The Best Episodes Written By Daniel Palladino

Every TV Episode Written by Daniel Palladino Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Ethan...Esther...Chaim
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Ethan...Esther...Chaim

    Missing info
    S4:E7

    Abe forgets his tobacco. Joel raises a glass with Moishe. Midge learns firsthand about America’s bicameral system of legislature.

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  2. Background image for The Bracebridge Dinner
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The Bracebridge Dinner

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    S2:E10

    While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - It's Not a Mint

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    S1:E17

    Meanwhile, the girls react in different ways to the boys in their lives: Sasha and Roman get closer, Ginny can't stop staring at Frankie, Boo is caught in the middle of an unintentional triangle and Melanie is being stalked by Dez.

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  4. Background image for Spring
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Spring

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    S1:E2

    As Rory's secret London love affair continues, working on her book proposal becomes increasingly difficult. Lorelai and Emily go to therapy together.

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  5. Background image for Lorelai's Graduation Day
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Lorelai's Graduation Day

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    S2:E21

    Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.

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  6. Background image for Rich Man, Wood Man
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Rich Man, Wood Man

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    S10:E19

    The gang tries to bring Woody back to earth after a vacation in London with Kelly and her money.

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  7. Background image for The Road Trip to Harvard
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #7 - The Road Trip to Harvard

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    S2:E4

    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.

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  8. Background image for The Testi-Roastial
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #8 - The Testi-Roastial

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    S5:E6

    Susie is honored at the Friars Club.

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  9. Background image for The Princess and the Plea
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #9 - The Princess and the Plea

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    S5:E8

    A royal visitor at The Gordon Ford Show gives Midge a chance to shine.

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  10. Background image for Love, Daisies and Troubadours
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours

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    S1:E21

    Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.

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  11. Background image for The Astronaut and the Ballerina
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - The Astronaut and the Ballerina

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    S1:E14

    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.

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  12. Background image for The Lorelais' First Day at Yale
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

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    S4:E2

    Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face.

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  13. Background image for The Ins and Outs of Inns
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - The Ins and Outs of Inns

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    S2:E8

    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.

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  14. Background image for Keg! Max!
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Keg! Max!

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    S3:E19

    Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.

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  15. Background image for Luke Can See Her Face
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Luke Can See Her Face

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    S4:E20

    A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

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  16. Background image for Summer
    7.5/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Summer

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    S1:E3

    Rory tries to save the Stars Hollow Gazette from shutting down. Lorelai sits on the advisory committee for Taylor’s musical. Rory worries about Emily.

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  17. Background image for The Punishment Room
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #17 - The Punishment Room

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    S2:E3

    Midge puts her impeccable planning to the test as she helps Mary with her special day. Joel attempts to keep finances steady at Maisel and Roth and ends up on a treasure hunt. Midge's act flourishes, but Susie's finances take a hit. Back at Columbia, Rose finds herself out of her comfort zone when auditing classes.

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  18. Background image for One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

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    S3:E4

    Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.

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  19. Background image for Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

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    S3:E22

    Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.

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  20. Background image for You Jump, I Jump, Jack
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #20 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack

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    S5:E7

    Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.

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  21. Background image for We've Got Magic to Do
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #21 - We've Got Magic to Do

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    S6:E5

    After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.

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  22. Background image for It's the Sixties, Man!
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #22 - It's the Sixties, Man!

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    S3:E2

    Midge struggles with Susie taking on a new client. Joel meets a mystery girl, Mei, who is as frustrating as she is intriguing. Abe initiates a new project with a group of young beatniks. Midge and Joel deal with their divorce.

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  23. Background image for Red Light on the Wedding Night
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #23 - Red Light on the Wedding Night

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    S2:E3

    During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.

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  24. Background image for Swan Song
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Swan Song

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    S3:E14

    Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.

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  25. Background image for The Festival of Living Art
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Festival of Living Art

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    S4:E7

    Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

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Daniel Palladino Ratings Summary

"Ethan...Esther...Chaim" is the best rated episode written by Daniel Palladino. It scored 8.5/10 based on 13 votes. It was directed by Daniel Palladino. It aired on 3/10/2022 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Bracebridge Dinner".