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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 2

Every episode of Gilmore Girls Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 2!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 22 - I Can't Get Started
    8.7/10(1340 votes)

    S2:E22

    On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writers:John Stephens, Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  2. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 10 - The Bracebridge Dinner
    8.6/10(1403 votes)

    S2:E10

    While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  3. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 21 - Lorelai's Graduation Day
    8.6/10(1319 votes)

    S2:E21

    Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  4. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 13 - A-Tisket, A-Tasket
    8.4/10(1318 votes)

    S2:E13

    The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.

    Director:Robert Berlinger
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  5. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 19 - Teach Me Tonight
    8.4/10(1301 votes)

    S2:E19

    As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him.

    Director:Steven Robman
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  6. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 16 - There's the Rub
    8.3/10(1276 votes)

    S2:E16

    Lorelai and Emily's weekend at a spa doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rory's night alone becomes difficult when Paris, Jess and Dean arrive.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  7. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 7 - Like Mother, Like Daughter
    8.2/10(1273 votes)

    S2:E7

    Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.

    Director:Dennis Erdman
    Writer:Joan Binder Weiss

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  8. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 1 - Sadie, Sadie...
    8.1/10(1314 votes)

    S2:E1

    Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.

    Director:Amy Sherman-Palladino
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  9. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 4 - The Road Trip to Harvard
    8.1/10(1375 votes)

    S2:E4

    With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  10. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 5 - Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
    8.1/10(1308 votes)

    S2:E5

    Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.

    Director:Michael Katleman
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  11. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 6 - Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
    8.0/10(1244 votes)

    S2:E6

    Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Sheila R. Lawrence

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  12. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 15 - Lost & Found
    8.0/10(1159 votes)

    S2:E15

    Rory panics when she realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her. When Lorelai spots someone in Rory's room, she makes accusations of theft.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  13. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 2 - Hammers and Veils
    7.9/10(1253 votes)

    S2:E2

    Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.

    Director:Michael Katleman
    Writer:Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  14. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 9 - Run Away, Little Boy
    7.9/10(1222 votes)

    S2:E9

    When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal.

    Director:Danny Leiner
    Writer:John Stephens

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  15. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 12 - Richard in Stars Hollow
    7.9/10(1177 votes)

    S2:E12

    Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he annoys both Lorelai and Rory.

    Director:Steve Gomer
    Writer:Frank Lombardi

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  16. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 17 - Dead Uncles & Vegetables
    7.9/10(1150 votes)

    S2:E17

    Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  17. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 20 - Help Wanted
    7.9/10(1115 votes)

    S2:E20

    Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her.

    Director:Chris Long
    Writer:Allan Heinberg

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  18. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 3 - Red Light on the Wedding Night
    7.8/10(1241 votes)

    S2:E3

    During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  19. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 8 - The Ins and Outs of Inns
    7.8/10(1174 votes)

    S2:E8

    Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail.

    Director:Michael Katleman
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  20. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 14 - It Should've Been Lorelai
    7.8/10(1145 votes)

    S2:E14

    Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back.

    Director:Lesli Linka Glatter
    Writer:Daniel Palladino

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  21. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 18 - Back in the Saddle Again
    7.8/10(1118 votes)

    S2:E18

    After helping Rory with her project for Chilton's annual business fair, Richard realizes he's tired of retirement and wants to start a second career.

    Director:Kevin Dowling
    Writer:Linda Loiselle Guzik

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  22. Gilmore Girls Season 2 Episode 11 - Secrets and Loans
    7.6/10(1159 votes)

    S2:E11

    Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:Linda Loiselle Guzik

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"I Can't Get Started" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 2. It scored 8.7/10 based on 1340 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by John Stephens, Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 5/21/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Bracebridge Dinner".