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Gilmore Girls
Season 1
Season 1 DVD cover
Starring
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkThe WB
Original releaseOctober 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) –
May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of Gilmore Girls, an American Comedy-drama television series, began airing on October 5, 2000 on The WB television network. The season concluded on May 10, 2001, after 21 episodes. The season originally aired on Thursday at 8/7c. The series was moved Wednesday nights on December 21, 2000.

Overview

The first season introduces Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore and their town Stars Hollow. Lorelai deals with her family problems and her love life with Max Medina, while Rory deals with the ins and outs of first loves and how to survive in a new school. In the pilot Rory is accepted into Chilton, an elite prep school, Lorelai then has to deal with the large fee associated with Rory's attendance there. Lorelai, as a last resort, reluctantly decides to go to her parents (Emily and Richard Gilmore) for the money. They agree to loan Lorelai the money for Rory's tuition, but Emily comes up with the condition that Lorelai and Rory attend dinner at their house each Friday night, until the loan is repaid as a way to finally be more involved in their daughter and granddaughter's lives.


As the season progresses, Rory develops a relationship with Dean, a new arrival in the town. Their relationship suffers a short hiatus when Dean breaks up with her after she can't say the three words: 'I love you'. Rory attempts to overcome her sorrow of losing Dean by not wallowing. Instead of not wallowing Rory tries not to deal with it by keeping her brain busy. She buys things and she goes to a party for Chilton students. At the party she kisses Tristan and then comes home and starts to wallow. In the season finale, Rory professes her love for Dean and they reunite.

Meanwhile, Lorelai develops feelings for Max Medina, Rory's English teacher. They initially start a budding relationship. but then a more serious relationship. Rory finds this out from Paris, her frenemy, but eventually accepts the fact. Max and Lorelai continue their relationship, however Max wishes to grow closer to Lorelai, scaring her. She breaks things off with Max, angering Rory. However, later on, Lorelai sees she still has feelings from Max, after seeing Luke with his ex-fiance, Rachel. They enter a one-night relapse and decide to start "talking". Max eventually reveals he wants to marry Lorelai. She, at first, is confused by the notion. The following day, at the Independence Inn, she walks into the reception to find 1,000 daisies, her favourite flower, from Max. She accepts the proposal. The final scene to the season finale shows Rory and Lorelai embracing each other with happiness.

Also, Luke, who runs his own diner that is frequently visited by the Gilmores, receives a blast from the past when his ex-fiance Rachel returns to town. Rachel is an adventurous and outgoing explorer who could not adapt to the small town lifestyle Luke lives. She eventually left him, until her return. They reignite their relationship, though Rachel has her doubts. Lorelai encourages Luke to think about his future with Rachel. She moves in with Luke and begins to work at the diner. However, Rachel's doubts overcome her and she leaves yet again. Before she departs, she tells Luke "don't wait too long" to tell Lorelai his true feelings. She is never seen again throughout the series. Luke arrives to Lorelai's house to confess, but sees she is now with Max. Both Luke and Max are cold towards one another, igniting a rivalry.

The season ends with Rory and Lorelai, overjoyed to tell each other good news.

Cast

Main article: List of Gilmore Girls characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Crew

The season was produced by Warner Bros., Amy Sherman-Palladino and her husband Daniel Palladino and was aired on the WB Network in the U.S. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, who acted as an executive producer. Sherman-Palladino served as the seasons show runner.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions) [1]
11"Pilot"Lesli Linka GlatterAmy Sherman-PalladinoOctober 5, 2000 (2000-10-05)2267304.6
22"The Lorelais' First Day at Chilton"Arlene SanfordAmy Sherman-PalladinoOctober 12, 2000 (2000-10-12)2267012.8
33"Kill Me Now"Adam NimoyJoanne WatersOctober 19, 2000 (2000-10-19)2267022.9
44"The Deer Hunters"Alan MyersonJed SeidelOctober 26, 2000 (2000-10-26)2267033.1
55"Cinnamon's Wake"Michael KatlemanDaniel PalladinoNovember 2, 2000 (2000-11-02)2267043.1
66"Rory's Birthday Parties"Sarah Pia AndersonAmy Sherman-PalladinoNovember 9, 2000 (2000-11-09)2267053.5
77"Kiss and Tell"Rodman FlenderJenji KohanNovember 16, 2000 (2000-11-16)2267063.7
88"Love and War and Snow"Alan MyersonJoan Binder WeissDecember 14, 2000 (2000-12-14)2267073.6
99"Rory's Dance"Lesli Linka GlatterAmy Sherman-PalladinoDecember 20, 2000 (2000-12-20)2267083.9
1010"Forgiveness and Stuff"Bethany RooneyJohn StephensDecember 21, 2000 (2000-12-21)2267093.6
1111"Paris Is Burning"David PetrarcaJoan Binder WeissJanuary 11, 2001 (2001-01-11)2267103.7
1212"Double Date"Lev L. SpiroAmy Sherman-PalladinoJanuary 18, 2001 (2001-01-18)2267124.4
1313"Concert Interruptus"Bruce Seth GreenElaine ArataFebruary 15, 2001 (2001-02-15)2267113.6
1414"That Damn Donna Reed"Michael KatlemanDaniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-PalladinoFebruary 22, 2001 (2001-02-22)2267153.6
1515"Christopher Returns"Michael KatlemanDaniel PalladinoMarch 1, 2001 (2001-03-01)2267134.0
1616"Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers"Lesli Linka GlatterStory: Joan Binder Weiss
Teleplay: John Stephens and Linda Loiselle Guzik		March 8, 2001 (2001-03-08)2267143.8
1717"The Breakup, Part 2"Nick MarckAmy Sherman-PalladinoMarch 15, 2001 (2001-03-15)2267164.5
1818"The Third Lorelai"Michael KatlemanAmy Sherman-PalladinoMarch 22, 2001 (2001-03-22)2267174.8
1919"Emily in Wonderland"Perry LangJohn Stephens, Linda Loiselle GuzikApril 26, 2001 (2001-04-26)2267183.7
2020"P.S. I Lo..."Lev L. SpiroElaine Arata, Joan Binder WeissMay 3, 2001 (2001-05-03)2267193.5
2121"Love, Daisies and Troubadours"Amy Sherman-PalladinoDaniel PalladinoMay 10, 2001 (2001-05-10)2267204.1

Reception

Season Season premiere Season finale TV season Rank Viewers
(in millions)
1st October 5, 2000 May 10, 2001 2000–2001 #126 3.6[2]

DVD release

The Complete First Season[3]
Set details Special features
  • 21 episodes
  • 6-disc set
  • 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish and French
  • English (Dolby Digital 2 0 Surround)
  • Additional scenes
    • "Love and War and Snow"
    • "Forgiveness and Stuff"
    • "Emily in Wonderland"
  • "Welcome to the Gilmore Girls" – Making-of Documentary of the First Season
  • "Gilmore-isms Montage"
  • Gilmore Goodies & Gossip: On-Screen Factoids – "Rory's Dance"
  • "Guide to Gilmore-isms" booklet
Release dates
North America United Kingdom Continental Europe Norway Australia
May 4, 2004 February 6, 2006 November 16, 2005 November 16, 2005 April 5, 2006

References

  1. ^ ""Gilmore Girls" USA ratings".
  2. ^ "The Bitter End". Entertainment Weekly Published in issue #598 Jun 01, 2001. June 1, 2001. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
  3. ^ Lecter, Scott (March 20, 2005). "Gilmore Girls: The Complete First Season". DVD Talk. Retrieved February 20, 2012.
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