9.0/104 votes#1 - Chapter Twelve
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/2015
Jane's big break looks as if it is too good to be true. Petra finds out a disheartening truth.
Director: Gina Lamar
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
8.4/105 votes#2 - Chapter Seven
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2014
Jane finds it hard to avoid Rafael after her friends take her to one of his clubs.
Director: Janice Cooke
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
8.0/101 votes#3 - Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/23/1999
Mike's political mentor is preparing to visit with the mayor preparing to appoint him head of the city's millennium project. Marie is still in town and messing around with James. The mayor and Janelle plan a get-together. Owen has changed a little over the years and believes he is the Messiah. After Carter puts Rags in Paul's care, Paul accidentally kills the ailing dog. Owen brings Rags back to life with a touch.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.9/107 votes#4 - Chapter Forty-Six
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/24/2016
When Rafael finally admits that he is over Jane, their co-parenting style is tested when they argue over what the best preschool is for Mateo. Xo is paranoid about Alba finding out her secret and what it will do to their relationship. Rogelio is ready to cross over to American TV, especially after he learns his nemesis is making the transition. Meanwhile, “Anezka” is trying to find new dirt on Rafael when she begins an unexpected romance.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.8/104 votes#5 - Chapter Twenty-Four
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/19/2015
Jane is finally in a rhythm with Mateo, but finds herself out of step with Rafael and Michael and the potential love triangle that is brewing between them. In order to not be sued for missing their Vegas arrangement, Xo and Rogelio must perform on a cruise ship. Petra and Rafael are suspicious of Lachlan and his recent business proposal, but are soon faced with an even more shocking revelation. Meanwhile, Alba makes a very big decision that will impact her life.
Director: Edward Ornelas
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.6/105 votes#6 - Chapter Sixty-Two
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 5/8/2017
Jane has to learn how to handle her new love life, especially when the guy she is dating introduces her to his grandmother. Petra learns some interesting information about Chuck. Xo and Rogelio are eager to share their news with Jane, but want to try to take her feelings into consideration. Meanwhile, when Mateo starts asking questions, Jane and Rafael are forced to sit down with him and explain how their family came to be.
Director: Fernando Sariñana
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.5/102 votes#7 - Hungry Games
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/5/2014
Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.3/106 votes#8 - Lorelai? Lorelai?
Season 7 Episode 20 - Aired 5/1/2007
After getting into a science camp, April tells Luke that she cannot go on the boating trip with him over the summer. Zach is asked to go on tour with another band. A drunk Lorelai serenades Luke at Karaoke night. Logan gets a job in San Francisco, where he then goes to Lorelai's home to ask permission to propose to Rory and take her with him. Lorelai, shocked, gives no answer.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.3/107 votes#9 - Bon Voyage
Season 7 Episode 22 - Aired 5/15/2007
Rory lands her dream job as a political reporter in Ohio. Luke enlists the help of everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a graduation party in order to say goodbye. Luke's thoughtfulness brings out a long-awaited reaction from Lorelai.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.0/102 votes#10 - Orlando
Season 5 Episode 23 - Aired 5/21/2014
Sue looks forward to the trip to Walt Disney World; Brick begs his parents to take him to meet his online girlfriend; Axl waits to learn his final grades.
Director: Eileen Heisler
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.0/101 votes#11 - An Officer and a Gentleman
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/1998
Mike discovers that his childhood pal, Nate Scott, has more in common with Carter than meets the eye, and finds it difficult to deal with this revelation. Meanwhile, Paul instructs Stacy in the finer art of being a cheapskate.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.0/107 votes#12 - Super Cool Party People
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 4/25/2006
Super Cool Party People is the name of an episode for the American comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.0/104 votes#13 - Chapter Twenty-Nine
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/23/2015
Jane and Rafael interview potential babysitters to help take some of the pressure off everyone, but Jane has specific and lengthy requirements. Jane attends her graduate school's Christmas party in hopes of finding the perfect writing advisor, but things don't go quite as planned. Rogelio is faced with a tough decision about the direction of his life. Petra wants a friendship with Jane, but her mother's antics once again thwart those efforts. Meanwhile, Michael's suspicions have turned out to be true and he thinks he has discovered a lead on a possible rival to Sin Rostro.
