Gilmore Girls, Coming This Fall, Forever

Not many TV shows become synonymous with a season the way Gilmore Girls is with fall. The show’s October debut and its charming fictional New England town, Stars Hollow, might have something to do with it.

- Carly Thomas

But its cast of characters, led by mother-daughter Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory (Alexis Bledel), paired witty, rapid-fire dialogue with the cosy vibe of small-town life to win over viewers. The dramedy became a flagship for The WB and ran for seven seasons, then found new life when Netflix acquired the rights in 2014, becoming one of the most watched streaming series of all time — specifically during autumn, when it breaks into Nielsen’s top 10 streaming chart every year.