After nine years sans-Gilmore, these small-town stars have finally promised to return for a four-episode revival on Netflix. Whether you can list every single one of the jobs Kirk has ever had or think Paul Anka is just the name of a singer that was popular when your parents were born, we’ve got your complete guide to watching all 153 episodes before the November 25 premiere of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. So grab some Pop-Tarts, pizza, and coffee, coffee, coffee for this marathon through seven seasons of your favorite mother-daughter duo.
August 10
Season 1, Episode 1, “Pilot”
Welcome to the quaint town of Stars Hollow, home to single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, high school sophomore Rory (short for Lorelai—not at all confusing). With Rory accepted to transfer to an elite prep school that will help her better achieve her college dreams, Lorelai has to figure out a way to come up with the money. Cue the wealthy grandparents (Emily and Richard) and the commencement of a weekly tradition that shapes the future of the series.
August 11
Season 1, Episode 2, “The Lorelais’ First Day at Chilton”
Introducing a major GG theme, this episode demonstrates the juxtaposition between Rory’s humble upbringing and the ritzy world her mother ran away from decades earlier as she starts her first day of prep school. Also, helllooooo Chad Michael Murray!
August 12
Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4, “Kill Me Now” and “The Deer Hunters”
Rory’s still trying to fit in, needing more extracurriculars and better grades. She turns to both her grandfather and mother for help, respectively. These episodes highlight some serious Gilmore family motifs, teach Rory to cope with imperfections and begin your love-hate relationship with Mr. Medina.
August 13
Season 1, Episodes 5 & 6, “Cinnamon’s Wake” and “Rory’s Birthday Parties”
If you didn’t realize Lorelai was a MILF yet, you do now. But both Gilmore girls seem to bring all the boys to the yard, as we see two of Rory’s suitors starting to really pursue her. Look out for Emily’s envy of Lorelai and Rory’s relationship—it’s a pretty common reoccurrence.
August 14
Season 1, Episode 7, “Kiss and Tell”
WOO HOO! Seven episodes deep and we get our first glimpse of some PG-rated loving. If you think your parents were annoying about your first date, you’re going to feel a lot better. Grab some candy and chocolate before watching this one.
August 15
Season 1, Episodes 8 & 9, “Love and War and Snow” and “Rory’s Dance”
Faced with the demands of their new relationships, both the Gilmore girls find themselves making selfish choices in their favorite winter weather—with overnight adventures that make each other less than pleased. Rory dives head first into her school’s social scene, and you’ll catch a first glimpse of Lorelai being more of a mom than a friend.
August 16
Season 1, Episodes 10, 11 & 12, “Forgiveness and Stuff,” “Paris Is Burning” and “Double Date”
Start falling in love with diner owner Luke Danes after he reveals he may have a soft side. Rory discovers the true power of mean girls and that not all moms are as cool as hers (welcome to high school, Gilmore). We also learn that the Gilmores don’t make for the best wingwomen.
August 17
Season 1, Episodes 13 & 14, “Concert Interruptus” and “That Damn Donna Reed”
If by now you aren’t knee deep in cultural references, you’ll get your fair share here, plus some #tbt tunes from popular ’80s band The Bangles. Rory makes some serious girl power strides, showing off her feminist side. She also (kinda) makes some friends.
August 18
Season 1, Episodes 15 & 16, “Christopher Returns” and “Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers”
#TFW you see your ex again—Luke and Lorelai know in these episodes. Mentally prepare for lots of characters getting a taste of “he/she’s just not that into you.” Bonus: feast your eyes on Rory’s hot dad. Yum.
August 19
Season 1, Episode 17, “The Breakup: Part 2”
It’s Rory’s first high school party—and being the party animal she is, you can tell she’s just overflowing with excitement! Honestly, we were surprised she even got the invite. We recommend you isolate this episode because it’s packed with events and emotions that might leave you curled up on your couch with a pint of Ben and Jerry’s.
August 20
Season 1, Episodes 18 & 19, “The Third Lorelai” and “Emily in Wonderland”
These two episodes will give you a major dose of Emily, a character who we’re constantly debating between sympathizing with and punching in the face. We also meet Richard’s mother, the OG Lorelai Gilmore, and see a whole lot of Lorelai’s past, present and future.