Director: Edward Ornelas
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
7.0/107 votes#14 - Chapter Fifty
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2016
When Jane’s cousin unexpectedly shows up at her door, Jane questions her own less than spontaneous life. Xo finds the perfect location for her dance studio, but it happens to be near her ex-boyfriend, Bruce. Rogelio realizes his feelings for Xo, but struggles with telling her. Petra is served with a lawsuit and she decides to ask Rafael for help. Meanwhile, Michael is ready to get to work just as they get a break in the Mutter case.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.9/107 votes#15 - The UnGraduate
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2005
Sookie creates a S'mores wedding cake, so what more does Lorelai need to set a date? Logan comes home, Lane and the band come home and Paul Anka eats three pounds of chocolate while under Luke's care.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.7/106 votes#16 - Merry Fisticuffs
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2006
Luke and Lorelai share a moment when Luke introduces her to Liz's new baby, and Christopher witnesses the scene. Lorelai and Christopher get into a fight over what Lorelai wants versus what Christopher wants. Luke contacts a lawyer over his custody troubles with Anna. Christopher and Luke fight in the town square. Logan discovers that Rory and Marty have been pretending that they just met, and he reveals the truth to Lucy. Emily gives Lorelai advice about her marriage.
Director: Jackson Douglas
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.7/106 votes#17 - Chapter Nineteen
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/20/2015
Jane attempts to sort things out with Rafael. Xo is left feeling surprised by Rogelio's reaction after she reveals a secret. Michael makes an surprising discovery concerning Sin Rostro.
Director: Robert Luketic
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.6/107 votes#18 - Go, Bulldogs!
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2006
Lorelai and Chris attend Yale Parents' Weekend where they find Emily and Richard. Chris takes Rory and all her friends out for dinner after feeling guilty that he wasn't around when Rory was growing up. At the end, she shows her commitment to her duties as editor of the newspaper by gathering the troops to report on a story.
Director: Wil Shriner
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.5/102 votes#19 - Leap Year
Season 3 Episode 18 - Aired 2/29/2012
Sue wishes for a big birthday bash for her Leap Year birthday. Meanwhile, Frankie learns that Mike has been taking care of a stray cat, Brick develops a crush at school, and Axl becomes fascinated with vacuuming.
Director: Alex Hardcastle
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.5/102 votes#20 - Hallelujah Hoedown
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/8/2013
Frankie tells the kids what she wants for Mother's day so one of them can clue in Mike; after repeatedly failing the driving test, Sue feels resentful when her friends get their licenses; Axl receives stunning news from Cassidy.
Director: Blake T. Evans
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.5/106 votes#21 - Unto The Breach
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2007
At Rory's graduation party at her grandparent's house, Logan proposes to her. Emily and Richard sing Rory a graduation song. Rory is caught off-guard and says she needs time to think about it. After Rory graduates from Yale, she tells Logan that she can't marry him. Logan tells her it's all or nothing and Rory decides to decline. Logan ends their relationship.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.2/105 votes#22 - Chapter Fifteen
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2015
News about their baby's health causes Jane and Rafael to revisit the idea of moving in together.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.0/101 votes#23 - How Much is That Liam in the Window
Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2010
New parents Jen and Ryan find out about Naomi’s rape and Jen decides to take matters into her own hands. Ryan encourages Naomi to come forward even though his own job may be in jeopardy. Victor arranges a photo shoot for Adrianna and instructs her to go topless, while Navid and Silver watch in shock. Annie discovers that Charlie has a dark and disturbing side when she sneaks in to observe a staged reading of his play. Liam lands a job working shirtless in the window and on the sales floor of a clothing store. A mysterious customer offers him an opportunity he can’t refuse. Dixon apologizes to Ivy for breaking up with her but doesn’t realize that Ivy decided to lose her virginity to someone else. Oscar confronts Laurel and Ivy with shocking news about his past.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.0/101 votes#24 - Halloween II
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 10/26/2011
After being embarrassed over wearing a childish costume at a high school Halloween costume party and being ignored by the guys, Sue asks a flabbergasted Mike for his advice on what boys want when it comes to girls. Meanwhile, Frankie reluctantly volunteers to take Brick's socially awkward school social skills group trick-or-treating, and Axl and his friends devise a plan to trick rather than treat the neighborhood kids on Halloween.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
6.0/102 votes#25 - Year of the Hecks
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/4/2012
After realizing that no one keeps their New Year's resolutions, Frankie decides that they will be assigned anonymously to each family member, and an all-you-can-eat buffet feast will be the reward for those who can abide by their chosen resolution for a week. But chaos soon ensues when Frankie must spend more time with Brick, Mike needs to smile more, Axl has to keep his bedroom clean, Sue needs to stop trying out for things she'll never make, and Brick must stop reading all of the time.
Director: N/A
Writer: David S. Rosenthal
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"Chapter Twelve" is the best rated episode written by David S. Rosenthal. It scored 9/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by Gina Lamar. It aired on 2/2/2015 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter Seven".