelai up with a trio of unsuitable bidders; Henry tires of the end runs around Mrs. Kim, and calls it quits with Lane; Rory and Jess hit it off at lunch and Jess leaves with a secret souvenir -- the bracelet that Dean gave Rory, which he picks it up and holds on to after Rory drops it; Sookie and Jackson work things out so well that he proposes and she accepts; Lorelai and Rory quarrel when Rory finds out that her mother lent a sympathetic ear to Dean's concerns about Jess; after Emily agrees with her daughter's distrust of J
Director: Robert Berlinger
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/107 votes#22 - Teach Me Tonight
Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 4/30/2002
Lorelai's complaint about Taylor's choice for ""Movie in the Square Night"" lands her the responsibility for picking the evening's entertainment, but her enthusiasm for the task is quickly dampened when Taylor informs her that she must make a choice from a list of free movies which doesn't include any masterpieces; against her better judgment, Lorelai agrees to Luke's request that Rory tutor an about-to-flunk-out Jess; Rory and Jess decide to take a break from studying to get some ice cream, and with Jess behind the wheel, get into a car accident which leaves Rory with a broken wrist and a totaled car; a distraught Lorelai blames Luke for the accident, creating a serious rift in their relationship; Christopher arrives in the middle of the night ready to go after Jess, but he's already left Stars Hollow to return home; Kirk's short film premieres at Movie Night.
Director: Steven Robman
Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino
7.3/107 votes#23 - Dear Emily and Richard
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 2/4/2003
Luke and Nicole have a successful first date; Jess and Dean trade verbal blows; Sherry goes into labor with only Lorelai and Rory for company; Lorelai reminisces about her pregnancy and Rory's birth; Lorelai introduces Emily to modern entertainment technology; Richard and Emily decry Lorelai's and Rory's plans to backpack through Europe; the war between Paris and Rory continues when Paris picks a photo of the ""Franklin"" staff for the yearbook that has the worst possible shot of Rory.
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 offers Lorelai and Sookie the job of catering the party to launch Richard's new business venture, then runs them ragged with demands. Meanwhile, at school, Rory finds that her roommates' activities are preventing her from studying.
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
Jess's attempts to keep a low profile until Gypsy completes the repairs on his car are put to the test as he keeps bumping into Rory all over town; Taylor puts Kirk in charge of the annual Firelight Festival, and his managerial skills, or lack thereof, place a strain on the preparations; Lane follows Rory back to Stars Hollow and a place on the Gilmore couch for the weekend, but isn't quite ready to face her mother; Emily is in a dither about filling a table at a benefit and enlists the help of Lorelai and Jason, whom she encourages to pretend that they're a couple; Luke is less than impressed by Liz's latest business venture and newly-arrived boyfriend, which prompts Jess to give his uncle an earful about minding his own business; after Lorelai and Liz finally meet, Lorelai gets a renewed perspective on Luke; Liz's high school classmates descend upon her brother and reveal long-held crushes on him; Richard is suspicious when Jason's father greets his son at the benefit and doesn't inq
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".