Gilmore Girls - Season 1
1 - Pilot
Air Date: October 5, 2000
When Rory is accepted to attend a prestigious prep school, Lorelai must swallow her pride and ask her wealthy parents for help paying the tuition.
2 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton
Air Date: October 12, 2000
Rory's first day at Chilton doesn't go smoothly: First, Lorelai's attire offends Emily and the headmaster; then Rory meets some obnoxious classmates.
3 - Kill Me Now
Air Date: October 19, 2000
When Rory and Richard bond during a day of golf at the club, Lorelai feels jealous of Rory's deepening connection with her grandparents.
4 - The Deer Hunters
Air Date: October 26, 2000
After Rory receives a bad grade on her English paper, Lorelai helps her cram for a big Shakespeare exam – but catastrophe strikes on test day.
5 - Cinnamon's Wake
Air Date: November 2, 2000
Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.
6 - Rory's Birthday Parties
Air Date: November 9, 2000
Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.
7 - Kiss and Tell
Air Date: November 16, 2000
Rory shares a romantic moment with Dean, but doesn't tell Lorelai. When Lorelai hears about it from Mrs. Kim, she invites Dean over for movie night.
8 - Love and War and Snow
Air Date: December 14, 2000
Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.
9 - Rory's Dance
Air Date: December 20, 2000
Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.
10 - Forgiveness and Stuff
Air Date: December 21, 2000
Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.
11 - Paris is Burning
Air Date: January 11, 2001
After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.
12 - Double Date
Air Date: January 18, 2001
Lorelai goes on a hellish double date with Sookie, Jackson and Jackson's odd cousin. Meanwhile, Rory double dates with Dean, Lane and Dean's friend.
13 - Concert Interruptus
Air Date: February 15, 2001
Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.
14 - That Damn Donna Reed
Air Date: February 22, 2001
Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.
15 - Christopher Returns
Air Date: March 1, 2001
Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.
16 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers
Air Date: March 8, 2001
Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.
17 - The Breakup, Part 2
Air Date: March 15, 2001
After recent events, Rory keeps busy, refusing to give in to self-pity. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow's residents rally around her, much to her dismay.
18 - The Third Lorelai
Air Date: March 22, 2001
When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.
19 - Emily in Wonderland
Air Date: April 26, 2001
Emily is horrified when she sees the place where Lorelai and Rory first lived, so she sets out to create a perfect bedroom for Rory in her house.
20 - P.S. I Lo...
Air Date: May 3, 2001
Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.
21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours
Air Date: May 10, 2001
Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.