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

  1. 8.5/10(12 votes)

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

    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. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - It's Not a Mint

    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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  3. 7.9/10(9 votes)

    #3 - The Bracebridge Dinner

    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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  4. 7.9/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Spring

    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. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #5 - The Road Trip to Harvard

    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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  6. 7.8/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Dead Uncles & Vegetables

    S2:E17

    Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.

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  7. 7.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - The Testi-Roastial

    S5:E6

    Susie is honored at the Friars Club.

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  8. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The Princess and the Plea

    S5:E8

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

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  9. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Rich Man, Wood Man

    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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  10. 7.7/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Lorelai's Graduation Day

    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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  11. 7.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours

    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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  12. 7.6/10(9 votes)

    #12 - The Ins and Outs of Inns

    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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  13. 7.6/10(8 votes)

    #13 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

    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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  14. 7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Luke Can See Her Face

    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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  15. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Blank Up, It's Time

    S1:E8

    Michelle is thrown for a loop when she discovers Fanny has a longtime, long-distance boyfriend. And Fanny surprises Michelle again by inviting her to see a play. Meanwhile, Sasha's rebellious behavior starts to affect Fanny's class. Fanny responds by giving Boo a coveted role in an upcoming performance.

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  16. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Channing Tatum Is a Fine Actor

    S1:E12

    Truly is evicted from her shop; Carl insists that Boo meet his parents; Talia sets Michelle up on a blind date; the girls are intrigued by two talented young newcomers.

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  17. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Astronaut and the Ballerina

    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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  18. 7.5/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Summer

    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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  19. 7.5/10(18 votes)

    #19 - The Punishment Room

    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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  20. 7.4/10(9 votes)

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

    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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  21. 7.4/10(16 votes)

    #21 - Cinnamon's Wake

    S1:E5

    Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

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  22. 7.4/10(9 votes)

    #22 - It Should've Been Lorelai

    S2:E14

    Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back.

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  23. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

    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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  24. 7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - You Jump, I Jump, Jack

    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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  25. 7.4/10(8 votes)

    #25 - We've Got Magic to Do

    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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Daniel Palladino Ratings Summary

"Ethan...Esther...Chaim" is the best rated episode written by Daniel Palladino. It scored 8.5/10 based on 12 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, "It's Not a Mint".