Jess Mariano is a fictional character portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia in the TV series Gilmore Girls.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy (season 2), they were 24 years old.
They appear in 37 episodes out of a total of 153 aired and have accumulated 191912 positive votes.
The character of Jess Mariano is mainly associated with Luke Danes and Rory Gilmore.
Episodes37
Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
episode S2.E5 october 2001Lorelai's well-intentioned advice falls on deaf ears when Luke reluctantly takes in his wild 17-year-old nephew Jess, while Rory finds herself attracted to the town's newest resident.
Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
episode S2.E6 november 2001Rory makes her debut at a Debutante Ball at her grandmother's request. Lorelai asks Rory's dad Christopher to present his daughter to society.
The Ins and Outs of Inns
episode S2.E8 november 2001Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when, upon hearing that the Independence Inn may be sold, Lorelai panics and decides that their shared dream of opening an inn together is doomed to failure.
The Bracebridge Dinner
episode S2.E10 december 2001Lorelai invites the residents of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast complete with Elizabethan costumes and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
Richard in Stars Hollow
episode S2.E12 january 2002Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai is coerced into taking her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he proceeds to drive both Lorelai and Rory batty while criticizing every aspect of their lives and refusing to let Rory accept the car that Dean has built for her.
A-Tisket, A-Tasket
episode S2.E13 february 2002During the annual Stars Hollow charity picnic basket auction, both Lorelai and Rory's baskets have more competition then they both anticipated. Jackson and Sookie sort out a dispute. Rory and Lorelai resolve their own disagreement.
Lost and Found
episode S2.E15 february 2002Rory panics when she suddenly realizes that she lost the bracelet Dean made for her. Luke snaps after living with Jess in the tiny apartment over the diner.
There's the Rub
episode S2.E16 april 2002Lorelai and Emily spend a weekend at a health spa. Back at home, Rory looks forward to a rare evening alone, but Paris, Jess, and Dean all drop by.
Dead Uncles and Vegetables
episode S2.E17 april 2002Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke is left to plan his unpleasant uncle's funeral, which causes him to reflect on his own existence. Meanwhile, Emily lends a hand planning Sookies wedding and the skies the limit.
Teach Me Tonight
episode S2.E19 april 2002Rory tutors Jess, who takes her on a date. Lorelai takes over the movie selection for the town square movie night.
Lorelai's Graduation Day
episode S2.E21 may 2002Lorelai tries to patch things up with Luke. Rory invites her grandparents to her mom's graduation.
I Can't Get Started
episode S2.E22 may 2002It's Sookie's wedding day and Jackson is wearing a kilt. Jess and Rory happen to see each other before the wedding, which Rory and Lorelai are part of. Chris has to leave because his girlfriend calls with some news.
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
episode S3.E1 september 2002Rory returns from Washington, D.C. for the First Annual Stars Hollow End of Summer Madness Festival. She realizes her feelings for Jess might be a lot stronger than she thought. Lorelai is having strong feelings of her own.
Haunted Leg
episode S3.E2 october 2002Christopher has a heated discussion with Lorelai, but Emily intervenes. Francie initiates a power struggle on the student council. Meanwhile Rory and Jess have it out about their hurt feelings. Kirk asks someone out.
One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
episode S3.E4 october 2002Lorelai and Luke agree to speak about their success at the local high school. Lane attempts to assert her independence.
Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
episode S3.E5 october 2002Lorelai is cornered by a new local and talked in to watering his garden whilst he's away on a business trip. When Lorelai has to get to work, she asks Rory to take over, but when things go wrong she has to enlist Jess' help. Lorelai also asks Emily for help finding a guy she met at an auction house, but realizes he's not quite what she anticipated.
Take the Deviled Eggs...
episode S3.E6 november 2002Rory is invited to Sherry's baby shower and Lorelai gets pulled in with her. Between Sherry's goodwill and the party poppers, Lorelai is at her breaking point and feels the need to let off some steam. Jess comes home with a car and the town gathers for a not so successful town demonstration...stop the noodle shoes?
They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
episode S3.E7 november 2002It's time for the annual Stars Hollow Dance marathon again and Lorelai is determined to win. Dean sits in the bleachers to support Rory, but so does Jess whose intentions aren't quite so innocent.
Let the Games Begin
episode S3.E8 november 2002Lorelai and Rory are still sore from the dance marathon. Richard invites Rory to a Yale reunion.
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
episode S3.E9 november 2002Rory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges then just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
That'll Do, Pig
episode S3.E10 january 2003It's Richard's birthday. His mother arrives from England and announces her return to the States. Rory deals with Francie at school. Rory and Dean decide to be friends.
Lorelai Out of Water
episode S3.E12 january 2003Lorelai and Rory clean out the garage so Lane's band can use it for practice. Luke and lawyers don't mix except for maybe Taylor's new attorney. Paris tries to impeach Rory during the student council meeting, which gets them both sent to the headmasters office. Lane's prom plans backfire.
Dear Emily and Richard
episode S3.E13 february 2003Sherry goes into labor and Rory agrees to be with her at the hospital. Lorelai remembers how she had Rory.
Swan Song
episode S3.E14 february 2003Lorelai heads off to New York with Alex, Sookie and Jackson. Meanwhile, Jess gets a black eye and doesn't want anybody to know just how it happened, which leads to trouble at Friday night dinner.
Face-Off
episode S3.E15 february 2003Jess said he would call Rory but he doesn't. Rory goes to a hockey game with Lane, where she sees Dean with his new girlfriend. Trix surprises Richard and Emily freaks out.
A Tale of Poes and Fire
episode S3.E17 april 2003The Poe Society is in town, and the inn catches fire, forcing guests to move into Lorelai's house. Rory tries to decide between Harvard, Yale and Princeton.
