Season 5

Season 5
Premiere	Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
Finale	A House Is Not a Home
Network	WB
Created by	Amy Sherman-Palladino
Starring	Lauren Graham Alexis Bledel Melissa McCarthy Keiko Agena Yanic Truesdale Scott Patterson Liza Weil Sean Gunn Kelly Bishop Edward Herrmann
Airdate(s)	21 September 2004 – 17 May 2005
Showrunner(s)	Amy Sherman-Palladino & Daniel Palladino
Episodes	22

Season 5 of Gilmore Girls, an American dramedy television series, aired on the WB television network.

Synopsis

Lorelai's dream of opening an inn with her best friend and fabulous chef Sookie St. James (Melissa McCarthy) has finally come true. As happy as she is with the new venture, Lorelai will face one challenge after another as she learns that being your own boss is more stressful than it sounds. The biggest surprise in Lorelai's life, however, is that her longstanding friendship with Luke Danes (Scott Patterson, Little Big League) has suddenly turned into a romance that will continue to blossom in the months ahead. Though Lorelai and Luke try to keep their relationship a secret, the whole town soon knows they are a couple, and the reappearance of Rory's father, Christopher (David Sutcliffe, I'm with Her) in Stars Hollow only adds to the drama.

Rory had her own romantic complications last season when she slept with her former boyfriend Dean (Jared Padalecki, Cheaper by the Dozen, House of Wax), even though he is a married man. After spending the summer in Europe with her grandmother, Emily, Rory returns to Stars Hollow, ready to try to figure out what kind of relationship she and Dean really have. As her second year at Yale begins, Rory will become even more involved in the college newspaper, and she will meet an intriguing young man named Logan (Matt Czuchry, Eight-Legged Freaks), who comes from the same old-money world as her grandparents.

In addition to continued bonding time with Lorelai, Rory stays in contact with her best friend, Lane (Keiko Agena, Felicity), who has moved out of her mother's house and resolutely pursues her musical streak as drummer in a rock band. Another constant in Rory's life is the presence of intense former classmate Paris Geller (Liza Weil, Stir of Echoes), who will once again be her roommate at Yale. Continuing to add to the unmistakable style of Stars Hollow is a colorful roster of town characters, including Miss Patty (Liz Torres, The John Larroquette Show), the local dance teacher and social commentator, haughty former Independence Inn concierge Michel Gerard (Yanic Truesdale) and Kirk (Sean Gunn, Pearl Harbor), the town's jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

Starring

Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore

Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore

Melissa McCarthy as Sookie St. James (18 episodes)

Scott Patterson as Luke Danes

Keiko Agena as Lane Kim (12 episodes)

Yanic Truesdale as Michel Gerard (12 episodes)

Liza Weil as Paris Geller (13 episodes)

Sean Gunn as Kirk Gleason (17 episodes)

and Kelly Bishop as Emily Gilmore (15 episodes)

special appearance by

Edward Herrmann as Richard Gilmore (14 episodes)

Special Guest Stars Matt Czuchry as Logan Huntzberger (15 episodes) Jared Padalecki as Dean Forester (8 episodes) David Sutcliffe as Christopher Hayden (5 episodes) and Sebastian Bach as Gil (4 episodes) SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY Gregg Henry as Mitchum Huntzberger (3 episodes) Marion Ross as Marilyn Gilmore ("Wedding Bell Blues") Carole King as Sophie Bloom ("To Live And Let Diorama")

Recurring cast Todd Lowe as Zack Van Gerbig (10 episodes) Liz Torres as Miss Patty (9 episodes) Michael Winters as Taylor Doose (9 episodes) Alan Loayza as Colin McCrae (8 episodes) Jackson Douglas as Jackson Belleville (7 episodes) John Cabrera as Brian Fuller (7 episodes) Tanc Sade as Finn (7 episodes) Mike Gandolfi as Andrew (6 episodes) Danny Strong as Doyle McMaster (6 episodes)

Guest starring

Sally Struthers as Babette Dell (5 episodes) Rini Bell as Lulu Kuschner (5 episodes) Rose Abdoo as Gypsy (5 episodes) Aris Alvarado as Caesar (5 episodes) Wayne Wilcox as Marty (4 episodes) Emily Kuroda as Mrs. Kim (4 episodes) Michael DeLuise as T.J. (3 episodes) Nick Holmes as Robert (3 episodes) George Anthony Bell as Professor Bell (3 episodes) Larry Pine as Simon McLane (2 episodes) Kathleen Wilhoite as Liz Danes (2 episodes) Arielle Kebbel as Lindsay Lister (2 episodes) Chauncey Leopardi as Kyle (2 episodes) Ethan Cohn as Glenn Babble (2 episodes) Susane Lee as Kyon (2 episodes) Anthony Azizi as Hotel Manager ("A Messenger, Nothing More") Rene Hamilton as Teresa Lister ("A Messenger, Nothing More") Floyd Van Buskirk as Henry ("A Messenger, Nothing More") Kathryn Joosten as Maisy Fortner ("Written In The Stars") Pat Crawford Brown as Mrs. Cassini ("Written In The Stars") Scout Taylor-Compton as Clara Forester ("Tippecanoe And Taylor, Too") Wylie Small as May Forester ("Tippecanoe And Taylor, Too") Rebecca Metz as Ann ("Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!") Alex Weed as Len ("Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!") Norman Mailer as Norman Mailer ("Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!") Stephen Mailer as Josh Davies ("Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!") Jordan Belfi as Jordan Chase ("The Party's Over") Sarah Foret as Anna Fairchild ("But Not As Cute As Pushkin")