August 21
Season 1, Episodes 20 & 21, “P.S. I Lo…” and “Love, Daisies and Troubadours”
The first of seven seasons comes to a close, which means it’s time for some pretty eventful moments (think breakups, makeups, fights, proposals, etc.). Brace yourself for the most hype town meeting to date and the cheesiest, most feel-good season ending in Gilmore Girls history.
August 22
Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2, “Sadie, Sadie” and “Hammers and Veils”
The beginning of season two picks up right where we left off—covered in daisies. A Friday night dinner guest finds himself the subject of the “you’ll never be good enough” motif that Gilmore Girls just adores in their class-focused plot line. But at least you’ll get to see Beef-a-roni on a China plate. In “Hammers,” Rory learns that an Ivy acceptance requires more than a 4.0. We’ve all been there, girl.
August 23
Season 2, Episodes 3 & 4, “Red Light on Wedding Night” and “The Road Trip to Harvard”
You need to watch these two in a row because episode three will make you (okay, it made us) feel pretty gloomy, and you need to keep that up that Gilmore inertia. Lorelai drinks and dials (again, the Gilmores get relatable), followed by the mother-daughter pair’s departure to Rory’s **dream** college.
BTW: There’s a moment at Harvard where Lorelai is randomly staring at this girl Erica Hilton Palmer’s picture on the wall, and the first three times we saw this episode we were so freaking confused. Palmer isn’t relevant, but her graduation year is the same year that Lor would have graduated if she had made it to college. So it makes Lorelai wonder about the life she left behind.
August 24
Season 2, Episode 5, “Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy”
Enter Jess, Luke’s nephew, who when thrown into an intimate small-town setting looks like he might as well have escaped juvie—but he’s not leaving anytime soon, and neither are his sexy, brooding looks. Classmate and self-appointed nemesis Paris (wow, how have we not mentioned her yet?) finds a new way to torture Rory. Keep an eye out for some sparks flying.
August 25
Season 2, Episodes 6 & 7, “Presenting Lorelai Gilmore” and “Like Mother, Like Daughter”
Watch as the Gilmores get more “involved” in the high society sector of their lives—not on their own accord, of course. Rory breaks a rule? Lorelai and Emily wear matching outfits? Yeah, these are some monumental episodes.
August 26
Season 2, Episodes 8 & 9, “The Ins and Outs of Inns” and “Run Away, Little Boy”
We finally get some deep insight into Lorelai and best friend Sookie’s biggest dream. Jess starts to stir up trouble (hard to not see that coming). Rory gets her five minutes of fame, which reaffirm that she should have stayed off the stage to begin with.
August 27
Take a break. Go outside or something. Or just go to your nearest diner and ask the owner to make you a Santa burger. Maybe sit for an oil painting. Idk. You do you.
August 28
Season 2, Episodes 10 & 11, “The Bracebridge Dinner” and “Secrets and Loans”
In the saga of Gilmore Girls favorites, these two don’t really come to mind. We get inside Jess’s dense head a little more—always a plus. PSAT scores, cheerleaders and jealousy fill these episodes, just in case you were forgetting that Rory was still in high school.
August 29
Season 2, Episode 12, “Richard in Stars Hollow”
Emily begs her daughter to take an unemployed Richard off her hands, sending him to spend the day examining the lives of his offspring. Paris’s monologue in Luke’s Diner is funny enough to give us an ab workout. You will have to watch at least three times.
August 30
Season 2, Episode 13, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”
Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can buy you a date. As much as we hate the outdated concept of men buying women and their freshly cooked meals, we really freaking love this episode, which might as well be called “It’s Mister Steal Yo Girl.”
August 31
Season 2, Episodes 14 & 15, “It Should’ve Been Lorelai” and “Lost and Found”
Christopher (Rory’s dad) is back—but he’s not alone. Not out of character, Lorelai is the focal point of a lot of drama: lots of people are frustrated with her, and vice versa. Jess gets a job in an unlikely place.
