Season 1, episode 14: “That Damn Donna Reed” Original air date: February 22, 2001 Directed by: Michael Katleman Written by: Daniel Palladino Summary: A viewing of The Donna Reed Show touches off an argument between Rory and Dean about women’s roles. When Lorelai loses track of a baby chick Rory is hosting for a school …
Season One, Episode Thirteen: “Concert Interruptus”
Season 1, episode 13: “Concert Interruptus” Original air date: February 15, 2001 Directed by: Bruce Seth Green Written by: Elaine Arata IMDb summary: “Lorelai gives Rory, Paris, Madeline and Louise tickets to a Bangles concert, but the evening doesn’t go quite as planned” (IMDb). Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: In beginning my work on this guide, I’ve …
Season One, Episode Twelve: “Double Date”
Season 1, episode 12: “Double Date” Original air date: January 18, 2001 Directed by: Lev L. Spiro Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino IMDb summary: “Two double dates. Rory and Dean set up Lane with Dean’s friend and the four go out. Meanwhile Sookie and Jackson’s first date includes Lorelai and Jackson’s cousin, who’s very very weird. …
Season One, Episode Eleven: “Paris Is Burning”
Season 1, episode 11: “Paris Is Burning” Original air date: January 11, 2001 Directed by: David Petrarca Written by: Joan Binder Weiss IMDb summary: “As the relationship with Rory’s teacher Max grows more serious, Lorelai panics and decides to end it, but her attempt to break up with him during Parent-Teacher night at Chilton causes …
Season One, Episode Ten: “Forgiveness and Stuff”
Season 1, episode 10: “Forgiveness and Stuff” Original air date: December 21, 2000 Directed by: Bethany Rooney Written by: John Stephens IMDb summary: “Richard Gilmore is rushed to hospital after collapsing at the Christmas party. Luke goes with Lorelai to the hospital, where Emily and Rory already are” (IMDb). Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: In beginning my …