7 Coziest Gilmore Girls Episodes Perfect to Watch in the Fall

Let's face it: if we were to choose one ultimate fall series to watch repeatedly as the leaves start to tumble from the trees and we yearn for something heartwarming and comforting, it would undoubtedly be Gilmore Girls.

The autumn ambiance of Stars Hollow never seems to lose its charm, even though the original story of the quick-witted mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore concluded over 16 years ago (not counting the Netflix revival, of course).

If you're in the mood to immerse yourself in the autumn atmosphere, here are seven episodes of Gilmore Girls that will do the job.

S1E1 Pilot

The very first episode not only introduces us to the beloved characters and the most enchanting fictional New England town, but it also marks the beginning of Rory's year at private school. That entails making new friends, lugging books, sipping hot drinks, and donning oversized warm clothes. It's the perfect episode to kick off your binge-watch experience.

S1E7 Kiss and Tell

If the Pilot didn't put you in the right mood, Kiss and Tell certainly will. Stars Hollow is gearing up for the Fall Festival, which means trees adorned with orange and red leaves, pumpkins and hay bales scattered around, and residents in turkey and pilgrim costumes. Against this backdrop, Rory and Dean (Jared Padalecki) share their first kiss.

S3E8 Let the Games Begin

The episode following Stars Hollow's annual dance marathon embodies the fall spirit. As the mother and daughter grapple with their personal issues, Rory's grandparents take them on a trip to Yale that radiates autumnal academic vibes.

S3E9 A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

It's impossible to envision November without Thanksgiving. In Stars Hollow, it's the perfect autumn season, complete with warm weather and good company. And indeed, nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like four consecutive Thanksgiving meals, which is precisely what happens in this episode.

S5E2 A Messenger, Nothing More

What could be more fall-like than an episode featuring the Renaissance Fair and Cider Mill Parade? Children costumed as apples and hay bales will make any viewer feel nostalgic. Plus, Lorelai and Luke (Scott Patterson) share a particularly romantic kiss in a particularly autumnal setting.

S6E4 Always a Godmother, Never a God

Though not yet fall, it's the end of summer, and the characters struggle to bid farewell to flip-flops, sundresses, and iced drinks, just as we did a few weeks ago. It's a great episode to capture that feeling of transitioning from the summer to the fall.

S7E9 Knit, People, Knit!

When the Knit-A-Thon fundraiser comes to Stars Hollow, the locals, including Lorelai, grab their yarn and needles, pour themselves some hot coffee, and knit. Can you imagine a more cozy and comfortable scene? We certainly can't.