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Gilmore Girls: Season 6

2005 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.7

What Season 6 of Gilmore Girls

Season 6 begins with Lorelai and Rory not speaking to each other. Rory must face the legal consequences of her actions, and Lorelai, angry with her daughter as well as Richard and Emily, cuts ties with her parents. Amid that rift, Christopher resurfaces and re-enters Rory's life. Luke has to deal with what that presence could mean for him and for his relationship with Lorelai, and his own past begins to weigh on her. Logan and Jess also cross paths with Rory. Lane, for her part, takes an important step in her life. The Gilmore girls, Luke, and Christopher are the ones who drive the story forward.

22episodes
Sep 13, 2005premiered
May 9, 2006latest episode
15.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 6 Episodes

  1. New and Improved Lorelai

    6x01 New and Improved Lorelai

    Sep 13, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, James Tupper, Grant-Lee Phillips, Liz Torres

  2. Fight Face

    6x02 Fight Face

    Sep 20, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.

    Directing: Daniel Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: John Kapelos, Thomas Kopache, Jane Carr, Kathleen Wilhoite

  3. The UnGraduate

    6x03 The UnGraduate

    Sep 27, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.9

    Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date.

    Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Dana Davis, Todd Lowe, Michael DeLuise, Sebastian Bach

  4. Always a Godmother, Never a God

    6x04 Always a Godmother, Never a God

    Oct 4, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Sookie hopes to reconcile the estranged Gilmore girls by asking both Lorelai and Rory to be godparents to her kids, but things don't go as planned.

    Directing: Robert Berlinger · Writing: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Nick Offerman, Trev Broudy, Jane Carr, Todd Lowe

  5. We've Got Magic to Do

    6x05 We've Got Magic to Do

    Oct 11, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

    After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.

    Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Jillian Bach, Leann Hunley, Jane Carr, Gregg Henry

  6. Welcome to the Doll House

    6x06 Welcome to the Doll House

    Oct 18, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.9

    After asking Logan about Rory's future plans, Richard admits it was a mistake to let Rory make rash decisions and discusses the matter with Lorelai.

    Directing: Jackson Douglas · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Sally Struthers, Liz Torres, Michael Winters, Rose Abdoo

  7. Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number

    6x07 Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number

    Oct 25, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.0

    Both Lorelai and Rory are saddened that their estrangement will keep them from spending Rory's 21st birthday the way they had always planned.

    Directing: Robert Berlinger · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, Ted Rooney

  8. Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

    6x08 Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

    Nov 8, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.0

    When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.

    Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Sally Struthers, Kyle Chavarria, Lexi Ainsworth

  9. The Prodigal Daughter Returns

    6x09 The Prodigal Daughter Returns

    Nov 15, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

    After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Vanessa Marano, Mark Harelik, Todd Lowe, John Cabrera

  10. He's Slippin' 'Em Bread... Dig?

    6x10 He's Slippin’ ‘Em Bread... Dig? Mid-Season Finale

    Nov 22, 2005 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.

    Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Carole King, Todd Lowe, Kathleen Wilhoite, Sebastian Bach

  11. The Perfect Dress

    6x11 The Perfect Dress

    Jan 10, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.0

    Wanting to get to know his newly discovered relative, Luke makes a visit. Lorelai sets a date but has a feeling something's not right.

    Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Robert Harper, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, Sherilyn Fenn

  12. Just Like Gwen and Gavin

    6x12 Just Like Gwen and Gavin

    Jan 17, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.7

    Lorelai finds out about Luke's secret, but not from Luke. She tries to be supportive, but Luke's reaction hurts her. Logan tries to win over Rory.

    Directing: Steve Clancy · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Amy Sloan, Kyle Chavarria, Adam Hendershott

  13. Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

    6x13 Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

    Jan 31, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.7

    Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.

    Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano

  14. You've Been Gilmored

    6x14 You've Been Gilmored

    Feb 7, 2006 · 42 min · ★ 6.5

    Lorelai brings Luke to dinner with her parents. When Rory becomes the new editor of the school paper, her roommate kicks her out of their apartment.

    Directing: Steve Clancy · Writing: Jordon Nardino · Starring: Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Devon Michaels, David Sutcliffe

  15. A Vineyard Valentine

    6x15 A Vineyard Valentine

    Feb 14, 2006 · 41 min · ★ 6.8

    Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.

    Directing: Daniel Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Gregg Henry, David Greenman, Aris Alvarado, Devon Michaels

  16. Bridesmaids Revisited

    6x16 Bridesmaids Revisited

    Feb 28, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup.

    Directed by: Linda Mendoza · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Abigail Spencer, Sally Struthers, Arden Myrin, Todd Lowe

  17. I'm OK, You're OK

    6x17 I'm OK, You're OK

    Apr 4, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    Rory forgives her beau. Luke's girlfriend is secretly upset when he spends a few days with April. Rory does some spying on her mother's behalf.

    Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Writing: Keith Eisner · Starring: Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Danny Strong, John Cabrera

  18. The Real Paul Anka

    6x18 The Real Paul Anka

    Apr 11, 2006 · 41 min · ★ 6.8

    Unhappy because Rory hasn't really forgiven him, Logan takes off with his friends. Rory runs into Luke and April at a bookstore in Philadelphia.

    Directing: Daniel Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Nick Holmes

  19. I Get A Sidekick Out of You

    6x19 I Get A Sidekick Out of You

    Apr 18, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.6

    After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Joseph Steven Yang, Adam Hendershott, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell

  20. Super Cool Party People

    6x20 Super Cool Party People

    Apr 25, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.9

    When Luke plans a birthday party for April at the diner, Lorelai wants to help and is hurt that Luke thinks it's too soon for her to meet April.

    Directing: Ken Whittingham · Writing: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Peter MacKenzie, Vanessa Marano, Grant-Lee Phillips, Jan Hoag

  21. Driving Miss Gilmore

    6x21 Driving Miss Gilmore

    May 2, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.9

    Lorelai helps Emily while she's unable to see after minor eye surgery. Rory takes charge of Logan's recovery when he returns home.

    Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Peter MacKenzie, Dale Dickey, Grant-Lee Phillips, Danny Strong

  22. Partings

    6x22 Partings Season Finale

    May 9, 2006 · 43 min · ★ 6.8

    Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Kim Gordon, Grant-Lee Phillips, Melora Hardin, Gregg Henry

Season 6 Cast

Scott PattersonScott PattersonLuke Danes22 episodes
Keiko AgenaKeiko AgenaLane Kim22 episodes
Yanic TruesdaleYanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard22 episodes
Kelly BishopKelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes
Todd LoweTodd LoweZack van Gerbig10 episodes
Liz TorresLiz TorresMiss Patty9 episodes
John CabreraJohn CabreraBrian Fuller7 episodes
Alan LoayzaAlan LoayzaColin McCrae7 episodes
Tanc SadeTanc SadeFinn7 episodes
Michael WintersMichael WintersTaylor Doose6 episodes
David SutcliffeDavid SutcliffeChristopher Hayden6 episodes
Jackson DouglasJackson DouglasJackson Belleville6 episodes
Danny StrongDanny StrongDoyle5 episodes
Aris AlvaradoAris AlvaradoCaesar5 episodes
Devon MichaelsDevon MichaelsBill5 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes are in Gilmore Girls Season 6?

Gilmore Girls Season 6 has 22 episodes.

When did Season 6 of Gilmore Girls premiere?

Premiered on September 13, 2005.

Where to watch Gilmore Girls Season 6?

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 6?

According to the TMDB audience score, episode 6x13, «Friday Night's Alright for Fighting», with a 6.7.