8.7/106 votes#1 - Chapter Eighty-One
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 4/20/2018
Jane believes she and Rafael are in a good place until she realizes he is keeping a secret from her. Alba's big day has finally arrived, and Jane, Xo and Rogelio are ready to celebrate but Alba has other plans. Petra and JR make a decision about their future that neither of them saw coming. Meanwhile, River spends the week with Rogelio in order to help them be believable as a married couple, but she soon starts to take her role too seriously.
Director: Gina Lamar
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.6/107 votes#2 - Chapter Forty-Four
Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/16/2016
After moving up the wedding day, Jane and Michael find all their carefully made plans thrown into chaos. To make matters worse, Jane is unhappy with her current graduate thesis, but changing it might put a wrinkle in her big day. Rafael still has feelings for Jane, but is torn about whether he should speak now or forever hold his peace. Petra has her own family drama when Anezka has a medical emergency and ends up in the hospital. Meanwhile, Rogelio and Xo are finally coming to terms with the state of their relationship until Xo gets surprising news.
Director: Jann Turner
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.3/106 votes#3 - Chapter Fifty-Four
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 2/6/2017
When Jane realizes that she and Michael are both stressed out, they decide to recreate their first date to help them relax. Rogelio makes a big scene on the red carpet of his film premiere and his rant goes viral, which leave him to make a choice about the direction of his career. Rafael wants to set a good example for his children leaving him to make a big decision with the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, Bruce’s daughter finds herself in trouble leaving Xo and Bruce’s to discuss the future of their relationship.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.3/107 votes#4 - Chapter Sixty-Five
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2017
When Jane is reunited with her first love, Adam, she is shocked but happy to see him, however Xo and Alba are less thrilled that he is back. After Rafael loses ownership of the hotel to his sister, he finds himself at Jane's house, broke and homeless. Jane and Rafael learn that Petra has been found and they rush to her aide, but Anezka is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Xo and Rogelio wedded bliss is interrupted when they confront the realization that Darci is having Rogelio's baby and she wants full custody.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.2/106 votes#5 - Chapter Fifty-Five
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 2/13/2017
Working in publishing is not what Jane thought it would be, until she learns about a showcase for up and coming writers. With Petra helming the Marbella, she decides to rebrand the hotel, but quickly butts heads with the rival hotel next door. Rogelio and Darci have made a new arrangement which has put a strain on his relationship with Xo. Meanwhile, Jane and Rafael try to figure out the best solution to Mateo’s behavioral issues and they both seem to have different approaches.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.0/105 votes#6 - Chapter Twenty-Two
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/11/2015
Jane starts to go into labor after insisting that Xo and Rogelio go to Las Vegas for their show.
Director: Zetna Fuentes
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
8.0/101 votes#7 - Chapter One Hundred
Season 5 Episode 19 - Aired 7/31/2019
With Jane and Rafael finally getting ready for their big day, Rafael’s desire to help Jane’s writing dream lands him in trouble. Xo and Rogelio must tell the family about their decision and not everyone takes it well. Meanwhile, Petra struggles with her emotions.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.8/106 votes#8 - Chapter Sixty-Four
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/22/2017
Jane struggles to find the right words for Rogelio and Xo’s ceremony, when she learns about a mysterious letter that Michael wrote before their wedding. Rogelio and Xo are excited for their big day, but Rogelio gets some shocking news that could put things on hold. Once again Rafael is upset with Luisa and asks her to leave, but Luisa has a plan of her own. Meanwhile, Petra is skeptical about Jane’s feelings for Rafael which leads her to make a rash decision.
Director: Melanie Mayron
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.7/107 votes#9 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2024
After achieving success in her younger years, brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock uses her unassuming demeanor to make her way into a position at a prestigious law firm, Jacobson Moore.
Director: Kat Coiro
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.3/1013 votes#10 - Chapter One
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2014
Jane has decided to save herself for marriage, but her life is turned around when she finds herself accidentally artificially inseminated.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.2/109 votes#11 - Chapter Two
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2014
Jane's mother puts pressure on her to sue her doctor. Jane keeps running into Rafael. Jealousy forces Michael to turn to Petra as an ally.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.1/1010 votes#12 - Chapter Forty-Five
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2016
Jane discovers that Michael was shot and finds herself having to make difficult choices. With Rafael focused on keeping Mateo safe, Anezka, who is pretending to be Petra, "helps" the cops with their investigation. However, it isn't long before everyone starts to notice that "Petra" is acting odd. Meanwhile, Rogelio is trying to keep everything out of the press for Jane, but in order to do so finds himself in an awkward position and asks for Xo's help.
Director: Gina Lamar
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
7.0/106 votes#13 - Chapter Twenty-Three
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/12/2015
After Jane discovers Mateo’s abduction, chaos ensues, especially when they all learn Sin Rostro is involved and demanding a ransom. Jane must also focus on motherhood and turns to Xo and Alba for help, leaving Rafael feeling left out. Meanwhile, Petra is conflicted with what to do with Rafael’s remaining sperm sample.