Happy Birthday, Baby
episode S3.E18 april 2003Rory plans Lorelai's birthday party.
Keg! Max!
episode S3.E19 april 2003Lane's band lands a gig at a local party. Everyone in town is there and it leads to trouble.
Say Goodnight, Gracie
episode S3.E20 may 2003Jess' father shows up in the diner, Dean gets engaged, and Fran dies, leaving the inn up for sale
Here Comes the Son
episode S3.E21 may 2003Rory is stressed out over her final exams. Jess visits his dad in Venice, California.
Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
episode S3.E22 may 2003Rory graduates from Chilton, and the girls look forward to traveling in Europe, Yale, and opening the new inn.
A Family Matter
episode S4.E12 february 2004Lane fits right in at Yale, almost. Luke's sister Liz visits for her high school reunion and Jess returns to get his car. Meanwhile with Jaime in town, Rory makes Paris decide between her two guys. Lorelai finds money is tight. She and Jason agree to let her parents know they've been dating, but that's easier said than done.
Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel
episode S4.E13 february 2004It's firelight festival time again and with Taylor stuck out of town, Kirk tries to fill in. Luke meets his sister Liz's latest boyfriend, Lorelai meets Liz and realizes Luke really is always there for them and Jess, anxious to get out of town as soon as his car is repaired, stirs up trouble with family and friends.
Luke Can See Her Face
episode S4.E20 may 2004Liz returns to Stars Hollow with news that she and TJ will marry next week in the towns square which has Luke asking Jess to attend. Lorelai and Sookie overhear Dean and Lindsay's problems and Luke works on his dating and communication skills with a self help tape that makes him realize that the one has been in front of him the whole time!
Last Week Fights, This Week Tights
episode S4.E21 may 2004Lorelai helps Mrs. Kim and Lane resolve their dispute. Rory gets stranded on a bad date. Liz and T.J.'s have a Renaissance-theme wedding in the town square, attended by Luke and Lorelai.
Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
episode S6.E8 november 2005Who can finally get Rory thinking she made a BIG mistake dropping out of Yale? If you guess Jess, you're right. Her old flame returns with exciting news about his life... and some blunt advice about hers.
The Real Paul Anka
episode S6.E18 april 2006Although Rory and Logan are back together, Logan is miserable knowing that Rory hasn't really forgiven him, and he takes off with his friends for another stunt with the Life and Death Brigade. Rory accepts Jess's invitation to attend an open house at his new book store/art gallery/publishing house in Philadelphia. While there, she is surprised to run into Luke, who is accompanying his daughter April on an academic field trip. Back in Stars Hollow, Lorelai is horrified that Richard and Emily have been looking at real estate in her town.
- Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
- Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
- The Ins and Outs of Inns
- The Bracebridge Dinner
- Richard in Stars Hollow
- A-Tisket, A-Tasket
- Lost and Found
- There's the Rub
- Dead Uncles and Vegetables
- Teach Me Tonight
- Lorelai's Graduation Day
- I Can't Get Started
- Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
- Haunted Leg
- One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
- Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
- Take the Deviled Eggs...
- They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
- Let the Games Begin
- A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
- That'll Do, Pig
- Lorelai Out of Water
- Dear Emily and Richard
- Swan Song
- Face-Off
- A Tale of Poes and Fire
- Happy Birthday, Baby
- Keg! Max!
- Say Goodnight, Gracie
- Here Comes the Son
- Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
- A Family Matter
- Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospel
- Luke Can See Her Face
- Last Week Fights, This Week Tights
- Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
- The Real Paul Anka
Best moments10
- Who can finally get Rory thinking she made a BIG mistake dropping out of Yale? If you guess Jess, you're right. Her old flame returns with exciting news about his life... and some blunt advice about hers.
- Although Rory and Logan are back together, Logan is miserable knowing that Rory hasn't really forgiven him, and he takes off with his friends for another stunt with the Life and Death Brigade. Rory accepts Jess's invitation to attend an open house at his new book store/art gallery/publishing house in Philadelphia. While there, she is surprised to run into Luke, who is accompanying his daughter April on an academic field trip. Back in Stars Hollow, Lorelai is horrified that Richard and Emily have been looking at real estate in her town.
- Lorelai is cornered by a new local and talked in to watering his garden whilst he's away on a business trip. When Lorelai has to get to work, she asks Rory to take over, but when things go wrong she has to enlist Jess' help. Lorelai also asks Emily for help finding a guy she met at an auction house, but realizes he's not quite what she anticipated.
- During the annual Stars Hollow charity picnic basket auction, both Lorelai and Rory's baskets have more competition then they both anticipated. Jackson and Sookie sort out a dispute. Rory and Lorelai resolve their own disagreement.
- Rory tutors Jess, who takes her on a date. Lorelai takes over the movie selection for the town square movie night.
- Rory panics when she suddenly realizes that she lost the bracelet Dean made for her. Luke snaps after living with Jess in the tiny apartment over the diner.
- Rory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges then just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
- Rory is stressed out over her final exams. Jess visits his dad in Venice, California.
- It's Sookie's wedding day and Jackson is wearing a kilt. Jess and Rory happen to see each other before the wedding, which Rory and Lorelai are part of. Chris has to leave because his girlfriend calls with some news.
- Lorelai heads off to New York with Alex, Sookie and Jackson. Meanwhile, Jess gets a black eye and doesn't want anybody to know just how it happened, which leads to trouble at Friday night dinner.
- Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out
- The Real Paul Anka
- Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
- A-Tisket, A-Tasket
- Teach Me Tonight
- Lost and Found
- A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
- Here Comes the Son
- I Can't Get Started
- Swan Song