9.4/1069 votes#1 - Sweet Sixteen
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/2020
With tensions high at home, Victor lets his family throw him a Birthday party.
Director: Anne Fletcher
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
9.0/102 votes#2 - Friends in Low Places
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/14/2013
Lavon and AnnaBeth invite Zoe and Joel (Josh Cooke) to dinner; Lemon meets Alabama's most eligible bachelor (Ryan McPartlin); George makes a bad decision that could impact his friendship with Lavon.
Director: Elodie Keene
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
9.0/102 votes#3 - I Run to You
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 11/18/2013
Zoe beings to grow leery of how much time Joel and Wade hang out, especially when it begins to interfere with Joel's writing. Ready to blame it all on Wade, Zoe does her best to entice Joel back into writing. Lavon is using the excuse of coaching his track team to avoid talking to AnnaBeth. Meanwhile, Lemon encourages Brick to start dating again. George and Lynly discuss whether they want to talk to Lavon about their feelings for each other.
Director: Brandi Bradburn
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
9.0/102 votes#4 - Here You Come Again
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/21/2014
When Zoe’s mom takes her on as a client, Zoe is secretly thrilled that she will finally get her mother’s undivided attention. Brick is surprised to hear that Lemon is returning to town soon, so he enlists Lavon’s help to throw a welcome home party for her. However, her return hits an unexpected snag and she is forced to turn to Wade for help. Meanwhile, George is roped into helping Magnolia.
Director: Janice Cooke
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
9.0/102 votes#5 - Together Again
Season 3 Episode 20 - Aired 5/2/2014
While Wade is upset with Zoe over his relationship issues, she decides to lay low and help George out with his problems with Lemon. Meanwhile Lemon and Wade decide to play hooky from their respective problems. AnnaBeth is excited to introduce her new boyfriend to her parents, until they decide they would rather spend time with Lavon. Brick tries to help Wanda and Tom cope with infertility issues.
Director: Michael Schultz
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
8.5/104 votes#6 - Putting It Together
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2011
Gabrielle, thinking the worst, goes on a frenzied search for Carlos after he unexpectedly checks out of rehab. Meanwhile, a desolate Bree goes on a drinking binge and finds herself in a desperate situation.
Director: David Warren
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
8.0/101 votes#7 - Everybody Dance Now
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/16/2000
To impress McKenna, Tucker seeks to break Seth Green's high score in a motion-activated arcade game called Dance Dance Revolution. Meanwhile, Claire invites Jeannie to go clothes shopping with her.
Director: Rodman Flender
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
8.0/102 votes#8 - Take the Vicuna
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2013
Milly opens her checkbook-and her mouth-giving notes on how Fanny should run an upcoming dance recital. Meanwhile, Sasha throws a housewarming party and Scotty takes Michelle on a road trip that makes a surprising detour.
Director: Chris Eigeman
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.5/104 votes#9 - Fey's Sleigh Ride
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/19/2006
After Mode is forced to abandon its big Christmas photo shoot because another magazine has copied the idea, Betty forms an uneasy alliance with Marc and Amanda. The three fear they may have leaked the idea to someone at the rival mag. Meanwhile, Daniel and Wilhelmina reluctantly work together to come up with a new photo spread as Mode's deadline looms, and Betty's nephew, Justin, is oblivious to the turmoil as he spends a day at the magazine for a class project.
Director: Tricia Brock
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.5/102 votes#10 - London Calling
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/31/2010
Hilda is planning her wedding, which is getting closer and asks Betty about the plans for her bachelorette party. Betty tells her that she's planned a champagne tour of The Met museum, but Hilda and Bobby believe it's a joke and Betty has to think of something else. Bobby is put out when Justin turns down a lift to school in favour of walking with Austin.
