Gilmore Girls: Season 7
2006 · 22 episodes · ★ 6.4
What Season 7 of Gilmore Girls
The season begins with Lorelai waking up in Christopher's bed with no memory of the night before. Luke reappears, and she assures him that they are over. Logan moves to London and invites Lorelai to spend Christmas there. Rory, meanwhile, is dealing with a long-distance relationship strained by her boyfriend's work-related absences, which forces her to cancel the trip to Asia they had been planning for years. The conflicts unfold on several fronts: Lane receives a surprise, Richard suffers a setback, Luke faces a legal problem, and Lorelai discovers who "Mr. Perfect" is.
Season 7 Episodes
7x01 The Long Morrow
Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Sally Struthers, Rini Bell, Liz Torres, Michael Winters
7x02 That's What You Get, Folks, For Makin' Whoopee
Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland.
Directing: Bethany Rooney · Writing: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Todd Lowe, Kathleen Wilhoite, Michael DeLuise, David Greenman
7x03 Lorelai's First Cotillion
Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Writing: Rina Mimoun · Starring: Sally Struthers, Kelsey Lewis, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres
7x04 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous
Lorelai is having trouble fully committing to her current relationship. A relative comes to stay with Luke.
Directed by: Victor Nelli, Jr. · Written by: Gayle Abrams · Starring: Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter
7x05 The Great Stink
Rory is thrilled when her beau comes to town on business but realizes during a dinner with his colleagues that she has no connection to his new world.
Directed by: Rodman Flender, Michael Schultz · Written by: Jenji Kohan, Gina Fattore · Starring: Sally Struthers, Vanessa Branch, Chris Payne Gilbert, Liz Torres
7x06 Go, Bulldogs!
Christopher treats Rory's college newspaper co-workers to lunch, but the meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they cover a breaking story.
Directed by: Wil Shriner · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner, David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Rini Bell
7x07 French Twist
Christopher and Lorelai take Gigi to visit Sherry. Rory's tenure as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper comes to an end.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: David Babcock · Starring: Amy Sloan, Adam Hendershott, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter
7x08 Introducing Lorelai Planetarium
Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Writing: Jennie Snyder Urman · Starring: Vanessa Branch, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Chris Payne Gilbert
7x09 Knit, People, Knit!
Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end.
Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Krysten Ritter, Danny Strong
7x10 Merry Fisticuffs Mid-Season Finale
When Christopher witnesses a sweet moment between a couple, he becomes concerned about his partner's commitment to him.
Directed by: Jackson Douglas · Written by: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Cody Klop, Samantha Droke, Krysten Ritter, Kathleen Wilhoite
7x11 Santa's Secret Stuff
Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference letter for his court case. Lorelai, Christopher and Rory have a late but extravagant Christmas.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Jimmy Bennett, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Sebastian Bach
7x12 To Whom It May Concern
Sookie acts strangely. Luke attends his court case hearing. Lorelai is confronted about the character reference letter she wrote for Luke.
Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: David Babcock · Starring: Krysten Ritter, Griffin Churchill, Sherilyn Fenn, David Sutcliffe
7x13 I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia
During a family emergency, Lorelai can't reach Christopher. Meanwhile, Logan and Luke drop everything to support Rory, Lorelai, Richard and Emily.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, David Sutcliffe, Austin Tichenor
7x14 Farewell, My Pet
Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other.
Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Jennie Snyder Urman · Starring: Todd Lowe, David Sutcliffe, A.J. Tesler, Cameron Bender
7x15 I'm a Kayak, Hear Me Roar
Lorelai helps Emily organize domestic affairs but has trouble revealing the current state of her love life. Rory attends a birthday dinner for Logan.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Sally Struthers, Gregg Henry, Danny Strong, Kathleen Wilhoite
7x16 Will You Be My Lorelai Gilmore?
Rory has an interview. Lorelai must settle a fight between Lane and her mother. Logan reveals a failure to Rory.
Directing: David Paymer · Writing: Gayle Abrams, Gina Fattore · Starring: Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell
7x17 Gilmore Girls Only
Lorelai, Rory and Emily go on a road trip to attend the wedding of an old friend. Someone makes a surprise appearance, asking Rory to forgive him.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Writing: David Babcock · Starring: Todd Lowe, Gregg Henry, Kathy Baker, James Lashly
7x18 Hay Bale Maze
Rory shows her boyfriend around Stars Hollow, while Lorelai worries he's too irresponsible. Lorelai and Luke admit they both made mistakes.
Directed by: Steve Clancy · Written by: Rebecca Rand Kirshner · Starring: Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Grant-Lee Phillips, Todd Lowe
7x19 It's Just Like Riding a Bike
After an awkward encounter, Lorelai and Luke start fighting, which Lorelai takes as a good sign. Rory gets a letter that impacts her future plans.
Directing: Lee Shallat Chemel · Writing: Jennie Snyder Urman · Starring: Sally Struthers, Krysten Ritter, Danny Strong, Liz Torres
7x20 Lorelai? Lorelai?
Rory has a scary dream about what lies ahead for her. A visitor discusses Rory's future with Lorelai. Lorelai pours her heart out on karaoke night.
Directed by: Bethany Rooney · Written by: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Sally Struthers, Vanessa Marano, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell
7x21 Unto The Breach
Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: Jennie Snyder Urman, David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Sally Struthers, William Bogert, Krysten Ritter, Rini Bell
7x22 Bon Voyage Season Finale
In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.
Directed by: Lee Shallat Chemel · Written by: David S. Rosenthal · Starring: Sally Struthers, Todd Lowe, Rini Bell, Kathleen Wilhoite
Season 7 Cast
Scott PattersonLuke Danes22 episodes
Keiko AgenaLane Kim22 episodes
Yanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard22 episodes
Kelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes
David SutcliffeChristopher Hayden15 episodes
Liz TorresMiss Patty14 episodes
Todd LoweZack van Gerbig11 episodes
Jackson DouglasJackson Belleville8 episodes
John CabreraBrian Fuller7 episodes
Aris AlvaradoCaesar7 episodes
Rini BellLulu Kuschner6 episodesAll Seasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Gilmore Girls Season 7?
Gilmore Girls Season 7 has 22 episodes.
When did Season 7 of Gilmore Girls premiere?
Premiered on September 26, 2006.
Where to watch Gilmore Girls Season 7?
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 7?
According to the audience rating on TMDB, episode 7x22, "Bon Voyage," with a 6.9.