The Best Episodes Written By Elaine Arata
Every TV Episode Written by Elaine Arata Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
Elaine Arata Ratings Summary
The best episode written by Elaine Arata is "Dirty Laundry", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Burt Brinckerhoff". "Dirty Laundry" aired on 11/22/1999 and is rated 2.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Small Miracles".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Dirty Laundry
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/1999
After Eric receives a mysterious check of $20,000, he learns that the gift was from one of his parishioners who was a World War 2 internment camp survivor. When he hears that the woman has never been able cope from her internment experience, Eric helps her come to terms with the pain. Meanwhile, Ruthie learns a valuable lesson about the meaning of friendship when bribing a classmate. Matt and Shana have a miscommunication about laundry that sends their relationship temporarily into a tailspin. Simon is woeful over the injustices of the world, and Mary adjusts to her lower social status at school.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Writer: Elaine Arata
8.0/10 1 votes#2 - Small Miracles
Season 11 Episode 17 - Aired 4/8/2007
When small things happen, some Camdens see them as signs. Lucy and Eric both cross paths with a black bird. They both come to the conclusion that this is a sign, and a bad one at that. Meanwhile, Ruthie gets a sign on her own. When she loses a diamond in the ring that T-Bone gave her as a promise to get engaged someday, she thinks that this is her sign that maybe being with T-Bone is not the best choice.
Director: Michael Preece
Writer: Elaine Arata
8.0/10 12 votes#3 - Concert Interruptus
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/15/2001
Lorelai organizes the Stars Hollow Charity Rummage Sale and buys a sweatshirt donated by Luke. When she wears it into the diner, he goes ballistic, much to her shock. Sookie tells her later that the sweatshirt belonged to his old girlfriend Rachel, who broke his heart. When Lorelai's curiosity gets the better of her and she demands details from Sookie, Sookie teases her about being jealous of Rachel, which Lorelai denies a little too strongly. Lorelai returns the sweatshirt to Luke, reminding him that it's okay to hold onto some good memories.
Director: Bruce Seth Green
Writer: Elaine Arata
7.4/10 9 votes#4 - P.S. I Lo...
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2001
Lorelai helps Luke shop for a birthday present for Rachel and goes wild outfitting him with a new wardrobe; overwhelmed by sadness at her breakup with Dean, Rory is distressed to discover that Lane and Dean have become science project partners, and incensed to find out from Max that Lorelai has neglected to mention that they are dating again, so she argues with Lorelai and then takes off for Hartford to spend the night at her grandparents' house without telling her mother; when an angry Lorelai confronts Dean and discovers the truth about his breakup with Rory, she fears that she has taught Rory not to commit to a relationship.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Elaine Arata