5 Episodes (2004-2004), Marion Ross It became a running gag on the show that in every appearance on the show, Kirk would have a different job or would have started a new business venture. When Rory follows him and tries to make excuses for Logan's behavior, Jess confronts her about her life choices. At first, Jess is hurt and angry at being used, but he calms down enough to tell her that he isn't sorry that she came to see him, despite what's happened. When the series ends and Rory goes off to begin a reporting career, Emily believes that their weekly dinners will end since Lorelai and Rory no longer need monetary support. Christopher misses Rory's high school graduation because of work. 12 Episodes (2004-2007), Scott Cohen The relationship with Nicole brings a degree of distance between Luke and Lorelai, who is hurt by the suddenness of his decisions and his neglecting to confide in her. 1 Episode (2002), Rina Mimoun Finn Christopher does not appear in season 4. Mrs. Kim also rebelled against her mother: Mrs. Kim is a Christian while her mother is a Buddhist, as revealed in season 6. 1 Episode (2003), Wylie Small Shannon Family matters take center stage in this charming drama about a single mother raising her teenage daughter in a Connecticut town. Lorelai is very witty and full of pop culture references. In addition to returning for "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life," the actor has also appeared on CBS' "NCIS," ABC Family's "Bunheads," and USA's "Shooter." They both exhibit a talent for witty, fast-paced, pop-culture-laden dialogue. Jess returns in season 4 and Luke and he argue about Liz's newest boyfriend; when Luke pressures Jess to intervene in his mother's life, Jess accuses Luke of attempting to change people for their own good but pressuring them too hard: when they fail, they feel worse because they also failed him. Scott Patterson. However, Logan saw this as a break-up and proceeded to sleep with his older sister's friends for comfort. MV", Our Little Corner of the World: Music from Gilmore Girls, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Gilmore_Girls_characters&oldid=998606815, Articles needing additional references from May 2011, All articles needing additional references, Articles that may contain original research from May 2011, All articles that may contain original research, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Joe Fria appeared as a waiter in ep 1.12 (Double Date) and as an old friend of Sookie's who has feelings for her in ep 3.11 (I Solemnly Swear), Mr. Kim: Lane's father, Mrs. Kim's husband, who is never seen at all but when Lane refers in earlier seasons to her parents rather than just her mother, one would assume that Lane's father is around somewhere. In the end, Lorelai realizes that she has never stopped loving Luke and cannot remain married to Christopher. Christopher and Lorelai's relationship becomes strained again when Christopher says that he wants to have children, but Lorelai said she isn't ready for that now. Carolyn Bates 1 Episode (2004), Krysten Ritter Francine Throughout the series, Sookie is Lorelai's business partner and cheerleader. 1 Episode, Jason Masek Though Chin Chin died later in the series, Michel continued to be devoted to the surviving dog, Paw-Paw. Before leaving Stars Hollow High School, Rory meets schoolmate Dean Forester, who becomes her first steady boyfriend. Shane 2 Episodes (2002-2003), Brian Berke In season 5, Lorelai comes to the rescue when Christopher calls, needing help with his baby daughter, Gigi, after Sherry has left him for a job in Paris. (Lane's father, known only as Mr. Kim, is never seen on camera, nor are his whereabouts ever mentioned; but Lane refers to her father in season 1, episode 1, and to her "parents" on many other occasions, and specifically refers to "my mother and father" in season 2. Mrs. Cassini She has a sister named Hope, who lives in Paris. Tom 6 Episodes (2004-2007), Lesli Linka Glatter Bertram linds In the revival, it was revealed that she went into reproductive medicine, running a successful surrogacy/fertility clinic in New York known as Dynasty Makers, which Lorelai and Luke visit while considering having a child of their own. Jess's life grows more difficult after a fight with Rory, when she tries to find out why he's upset, but he tries to find physical comfort rather than tell her he's failed out of school. Sean Gunn appeared in early episodes as different characters. 