The show "Gilmore Girls' premiered on which TV network?

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The show "Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB television network.

The series debuted on October 5, 2000, on The WB’s Thursday-night schedule. Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it centered on Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter Rory, whose close relationship unfolds in the fictional Connecticut town of Stars Hollow. The show became known for rapid dialogue, literary references, quirky supporting characters, and its blend of comedy, family drama, and romance.

The WB helped establish the program as one of its signature series during the early 2000s. Its first season contained 21 episodes, and the show ultimately ran for seven seasons. The final season moved to The CW, the network formed when The WB merged with UPN, and concluded in 2007.

Some viewers remember later reruns on ABC Family or the show’s availability on Netflix, but those were not its original home. The WB is therefore the correct answer for the premiere-network question. A four-part revival, Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, was released by Netflix in 2016.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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