Season 1, episode 9: “Rory’s Dance” Original air date: December 20, 2000 Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino IMDb summary: “Rory asks Dean to accompany her to a formal dance at Chilton, but the lovely evening is spoiled when they fall asleep together after the dance, leading to a fight between Rory’s …
Season One, Episode Eight: “Love & War & Snow”
Season 1, episode 8: “Love & War & Snow” Original air date: December 14, 2000 Directed by: Alan Myerson Written by: Joan Binder Weiss IMDb summary: “It’s snowing, and Lorelai is giddy. She runs into Max in Stars Hollow, and invites him back to her place. But they run into someone unexpected when they get …
Season One, Episode Seven: “Kiss and Tell”
Season 1, episode 7: “Kiss and Tell” Original air date: November 16, 2000 Directed by: Rodman Flender Written by: Jenji Kohan IMDb summary: “Rory gets her first kiss from Dean. The whole town is buzzing about it, yet Rory has not told Lorelai” (IMDb). Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: In beginning my work on this guide, I’ve …
Season One, Episode Six: “Rory’s Birthday Parties”
Season 1, episode 6: “Rory’s Birthday Parties” Original air date: November 9, 2000 Directed by: Sarah Pia Anderson Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino IMDb summary: It’s Rory’s birthday. She gets two parties. An elegant and horrible affair thrown by her grandmother and an informal fun party thrown by Lorelai (IMDb). Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: In beginning my …
Season One, Episode Five: “Cinnamon’s Wake”
Season 1, episode 5: “Cinnamon’s Wake” Original air date: November 2, 2000 Directed by: Michael Katleman Written by: Daniel Palladino IMDb summary: Lorelai is struck by two deaths; Lorelai decides to finally confront Max with her feelings for him, and he tackles his feelings as well (IMDb). Indigenous Land Acknowledgment: In beginning my work on …