4 Episodes (2001-2003), Victor Nelli She also still holds her crush on Tristan Dugray, and upon seeing him from afar during a student day in Chilton, lashes out about not meeting the expectations of others. Robert, Robert the Valet Minister In season six, April Nardini (Vanessa Marano), age 12, appears at the diner and unexpectedly takes a sample of Luke's hair to determine who her father is for a science fair project. Andrew Their relationship is over and they are distant for some time. Read More: THEN AND NOW: 'Gilmore Girls' characters on their first and last episodes Shira Huntzberger Due to his wealthy upbringing, he is well traveled, and seems to enjoy heavy drinking and dangerous risk taking. Jess also sees Rory on several occasions, but he leaves each time without speaking to her. Jason 'Digger' Stiles, Jason `Digger' Stiles Instead, she ran away to the town of Stars Hollow, which is half an hour away from Hartford. She is the mother of 'Rory' Gilmore by Christopher Hayden and the daughter of Emily Gilmore and Richard Gilmore. 1 Episode (2001), Barry Ashley When Lane and Zach returns from their honeymoon, Lane falls ill; they suspect food poisoning, but later discover she is pregnant with twins. During this, he went to dinner with Rory Gilmore, Logan Huntzberger and a group of Logan's well-to-do friends, some of whom had treated Marty with a lack of respect in the past asking him 'how he could be so big but yet so very small'. 1 Episode (2006), David Babcock Jess says he's happy Rory came, and they share a kiss, but Rory confesses she is still with Logan. 1 Episode (2006), Warren Sweeney However, Logan takes this as an ultimatum, and agrees to a monogamous relationship. Luke and Jess have a difficult relationship fraught by Jess's resentment and Luke's unpracticed attempts at parenting, although the tension between them is often relieved by humorous mutual antagonism. 1 Episode (2004), Dorothea Harahan He has a giggly girlfriends-like relationship with his mother, which he insists is maintained by only discussing superficial topics and never divulging the details of his personal life. 2 Episodes (2003-2003), Chauncey Leopardi Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, is the only daughter of Richard and Emily Gilmore. Vintage Girl At the end of "Gilmore Girls Only" (Season 7, Episode 17), Lane gives birth to twin boys, Kwan and Steve. However, it is understood that he is highly skilled at his job and that Lorelai and Sookie consider him a valuable member of their team. Jared Padalecki is only credited in the episodes he appears. Peyton 1 Episode (2004), Nick Chinlund Often this brings him in conflict with other members of the community, most often Luke Danes and Lorelai Gilmore. After a series of professional rejections, she gives up journalism to instead write a Gilmore family history, an idea suggested by Jess. He tells Rory he thinks Lorelai was right to raise Rory alone, but maintains he always loved Rory. Turner 1 Episode (2005), Beau Davidson He's just not telling us. Lane is a cheerleader, member of the marching band, and describes herself as a "dedicated audiophile" and music fanatic. He is an alumnus of Yale, where he sang with the Whiffenpoofs,[4] and plays a pivotal role in persuading Rory and Lorelai to consider applying to the school, and his status helps get Rory admitted there. Logan first appears as a traditional chronic ladies man who is more interested in partying than studying. She is also the one person who consistently champions Lorelai and Luke's romantic relationship, even long before the two were actually involved. Babette Dell When Lorelai discovers it, Rory leaves for Europe with her grandmother for the summer. Michel is also obsessed with Destiny's Child, particularly shown when Sookie wouldn't let him take his blueberry pancakes unless he had sworn an 'oath' – "(may) Destiny's Child break up if (he) count(ed) these blueberries" – after which he responded that she should pick another group. 1 Episode (2004), Amy Sherman-Palladino She is the rock-and-roll loving child of strict Christian/Korean/Vegan parents. He returns to Stars Hollow to help Luke take care of his mom, Liz, and, while visiting, encourages Rory to write her own novel, after seeing she's lost professionally. At a very young age, Lane was forced to start hiding her interests and hobbies from her family, and she uses loose floorboards and the back of her closet to hide her enormous collection of non-Christian music, books and cosmetics against her mother's strong disapproval. Lorelai and Rory are mad at Christopher and estrange themselves from him. Jessica Joe 7 Episodes (2004-2007), Arielle Kebbel She ultimately declines, suggesting they try to maintain a long-distance relationship. 1 Episode (2002), Danny Leiner Once he leaves Lorelai hanging without a male date to bring to Lane's wedding to Zach, even though she needed a date to go, so that he could attend a Celine Dion concert. Jackson has a tendency to be argumentative and is very protective of his wife, and his plotlines often involve chasing down various members of the Stars Hollow community who have unwittingly wronged her. Paris Geller In the revival, she's taken over her parents' store, Kim's Antiques and lives with Zach and the twins in the former home of Sookie and Jackson. 28 Episodes (2001-2005), Liz Torres Eventually, he unexpectedly declares his love for her, but leaves again without her replying. The family was modeled after New York Times publisher family, the Sulzberger family. Logan Huntzberger,[14] played by Matt Czuchry, is the second child of Mitchum and Shira Huntzberger (portrayed by Gregg Henry and Leann Hunley). Cheryl 2 Episodes (2005-2005), Kaye Kittrell 1 Episode (2005), Susan Leslie 3 Episodes (2005-2005), Madchen Amick Luke and Jess argue over his earlier disappearance. 2 Episodes (2005-2005), Yuri Lowenthal 7 Episodes (2003-2004), Chad Michael Murray Manny Christopher Haden, Christopher Hayden Georgia 1 Episode (2005), Amy Sherman-Palladino He later apologizes and presents her with a wedding gift: a chuppah for Max and her to stand under for the ceremony. Abandoning her plan for the hike, Lorelai returns to Stars Hollow and proposes marriage to Luke, and the two marry in November 2016. The discrepancy is unexplained. Brian's Dad Emily had very limited contact with her daughter for most of her adult life, and though they have gotten to know each other better as adults, they still have a somewhat strained relationship. 1 Episode (2006), Keith Eisner His affection for Lorelai causes friction between them, and his difficulties with Jess result in Luke making a bad impression on Nicole's parents. Her life growing up was complicated due to an overbearing, neurotic mother and a workaholic father, who both expected Lorelai to live in their world of wealth and privilege. Arlene Audrey Liz Luke consequently meets and dates Nicole Leahy (played by Tricia O’Kelly), Taylor's lawyer. By contrast, Luke is dependable, hard-working and something of a traditionalist. Sheila Luke reconsiders and offers to make the relationship work on Lorelai's terms, but when she reveals she slept with Christopher the night of the ultimatum, Luke is stunned. 1 Episode (2001), Melora Hardin In season one, Luke and Lorelai's relationship begins to grow from playful antagonism to true friendship, and it is evident that Luke has romantic feelings for Lorelai. Lorelai Gilmoreis the name of three characters in the Gilmore Girls series. She is difficult to please, and is incapable of keeping a maid very long no matter how well she pays them. Trina Bob Sutton 1 Episode (2004), Rob Estes By Rebecca Iannucci / October 5 2020, 7:00 AM PDT Courtesy of Warner Bros. Emily experiences increasing dissatisfaction with her life in Hartford, culminating in a vicious argument with her fellow DAR members that leads to her membership being revoked. The character of Paris was originally created for a three-episode guest arc by series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive producer Gavin Polone at the beginning of the show's first season to introduce the high pressures, competitiveness, and stress of Rory's transition from a small public high school in Stars Hollow to the elite institution of Chilton. 2 Episodes (2000-2001), Emily Bergl 1 Episode (2004), Heidi Van Horne 1 Episode (2004), James Berg 43 Episodes (2001-2007), Matt Czuchry As it turns out, he is absolutely correct, as Rory and Jess have a magnetic connection to each other. Dean remains too close to Rory, and when it becomes clear to him that he's made a mistake in marrying Lindsay, he goes to Rory and starts an affair: Rory's first sexual experience. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at TVGuide.com Saddened and angered, Luke distances himself from Lorelai because of her lie of omission and because Christopher and her disapproving parents will always be in her life. In the 2016 revival, he and Lulu are still together. Rory wordlessly returns his engagement ring and Logan walks away. 1 Episode (2002), Jenji Kohan Gilmore Girls (TV Series 2000–2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rory and Logan cement their relationship despite his post-graduation spell working in London, England, and a failed business endeavor. https://www.buzzfeed.com/sarahschweppecopy/gilmore-girls-ranked 17 Episodes (2000-2019), Gavin Polone When Rory asks him why he relays that he feels it would be weird if Lucy knew they were once friends. © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Christopher and Lorelai begin dating. Lorelai `Trix' Gilmore, Marilyn She keeps a portrait of Richard in her new home and gently touches it, showing her lasting affection for him. When Brody left the show to star in The O.C., his character's absence was explained by sending Dave to college in California (where The O.C. 1 Episode (2004), Stan Zimmerman Rory sighed a laugh as he left. Rosemary Maid Price 1 Episode (2006), James Moses Black 7 - The Festival of Living Art) and Martha, middle name Janice Lori Ethan Rupert Glenda Carson Daisy Danny Belleville. In season 6, Christopher has inherited much money from his recently deceased grandfather and asks Lorelai and Rory if there is anything he can do as something of an apology for all his years of neglect. In season 7 episode 3, Michel escorts Lorelai to her first cotillion, and dances with her. Tanna Schrick 2 Episodes (2006-2006), Beth Kennedy However, the party was thrown with the sole purpose of introducing Rory to other prospective blue blooded boyfriends with business aspirations, including Rory's next boyfriend, Logan Huntzberger. Luciano 10 Episodes (2002-2006), Gail Mancuso He also has an appreciation for the "finer things," and therefore has a great respect for Lorelai's mother Emily and her lifestyle. He takes great pride in providing a top-quality, organic and pesticide-free products to his customers. Sarah His mother died when he was young, leaving his father to raise Luke and his sister, Liz. 1 Episode (2006), Jamie Gannon At Emily and Richard's vow-renewal, Luke, Christopher, and Lorelai discover Rory in a compromising position with Logan Huntzberger and Christopher and Luke argue about their respective importance and involvement in Rory's life; Christopher proclaims that Rory is his daughter, and Luke declares that he has cared more for Rory during her life while Christopher was absent. Rory tells him she is thankful for their relationship and how he taught her "what safe feels like." The couple separated and reunited various times — once leading to a kissing session during Parent's Day at the school — before Max proposes in the season-one finale ("Love, Daisies and Troubadours"). 1 Episode (2006), Marita Grabiak 2 Episodes (2004-2004), Jay Krich Although it seems unclear if Rory and Dean will get back together (due to Dean's guilt and the turmoil in which his marriage was ended), he decides to rekindle his romance with Rory (even though she now lives at Yale). Christopher Hayden, Rory's father, played by David Sutcliffe, first just past midway through season 1, episode 14, "That Damned Donna Reed," as an introduction to the next episode "Christopher Returns." Lane fears her mother will officially disown her, but Mrs. Kim gives them her blessing again and quickly decides that they will move back in with her. 1 Episode (2004), Alexis Rhee In season six, Jess returns to give Rory a copy of a short novel he has written called The Subsect. A few months later, Jess returns again to Stars Hollow to attend Liz's wedding on Luke's request. 4 Episodes (2006-2006), George Bell 1 Episode (2001), Nick Marck Luke Danes In "Knit, People, Knit! 9 Episodes (2004-2006), Jamie Babbit Rory achieves much academic success and applies to Ivy League universities, Princeton, Harvard, and Yale. "How Gilmore Girls characters would respond to the pandemic" (a thread) Lorelai - makes her own masks from old concert T-shirts, has re-watched every movie made before 1950, uses Covid as an excuse to get out of Friday Night Dinners, but then has to Zoom into them — Mike DiCenzo (@mikedicenzo) December 7, 2020 Miss Patty Many of Lane's family show up at her wedding; however, her father is never identified. He keeps most of the original architecture intact as a way of honoring his father, with whom it is implied he was close. Logan answered, honestly, that Marty introduced them because he knew that he still had feelings for Rory. Jess returns to Stars Hollow in season four to steal his car back from Luke on intelligence from Liz. Arlen At the end of season 5, Lorelai proposes marriage to him when she sees how much he cares for Rory, who has stolen a yacht and dropped out of Yale. After a brief flirtation with retirement, Richard quickly becomes bored and goes back into insurance work for himself and soon takes on Jason Stiles as a business partner. 1 Episode (2005), Thomas Kopache Sookie is even more particular about her ingredients than Jackson is, and they frequently argue over the quality of the food. Sitting at Richard's desk in his study, Rory writes the first chapters of the Gilmore family history. 7 Episodes (2001-2004), Lee Shallat Chemel Carol Stiles He is a stickler for making sure town rules and statutes are followed to the letter. 1 Episode (2005), Sparks 122 Episodes (2000-2019), Scott Patterson Zack Van Gerbig This is a list of characters for the dramedy television series Gilmore Girls. 1 Episode (2004), Gay Storm When they began to discuss the possibility of having kids, the town pitched in to get them a piglet that they name Petal. 1 Episode (2004), Hannah Leigh Dworkin 1 Episode, Michael Ausiello In the revival, she left the Dragonfly Inn for a planned 6.5 month exploration of her culinary talent on a retreat which involuntarily turns into a permanent leave. Find out if you're a Lorelai, Rory, Luke, or another Stars Hollow resident. 1 Episode (2003), Harley Zumbrum Shelly Lucy Mrs. Slutsky 1 Episode (2004), Christy O'Keefe 3 Episodes (2019-2019), Alan Myerson 1 Episode (2004), Teddy Dunn 1 Episode (2005), Delaney Gaines She has read the entire Bible in one sitting "just three times", as revealed in season 3. After an argument between the grandparents, Lorelai and Chris seek seclusion from their families on the balcony (supposedly the site of Rory's conception). 1 Episode (2006), Meagan Fay Richard died four months before the beginning of the events that take place in the series' 2016 revival. 4 Episodes (2002-2002), Wayne Wilcox 1 Episode (2005), Joe Ann Fogle 1 Episode (2000), Bill Prady He eats a very strict diet and is very style conscious. In the finale of season 6, Lorelai gives Luke an ultimatum: either elope and get married immediately or break up. 1 Episode (2005), Brittany Renee Finamore Rory soon develops a crush on Logan, and while Logan has feelings for her too, he makes it clear he is not a commitment guy, so they agree to a no strings attached relationship. Dean and Rory do not rekindle their relationship as Dean remains with Lindsay and soon impulsively marries her. 9 Episodes (2004-2007), Aris Alvarado Kirk has had dozens of jobs, such as assistant manager of Doose's Market, cashier at the beauty supply shop, delivery man for various businesses, waiter at Weston's coffee shop, various entrepreneurial activities, photographer, assistant at various town functions, DJ, mailman, employee at the Stars Hollow movie theatre, and realtor-in-training. Stars Hollow subsequently plays host to his pranks, petty theft, caustic attitude, and schoolyard fights. Kirk still lives with her, but tries to stay out of the house for as long as possible – often inhabiting Luke's until closing time. Luke fights for partial custody and wins with the help of a letter by Lorelai about his merits as a friend and father. In season 4, it is revealed that Richard has been having yearly lunches with Pennilyn Lott (his ex-girlfriend) without telling Emily. In season 2, ep. 2 Episodes (2000-2000), Lev L. Spiro Gil 2 Episodes (2003-2003), Ted Rooney Jackson has a very large family, including his cousin Rune, who went on a disastrous blind date with Lorelai and stayed with Jackson for a while, until he overstayed his welcome. Alex Borstein, the real-life wife of actor Jackson Douglas, who plays Jackson Belleville, was originally cast in the role of Sookie St. James, but had to back out due to scheduling conflicts, mostly voicing Lois Griffin on the animated Fox series Family Guy. Harry But, her career really took off after the show ended. Good #Gilmore things are coming...", "Paris Geller's unrequited crush proves she truly is all of us", "6 things we learned at the big 'Gilmore Girls' reunion", http://tvline.com/2016/02/11/jared-padalecki-gilmore-girls-revival-dean-cast-returns-netflix/, "Breaking News - Development Update: June 19", "Milo Ventimiglia intends to be part of 'Gilmore Girls' revival", "What a great time to get back on set with some friends. 1 Episode (2006), Miranda Kent In season 4, Mrs. Kim discovers Lane's collection of CDs, hidden in the floorboards of her bedroom, as well as colorful clothing and other items of which Lane knew her mother would disapprove. 1 Episode (2002), Mary Lynn Rajskub 122 Episodes (2000-2019), Edward Herrmann She confides in friend Lane that Jess was appealing in his tastes and attractiveness, but contrasts his unreliability unfavorably with Dean's dependable nature. 2 Episodes (2006-2007), Allan Heinberg Lorelai is in a happy relationship with Luke at this time. 1 Episode (2004), Mark Harelik 4 Episodes (2004-2005), Carole King A.K. Max!"). Though he tried to win her back, even showing up at the Dragonfly Inn on the night of its test run, Lorelai had already moved on to a relationship with Luke Danes. Harvey Tunnell 1 Episode (2006), Curtis Andersen In season 1, ep. Charlotte Courtwright Raj 2 Episodes (2004-2005), Jim Jansen They later got back together when Emily, Lorelai's mother, went to Luke and told him she would no longer interfere if they got back together. 1 Episode (2003), Hariet S. Miller 1 Episode (2006), Shayna Rose Luke lists that he took care of her when she was sick with chickenpox, attended her high school graduation and helped her move into Yale. 1 Episode (2001), Ian Patrick Williams After Rory argued with Logan about his behavior towards Jess and the aimlessness of their life together, they decided to "take a break". She and Marty end up breaking up.