Gilmore Girls 

A dramedy centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

Creator:

Amy Sherman-Palladino

Stars:

Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 22 wins & 81 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lauren Graham	...	Lorelai Gilmore 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Alexis Bledel	...	Rory Gilmore 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Keiko Agena	...	Lane Kim 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Scott Patterson	...	Luke Danes 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Yanic Truesdale	...	Michel Gerard 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Kelly Bishop	...	Emily Gilmore 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Edward Herrmann	...	Richard Gilmore 154 episodes, 2000-2007
Melissa McCarthy	...	Sookie St. James 153 episodes, 2000-2007
Sean Gunn	...	Kirk Gleason / ... 137 episodes, 2000-2007
Liza Weil	...	Paris Geller 127 episodes, 2000-2007
Liz Torres	...	Miss Patty 79 episodes, 2000-2007
Jared Padalecki	...	Dean Forester 63 episodes, 2000-2005

Storyline

Thirty-two year old single mom, Lorelai, lives with her teenage daughter Rory in the small town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, with crazy neighbors and many ups and downs.

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Plot Keywords:

single mother | small town | female friendship | female protagonist | eccentric | 

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Taglines:

Best friends first. Mother and daughter second.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site The CW [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gilmore Girls: Beginnings

Filming Locations:

French Street, Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions, Hofflund/Polone, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The exterior shot of "The Dragonfly Inn" is actually the home of TV's The Waltons (1971).

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Goofs

Sets which should be somewhat permanent change, especially in early seasons. The foyer of Lorelai and Rory's house in S1 does not open to the living room, but it does for subsequent seasons. Luke's apartment changes frequently, with the bathroom moving from one side of the apartment in S1 to the other in S2. The cash register in the diner switches from one end of the counter to the other regularly in the first couple of seasons. The elder Gilmore's house changes as well. These are in addition to very large changes from pilot to series.

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Quotes

Paris: Ladies, thank you for seeing me. I know you're busy with work and have families to get home to, so I really appreciate your courtesy, and I'll make it brief. Having Grad Night on a yacht is the worst idea since Neville Chamberlain told the people of England, "Hey, don't worry about Hitler. He's a stand-up chap." Forget the inconvenience of being at sea with guests unable to leave if the party is dull or if the band, which will inevitably be composed of accountants with semi-mullets, decides to ...
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Connections

Referenced in Will & Grace: 23 (2003)

User Reviews

Thoughtful show

While it may appear to be a chick thing, I enjoy watching this show. The characters are not stereotypical and stand out thanks to the great job of both writers and actors (I especially enjoy Melissa McCarthy and Liza Weil's portrayal of their characters), the show is chock full of wit (that is if your brain is quick enough to register the references made through the fast speech) and the plot, from what I have seen, is more than sufficient to keep you wanting to see more.

My favorite thing about the show is that, unlike other dramas, it isn't too over the top. The plot progresses smoothly and slowly (just slow enough), and while the show changes as time passes, it doesn't change so completely as other shows in the same genre would. It is a perfect example of that while life changes, it is a subtle change, not an overt one.

I would recommend anyone in search of intelligent, witty television to watch this show. I give it a 9 out of 10, and I hope that it stays on the air for years to come.