September 1
Season 2, Episodes 16 & 17, “There’s the Rub” and “Dead Uncles and Vegetables”
Unlikely pairings spend some serious time together (think Emily and Lorelai, Paris and Rory), while Jess and Luke feel a whole lot of Gilmore love. Planning of weddings, funerals and spa treatments help make up these busy episodes.
September 2
Season 2, Episodes 18 & 19, “Back in the Saddle Again” and “Teach Me Tonight”
Two characters seek help with their studies, although their mentoring experiences end pretty differently. Catch another rare sighting of Lorelai playing the mom card and a trip to the hospital.
September 3
Season 2, Episodes 19 & 20, “Help Wanted” and “Lorelai’s Graduation Day”
Rory and best friend Lane fall prey to the perils of forbidden love, although the subject of affection for one of these ladies is, unfortunately, incapable of loving back. A more refreshingly uncharacteristic action, Rory goes bad girl and ditches an important family event.
September 4
Season 2, Episode 21, “I Can’t Get Started”
Wedding bells chime at the end of this season, sparking some serious love flames and fizzling out others. The major bonus of this episode? Men in skirts.
September 5
Season 3, Episodes 1 & 2, “Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days” and “Haunted Leg”
Prepare yourself for a song that will actually be stuck in your head for days (seriously, this thing rivals “It’s a Small World”) and an abundance of relationship arguments—both between couples and about them. Witness high school politics so intense that you’ll kiss the feet of your old student body pres.
September 6
Season 3, Episodes 3 & 4, “Application Anxiety” and “One’s Got Class and Other One Dyes”
We love when Gilmore Girls touches on relatable topics, so when the mother-daughter pair freaks about the college process, we can’t say we’re not sympathizing. Adam Brody makes his first (but thank god not his last) guest appearance.
September 7
Season 3, Episodes 5 & 6, “Eight O’Clock at the Oasis” and “Take the Deviled Eggs…”
Although we hate to see a strong female lead revert to a damsel in distress role, Rory’s search for help shows her true romantic preferences. Lorelai seeks out surprising matchmakers, and the two attend possibly one of the most uncomfortable baby showers of all time.
September 8
Season 3, Episode 7, “They Shoot Gilmores, Don’t They?”
While Stars Hollow’s 24-hour dance marathon packs the whole town into a gym, this episode packs a whole lot of romantic drama into 45 minutes: couples flirting and fighting, getting together and ending it forever. Get ready to add the phrase “four in four” to your long list of Gilmore-isms.
September 9
Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9, “Let the Games Begin” and “A Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving”
Thought Lorelai was stubborn already? Wait until she gets in a fight with her parents, where the independent main character throws a childlike temper tantrum. In more enviable news, she and Rory put their unrealistically impressive metabolisms to the test.
September 10
Season 3, Episodes 10, 11 & 12, “That’ll Do, Pig,” “I Solemnly Swear” and “Lorelai Out Of Water”
At this point, you’ve probably caught on to the “boys love Rory” pattern, but girls—not so much. Some high school girl leaves Rory on the bad side of a good friend…and finally shows that she can actually fight for herself (you go, girl). You’ll also meet two new characters, sparking two new romances.
September 11
Season 3, Episode 13, “Dear Emily and Richard”
“Dear Emily and Richard” could possibly be one of the best flashback episodes we’ve seen in our TV-watching lives. Watch the Sparknotes version of Lorelai’s pregnancy to get a big glimpse into her past.
September 12
Season 3, Episode 14, “Swan Song”
Rory brings a new man to Friday night dinner, and like most times the Gilmore women bring home a guy to Emily and Richard, it (big shock) does not end well. Jumping to conclusions leads to a big argument, and a mother-daughter conversation ends the episode in uncomfortable silence.
September 13
Season 3, Episodes 15 & 16, “Face-Off” and “The Big One”
New sightings lead the Gilmore girls to question their past romantic decisions. Emily proves she can’t keep a secret, while college decision day arrives…with some even bigger news in tow.
September 14
Wow, you’ve been powering through! Give yourself another rest day (because you know Paris definitely is) so that your thoughts slow down from that fast Gilmore pace.
