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Season 5 – Gilmore Girls

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Set in a storybook Connecticut town populated by an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk, this multigenerational drama about family and friendship centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. Lorelai owns the town's bed-and-breakfast, the Dragonfly Inn, with best friend/chef Sookie, and contends with weekly dinners with eccentric, well-off parents Richard and Emily Gilmore (who always have something to say about their daughter's life). After high school, Rory attends Yale University but frequently returns to Stars Hollow to visit her mom.
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Gilmore Girls — Season 5

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Gwen Ihnat AV Club Again, we have to give it up for Lauren Graham's amazing acting abilities throughout, but especially in the final few moments of the season. Sep 20, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ali J This season was decent. It had many good moments, including Luke and Lorelai, Rory and Logan, and Emily and Richard reconciling. However, there were also bad moments, such as the very awkward Rory and Dean relationship at the start, Emily inviting Christopher to her vow renewal to break up Luke and Lorelai, Rory stealing a yacht, and Rory dropping out of Yale. Apparently, Rory can’t take a little bit of criticism. This season also has the start of Rory’s downfall. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/24 Full Review Brooklynn T As Much As I Loved The Show, This Is My Favorite Season of the Show Yet! Hands Down! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/23 Full Review Regal R 95/100 - classic, honestly worth watching and rewatching. the banter between rori and her mother is great. edward and kelly play fantastic grandparents and such accurate portrayals of those types of characters. living in new england and attending prep school in connecticut its a spot on representation of the small town feel. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Worse than friends because even the acting is awful Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I didn't enjoy this season as much as the others. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2004 Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller Lorelai learns that Rory slept with her married ex-boyfriend, Dean; Luke is relieved that Lorelai wants to pursue their romantic relationship; after announcing her separation from Richard, Emily leaves for Paris. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2004 A Messenger, Nothing More Rory calls Lorelai from Rome and admits she made a mess of things with Dean; Dean's wife throws him out of the house after she finds a letter from Rory; Luke and Lorelai are interrupted by a town parade. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2004 Written in the Stars Lorelai is offended that no one appears to care about her relationship with Luke, until it becomes the topic of a heated town-meeting discussion. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2004 Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too Dean's sharing a car with his estranged wife and distant living arrangement make it difficult for him and Rory to be alone together. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 2004 We Got Us a Pippi Virgin Lorelai suggests that she and Luke double-date with Rory and Dean, but things don't quite go as planned; Emily and Richard are lonely and lost without each other, but neither wants to take the first step toward reconciliation. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 2004 Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant! Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when author Norman Mailer and a young reporter make return visits to the inn's dining room, but Sookie's awe turns to annoyance when the writer fails to order any food. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 2004 You Jump, I Jump, Jack Logan brings Rory to an event staged by his secret society, where she finds herself participating in a thrilling and dangerous stunt. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 2004 The Party's Over Rory is touched when Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce her to their Yale alumni friends; when Dean arrives at the party to pick up Rory, it is clear to him that he has no place in her privileged world. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 16, 2004 Emily Says Hello Rory and Lorelai decide to confront Richard and Emily, individually, about their separation, but when Emily announces her plans to start dating again, they have no chance. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 30, 2004 But Not as Cute as Pushkin Rory is delighted that her former headmaster asks her to host a girl who is thinking of applying to Yale; Lorelai and Luke have their first fight when she buys an old boat that had belonged to his father. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 25, 2005 Women of Questionable Morals Christopher goes to Yale in hopes of mending his relationship with Rory, but she rebuffs his attempt at reconciliation. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 1, 2005 Come Home Rory is disappointed when Logan doesn't invite her to be his date at a book-signing party thrown by his father; Richard spies Emily talking to a former flame and rear-ends her car, forcing an opportunity for reconciliation. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 8, 2005 Wedding Bell Blues After Richard and Emily renew their vows, Lorelai, Luke and Christopher find Rory and Logan together. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 15, 2005 Say Something After the disastrous scene at the wedding, Lorelai begs Luke not to give up on their relationship, and his decision to be alone leaves her devastated. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 22, 2005 Jews and Chinese Food When Luke agrees to build sets for the elementary school's production of "Fiddler on the Roof," he knows that Lorelai is the costume designer and hopes that their paths will cross. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 1, 2005 So ... Good Talk Upon returning from their second honeymoon, Richard and Emily attend the customary Friday night dinner, but an angry Lorelai refuses to see or speak with Emily. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 8, 2005 Pulp Friction When Rory spies Logan out on the town with another girl, she immediately regrets their agreement to date other people. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 19, 2005 To Live and Let Diorama When Stars Hollow's oldest resident dies and leaves his house to the town, Luke volunteers to help turn the house into a temporary museum. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 26, 2005 But I'm a Gilmore! The reaction of Logan's parents' to Rory and Logan's relationship shocks Rory; when Sookie is placed on bed rest, Lorelai calls on Luke to serve as the interim chef at the Dragonfly Inn. Details Episode 20 Aired May 3, 2005 How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod? Rory studies up on Logan's father (Gregg Henry) before beginning work for him as an intern; Lorelei sees a side of Logan that makes her worry about Rory's involvement with the Huntzberger family. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 2005 Blame Booze and Melville Rory is stunned by the performance review she receives from Logan's father, Mitchum Huntzberger; Lorelai has mixed feelings when the travel article featuring the inn hits the stands. Details Episode 22 Aired May 17, 2005 A House Is Not a Home Lorelei is stunned to hear Rory's plans for the future and turns to Richard and Emily for help, but soon realizes that Luke is the only person she can trust. Details
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Season Info

Director
Matthew Diamond, Daniel Palladino, Stephen Clancy, Kenny Ortega, Michael Zinberg, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Jamie Babbit, Jackson Douglas, Lee Shallat Chemel, Eric Laneuville
Executive Producer
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Gavin Polone
Screenwriter
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Rebecca Sinclair, Bill Prady, Lisa Randolph, Daniel Palladino, James Berg, Jessica Queller, Stan Zimmerman
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2004
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