Dakin Matthews as Hanlin Charleston ("But Not As Cute As Pushkin") Bunny Levine as Mrs. Thompson ("But Not As Cute As Pushkin") Mitch Silpa as Terrence ("But Not As Cute As Pushkin") Dion Anderson as Burt ("Women Of Questionable Morals") Jim Jansen as Reverend Archie Skinner ("Women Of Questionable Morals") Steve Eastin as Sy ("Women Of Questionable Morals") Alex Borstein as Miss Celine ("Come Home") Loren Lester as Anson ("Come Home") Rob Brownstein as Richard's Business Associate ("Come Home") Ted Rooney as Morey Dell ("Say Something") Katie Walder as Janet Billings ("Say Something") Dana Davis as Althea ("Say Something") Jill Brennan as Carrie Duncan ("Jews And Chinese Food") Riki Lindhome as Juliet ("Jews And Chinese Food") Lyle Kanouse as Driver ("Pulp Friction") Audrey Wasilewski as Sandra ("To Live And Let Diorama") George Coe as Elias Huntzberger ("But I'm a Gilmore!") Leann Hunleyas Shira Huntzberger ("But I'm a Gilmore!") Devon Sorvari as Honor Huntzberger ("But I'm a Gilmore!") W. Morgan Sheppard as Town Elder ("Blame Booze And Melville") William Thomas Jr. as Doctor ("Blame Booze And Melville") Alfred Dennis as Town Elder ("Blame Booze And Melville") Greg Lewis as Town Elder ("Blame Booze And Melville") Jonathan Sharp as Mikhail ("Blame Booze And Melville") Grant Lee Phillips as Town Troubadour ("A House Is Not A Home") David Reivers as Cop ("A House Is Not A Home")

Trivia

• The season was released on DVD as a six-disc boxed set under the title of Gilmore Girls: The Complete Fifth Season on December 13, 2005 by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
• This is the only season, where no episode titles include the name "Lorelai".