September 15
Season 3, Episodes 17 & 18, “A Tale of Poes and Fire” and “Happy Birthday, Baby”
We fell in love with the art of pro-con lists in these episodes. Lorelai gets a few surprises, including a huge problem at work, a huge pizza, a huge check—one of which causes a huge fight.
September 16
Season 3, Episodes 19 & 20, “Keg! Max!” and “Say Goodnight, Gracie”
Luke’s role as Jess’ guardian becomes increasingly difficult, forcing him to take some drastic measures—just in time for the arrival of a surprise guest. A party leaves Rory the subject of a fight but teaches her a skill that every best friend needs to know. Lorelai and Sookie attend a highly anticipated funeral…yeah, that’s not a typo.
September 17
Season 3, Episodes 21 & 22, “Here Comes the Son” and “Those Are Strings, Pinocchio”
Episode 21 is arguably the worst episode in Gilmore history. We’re not saying you should skip it, but be aware that you’re hitting bottom. It’s worth getting through to make it to the season finale, where Rory gives a graduation speech that could bring you to tears.
September 18
Season 4, Episodes 1 & 2, “Ballrooms and Biscotti” and “The Lorelais’ First Day at Yale”
Congratulations, you’re about to kick off the (objectively) best season of Gilmore Girls! Summer comes to a close and Rory goes off to college, but she’s not quite ready for independence—or her strange cohort of new roommates. Doesn’t that episode 2 title look pretty familiar? Check back to season one.
September 19
Season 4, Episodes 3 & 4, “The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles” and “Chicken or Beef?”
Enter Jason, Richard’s new business partner. Sookie and Lorelai pick up a side hustle for some extra cash. Events at a bachelor party deter Rory from attending the wedding of a close friend.
September 20
Season 4, Episodes 5 & 6, “The Fundamental Things Apply” and “An Affair to Remember”
It’s movie night and Rory’s gone—but Lorelai finds a replacement (hint: backwards baseball cap). Two characters go on first dates, but only one of them has hope for a second. Lorelai seeks out money from a familiar source but through an unfamiliar method.
September 21
Season 4, Episodes 7 & 8, “The Festival of Living Art” and “Die, Jerk”
The Gilmores take their art very seriously, but Rory’s use of her artistic license paints a giant target on her back (but we’re kind of glad since we love when the ever-innocent Rory makes some bold moves).
September 22
Season 4, Episodes 9 & 10, “Ted Koppel’s Big Night Out” and “The Nanny and the Professor”
The Gilmores attend the famous Harvard-Yale game, while Paris and Lorelai seem to be the ones who score the most (both in very secret ways). An appearance from Richard’s old flame sparks a new fight.
September 23
Season 4, Episodes 11 & 12, “In the Clamor and the Clangor” and “A Family Matter”
One child gets thrown out of the house while another returns home. Lorelai kicks off another round of arguing with Luke over his romantic life. Aspiring journalist Rory learns the importance of checking her sources.
September 24
Season 4, Episode 13, “Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel”
Luke has a whole lot of family in town, which does not bring him a whole lot of happiness. A secret relationship is finally out in the open…in a twisted sense. Someone else drops the L-word…but it’s too little, too late.
September 25
Season 4, Episodes 14 & 15, “The Incredible Sinking Lorelais” and “Scene in a Mall”
Financial troubles push the Gilmore girls to find some unsuspecting shoulders to lean on. In even more shocking news, a student struggles with schoolwork and a couple starts to lose its magic—both of which come from the least predictable characters.
September 26
Season 4, Episodes 16 & 17, “The Reigning Lorelai” and “Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin’ the Twist”
We’re so excited for you to get to this day because these are two fantastic episodes. A death in the Gilmore family leaves characters in a range of emotional turmoil: from helpless to careless. Rory goes on spring break (like red Solo cup, wet T-shirt contest spring break) while Lorelai gets a “get out of jail free” call…literally.
