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Gilmore Girls

Gilmore Girls is an American comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gilmore Girls is an American comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. It follows Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, focusing on their relationship, family ties, and personal ambitions. The series originally aired from 2000 to 2007 and later returned with a Netflix revival miniseries.

Premise

The series follows Lorelai Gilmore, a single mother, and her academically driven daughter Rory as they navigate family relationships, education, work, and romance in Stars Hollow.

Cast and characters

The lead cast includes Lauren Graham as Lorelai and Alexis Bledel as Rory, with supporting roles from Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Scott Patterson, Keiko Agena, and others.

Broadcast history

Gilmore Girls premiered on The WB in 2000 and concluded in 2007 after seven seasons. It later gained renewed popularity through streaming.

Revival

Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life was released by Netflix in 2016 as a four-part revival miniseries continuing the story after the original series.

Key facts

  • The series centers on the close mother-daughter relationship between Lorelai Gilmore and Rory Gilmore.
  • It is set in the fictional town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut.
  • The show combines comedy, drama, romance, and family storytelling.
  • The original series ran for seven seasons.
  • A four-part revival miniseries, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, was released in 2016.
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Canadian context

Gilmore Girls has been widely available to Canadian viewers through streaming and remains a familiar part of North American television culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gilmore Girls about?
It is about Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, a close mother-daughter pair living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut, as they deal with family, school, work, romance, and community life.
Who stars in Gilmore Girls?
The series stars Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore and Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore. Major supporting cast members include Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Scott Patterson, and Keiko Agena.
How many seasons of Gilmore Girls are there?
The original series has 7 seasons.
Is there a Gilmore Girls revival?
Yes. Netflix released Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life in 2016 as a four-part revival miniseries.
What is the order to watch Gilmore Girls?
The usual order is the original series first, from Season 1 through Season 7, followed by the 2016 revival Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls
    Supports: Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino; premise; starring cast; setting; original run; theme and style
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/gilmore-girls-ending-explained
    Supports: Original series ending; revival premise; continuation in Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls:_A_Year_in_the_Life
    Supports: 2016 revival miniseries; return of original creative team; original cast participation
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/gilmore-girls
    Supports: 7 seasons; cast; premise; original network; genre
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238784/
    Supports: Series premise; lead cast; original run; setting