28 'Gilmore Girls' episodes every fan needs to watch before the revival

The INSIDER Summary:

• From Season One to Season Seven, here are the must-see 'Gilmore Girls' episodes to watch before the Netflix revival.
• The dance marathon episode is a must-watch. Relive the (second) end of Dean and Rory and the official start of Jess and Rory.

As much as I'm sure we'd all love it, the fact of the matter is that no one really has the spare time with which to commit to re-watching every episode of Gilmore Girls prior to the release of A Year In The Life. For seasoned fans of the show who, like myself, may have have already seen every episode more times than we'd likely care to say, then most of us already know that there's certain ones that require our attention before the revival. So, while we all furiously count down the weeks, days, and hours until the release of A Year In The Life, it's definitely worth revisiting the show via the most essential Gilmore Girls episodes to watch before the revival.

I mean, there's a lot to be reminded of here. It isn't just romantic sub-plots or vital familial disputes that are worth reminding yourself of, but also the defining moments for important characters, and even Stars Hollow as a whole. Within it's seven seasons, Gilmore Girlsaccomplished a great deal of storytelling with a lot of relationships that changed dramatically throughout the course of the show.

So, come on — this is important. Load up your Netflix and start studying up your Gilmore 101 with the most essential episodes to rewatch.

1. Season 1, Episode 1 ("Pilot")

Sure, in many ways, it's like a weird, Through The Looking Glassversion of the show we know and love — but it's also our first introduction to the Gilmore Family and their extended family of eccentrics in Stars Hollow.

2. Season 1, Episode 6 ("Rory's Birthday Parties")

This episode is adorable as it shows just how much Lorelai — and the town as a whole — dote on Rory. It also shows the complexity of Lorelai's relationship with her parents when they finally come to visit Stars Hollow for the first time.

3. Season 1, Episode 16 ("Star Crossed Lovers And Other Strangers")

Dean romances Rory for their three-month anniversary and surprises her with the news that he's building her a car (which I'm sure she'll cherish for all time, right?) — but then he goes and spoils it all by saying something stupid like "I love you." They break up when Rory fails to reciprocate it.