Gilmore Girls: Season 5
2004 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.7
What Season 5 of Gilmore Girls
Season five begins with Rory making a decision that Lorelai can't accept. After sleeping with Dean and refusing to listen to her mother, she leaves for Europe with Emily, who has just separated from Richard. Meanwhile, Rory starts building a new circle of friends at Yale, including Logan, and her relationship with Dean becomes increasingly difficult. Lorelai, for her part, starts a new romance with Luke, the owner of the Stars Hollow diner, while Jackson's campaign for town mayor keeps her busy alongside Sookie.
Season 5 Episodes
5x01 Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip.
Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino · Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Arielle Kebbel, Todd Lowe
5x02 A Messenger, Nothing More
After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.
Directed by Daniel Palladino · Written by Daniel Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Abigail Mavity, Jim Hanna, Erin Foster
5x03 Written in the Stars
Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.
Directed by Kenny Ortega · Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Sally Struthers, Ed Brigadier
5x04 Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too
Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.
Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by Bill Prady · Starring Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Scout Taylor-Compton, Todd Lowe
5x05 We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!
Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry.
Directed by Steve Clancy · Written by Daniel Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Chauncey Leopardi, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell
5x06 Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!
Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society.
Directed by Matthew Diamond · Written by James Berg, Stan Zimmerman · Starring Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Norman Mailer, Ethan Cohn
5x07 You Jump, I Jump, Jack
Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.
Directed by Kenny Ortega · Written by Daniel Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Katherine Bailess, Todd Lowe
5x08 The Party's Over
When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.
Directed by Eric Laneuville · Written by Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Matt Czuchry, Trev Broudy, Ed Brigadier
5x09 Emily Says Hello
Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.
Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Liz Torres, Michael DeLuise, David Sutcliffe, Jackson Douglas
5x10 But Not as Cute as Pushkin Mid-Season Finale
Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.
Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Danny Strong, Liz Torres, Dakin Matthews
5x11 Women Of Questionable Morals
When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.
Directing: Matthew Diamond · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Ed Brigadier, Rini Bell, Dion Anderson, Steve Eastin
5x12 Come Home
Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.
Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Jessica Queller · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Elliott Cho, Ed Brigadier, Todd Lowe
5x13 Wedding Bell Blues
Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.
Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Sally Struthers, Loren Lester, Liz Torres
5x14 Say Something
After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.
Directing: Daniel Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Sally Struthers, Dana Davis, Katie Walder
5x15 Jews and Chinese Food
Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.
Directing: Matthew Diamond · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Tanner Richie, Ethan Cohn, Anthony Skillman
5x16 So... Good Talk
Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.
Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Lisa Randolph · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Todd Lowe, Emily Kuroda, Julie Proudfoot
5x17 Pulp Friction
Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily.
Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: James Berg, Stan Zimmerman · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Rachel Specter, Lyle Kanouse, Rini Bell
5x18 To Live and Let Diorama
Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.
Directed by Jackson Douglas · Written by Daniel Palladino · Starring Jared Padalecki, Carole King, Chauncey Leopardi, Todd Lowe
5x19 But I'm a Gilmore
When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.
Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Leann Hunley, Soledad St. Hilaire, Gregg Henry
5x20 How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?
Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed.
Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Bill Prady · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Amir Talai, Gregg Henry, Michael Winters
5x21 Blame Booze and Melville
Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid.
Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, Amir Talai, Gregg Henry, Michael Winters
5x22 A House Is Not a Home Season Finale
Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.
Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Matt Czuchry, James Tupper, David Reivers, Grant-Lee Phillips
Season 5 Cast
Scott PattersonLuke Danes22 episodes
Keiko AgenaLane Kim22 episodes
Yanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard22 episodes
Kelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes
Todd LoweZack van Gerbig10 episodes
Liz TorresMiss Patty9 episodes
Michael WintersTaylor Doose9 episodes
Alan LoayzaColin McCrae8 episodes
John CabreraBrian Fuller7 episodes
Jackson DouglasJackson Belleville7 episodes
Tanc SadeQuinn7 episodes
Danny StrongDoyle6 episodes
Rini BellLulu Kuschner5 episodes
Aris AlvaradoCaesar5 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Gilmore Girls Season 5?
Gilmore Girls Season 5 has 22 episodes.
When did Season 5 of Gilmore Girls premiere?
Premiered on September 21, 2004.
Where to watch Gilmore Girls Season 5?
Subscription only, on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 5?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 5x01, «Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller», has a 7.3.