E1 - Pilot

Aired: October 05, 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.

E2 - The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

Aired: 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.

E3 - Kill Me Now

Aired: 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.

E4 - The Deer Hunters

Aired: 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.

E5 - Cinnamon's Wake

Aired: November 02, 2000

Lorelai admits she has feelings for someone. Meanwhile, Rory has a budding relationship of her own that is moving forward.

E6 - Rory's Birthday Parties

Aired: November 09, 2000

Rory clashes with Emily when Emily plans a formal birthday party for her. Meanwhile, Lorelai organizes a casual get-together to celebrate.

E7 - Kiss and Tell

Aired: 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.

E8 - Love and War and Snow

Aired: 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.

E9 - Rory's Dance

Aired: 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.

E10 - Forgiveness and Stuff

Aired: 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.

E11 - Paris is Burning

Aired: January 11, 2001

After Paris causes a scandal by exposing the relationship between a parent and a teacher, she is confronted.

E12 - Double Date

Aired: 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.

E13 - Concert Interruptus

Aired: 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.

E14 - That Damn Donna Reed

Aired: February 22, 2001

Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

E15 - Christopher Returns

Aired: March 01, 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.

E16 - Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

Aired: March 08, 2001

Rory and Dean celebrate their three-month anniversary, but things don't go as planned. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel arrives in town.

E17 - The Breakup, Part 2

Aired: 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.

E18 - The Third Lorelai

Aired: 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.

E19 - Emily in Wonderland

Aired: 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.

E20 - P.S. I Lo...

Aired: May 03, 2001

Still upset over recent events, Rory becomes angry with Lorelai, who didn't tell her that she is dating again.

E21 - Love, Daisies and Troubadours

Aired: 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.