Gilmore Girls: Season 2

What Season 2 of Gilmore Girls

Season 2 Episodes

1. 

   2x01 Sadie, Sadie...

   Oct 9, 2001 · 41 min · ★ 7.0

   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.

   Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Brian Tarantina, Liz Torres, Scott Cohen

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   2x02 Hammers and Veils

   Oct 9, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 6.9

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

   Directing: Michael Katleman · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Eddie Shin, Liz Torres, Scott Cohen

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   2x03 Red Light on the Wedding Night

   Oct 16, 2001 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

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

   Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Jazzmun, Sally Struthers, Liz Torres

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   2x04 The Road Trip to Harvard

   Oct 23, 2001 · 43 min · ★ 7.6

   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.

   Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Susan Ruttan, Liza del Mundo, Nancy Lenehan

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   2x05 Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy

   Oct 30, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 7.1

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

   Directing: Michael Katleman · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Kendall Schmidt, Charlie Stewart, Liz Torres

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   2x06 Presenting Lorelai Gilmore

   Nov 6, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 7.0

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

   Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Sheila R. Lawrence · Starring: Millicent Martin, Grant-Lee Phillips, Judy Geeson, Liz Torres

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   2x07 Like Mother, Like Daughter

   Nov 13, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

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

   Directing: Dennis Erdman · Writing: Joan Binder Weiss · Starring: Sean Gunn, Hilary Angelo, Shannon Cochran, Soledad St. Hilaire

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   2x08 The Ins and Outs of Inns

   Nov 20, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 7.4

   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.

   Directing: Michael Katleman · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Elizabeth Franz, Grant-Lee Phillips, Brian Tarantina, Molly Bryant

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   2x09 Run Away, Little Boy

   Nov 27, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 6.9

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

   Directing: Danny Leiner · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: Brian Tarantina, Adam Wylie, Chad Michael Murray, Bryce Johnson

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    2x10 The Bracebridge Dinner Mid-Season Finale

    Dec 11, 2001 · 44 min · ★ 7.3

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

    Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Sally Struthers, Max Perlich, Scout Taylor-Compton

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    2x11 Secrets and Loans

    Jan 22, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 6.8

    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.

    Directing: Nicole Holofcener · Writing: Linda Loiselle Guzik · Starring: Sean Gunn, Richard Kline, Grant-Lee Phillips, Brian Tarantina

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    2x12 Richard in Stars Hollow

    Jan 29, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 6.9

    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.

    Directing: Steve Gomer · Writing: Frank Lombardi · Starring: Sean Gunn, Dylan Smith, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo

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    2x13 A-Tisket, A-Tasket

    Feb 5, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

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

    Directing: Robert Berlinger · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Shawn Michael Patrick, Kelvin Yu, Eddie Shin

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    2x14 It Should've Been Lorelai

    Feb 12, 2002 · 42 min · ★ 6.8

    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.

    Directing: Lesli Linka Glatter · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Elisa Bocanegra, Adam Wylie, Mädchen Amick

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    2x15 Lost & Found

    Feb 26, 2002 · 42 min · ★ 6.8

    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.

    Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo

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    2x16 There's the Rub

    Apr 9, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

    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.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Sheila R. Lawrence · Starring: Sean Gunn, Hal Linden, Tiffany Fraser, Shelly Cole

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    2x17 Dead Uncles & Vegetables

    Apr 16, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 7.1

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

    Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Pat Crawford Brown

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    2x18 Back in the Saddle Again

    Apr 23, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 6.8

    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.

    Directing: Kevin Dowling · Writing: Linda Loiselle Guzik · Starring: Janet Hubert, Adam Wylie, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole

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    2x19 Teach Me Tonight

    Apr 30, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 7.2

    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.

    Directing: Steven Robman · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Sally Struthers, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs

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    2x20 Help Wanted

    May 7, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 6.8

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

    Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Allan Heinberg · Starring: Sean Gunn, Sally Struthers, Carole King, Evie Peck

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    2x21 Lorelai's Graduation Day

    May 14, 2002 · 42 min · ★ 7.8

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

    Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Seth MacFarlane, David Sutcliffe, Jackson Douglas, Ralph P. Martin

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    2x22 I Can't Get Started Season Finale

    May 21, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 6.9

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

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: John Stephens, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sean Gunn, Sally Struthers, Liz Torres, David Sutcliffe

Season 2 Cast

Lauren GrahamLorelai Gilmore22 episodes

Alexis BledelRory Gilmore22 episodes

Scott PattersonLuke Danes22 episodes

Melissa McCarthySookie St. James22 episodes

Keiko AgenaLane Kim22 episodes

Yanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard22 episodes

Liza WeilParis Geller22 episodes

Jared PadaleckiDean Forester22 episodes

Kelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes

Milo VentimigliaJess Mariano22 episodes

Edward HerrmannRichard Gilmore22 episodes

Sean GunnKirk Gleason16 episodes

Liz TorresMiss Patty14 episodes

Michael WintersTaylor Doose11 episodes

Jackson DouglasJackson Belleville9 episodes

Shelly ColeMadeline Lynn8 episodes

Teal RedmannLouise Grant8 episodes

Sally StruthersBabette Dell7 episodes

David SutcliffeChristopher Hayden7 episodes

Emily KurodaMrs. Kim7 episodes

Brian TarantinaBootsy5 episodes

Brenden WingTownsperson5 episodes

Grant-Lee PhillipsGrant4 episodes

Scott CohenMax Medina4 episodes

Where to Watch Season 2 of Gilmore Girls