Balancing romance with family ties, exploring wealth and power without preachiness, and extolling the virtues of community, Gilmore Girls has become a touchstone for several generations of viewers. Each episode offers escapism into a world — well, an eccentric New England town — where the locals speak in witty, rapid-fire dialogue filled with a heady mix of current, old and wonderfully obscure pop culture references. And where they engage in slow-burn romances and have the chance to air their grievances at town meetings inside Miss Patty’s School of Ballet. And at the heart of it all, a mother-daughter duo like no other. No wonder its fan base spans all age groups, and viewership remains strong nearly two decades after the original series ended. In The Ultimate Guide, we look back at each season’s big story lines, relive our favorite moments, see where the stars are now, and, to top it off, after revisiting Stars Hollow, test your knowledge with the best. Gilmore Girls. Trivia quiz. Ever.
Gilmore Girls
Why we love Gilmore Girls • Balancing romance with family ties, exploring wealth and power without preachiness, and extolling the virtues of different levels of community, Amy Sherman-Palladino’s series has become a touchstone in many people’s lives
Creating the ultimate mother-daughter show • Constantly going against the grain helped an unlikely writer skyrocket to fame, becoming one of the most iconic television creators of a generation
The Sherman-Palladino Legacy
’tis the Seasons • Gilmore Girls treated viewers to a rollercoaster of relationship highs and lows—along with a few twists no one saw coming—over seven seasons and a long-awaited reunion
SEASON ONE • Oct. 5, 2000 – May 10, 2001
SEASON TWO • Oct. 9, 2001 – May 21, 2002
SEASON THREE • Sept. 24, 2002 – May 20, 2003
SEASON FOUR • Sept. 23, 2003 – May 18, 2004
SEASON FIVE • Sept. 21, 2004 – May 17, 2005
SEASON SIX • Sept. 13, 2005 – May 9, 2006
SEASON SEVEN • Sept. 26, 2006 – May 15, 2007
GILMORE GIRLS: A YEAR IN THE LIFE • The unofficial Season 8 released by Netflix on Nov. 25, 2016
The stars and where are they now • No matter how far these actors have roamed, they will always have a home in Stars Hollow
The recurring stars of Stars Hollow
RIP Edward Herrmann
A pop culture feast • From celebrity guest stars to a stellar soundtrack, from contentious town halls to IRL events—our favorite series had it all
THE BEST… GUEST STARS
BLINK AND YOU’LL MISS THEM!
THE BEST… TOWN MEETINGS
ANNUAL EVENTS • Stars Hollow’s calendar is notoriously packed. Which season would you plan your visit?
THE BEST… MUSIC
THE BEST… MOVIES AND BOOKS
THE BEST… FASHION
Putting Stars Hollow on the map • Idyllic New England charm never expires—in fact, thanks to the show’s dedicated fans, quick wit in a seriously hygge setting just might be hipper now than Luke’s flannels
How to visit Stars Hollow IRL
The best Gilmore Girls trivia quiz ever • Whether this is your first time with the series or you’re on your 10th rewatch, test your knowledge of all things Stars Hollow
The Ultimate Guide: Gilmore Girls
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