September 27
Season 4, Episodes 18 & 19, “Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!” and “Afterboom”
In case you can’t already tell from the titles of these two episodes, something huge goes down, leaving a surplus of collateral damage in its wake. Meanwhile, Rory and Kirk cause their own tiny explosions, one of which has a smelly outcome.
September 28
Season 4, Episodes 20 & 21, “Luke Can See Her Face” and “Last Week Fights, This Week Tights”
A wedding takes over Stars Hollow, causing old favorites to return and old feelings to resurface. Self-help tapes spur on romantic beginnings we’ve been waiting seasons for while a late-night phone call opens up the past.
September 29
Season 4, Episode 22, “Raincoats and Recipes”
First official day of the Dragonfly’s opening isn’t the only first in this episode: first kisses, first sleepovers, first breakups…well, we’re not going to give it all away. The season closes with an episode that will tap into a lot of your emotions. Prepare yourself.
September 30
Break day! You’ve been powering through these episodes, and you’re well over halfway done. We’re impressed with those binge-watching skills.
October 1
Season 5, Episodes 1 & 2, “Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller” and “A Messenger, Nothing More”
Two characters pick up a fight where they left off, but it doesn’t last long. Rory and Luke leave town, one of whom manages to still cause some damage while out of state.
October 2
Season 5, Episode 3, “Written in the Stars”
A secret relationship is not-so-secret anymore. Emily crashes a Yale “party.” Logan Huntzberger makes his first of many appearances—you won’t be able to get enough of that quick wit and gorgeous smile.
October 3
Season 5, Episode 4, “Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too”
For the first time in years, Stars Hollow hosts a competitive election (a great episode to watch for those of you getting hyped for November). Rory’s relationship goes from very adult to very…supervised.
October 4
Season 5, Episodes 5 & 6, “We Got Us a Pippi Virgin” and “Norman Mailer, I’m Pregnant!”
While confessions of feelings and future fetuses occur, tensions rise between the Gilmores’ guys. A drunken girl in a bathroom gives Rory an interesting newspaper tip, sending her in a very new direction.
October 5
Season 5, Episodes 7 & 8, “You Jump, I Jump, Jack” and “The Party’s Over”
With a little push from her grandparents and her journalistic aspirations, Rory dives head first into the world that her mother so eagerly escaped decades earlier. Meanwhile, a broken couple reunites, while others break apart.
October 6
Season 5, Episodes 9 & 10, “Emily Says Hello” and “But Not as Cute as Pushkin”
Many characters learn in these episodes that timing is everything, as they choose the wrong times to ask someone out, take someone out and tell someone about going out. Rory shows a prospective student the ropes at Yale…because what parents wouldn’t trust their kid with Rory, right?
October 7
Season 5, Episodes 11 & 12, “Women of Questionable Morals” and “Come Home”
A long relationship becomes endangered, until Luke saves the day. A heavily anticipated reunion occurs, as well as a not-so-heavily anticipated one. But the real highlight of these episodes? Stars Hollow holds “whore auditions.”
October 8
Season 5, Episode 13, “Wedding Bell Blues”
This wedding has it all: drinking, dancing, making out in a dark room…oh, and did we mention an impromptu bachelor party? Who says you’re ever too old for penis pasta?
October 9
Season 5, Episodes 14 & 15, “Say Something” and “Jews and Chinese Food”
Has anyone ever told you there are no sides in a breakup? Not in this one, where Stars Hollow citizens are forced to physically display if they’re with her (P.S. this isn’t Hillary) or him. An elementary school play evokes some serious feels and so does a tense evening at Yale, where Rory finds herself in yet another love triangle (seriously, guys can’t get enough of her).
October 10
Season 5, Episodes 16 & 17, “So… Good Talk” and “Pulp Friction”
Ever-monogamous Rory explores new ground in her “casual” relationship. Lane is haunted by a rule from her childhood, and Friday night dinner is colder than usual—not just because there’s one less at the table.
October 11
Season 5, Episode 18, “To Live and Let Diorama”
Luke reveals a deep secret to an unlikely confidant, and Dean makes his final Gilmore Girls appearance (for now). Meanwhile, Rory, Paris and Lane discover why you should never mix boy troubles with a mystery punch bowl. Fun fact: this episode guest stars Carole King, who performed the series’ theme song.
