: Sookie finally asks Jackson out, but Jackson's cousin Rune is in town and won't go out alone. Lorelai reluctantly agrees to be Rune's date to help Sookie out.
: Rune's bizarre obsession with Lorelai's shoe size (size 9) and his general disdain for her height. Rory, Lane, and the Dean/Todd Situation [S1E12] Double Date
: This episode is pivotal for establishing the long-term relationship between Sookie and Jackson, marking the official start of their romance. Gilmore girls references to tall people - Facebook : Sookie finally asks Jackson out, but Jackson's
: The secret date is eventually discovered by Mrs. Kim, leading to significant trouble for Lane and a strained moment between Rory and Lorelai regarding honesty. Production & Trivia Rory, Lane, and the Dean/Todd Situation : This
This guide covers the 12th episode of the first season of Gilmore Girls . The episode originally aired in early 2001 and explores the complications of romantic setups for both Lorelai and Rory. Episode Overview
: While Rory and Dean are perfectly in sync, the date is a disaster for Lane. Todd turns out to be vapid and has nothing in common with the music-obsessed Lane.
: Between the dinner scenes and the teenage date, a movie title is briefly shown on screen as a transition.