The Best Seasons of 'Gilmore Girls'

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Vote up the best seasons of Gilmore Girls.

This list ranks all seasons of Gilmore Girls, listed from best to worst. Fans will also enjoy most obscure references you didn't get and famous Gilmore Girls guest stars. People who are fans of the show have very strong opinions when it comes to choosing the best Gilmore Girls season, which is exactly why this ranking of Gilmore Girls seasons exists. Many fans of the show have voted on this list of the greatest Gilmore Girls seasons, so this order isn't just the opinion of some random writer or blogger. All seven seasons of Gilmore Girls are listed here, and you can even vote on the special Year In The Life miniseries revival that aired ten years after the last regular season.

Some of the most memorable episodes of Gilmore Girls come from different seasons, so picking the top season isn't easy. If your favorite season of Gilmore Girls isn't high on the list, then vote it up so it has the chance to become number one.If you're asking yourself, "What is the best season of Gilmore Girls?" or "Which season of Gilmore Girls is the best?" then this list will answer your questions. 

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  • Gilmore Girls - Season 2
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    423 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 2

    The second season of Gilmore Girls premiered on October 9, 2001 and contains 22 episodes. This season follows Lorelai and Rory as they both deal with relationship drama.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as "Red Light on the Wedding Night," "Like Mother, Like Daughter," and "I Can't Get Started."

    Memorable moments from Season 2 include:

    • Lorelai and Luke get in a fight.
    • Rory follows bad boy Jess to New York.
    • Sookie and Jackson get married.
    • Lorelai rekindles a relationship with Rory's father, Christopher.
    423 votes
  • Gilmore Girls - Season 3
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    489 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 3

    The third season of Gilmore Girls premiered on September 24, 2002 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Lorelai struggling with past relationships and Rory completing her senior year of high school.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as: "They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?," "Dear Emily and Richard," and "Say Goodnight, Gracie."

    Memorable moments from Season 3 include:

    • Rory gets accepted to Yale.
    • Lorelai adjusts to the fact that Rory's father is having another baby.
    • Sookie becomes pregnant.
    • Rory and Jess have a rocky relationship.
    • Lorelai and Sookie buy the Dragonfly Inn.
    489 votes
  • Gilmore Girls - Season 1
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    405 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 1

    The first season of Gilmore Girls premiered on October 5, 2000 and contained 21 episodes. The series was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and follows the lives of single mother Lorelai Gilmore and her high-achieving daughter Rory.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as: "The Lorelais' First Day At Chilton," "The Deer Hunters," and "The Breakup, Part 2."

    Memorable moments from Season 1 include:

    • Rory has her first kiss with Dean.
    • Lorelai dates Rory's teacher Max.
    • Rory and Dean break-up.
    405 votes
  • Gilmore Girls - Season 5
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    352 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 5

    The fifth season of Gilmore Girls premiered on September 21, 2004 and contains 22 episodes. This season finds Lorelai finally taking her relationship with Luke to the next level and Rory getting into trouble at Yale.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as: "Written in the Stars," "Say Something," and "A House Is Not a Home."

    Memorable moments from Season 5 include:

    • Lorelai and Luke go on their first date.
    • Rory dates Logan.
    • Lorelai and Luke break-up due to complications with Christopher.
    • Rory gets arrested and decides to take a year off from college.
    352 votes
  • Gilmore Girls - Season 4
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    345 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 4

    The fourth season of Gilmore Girls premiered on September 23, 2003 and contains 22 episodes. This season follows the mother and daughter as Lorelai gets closer to Luke and Rory attends her first year at Yale.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale," "The Festival of Living Art," and "Raincoats and Recipes."

    Memorable moments from Season 4 include:

    • Lorelai's grandmother dies. 
    • Sookie has her baby.
    • Luke's sister Liz visits. 
    • Rory has an affair with her married ex-boyfriend Dean.
    345 votes
  • Gilmore Girls - Season 6
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    272 VOTES

    Gilmore Girls - Season 6

    The sixth season of Gilmore Girls premiered on September 13, 2005 and contains 22 episodes. This season follows the mother and daughter as Lorelai and Luke's relationship heats up and Rory struggles with life after Yale.

    This season contains such unforgettable episodes as "New and Improved Lorelai," "Welcome to the Doll House," and "Partings."

    Memorable moments from Season 6 include:

    • Rory tells Logan that she loves him.
    • Lorelai and Luke get engaged.
    • Lane and Zach get married.
    • Lorelai and Luke call off their engagement.
    272 votes