Gilmore Girls - The Complete First Season

It sounds like a premise potentially fraught with angst and trauma, but in reality Gilmore Girls was one of the freshest, airiest, most enjoyable shows to air on the perpetually melodramatic WB network, critically praised once viewers got hooked on its unique brand of humor. Rory's growing-up adventures, including her acclimation to snooty Chilton and romance with townie dreamboat Dean (Jared Padalecki), gave the show a teen-friendly feel, but Gilmore Girls was anchored in the adult by the luminous Graham, a brilliant comedic leading lady who could turn dramatic on a dime and never break stride. The show's hallmark was its rat-a-tat, whipsmart dialogue, delivered perfectly by Graham and Bledgel, as well as a host of wacky supporting characters who would go on to become invaluable cast members. The first season allowed the show--and its lead actresses--to bloom gracefully and establish a deep, humorous rapport that lent itself perfectly to weekly travails both comedic and dramatic. --Mark Englehart

Spotlight Reviews
Favorite series ever (2009-01-07)
Customer Review : 5
My daughter and I love kicking back and watching the Gilmore Girls series from the beginning. The clever bantor and interesting characters make for a very enjoyable show.

Hilarious Dialogue (2008-12-22)
Customer Review : 5
I had bought a few books from amazon and needed 10 bucks more to get free shipping, so I browsed a few movies. I came across the Gilmore Girls collection and remembered watching an episode or two a few years back and after reading the fantastic reviews, purchased the first season. I love the witty dialogue and refreshing characters and found myself immensly enjoying ALL of the subplots, which is something that doesn't happen to often for me. I'm now buying a season whenever I have a break from school and hopefully I'll own the complete series for years to come!

series holds up (2008-12-09)
Customer Review : 5
My husband converted me to Gilmore Girls fandom through reruns on ABC Family channel. We rented the complete first season so that I might enjoy the series from the beginning.

The first season lays the groundwork for the future complexities and issues in the series. From the first episode, we learn about Lorelai's stormy relationship with her parents; Rory's ambitions; Sookie's gourmet tastes (which ultimately lead her to love and babies); the Gilmores disappointments, etc. The major characters are not perfect. Lorelai is still "stuck" at 16- the age she was when she gave birth to Rory. Rory's best friend is her immature mother. (In fact, I've become upset with Rory for occassionally closing out Lane Kim, who is her other best friend.) Lorelai and Rory are selfish, confused, and emotionally unavailable to their friends. Still, it's addictive to watch their trials and tribulations in their quiet New England town.

Lane, Sookie, and Michael are wonderful supporting characters who are much healthier than our heroines. Lane is the best friend every teenager wishes she would have. Lane's mom is the kind of parents most mothers wish their daughters' best friends would have! Sookie is has so much gusto and she's not afraid to ask men out. Michael has to deal with Lorelai's juvenile nonsense, and he takes it all with good humor and sassy replies! :)

The show attempts to deal with issues of socioeconomic status. That's where it fails, in retrospect. The canned stereotypes leave much to be desired. Not only do the superwealthy (Gilmores) become embarrassed when their 16 year old daughter gets pregnant; not only do the superwealthy become disappointed when their teen daughter ruins her college plans; not only do the superwealthy wreck their cars in drunken stupors; not only do the superwealthy get all persnickety about their homes and appearances. Rory's decision to attend Chilton demonstrates that she buys into class and labels. Rory is more Grandma Gilmore than Lorelai is. Yet, Lorelai, who walked away from a comfortable lifestyle to raise Rory on her own, working as a maid and living in a one room "shack" condones Rory's decision.

Nevertheless, the stories are wonderful. I can't wait to rent season two!

Very pleased (2008-11-16)
Customer Review : 5
I am very pleased with this product, and will not hesitate to buy from this seller again. Thanks!

Great Buy (2008-08-30)
Customer Review : 5
ariived way faster than i expected it to. I am very happy with this purchase.