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Gilmore Girls Departs Netflix After 12 Years
6/16/2026, 10:20:10 PM
Netflix Announces Removal of Seasons 1-7
On June 15, Netflix posted on X that the original seven-season run of *Gilmore Girls* will leave its U.S. catalog on June 30. The announcement read, “It’s a show? It’s a lifestyle. It’s a religion… We are sorry to say that *Gilmore Girls* Seasons 1-7 will be leaving Netflix in the US on June 30. Raising a cup of coffee to every fan who visited Stars Hollow with us.” The 2016 revival *Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life* will stay on the service.
Series History and Netflix Tenure
*Gilmore Girls* aired on The WB (later The CW) from 2000 to 2007, completing seven seasons. After syndication and DVD releases, the series joined Netflix in 2014, attracting a new generation of viewers. Netflix’s involvement led to the 2016 revival, a four-episode limited series produced by creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, who had been removed as showrunner for the original seventh season but returned for the revival. The revival remains on Netflix while the original seasons are slated to depart.
Impact and Availability
The removal prompted immediate fan reaction on X, with concerns about rewatchability and daily viewing habits. Despite the loss on Netflix, the series remains accessible on Disney+ and Hulu. Warner Bros. Television, the original studio, has not confirmed a migration to HBO Max, where other Warner-produced sitcoms now reside, and HBO Max declined to comment when approached.
Official Statements & Responses
Netflix’s post framed the departure as a farewell to a cultural touchstone while confirming that the revival will stay on the platform. Warner Bros. Television has not issued a public statement regarding the series’ future home. In 2025, Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino announced a collaborative book about *Gilmore Girls*, indicating ongoing creative interest beyond streaming.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans highlighted the abrupt timing, noting “they didn’t give enough warning for a rewatch.” One commentator reported watching an episode daily, expressing disappointment at the loss of a convenient binge-watch option. The sentiment underscores the series’ continued relevance to its audience.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's a show? It's a lifestyle. It's a religion,” — Netflix, X
- “I've been saying for a long time what I could see making sense is a Christmas movie, in the tradition of Downton Abbey or those other kinds of shows that are over, but then kind of come together especially around the holidays. I think that would be very Gilmore -friendly.” — Lauren Graham, *The Hollywood Reporter*, 2025
- “enough warning for a rewatch,” — Fan, X, June 2024
What’s Next
The 2016 revival will continue to stream on Netflix, while the original series persists on Disney+ and Hulu. Graham and Sherman-Palladino’s forthcoming book may provide new insights into the show’s legacy. Potential relocation to HBO Max remains unconfirmed, leaving the series’ long-term streaming strategy uncertain.