Photos

Season 5/Gallery

Media

Gilmore Girls Season 5 Recap Netflix

Episodes

#	EPISODE	WRITER(s)	AIRDATE	#
1	Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller	Amy Sherman-Palladino	21 September 2004	88
Rory's feelings for Dean deepen, creating a rift between her and Lorelai, who already has her hands full with her growing attraction to Luke and Emily's unhappiness with Richard.
2	A Messenger, Nothing More	Daniel Palladino	28 September 2004	89
Lorelai cautiously agrees to pass a letter to Dean from Rory, who is in Rome with her grandmother, while Luke becomes antsy with his role at a medieval fair. Also, Lorelai's zealous supervision of the Dragonfly irks Sookie and Michel; Zack and Brian consider altering the band's set list to highlight their original songs.
3	Written In The Stars	Amy Sherman-Palladino	5 October 2004	90
Lorelai and Luke spend the night at his diner after a romantic dinner, but her appearance at his place wearing his shirt initially causes nary a ripple among the townsfolk; Richard and Emily bicker about their separation protocol; Paris reveals sad news about her older lover; Rory reunites with old friends after returning to Yale.
4	Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too	Bill Prady	12 October 2004	91
Rory interrupts Lorelai's cozy breakfast with Luke; Lorelai loses her patience with Taylor when his enforcement of zoning regulations prevents her from expanding her parking lot by two spaces; Rory is irritated when Paris moves a printing press into their dorm room.
5	We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!	Daniel Palladino	19 October 2004	92
Lorelai decides to thaw her frosty relations with Dean by inviting him and Rory to double-date with her and Luke; the strain of separation wears on Richard and Emily; Lane is frustrated with her inability to connect with Zack.
6	Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!	James Berg & Stan Zimmerman	26 October 2004	93
Norman Mailer appears as himself, chatting with a reporter at the Dragonfly Inn --- to the delight of Lorelai and the displeasure of Sookie, who can't get the author to eat her food. Also: journalist Rory has trouble finding an inspiring story idea for the Yale newspaper.
7	You Jump, I Jump, Jack	Daniel Palladino	2 November 2004	94
Lorelai is mortified at the prospect of Luke interacting with her snooty parents --- and Luke soon learns why; Rory participates in a bizarre off-campus event to research a story on Logan's secret clique; Lane and Zack have a stay-at-home first date.
8	The Party's Over	Amy Sherman-Palladino	9 November 2004	95
Richard and Emily reunite in order to find a suitable young man for Rory after learning of her relationship with Dean; Luke's culinary oeuvre intrigues Lorelai, but their dinner is ruined by his new neighbours --- TJ and Liz.
9	Emily Says Hello	Rebecca Rand Kirshner	16 November 2004	96
Emily stuns Lorelai with her plans to begin dating, while Rory is furious to see Christopher with her mother at the Dragonfly. Meanwhile, Jackson is overwhelmed by the burdens of his role as town selectman; Paris tries to observe Ramadan.
10	But Not As Cute As Pushkin	Amy Sherman-Palladino	30 November 2004	97
Rory is flattered when her former headmaster asks her to guide one of his pupils around Yale; Lorelai learns the story behind Luke's "dark day"; Paris tries speed dating --- and finds herself paired with Doyle; Logan embarrasses Rory; and Miss Patty celebrates her showbiz anniversary.
11	Women Of Questionable Morals	A.S. Palladino & D. Palladino	25 January 2005	98
Lorelai's warm regard for snow turns frosty after several mishaps; Rory gives her visiting father the cold shoulder; and Richard and Emily find a stray dog. Elsewhere, a bizarre Revolutionary War reenactment is held.
12	Come Home	Jessica Queller	1 February 2005	99
An ulterior motive spurs Rory to help Logan pen an article for the Yale Daily; a fender bender reunites Richard and Emily; Christopher realises Lorelai is serious about Luke; and Lane's mother wants her to attend a Lunar New Year bash.
13	Wedding Bell Blues	Amy Sherman-Palladino	8 February 2005	100
Richard and Emily renew their wedding vows in the series' 100th episode, which is highlighted by a rowdy bachelorette party and a fracas during the reception.
14	Say Something	Daniel Palladino	15 February 2005	101
Following her parents' vow-renewal ceremony, Lorelai tries to make amends with Luke --- but first she has to find him. Elsewhere, Rory puts on a poker face to deal with watching Logan's card game.
15	Jews and Chinese Food	Amy Sherman-Palladino	22 February 2005	102
Still smarting from her split with Luke, Lorelai is further stung when she notices that Luke has moved his boat while he builds sets for a school production of "Fiddler on the Roof". Meanwhile, at Yale, Rory reconnects with Marty to watch Marx Brothers movies.
16	So... Good Talk	Lisa Randolph	1 March 2005	103
When Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon, Rory attends Friday-night dinner --- sans Lorelai, who refuses to speak to her mother and plans a girls' night out with Sookie instead. Meanwhile, Luke, who's miserable without Lorelai, takes his anger out on his customers.
17	Pulp Friction	James Berg & Stan Zimmerman	8 March 2005	104
An agreement to only date casually inspires Rory to attend a party with one of Logan's friends after she spies Logan with another girl; Kirk asks a wary Luke for relationship advice; Michel's game-show prize arrives as Lorelai and Sookie prepare to guide a magazine writer around the inn.
18	To Live and Let Diorama	Daniel Palladino	19 April 2005	105
The death of Old Man Twickham inspires Taylor to turn the deceased's house into a museum --- with Luke's help; Rory, Paris and Lane drown their guy troubles in Miss Patty's punch; and Lorelai has second thoughts after ranting about her mother in a magazine article on her inn.
19	But I'm a Gilmore!	Amy Sherman-Palladino	26 April 2005	106
Rory forces Logan to make a decision about their relationship; Lorelai needs to find a substitute cook when a pregnant Sookie is ordered to stay in bed; and Paris uses her nanny to care for a sick Doyle.
20	How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?	Prady & Kirshner	3 May 2005	107
After learning of Rory's dinner with the Huntzbergers, Emily and Richard invite her and Logan to dine with them, prompting a suspicious Lorelai to tag along. Also, Rory receives a stressful introduction to the newspaper biz, courtesy of Logan's hard-driving dad; and Luke persuades Taylor to close the museum.
21	Blame Booze and Melville	Daniel Palladino	10 May 2005	108
Lorelai discovers her comments about Emily were not edited out of the article on the Dragonfly and braces for the fallout; Rory's newspaper career hits a snag; and Sookie goes into labour. Elsewhere, a rival buyer interferes with Luke's attempt to purchase the Twickham estate; and Emily becomes the patron of a Russian ballet dancer.
22	A House Is Not a Home	Amy Sherman-Palladino	17 May 2005	109
Lorelai comes to the rescue after an out-of-character prank lands her daughter in a jam; Luke fears that Lorelai may sell the Dragonfly; Rory rethinks her future; Lane's fragmenting band gets an unlikely booster; and bikers descend on Stars Hollow.