It’s no secret that the townies on Gilmore Girls are one of the best parts of the beloved show — the other best part is Jess, but that’s neither here nor there. Of the townies, there are few that inspire the love that Kirk (Sean Gunn) does. From his awkward nature to his love for Lulu to his tendency to name animals after himself, Kirk is certainly one of a kind.

The thing that makes Kirk truly unique, though, is his insane work ethic and affinity at acquiring multiple jobs. In season 5, episode 21, Kirk tells Luke, “I’ve been working for eleven years, Luke. I’ve had fifteen thousand jobs.”

While fifteen thousand seems a little extreme, it’s quickly evident that Kirk’s jobs are a huge part of his identity. Kirk dresses up as a hot dog, drives a pedicab, announces a hockey game, and even delivers swans for the sake of a paycheck. Throughout all seven seasons of the dramedy, Kirk has a grand total of…drum roll please…62 jobs! SIXTY TWO JOBS!

Of those 62, seven are merely attempts at jobs — you can’t really be a wedding photographer for a wedding that doesn’t take place (Thanks, Max and Lorelai!) — and only five take place more than once. The dude has got varied skills. Season four takes the cake for the most jobs in a single season with a total of 12.

We watched all the episodes of Gilmore Girls so you don’t have to, and made a list of ALL of Kirk’s jobs throughout the run of the show. You’re welcome.



1. DSL Installer (Season 1, Episode 2)

2. Swan delivery man (Season 1, Episode 3)

3. Assistant manager at Doose’s Market (Season 1, Episode 5 and Season 4, Episode 21)

4. Daisy delivery man (Season 1, Episode 21)

5. Coordinator of Max and Lorelai’s engagement party (Season 2, Episode 2)



6. Photographer for the historic first walk across the street (Season 2, Episode 3)

7. Attempted job: wedding photographer for Lorelai and Max — They break up before they tie the knot. (Season 2, Episode 3)

8. Mechanic (Season 2, Episode 7)

9. Server at the Bracebridge dinner (Season 2, Episode 10)

10. Termite inspector (Season 2, Episode 11)



11. Video rental clerk (Season 2, Episode 12)

12. Filmmaker (Season 2, Episode 19)

13. Attempted job: Sophie’s music shop — Despite numerous attempts from Sophie (Carole King) at convincing Kirk that she doesn’t have any job openings, he is still very persistent. (Season 2, Episode 20)

14. Hay There skincare line salesman (Season 3, Episode 1)

15. Photo delivery man (Season 3, Episode 2)



16. Spy for Taylor (Season 3, Episode 3)

17. Attempted job: Luke’s skateboard and bottle shop employee — Alas, Luke never does open this store. (Season 3, Episode 3)

18. Attempted job: Manager at Taylor’s Olde Fashion Soda Shoppe — Though Kirk does eventually get his job there, Taylor flat out ignores his pleas for employment at this point. (Season 3, Episode 3)

19. Weston’s Bakery server (Season 3, Episode 10)

20. Beauty shop clerk (Season 3, Episode 12 and Season 4, Episode 1)



21. Director of Miss Patty’s dance show (Season 3, Episode 14)

22. Hockey announcer (Season 3, Episode 15)

23. Mailman (Season 3, Episode 16)

24. T-shirt designer/salesman (Season 3, Episode 17)

25. Helps to move the world’s largest pizza (Season 3, Episode 18)



26. Mold inspector (Season 3, Episode 22)

27. Skydiver (Season 4, Episode 1)

28. Security alarm installer (Season 4, Episode 4)

29. One of a kind mailbox salesman (Season 4, Episode 6)

30. Firelight Festival planner (Season 4, Episode 13)



31. Dog walker (Season 4, Episode 15 & Season 6, Episode 8)

32. Pedicab driver (Season 4, Episode 17)

33. Easter egg hunt planner & egg finder (Season 4, Episode 18)

34. Mailbox Etc. clerk (Season 4, Episode 19)

35. Wedding DJ (Season 4, Episode 21)



36. Firewood delivery man (Season 4, Episode 22)

37. Poller for Town Selectman campaign (Season 5, Episode 4)

38. Movie theater attendant (Season 5, Episodes 5 &14)

39. Hands out fliers dressed as a hot dog (Season 5, Episode 6)

40. Bath and shower adhesive salesman (Season 5, Episode 10)



41. Attempted job: Sookie’s kitchen staff — Kirk hopes he can slip into work in the kitchen without anyone noticing. (he can’t and they do) (Season 5, Episode 12)

42. Attempted job: Receptionist at the Dragonfly Inn — Slyness is not one of Kirk’s talents as he is eventually caught working this job, too. (Season 5, Episode 12)

43. Ribbon collector (Season 5, Episode 17)

44. Old Man Twickham souvenir salesman (Season 5, Episode 18)

45. Tow truck operator (Season 5, Episode 22)



46. Engagement ring salesman (Season 6, Episode 1)

47. Physical therapist (Season 6, Episode 1)

48. Board of Tourism representative (Season 6, Episode 6)

49. Winter Carnival coordinator (Season 6, Episode 12)

50. Hands out samples at Taylor’s Olde Fashion Soda Shoppe (Season 6, Episode 13)



51. Realtor (Season 6, Episode 17)

52. Attempted job: Tries to run Luke’s — When Luke heads off to chaperone April’s field trip, Kirk is very eager to step into Luke’s role, but Luke says no. (Season 6, Episode 18)

53. Starts a company called Yummy Bartenders (Season 6, Episode 19)

54. Sets up at home movie for April’s birthday party (Season 6, Episode 20)

55. Driver of the first car through Stars Hollow’s first stop light (Season 7, Episode 1)



56. Kirk’s Diner owner (Season 7, Episode 2)

57. Organizer Knit-a-thon (Season 7, Episode 9)

58. Wrapping paper salesman (Season 7, Episode 10)

59. Flower delivery man — Though he claims he is volunteering, Kirk does ask Lorelai for a tip. (Season 7, Episode 14)

60. Minotaur in town meeting (Season 7, Episode 18)



61. Maze Guard for hay bale maze (Season 7, Episode 18)

62. Sets up Rory’s going away party — For the party Kirk hangs lights, presents Rory with a sash, and even offers to DJ. (Season 7, Episode 22)

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