Week after week, over the course of seven seasons, Gilmore Girls created phenomenal moments that fans will never forget. With brilliant dialogue and intriguing characters, creator Amy Sherman-Palladino’s long-running series had a rare gift for blending heartfelt drama and sunny comedy—to the point that it stills resonates today, nearly a decade since the series finale. In celebration of the November 25 debut of Netflix’s revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, Paste has already ranked every single episode of the series’ original run. Now, in chronological order, we reveal the the 100 greatest moments in Gilmore Girls history.
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Rory gets into Chilton (Episode 1.01)
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Lorelai borrows money from her parents for Rory's tuition (Episode 1.01)
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Rory meets Dean (Episode 1.01)
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Rory's first day at Chilton (Episode 1.02)
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Rory meets Paris (Episode 1.02)
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Rory gets hit by a deer, misses a test, and lashes out at her class (Episode 1.04)
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Lorelai's coffee "date" with Max Medina (Episode 1.05)
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Rory's birthday party (Episode 1.06)
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Emily realizes that she doesn't know her daughter (Episode 1.06)
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Rory's first kiss with Dean (Episode 1.07)