Director: N/A
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.5/102 votes#11 - No One Takes Khaleesi's Dragons
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/13/2012
Michelle is thrilled to discover that there is another option for coffee beyond the gas station: an award-winning barista, Bash. But she soon discovers that dealing with a coffee artiste has its challenges. And Melanie tries to figure out why Ginny has suddenly begun acting different. Meanwhile, Fanny and Sasha remain in a standoff, leaving the ballet class to suffer as Fanny casts for the lead role in The Nutcracker.
Director: David Paymer
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.3/107 votes#12 - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2001
Richard, who has become increasingly irritable and contentious with Emily, begins to put in more hours in the office than ever. Without telling Emily, he cancels several important social engagements due to the pressures of work, which leaves her both upset and concerned about her husband. At the urging of her friends, she decides that Rory's making her debut at a society ball will be just the thing to get Richard back into the social swing. To Lorelai's amazement, Rory willingly agrees and Emily goes into high gear shopping in preparation. Dean protests loudly about the formal attire he is forced to wear and the fox-trot lessons he is forced to take from Miss Patty, so Rory promises him a lifetime of watching Battle Bots at his side if he'll be a good sport and go along with the occasion. Lorelai asks Christopher to escort their daughter on the night of the big event, and he surprises her by agreeing to come willingly. Lorelai is in for even more of a shock when he arrives on time, dr
Director: Chris Long
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.3/107 votes#13 - There's the Rub
Season 2 Episode 16 - Aired 4/9/2002
When Emily and Lorelai go to a spa for a weekend of relaxation, Emily lets her hair down, kicks up her heels and ends up bonding with Lorelai in a way that only her daughter could inspire. Thrilled that she has the house all to herself, Rory hopes to spend a quiet night at home doing laundry and eating Indian food. Her plans are foiled -- first by Paris, then by Jess, and finally by Dean. In the process, she discovers that she has a surprising savior, a secret suitor, and a skeptical sweetheart.
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.3/106 votes#14 - In the Clamor and the Clangor
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2004
Lane sneaks out of the house when Gil gets the band a 1:00 a.m. gig at CBGB's; Luke and Lorelai take matters into their own hands when newly restored church bells turn out to be less welcome than originally anticipated; Rory gets personal with William during a political discussion when she suspects that he's been spreading embarassing stories about her; Lorelai is initially distressed when she learns that Luke has moved to Litchfield to live with Nicole, but a visit to his apartment over the diner dispells her worries; Lane and her mother have a long-overdue talk with life-changing consequences after Mrs. Kim discovers her daughter's secret life.
Director: Michael Grossman
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.3/106 votes#15 - Afterboom
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/27/2004
Luke finalizes his divorce; the band's latest gig is a big hit, but leaves Lane feeling lonely; as the Dragonfly Inn nears its opening date, Michel gives travel agents the grand tour and Sookie is back in the kitchen, if not on her feet; Doyle clues Rory in on Asher's reputation as a serial student dater; Lorelai and Richard have it out over his treatment of Jason; Lane is upset to discover that her mother has taken in a Korean exchange student who could be her double, and confronts the girl when she sees her wearing her old clothes; when Jason decides to sue Richard after discovering his treachery, Lorelai breaks up with him; afraid that Richard's actions will put a rift in their relationship with Lorelai and Rory, Emily asks her husband to reconsider, but he brushes her off; Asher is displeased when Rory questions whether the ""A"" he gave her for a paper she thought she did poorly on has any connection to her friendship with Paris; after Richard and Emily act very strangely during Fri
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
7.0/102 votes#16 - The Butterfly Effect (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2009
Betty finds that everything is changing as she begins her new job as associate features editor, especially since her boss is her ex-boyfriend, Matt Hartley, who is still unhappy about their breakup. In addition, Betty's new officemate, Megan, openly resents her, while Marc is constantly undermining her because he felt he was more deserving of the promotion. Meanwhile, without Betty as his assistant, Daniel is adrift, still mourning the loss of his wife, Molly. Betty tries to help Megan out on an assignment and connects with a thoughtful insect jewelry designer, Olivia, while Justin starts high school and is victimized by bullies-but won't tell his mom, Hilda. Claire Meade is finding that her power struggle at the company has her sitting pretty - for the moment -- opposite Wilhemina, who lost her claim to the Meade throne last season. But Wili has perhaps an even bigger problem than job security - she is harboring a secret at home that is driving Marc to distraction.
