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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Chapter Twelve
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Chapter Twelve

    S1:E12

    Jane's big break looks as if it is too good to be true. Petra finds out a disheartening truth.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Chapter Seven
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Chapter Seven

    S1:E7

    Jane finds it hard to avoid Rafael after her friends take her to one of his clubs.

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Hungry Games
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Hungry Games

    S5:E13

    Reverend Deveaux interferes with the Hecks' plan to use their coupon for an all-you-can-eat buffet after church.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Halloween II
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Halloween II

    S3:E7

    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.

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - The Walk
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #5 - The Walk

    S5:E17

    Frankie and Mike run into old acquaintances, Sue gets several dates to the prom, and Brick gets Axl's help for a book report.

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Winners and Losers
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Winners and Losers

    S4:E16

    Frankie is worried when Brick decides to go on a three-day school trip to Chicago; Sue wants to know if Darrin, one of Axl's friends, has feelings for her.

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 23 - Orlando
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Orlando

    S5:E23

    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.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Back to the Future IV: Judgment Day

    S3:E18

    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.

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - How Much is That Liam in the Window
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - How Much is That Liam in the Window

    S3:E6

    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.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Chapter Twenty-Four
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Chapter Twenty-Four

    S2:E2

    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.

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Chapter Forty-Six
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Chapter Forty-Six

    S3:E2

    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.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Chapter Sixty-Two
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Chapter Sixty-Two

    S3:E18

    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.

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  13. undefined Season 3 Episode 18 - Leap Year
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #13 - Leap Year

    S3:E18

    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.

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Hallelujah Hoedown
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Hallelujah Hoedown

    S4:E22

    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.

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  15. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - The 100th
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - The 100th

    S5:E4

    During the Orson Centennial parade, Mike and Frankie volunteer to drive a float, Sue tries to make Darrin jealous, Axl tries to make some money, and Brick is upset over his town slogan not being chosen.

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Year of the Hecks
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Year of the Hecks

    S3:E12

    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.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - It's Getting Hot In Here
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - It's Getting Hot In Here

    S3:E13

    Naomi, Adrianna, Silver and Annie decide to have a girls’ weekend and head to a yoga retreat in Ojai. Annie attempts to be a good cousin and invites Emily along for the weekend but confronts her about being a downer on the trip. Emily purposefully neglects to wake Annie up for a sweat lodge session and uses the opportunity to turn the girls against Annie. Naomi, who originally thinks the retreat is silly, suddenly decides to extend her stay. Silver runs into Navid, and the two have a secret rendezvous. Adrianna returns from the retreat and calls a tabloid to sell an exclusive story. Meanwhile, Debbie plans a romantic dinner for Ryan, but they are interrupted by Dixon, forcing Ryan to quickly find a place to hide. Charlie realizes Annie has feelings for Liam.

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 17 - Blue Naomi
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Blue Naomi

    S3:E17

    Dixon and Navid formalize their partnership, and a chance meeting with Snoop Dogg could mean good news for Shirazi Studios. Naomi tries to impress Max by dressing up in an Avatar costume, but doesn’t quite get the reaction she was hoping for. After learning the truth about Navid, Adrianna vows to get revenge. Meanwhile, Annie and Liam work together to expose Emily, and Ray confides in Ivy.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - The Prom Before the Storm
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Prom Before the Storm

    S3:E21

    As the gang prepares for prom, Dixon and Annie learn some troubling news about their futures, and Ivy discovers that Raj's health has taken a turn for the worse. With Silver away in the hospital, Adrianna tries to rekindle her romance with Navid. Meanwhile, Naomi and Max's relationship is strained to the breaking point.

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Chapter Twenty-Nine
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #20 - Chapter Twenty-Nine

    S2:E7

    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.

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Chapter Fifty
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Chapter Fifty

    S3:E6

    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.

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  22. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Thanksgiving V
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Thanksgiving V

    S5:E7

    Axl looks for the right time to share news about his college classes; Frankie's dad reveals a gambling loss; Sue hides a secret; Brick determines to have lime-green Jell-O salad on Thanksgiving.

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  23. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - An Officer and a Gentleman
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - An Officer and a Gentleman

    S3:E7

    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.

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    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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  24. undefined Season 7 Episode 22 - Bon Voyage
    6.9/10(10 votes)

    #24 - Bon Voyage

    S7:E22

    In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.

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  25. undefined Season 6 Episode 3 - The UnGraduate
    6.9/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The UnGraduate

    S6:E3

    Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date.

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David S. Rosenthal Ratings Summary

"Chapter Twelve" is the best rated episode written by David S. Rosenthal. It scored 9/10 based on 7 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/2/2015 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter Seven".