Season 1

E1 5 octobre 2000 44 min 7,2

Pilot

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 12 octobre 2000 43 min 7,7

The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton

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 19 octobre 2000 43 min 7,2

Kill Me Now

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 26 octobre 2000 43 min 7,3

The Deer Hunters

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 2 novembre 2000 42 min 7,2

Cinnamon's Wake

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

E6 9 novembre 2000 44 min 7,4

Rory's Birthday Parties

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

E7 16 novembre 2000 44 min 7,6

Kiss and Tell

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 14 décembre 2000 44 min 7,5

Love and War and Snow

Snow strands Rory at her grandparents' home, while Lorelai spends the day with her beau. Meanwhile, Lane misses Rory and comes to visit.

E9 20 décembre 2000 44 min 7,6

Rory's Dance

Rory attends her first dance with Dean but they get home late, causing Emily and Lorelai to fight over Lorelai's mothering skills.

E10 21 décembre 2000 42 min 7,2

Forgiveness and Stuff

Misfortune strikes at the Gilmores' Christmas party. Dean assures Lorelai that nothing improper happened the night he and Rory fell asleep together.

E11 11 janvier 2001 44 min 7,2

Paris is Burning

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

E12 18 janvier 2001 42 min 7,3

Double Date

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 15 février 2001 39 min 7,5

Concert Interruptus

Trouble ensues when Rory takes her friends to a Bangles concert in New York. Lorelai learns something about Luke's romantic past.

E14 22 février 2001 44 min 6,6

That Damn Donna Reed

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

E15 1 mars 2001 43 min 6,7

Christopher Returns

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 8 mars 2001 44 min 7,1

Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers

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

E17 15 mars 2001 44 min 7,4

The Breakup, Part 2

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 22 mars 2001 44 min 7,0

The Third Lorelai

When Lorelai's grandmother offers a trust fund for Rory's education, Emily fears losing contact with a financially independent Lorelai and Rory.

E19 26 avril 2001 42 min 6,8

Emily in Wonderland

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 3 mai 2001 43 min 6,9

P.S. I Lo...

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

E21 10 mai 2001 43 min 7,5

Love, Daisies and Troubadours

Rory finally tells Dean the truth about how she feels about him. Sensing something between Lorelai and Luke, Rachel makes a decision.