Director: John Terlesky
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.7/107 votes#17 - That'll Do, Pig
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 1/14/2003
Lorelai's grandmother arrives in Hartford unexpectedly on Richard's birthday and announces that she's moving back, throwing Emily into a tizzy until she follows Lorelai's advice on how to manage her mother-in-law; Rory declares war on Francie after she pulls a runaround on Paris with the Student Council; Paris finds herself in love after spending Christmas vacation with Jamie's family; after Rory and Dean bump into each other a few times, they decide to be friends again; Jess initially declines Rory's offer to attend the Stars Hollow High Winter Carnival, but changes his mind after they run into Dean and his sister Clara, who invites Rory to join them; Jess gets Dean alone at the carnival and lets him know that he's wise to his plans to get Rory back.
Director: Jamie Babbit
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.5/102 votes#18 - Brothers
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/8/2007
Alexis' shocking announcement causes great commotion at both Mode and the Meade home. Betty tries to maintain the peace and order at Mode, however, she is about to face her own personal turmoil when Henry asks her out on a date and Walter tells her he's got a big surprise in store. Meanwhile, Whilhelmina plots her next move to conquer Mode and Justin gets sent home from school for fighting.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.5/102 votes#19 - The Bahamas Triangle
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2009
Betty, Matt and Amanda's love triangle in the Bahamas reaches boiling point. Betty has trouble with a photo shoot when Penelope Graybridge steals the shoot from her enemy Wilhemina. Marc falls for super sexy Troy.
Director: N/A
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.5/102 votes#20 - Frog-Bikini-Eiffel Tower
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2017
An unanticipated trip home puts Ezra at a crossroads about his future. Maddie and Patrick’s get-away is equal parts romance and deception. Jules comes face-to-face with her past.
Director: Wayne Che Yip
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.0/102 votes#21 - A League of Their Own
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2007
Betty tries internet dating and she gets asked out; Marc attracts the attention of a photographer that Marc doesn't see as attractive; Wilhelmina tries to prove to the skeptical Daniel and Alexis that she can be part of the Meade family; Hilda is unaware that Justin has become a changed teen when he starts hanging with the wrong crowd and skips school.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.0/102 votes#22 - A Thousand Words by Friday
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/24/2008
Betty is assigned to interview a novelist. Amanda and Marc may have uncovered who Amanda's biological father is. Daniel unknowingly dates Wilhelmina's sister.
Director: Matt Shakman
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.0/101 votes#23 - Granny Pants
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2008
Kimmie Keegan goes to Betty for help in finding a job. Meanwhile, Daniel decides to try a matchmaking service and gets a shocking "perfect" match. Elsewhere, Justin tries out for a Broadway musical.
Director: Fred Savage
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.0/101 votes#24 - There's No Place Like Mode
Season 3 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2009
Fashion Week hits town which causes problems for the staff at Mode. Betty has to split her time between working on her Yeti assignment and working with a new designer. Elsewhere, Wilhelmina has lost her way because of Connor and there's a new person working at Mode.
Director: Bethany Rooney
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
6.0/101 votes#25 - In the Stars
Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2009
Betty, Matt and Marc come together in order to succeded in their final YETI project, a photo session with singer, Adele. Love is in the air for one lucky couple as proposals are made. Claire and Wilhelmina continue to argue.
Director: Paul Holahan
Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence
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"Sweet Sixteen" is the best rated episode written by Sheila R. Lawrence. It scored 9.362/10 based on 69 votes. It was directed by Anne Fletcher. It aired on 6/17/2020 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Friends in Low Places".