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Gilmore Girls

2000 – 2007Show7 seasons153 episodesTV-14

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic788.2Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A deeply romantic, wholesome comedy series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 153 episodes · best: S4E22 "Raincoats and Recipes" 9.3

Episodes

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7.6

Story

Life's short. Talk fast.

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

Feels like

  • Witty Small-Town Comedy-Drama
  • Mismatched Mother-Daughter Bond
  • Class Consciousness Satire
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Quirky Town Characters
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Comfort TV Staple
  • Sharp Dialogue Driven
  • Nostalgic Early 2000s Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 595 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jamie Babbit, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chris Long
Written by
Amy Sherman-Palladino, John Stephens, Joan Binder Weiss
Produced by
Patricia Fass Palmer, Helen Pai, Sheila R. Lawrence
Music by
Sam Phillips

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 2000 · May 15, 2007 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 2000
Last aired
May 15, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 153 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
136 countries

Tropes

Call-Back, Call-Back, Paying in Coins +9

  • Call-Back
  • Call-Back
  • Paying in Coins
  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Parental Hypocrisy
  • If You Ever Do Anything to Hurt Her...
  • Parents Walk In at the Worst Time
  • Parents Walk In at the Worst Time
  • Replacement Goldfish
  • Gossipy Hens
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Once a Season

12 of 399 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Gilmore Girls?"

Questions about Gilmore Girls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gilmore Girls?

PrimeHuluPhilo

In the United States, Gilmore Girls streams on Prime, Hulu, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 117 other countries.

Is Gilmore Girls worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.2 and Metacritic 78).

Which season of Gilmore Girls is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Raincoats and Recipes (season 4, episode 22) at 9.3, and the lowest is French Twist (season 7, episode 7) at 6.3.

Is Gilmore Girls okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Gilmore Girls?

112 h

About 112 hours: 153 episodes in 7 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2007.

Will Gilmore Girls make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

Is Gilmore Girls good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.