Gilmore Girls (2000)

Kernel Score: 88% · 1,216 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Drama

First aired: 2000-10-05

Seasons: 7 · 153 episodes

Where to watch Gilmore Girls

  • Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Philo
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

Gilmore Girls parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Gilmore Girls is a witty mother-daughter dramedy involving dating and single-parent family life.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore
  • Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore
  • Scott Patterson as Luke Danes
  • Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James
  • Keiko Agena as Lane Kim
  • Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard
  • Liza Weil as Paris Geller
  • Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason
  • Matt Czuchry as Logan Huntzberger
  • Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore

Gilmore Girls FAQ

Is Gilmore Girls good?

Gilmore Girls has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,216 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Gilmore Girls?

In the US you can stream Gilmore Girls on Prime Video, Hulu and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is Gilmore Girls OK for kids?

Gilmore Girls is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Gilmore Girls is a witty mother-daughter dramedy involving dating and single-parent family life.

What shows are like Gilmore Girls?

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