October 12
Season 5, Episodes 19 & 20, “But I’m a Gilmore!” and “How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?”
Rory gets a wake-up call…on the bathroom floor—hey, we love when she’s relatable. A brand new couple meets each other’s parents. One family disapproves of the relationship, while the other approves…a little too much.
October 13
Season 5, Episode 21, “Blame Booze and Melville”
Between pregnancy scares, felonies and adopted ballerinas, there’s really no dull moments in this episode. Lorelai learns that three little words can make a huge difference: off the record.
October 14
Season 5, Episode 22, “A House Is Not a Home”
Ugh, this episode actually breaks our hearts. You have to make it until the ending, because it’s, of course, the best part. Seriously, no spoilers here. We’re getting choked up thinking about it.
October 15
Season 6, Episodes 1 & 2, “New and Improved Lorelai” and “Fight Face”
Picking up right where season five ended, Lorelai’s feminist-forward move leaves her partner feeling a little emasculated. Court ordered community service burdens whom you would believe to be the least likely candidate.
October 16
Season 6, Episodes 3 & 4, “The UnGraduate” and “Always a Godmother, Never a God”
Lane’s band comes off a tour, where her bandmates learn that her little lies have a huge payoff. Never the queen of subtlety, Sookie stages a reunion that she hopes will resolve the grudges that have been bothering us for four episodes.
October 17
Season 6, Episode 5, “We’ve Got Magic to Do”
Rory shows off killer abilities at her new job—with an unlikely companion serving as her subordinate. This episode is rife with confrontations, but Emily Gilmore takes the cake. In case you forgot her special talent for deteriorating others’ self-esteem, you’ve got a great reminder.
October 18
Season 6, Episode 6, “Welcome to the Dollhouse”
Richard extends an olive branch to his daughter, although he uses something a lot heavier than an olive branch. A choice to use historic street names leaves Stars Hollow residents more appreciative of modern times than ever before.
October 19
Season 6, Episode 7, “Twenty-One Is the Loneliest Number”
Emily gets a second chance at planning a birthday party for her granddaughter, and although her guest list has improved in the last five years, Rory’s happiness has not. There have been a lot of uncomfortable soirees at the Gilmore household in this series, but this one definitely makes the top five.
October 20
Season 6, Episodes 8 & 9, “Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out” and “The Prodigal Daughter Returns”
Battle of Rory’s lovers, take 124. Okay, we’re exaggerating, but that girl has a unique talent making men fall deeply and eternally in love with her (seriously though, where can we get some of that?). A voice from the past becomes the voice of reason, while a second voice from the past emerges—with a big surprise for Luke.
October 21
Season 6, Episodes 10 & 11, “He’s Slippin’ ‘Em Bread… Dig?” and “The Perfect Dress”
While Luke deals with the repercussions of shocking news, he can’t figure out how to share it with his future wife—who’s already planning the wedding. Two breakups surface, both with less-than-permanent damage.
October 22
Season 6, Episodes 12 & 13, “Just Like Gwen and Gavin” and “Friday Night’s Alright for Fighting”
There’s new tension in the newsroom…and not just because of the tight deadlines. Putting aside college student coups and delayed engagements, the Gilmores come together for the first “normal” Friday night dinner in quite some time…and everyone’s gloves come off.
October 23
Season 6, Episode 14, “You’ve Been Gilmored”
Rory realizes her boyfriend has a lot in common with her father, a similarity that almost any therapist could have predicted. Lorelai brings her guy over to dinner at Emily and Richard’s. Now, for those of you who have been following, go ahead and guess how that turns out. We guarantee you’ll get it right.
October 24
Season 6, Episodes 15 & 16, “A Vineyard Valentine” and “Bridesmaids Revisited”
Rory and Lorelai spend Valentine’s Day on a double-date weekend—honestly, not one of our favorite episodes. But in episode 16, tipsy bridesmaids tip off Rory, popping open the lid on some well-kept secrets when they pop their champagne bottles. Makes up for lost entertainment.