Director: Brad Silberling
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.8/106 votes#14 - Introducing Lorelai Planetarium
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2006
Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.7/106 votes#15 - It's Just Like Riding a Bike
Season 7 Episode 19 - Aired 4/24/2007
After an awkward encounter, Lorelai and Luke start fighting, which Lorelai takes as a good sign. Rory gets a letter that impacts her future plans.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.5/106 votes#16 - Unto The Breach
Season 7 Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2007
Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory.
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.3/106 votes#17 - Farewell, My Pet
Season 7 Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2007
Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#18 - Okaeri, Donna!
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/14/2009
Kelly and Silver are shocked when Donna arrives in town. Annie and Dixon take a road trip to visit someone from Dixon's past while Ethan spends his spring break working for Habitat for Humanity. Naomi also decides to work for Habitat when she learns that Liam will be there.
Director: Stuart Gillard
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#19 - Between a Sign and a Hard Place
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/2009
Now that they have finally sold their home in Kansas, Harry and Debbie have a yard sale, Beverly Hills-style. Meanwhile, Donna talks to Kelly about her separation, and later search for a place for Donna to open a clothing store; Dixon helps Silver in her recovery; Liam and Ethan's unlikely friendship continues; and when a scandal involving Naomi's father comes to light, her trust in Annie begins to falter.
Director: Rob Estes
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#20 - The Dionysian Debacle
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/28/2009
Naomi's older sister, Jen, unexpectedly returns to Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Naomi persuades Annie to go on a double date, and Adrianna and Navid reveal their decision to his parents.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#21 - Zero Tolerance
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/12/2009
With prom night quickly approaching, Annie, Adrianna, Naomi, and Silver get glammed up by a famous stylist. A dateless Annie agrees to attend the event with the extremely nerdy Charlie, who is massively crushing on the popular girl. But when he realizes that her interest is purely platonic, a furious Charlie plots an evil revenge. Meanwhile, Dixon is nominated for Prom King, Ethan gets accepted into lacrosse camp, and Kelly and Harry work to get Liam on the right track.
Director: Nick Marck
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#22 - To Sext or Not to Sext
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2009
Naomi is still furious with Annie from prom night and contemplates sending out a sexually explicit text message of Annie as payback. Silver is convinced that she and Dixon can mend their broken relationship, but Naomi and Adrianna convince her to give him some much-needed space. Liam attempts to apologize to Naomi for what happened on prom night and denies sleeping with Annie, but refuses to reveal who he was with. Meanwhile, Liam and Dixon join the surf team, in an effort to keep Liam's stepfather from sending him off to military school. Adrianna helps Navid, now in charge of The Blaze News, land an interview with Teddy, but she is shocked with Navid's interviewing tactics. Ryan continues to pursue Jen , who continues to play hard-to-get.
Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#23 - Environmental Hazards
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2009
Naomi learns that her test scores may not be high enough for her to be accepted into CU. Devastated, Naomi devises a plan to be tutored by Richard, the son of the school's dean of admissions, but quickly realizes she would much rather be studying Jamie, a CU student. Dixon's girlfriend, Sasha, becomes suspicious about his age and does a little detective work to learn the truth, leaving Dixon devastated. Navid and Adrianna double date with Teddy, but Adrianna’s growing feelings towards Teddy make for an awkward situation. Silver accompanies Adrianna to an AA meeting and surprisingly bumps into her mom, Jackie, who tells Silver she would like to re-establish their relationship. An angry Silver rejects her mother, but her world is turned upside down when Adrianna reveals shocking news about Jackie.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#24 - Unmasked
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2009
It's Halloween at the Beverly Hills Beach Club and Adrianna channels Marilyn Monroe to help her deal with the end of her relationship with Navid. Silver and Kelly continue to have differing opinions about caring for Jackie. Silver is overloaded with school work and caring for her mom, but soon learns that she and Teddy have more in common than a class project. Naomi continues her relationship with Richard, but when she and Jamie share an intimate conversation, her plans to schmooze with the dean of CU come to a screeching halt. Dixon realizes he and Sasha are in two different places in their life and decides to end their relationship, but she ends up delivering life-changing news. Tensions rise between Debbie and Harry when she walks in on Harry and Kelly in his office. Annie and Jasper’s relationship is put to the test when he attempts to convince her to steal a car while shooting a scene for his student film. Liam butts heads with the newest member of the surf team, Ivy.
Director: J. Miller Tobin
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
6.0/101 votes#25 - Women's Intuition
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2009
Navid and Gia launch an investigation into student drug use at West Beverly for Blaze News, which leads them to Annie's boyfriend, Jasper leaving Annie torn over who to believe. Fresh off his break-up with Adrianna, Navid receives dating advice from Samantha Ronson while out with Liam, Teddy and Ivy at the Edison. Worried that Adrianna will relapse, Naomi and Silver enlist Navid's assistance. Dixon reveals his situation with Sasha to Debbie and Harry, prompting Debbie to do some investigating. Jen and Ryan meet up with Pharrell to watch a performance of N.E.R.D.
Director: J. Miller Tobin
Writer: Jennie Snyder Urman
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"Chapter Eighty-One" is the best rated episode written by Jennie Snyder Urman. It scored 8.667/10 based on 6 votes. It was directed by Gina Lamar. It aired on 4/20/2018 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Chapter Forty-Four".