Gilmore Girls
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Gilmore Girls is an American comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. It stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel as Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore, a mother–daughter pair living in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. The series also stars an ensemble supporting cast, including Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Liza Weil, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Sean Gunn, Chris Eigeman, and Matt Czuchry. The series premiered on The WB on October 5, 2000, and ran for seven seasons, concluding on The CW on May 15, 2007. Set in the fictional small Connecticut town of Stars Hollow, populated by a close-knit community of eccentric residents, the series blends elements of family drama, romance, and comedy. The series follows the personal and professional lives of its central characters as they navigate relationships, ambitions, and generational differences. It is distinguished by its rapid dialogue, literary and pop-culture references, and portrayal of women's relationships across multiple generations. The writing and performances received widespread critical acclaim, and the series has been recognised for its humour, emotional depth, and exploration of themes such as independence, education, and social class. However, its later seasons garnered more mixed reviews, particularly following Sherman-Palladino's departure after season six. Gilmore Girls achieved strong ratings throughout its original broadcast, peaking in its fifth season as one of The WB's most popular series. Its audience and cultural influence have endured through syndication and streaming, particularly after becoming available on Netflix in 2014. The series has frequently been cited among the greatest television shows of all time by publications including Time and TV (The Book), and it is regarded as a cult classic of 2000s American television. In 2016, Sherman-Palladino and the original cast reunited for the four-part Netflix revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
Infobox
Genre
Comedy drama
Created by
Amy Sherman-Palladino
Showrunners
Amy Sherman-Palladino (seasons 1–6)David S. Rosenthal (season 7)
Starring
mw- Lauren Graham Alexis Bledel Melissa McCarthy Keiko Agena Yanic Truesdale Scott Patterson Kelly Bishop Edward Herrmann Liza Weil Jared Padalecki Milo Ventimiglia Sean Gunn Chris Eigeman Matt Czuchry
Music by
Sam Phillips
Opening theme
"Where You Lead" by Carole King and Louise Goffin
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of seasons
7
No. of episodes
153 (list of episodes)
Executive producers
Amy Sherman-Palladino Daniel Palladino Gavin Polone David S. Rosenthal
Producers
Lauren Graham (season 7; episodes 12 to 22) Patricia Fass Palmer Helen Pai
Production location
Los Angeles
Cinematography
Michael A. Price John C. Flinn III
Camera setup
Single-camera
Running time
39–45 minutes
Production companies
Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions Hofflund/Polone Warner Bros. Television
Network
The CW
Release
September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26) –May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15)
Tables
First released
First released
Season
First released
Episodes
Last released
Episodes
Network
1
1
Season
1
Episodes
21
Episodes
October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05)
Originally released
May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10)
Originally released
The WB
2
2
Season
2
Episodes
22
Episodes
October 9, 2001 (2001-10-09)
Originally released
May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21)
3
3
Season
3
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 24, 2002 (2002-09-24)
Originally released
May 20, 2003 (2003-05-20)
4
4
Season
4
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23)
Originally released
May 18, 2004 (2004-05-18)
5
5
Season
5
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21)
Originally released
May 17, 2005 (2005-05-17)
6
6
Season
6
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13)
Originally released
May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)
7
7
Season
7
Episodes
22
Episodes
September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)
Originally released
May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15)
Originally released
The CW
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | |||
| First released | Last released | Network | |||
| 1 | 21 | October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) | May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10) | The WB | |
| 2 | 22 | October 9, 2001 (2001-10-09) | May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21) | ||
| 3 | 22 | September 24, 2002 (2002-09-24) | May 20, 2003 (2003-05-20) | ||
| 4 | 22 | September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23) | May 18, 2004 (2004-05-18) | ||
| 5 | 22 | September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21) | May 17, 2005 (2005-05-17) | ||
| 6 | 22 | September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13) | May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09) | ||
| 7 | 22 | September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26) | May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15) | The CW | |
mw- Viewership and ratings per season of Gilmore Girls · Reception › Television ratings
Date
Date
Season
Date
Timeslot (ET)
Viewers(millions)
Network
Date
Episodes
Viewers(millions)
1
1
Season
1
Timeslot (ET)
Thursday 8:00 pm
Network
The WB
Episodes
21
First aired
October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05)
First aired
5.03
Last aired
May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10)
Last aired
4.31
TV season
2000–01
Viewershiprank
126
Avg. viewers(millions)
3.6
2
2
Season
2
Timeslot (ET)
Tuesday 8:00 pm
Network
22
Episodes
October 9, 2001 (2001-10-09)
First aired
6.55
First aired
May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21)
Last aired
6.21
Last aired
2001–02
TV season
121
Viewershiprank
5.2
3
3
Season
3
Timeslot (ET)
22
Network
September 24, 2002 (2002-09-24)
Episodes
6.20
First aired
May 20, 2003 (2003-05-20)
First aired
5.49
Last aired
2002–03
Last aired
121
TV season
4.97
4
4
Season
4
Timeslot (ET)
22
Network
September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23)
Episodes
4.53
First aired
May 18, 2004 (2004-05-18)
First aired
5.46
Last aired
2003–04
Last aired
157
TV season
4.13
5
5
Season
5
Timeslot (ET)
22
Network
September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21)
Episodes
5.80
First aired
May 17, 2005 (2005-05-17)
First aired
5.89
Last aired
2004–05
Last aired
110
TV season
4.8
6
6
Season
6
Timeslot (ET)
22
Network
September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13)
Episodes
6.22
First aired
May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09)
First aired
5.33
Last aired
2005–06
Last aired
153
TV season
4.58
7
7
Season
7
Timeslot (ET)
The CW
Network
22
Episodes
September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26)
First aired
4.48
First aired
May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15)
Last aired
4.86
Last aired
2006–07
TV season
206
Viewershiprank
3.73
| Season | Timeslot (ET) | Network | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | TV season | Viewershiprank | Avg. viewers(millions) | ||
| Date | Viewers(millions) | Date | Viewers(millions) | |||||||
| 1 | Thursday 8:00 pm | The WB | 21 | October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) | 5.03 | May 10, 2001 (2001-05-10) | 4.31 | 2000–01 | 126 | 3.6 |
| 2 | Tuesday 8:00 pm | 22 | October 9, 2001 (2001-10-09) | 6.55 | May 21, 2002 (2002-05-21) | 6.21 | 2001–02 | 121 | 5.2 | |
| 3 | 22 | September 24, 2002 (2002-09-24) | 6.20 | May 20, 2003 (2003-05-20) | 5.49 | 2002–03 | 121 | 4.97 | ||
| 4 | 22 | September 23, 2003 (2003-09-23) | 4.53 | May 18, 2004 (2004-05-18) | 5.46 | 2003–04 | 157 | 4.13 | ||
| 5 | 22 | September 21, 2004 (2004-09-21) | 5.80 | May 17, 2005 (2005-05-17) | 5.89 | 2004–05 | 110 | 4.8 | ||
| 6 | 22 | September 13, 2005 (2005-09-13) | 6.22 | May 9, 2006 (2006-05-09) | 5.33 | 2005–06 | 153 | 4.58 | ||
| 7 | The CW | 22 | September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26) | 4.48 | May 15, 2007 (2007-05-15) | 4.86 | 2006–07 | 206 | 3.73 | |
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