Gilmore Girls: Thanksgiving

November 2, 2024

“Kiss and Tell” Season 1, Episode 7

A beloved Fall TV show, this episode of Gilmore Girls captures the warmth and charm of Stars Hollow as it moves into fall—a perfect setup for the Thanksgiving season. The episode revolves around a milestone moment for Rory: her first kiss with Dean. Lorelai accidentally creates an awkward first date situation when she invites Dean over to hang out at their house.

The Thanksgiving beauty of "Kiss and Tell" lies in its setting and atmosphere. Stars Hollow, with its early holiday decorations and cozy town center, looks like a postcard-perfect fall landscape. Although Thanksgiving isn’t directly celebrated, the warmth and spirit of the season radiate throughout. There are fall decorations all around, Rory and Lane are dressed up like Pilgrim’s for the town’s food drive, and Luke and Taylor are battling over turkey decorations.

While I would put this in your initial Thanksgiving line up, I think it’s a solid B or C tier choice if you want something lighthearted and autumnal.

Holiday rating: 4 turkeys

Available on: Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV