While Gilmore Girls is known as a funny TV show, there many emotional and tragic elements, as Rory and Lorelai face heartbreak, family conflict, and the tough realities of adult life. Every episode has at least one humorous scene, though, as Lorelai is famous for talking fast and turning anything into a joke, and she can't help but be silly and goofy in many situations.
The most memorable storylines on this beloved drama might feature Rory starting Yale or Lorelai and Luke finally getting together, but there is plenty of laughter on this show, too, and these plotlines keep fans smiling every time they think about them.
Logan Attempting To Win Rory Back
There are many confusing things about Rory on Gilmore Girls, including when she steals a yacht and leaves Yale. When Rory goes back to school and begins seeing a counselor, she explains that she thought she and Logan were on a break but he slept with other people.
In a storyline that lasts over several episodes, Logan tries to get Rory to see that he loves her and wants to be with her again, and fans can't help but laugh when Rory tells her counselor that she can't see Logan at the coffee cart. She says, "Oh my god, I'm going to have to quit drinking coffee and I love coffee." Rory is totally serious, of course, as she's equally upset about missing Logan and her favorite caffeinated beverage.
Paris's Nanny Helps Doyle When He Gets Sick
Fans love watching the adorable relationship between Doyle and Paris at Yale, which is why it's so devastating that they're getting divorced in the Netflix revival A Year In The Life. In season 5, Doyle gets really sick and Paris asks her beloved nanny to help him feel better.
There are many reasons why this is a great storyline, from Paris's sweet relationship with her nanny to her hatred of sick people, which is interesting since she considers being a doctor. It's also really funny watching Doyle feel so terrible and beg Paris to be the one sitting by his side. This might not be a big enough plotline to be as impactful as some others, but it's still a popular one.
Lorelai, Rory, Dean, And Luke Go To The Movies
In the season 5 episode "We Got Us a Pippi Virgin," Lorelai and Rory decide that it's time to double date with Luke and Dean. Of course, things get pretty awkward since it's uncomfortable that Rory and Dean started their affair when he was still married to Lindsay, but the storyline still manages to have some humor to it.
Fans love when Kirk puts on Pippi Longstocking and Lorelai and Rory begin singing along with the opening and Lorelai explains that it's more than a movie just for kids. Since there's some conflict here, it's not the most hilarious plotline, but it does offer up a light-hearted moment in the middle of the stressful Rory and Dean reunion.
Lorelai Tries To Pick A New Movie For A Stars Hollow Event
Gilmore Girls season 2 is funny and sad, and viewers look back fondly on the episode "Teach Me Tonight" as Lorelai wants to find a movie for the Stars Hollow Movie Festival. She struggles a lot as Taylor says that one store gives him a discount and there's has a super limited selection.
In one of the most famous scenes from the beloved show, Kirk shows everyone the black and white film that he made, which is incredibly strange and perfectly Kirk. This might be a fairly small moment in the grand scheme of the show but it does make fans laugh time and time again. It's also funny seeing some of the quirky and odd traditions that the town follows.
Emily, Rory, And Lorelai Worry About Harvard
In the season 3 episode "Application Anxiety," Rory realizes that she doesn't have a unique enough transcript or set of extra-curriculars to really be a memorable Harvard applicant, and Emily gets Lorelai worked up about celebrities like Kate Hudson attending the Ivy League.
Fans love seeing three generations of Gilmores worry about this milestone in Rory's life, and it's even funnier when Rory and Lorelai visit a family who have all gone to Harvard, except for their rebellious daughter who dresses up as a bunny for kids' birthday parties. Since this storyline blends worry about the future and some silly moments, it stands out.
Rory And Lorelai Go On A Road Trip
The most memorable part of the season 2 Gilmore Girls episode "The Road Trip To Harvard" is when Rory and Lorelai find a bed and breakfast called the Cheshire Cat that ends up being a total nightmare. They don't want to make small talk with the guests so they skip dinner and are absolutely starving, and they also make up stories about who they are so they don't have to get too personal.
Since the funniest storylines on this show are often the ones featuring this famous mother/daughter duo, it's no wonder that this one stands out so much. Rory is her usual shy self and Lorelai does her best to make the most of the moment as she always does, which brings a light-hearted energy to the bigger problem at large: that Lorelai has broken off her engagement.
Lane, Paris, And Rory Drink Too Much While Heartbroken
In the season 5 episode "To Live and Let Diorama," fans see Paris and Lane interacting, which rarely happens, as they hang out in Stars Hollow with Rory. Everyone is upset over how poorly their love lives are going and they indulge in some Founder's Day punch which is way too strong.
This is an important storyline as Rory and Logan will commit to each other right afterward, since Logan shares that he's ready to be in a serious relationship. But it's also one of the more hilarious plotlines on the show as the characters loosen up and it's just so unexpected. When Paris walks around barefoot asking for change for the payphone, that's an image that fans will always keep in their heads.
Michel Struggling To Deal With Customers At The Independence Inn
Michel's surly attitude brings a lot of humor to the show, especially when he's working at the Independence and Dragonfly inns. It's funny to think that Michel would work in customer service considering how much he hates small talk and strangers, but in the pilot, he has trouble being nice and polite when talking to potential guests trying to book their stay.
Lorelai tries to get Michel to see that he should be more professional by joking that the unemployment office is also fun to talk to. Michel's ongoing story arc about his career is always funny and entertaining as it's often in the background of most episodes.
Rory Wanting To Stay At Stars Hollow High Because Of Dean
Rory learns lessons at Chilton on Gilmore Girls, but if she listened to her gut instincts and heart at the beginning of season 1, she would stay at Stars Hollow High. Rory suggests to Lorelai that she would rather continue attending this school and Lorelai freaks out that Rory would make this choice over a potential boyfriend, saying, "If you're going to throw your life away, he better have a motorcycle!"
While Rory's emotions are real and understandable, this is still a storyline that makes fans smile as Lorelai escalates the argument by joking about Rory having a crush on a stereotypical rebel. Viewers can already tell that this isn't a real fight as the two characters are so close, so it retains its humor.
Luke And Jess's Slow Bond And Relationship Development
Season 2 of Gilmore Girls features Luke trying to get his nephew to see that Stars Hollow is a good place to live, and Jess isn't having any of it. When Luke waits for Jess outside school and says that he wants him to be more polite, mature, and ambitious, Jess tells his uncle to leave him alone, and in the funniest scene that fans always talk about, Luke pushes Jess into a lake.
The story arc of Luke and Jess fighting and then starting to understand each other better is beloved by fans who are truly moved by these characters. Since they're both fairly grumpy and harsh, it's especially wonderful to see them eventually love and respect each other.