October 25
Season 6, Episode 17, “I’m OK, You’re OK”
In exchange for her marriage blessing, one of the show’s most conventional characters makes a very unconventional request. Curiosity beats out obedience when Rory goes behind Lorelai’s back to investigate a mysterious woman.
October 26
Season 6, Episode 18, “The Real Paul Anka”
Rory goes to see a boy from her past, which makes her realize how much she cares about the boy of her present. Lorelai runs into some familiar non-residents a suspicious amount in Stars Hollow and freaks out when she discovers why they’ve been roaming her small town streets.
October 27
Season 6, Episode 19, “I Get a Sidekick Out of You”
If you have yet to see the unparalleled power tequila possesses (lucky you), this episode will open your eyes—or bring back some hauntingly familiar memories. Meanwhile, two Stars Hollow favorites get married. Twice.
October 28
Season 6, Episode 20, “Super Cool Party People”
Rory and Lorelai might as well be flying into this episode with capes and bodysuits, as they are pretty much super-girlfriends. But while the efforts of both are greatly appreciated, one of the Gilmores learns that she totally crossed the line. Shockingly, it’s not the one who screamed at her boyfriend’s father on the phone.
October 29
Season 6, Episode 21, “Driving Miss Gilmore”
All press is good press, but good press is bad press? A published compliment about Rory leaves her infuriated. Sookie and her husband Jackson find themselves in a difficult situation, bringing a whole new meaning to “in the weeds.”
October 30
Season 6, Episode 22, “Partings”
Remember when we got all blubbery about last season’s finale? Well, this one’s even more of a tearjerker, especially since it’s the last episode scripted by the Gilmore Girls original dream team of writers. At least you get to see what Rory looks like as a blonde.
October 31
Happy Halloween—you’ve finished season six! Take a day off from Stars Hollow and go trick-or-treating. If you’re feeling super down from that last episode, buy a bunch of Halloween candy from your nearest pharmacy and have your own Gilmore-style movie night. Yummm.
November 1
Season 7, Episode 1, “The Long Morrow”
Rory’s boyfriend is off to London, leaving behind an incredibly confusing gift. Kirk gets into a car accident—which we’re honestly surprised didn’t happen sooner—causing damage to more than just himself.
November 2
Season 7, Episode 2, “That’s What You Get, Folks, for Makin’ Whoopee”
Lorelai opens the door to an Asian adventure, having transformed her home into another continent to cheer up her daughter. Meanwhile, Christopher opens his door to a less-than-welcome greeting. Also, sex on the beach? Not as hot as it sounds—just ask Lane.
November 3
Season 7, Episode 3, “Lorelai’s First Cotillion”
After receiving a very neutral response to breaking news from her parents, Lorelai begins to question all of her life choices, exploring the influence of her rebellious intentions on her emotional tendencies. Even at age 21, Rory still reveals her innocence, timidly navigating the sexting world (and of course, reading about it).
November 4
Season 7, Episode 4, “‘S Wonderful, ‘S Marvelous”
Lorelai gets her third “bail me out” phone call of the series, but this one is easily her favorite. At a school art exhibit, Rory meets new friends Olivia and Lucy—which is probably the first time we noticed how few gal pals the protagonist has had throughout the show, especially at school.
November 5
Season 7, Episode 5, “The Great Stink”
For the second time in Gilmore history, a boy is brought to Friday night dinner and everyone is actually very happy. And also for the second time in Gilmore history, Stars Hollow smells terrible. Rory’s boyfriend surprises her, and she is equally surprised by her jealousy of his coworker.
November 6
Season 7, Episode 6, “Go, Bulldogs!”
Rory’s parents and grandparents all come to Yale for parents’ weekend. In an effort to be the cool dad he never was, Christopher ends up taking it too far. Luke meets a new girl in an incredibly unlikely venue.
November 7
Season 7, Episode 7, “French Twist”
Lorelai and her new man embark on a French journey, returning with more than just Eiffel Tower souvenirs and baguette-filled bellies. Rory brings her new friends to Stars Hollow for the weekend and, upon returning to Yale, sees a familiar face—who doesn’t act familiar at all.
November 8
Season 7, Episode 8, “Introducing Lorelai Planetarium”
While we love when she shows off some serious backbone, Rory writes an opinionated piece that seems a little hypocritical, and her boyfriend is quick to notice. Often sought out for parenting help, Lorelai receives a call from a panicked friend.
November 9
Season 7, Episode 9, “Knit, People, Knit!”
Guess what? There’s another guy, still stuck on Rory (gasp). Christopher again tries to play the hero but again falls short. And in case you didn’t feel old, this episode features a 2002-themed party, which was almost 15 years ago. Yeah.
November 10
Season 7, Episode 10, “Merry Fisticuffs”
Emily throws her daughter a wedding party, but the groom thinks his wife may not be in it for the long haul—Lorelai with cold feet? Sound familiar? Not the only Gilmore with love trouble, Rory’s jealous boyfriend ruins more than just one relationship.
November 11
Season 7, Episode 11, “Santa’s Secret Stuff”
Asked to write a character reference for her ex’s custody battle, Lorelai reflects on his impact on Rory’s upbringing. Rory returns from Europe to a postponed Christmas, apology letter in hand.
November 12
Season 7, Episode 12, “To Whom It May Concern”
With a make-up comes two break-ups…and a pregnancy. Lorelai’s good deed comes right back to bite her, and a Yale lecture becomes incredibly dramatic, particularly for one audience member.
November 13 & 14
Season 7, Episodes 13 & 14, “I’d Rather Be in Philadelphia” and “Farewell, My Pet”
With a family member hospitalized, friends and loved ones rush to the sides of all the Gilmore girls, but someone is missing. A dog funeral—the second animal memorial in the series—keeps Lorelai preoccupied while dealing with the disarray of her personal life.
November 15
Season 7, Episode 15, “I’m a Kayak, Hear Me Roar”
A rare sighting, Emily displays sympathy for her daughter, unaccompanied by judgment or condescension. Luke opens up his home to family, and Rory gives her boyfriend the birthday celebration he never had. Scratch that—celebrations.
November 16
Season 7, Episode 16, “Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?”
In her final days of pregnancy, one of the characters refuses to miss her baby shower. Rory gets a job interview while her boyfriend’s recent work failure sends him back into the arms of his immature college besties.
November 17
Season 7, Episode 17, “Gilmore Girls Only”
The three Gilmore ladies take a trip up to North Carolina, escaping the men in their lives to visit an old friend, who hasn’t appeared since season two. The journey leaves Emily feeling upset with her role in Rory and Lorelai’s upbringings.
November 18 & 19
Season 7, Episodes 18 & 19, “Hay Bale Maze” and “It’s Just Like Riding a Bike”
Lorelai finds herself running into her ex multiple times. Rory rejects a job offer in the hopes of another but regrets taking the risk—especially after seeing the options for her best friend’s post-college career.
November 20
Season 7, Episode 20, “Lorelai? Lorelai?”
Grabbing the mic at drunken karaoke can make for a great story—or a great opportunity to serenade the love of your life. Graduation is nearing, and for one of the few times in her life, Rory doesn’t have a plan.
November 21
Season 7, Episode 21, “Unto the Breach”
Rory’s finally graduating, and she has to decide what (and who) she’s going to leave behind before embarking on her new adventures. In case you hadn’t had enough of Kirk, watch him perform his last stunt of the series.
November 22
Season 7, Episode 22, “Bon Voyage”
You’ve made it! Get ready for some wet eyes and warm hearts because this is a feel-filled finale. P.S. Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because you know you aren’t actually done with the Gilmores yet.
November 23 & 24
Ugh, you’re done. But get through these two days knowing there is still more to come. Eat a delicious Thanksgiving meal (or four if you want to skip rolls), spend some time with your family and do anything you can to stay away from spoilers.
November 25
The day we’ve all been waiting for since that fateful 2007 finale (or at least since the mid-summer announcement). Grab your mom and some takeout to get ready for a Friday night that would top any weekly dinner at Emily and Richard’s. Can’t wait to watch with you!