Seasons & episodes
S3 · E4One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes 2002-10-15 · 41 min
Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.
S3 · E5Eight O'Clock at the Oasis 2002-10-22 · 43 min
After a disastrous date with a man she met at an auction organized by Emily, Lorelai tries to cancel the second date, despite her parents' objections.
S3 · E6Take the Deviled Eggs... 2002-11-05 · 41 min
When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.
S3 · E7They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? 2002-11-12 · 43 min
Lorelai forces Rory to be her partner at the Stars Hollow dance marathon, where Rory can't stop arguing with a boy – and another definitely notices.
S3 · E8Let the Games Begin 2002-11-19 · 44 min
Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.
S3 · E9A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving 2002-11-26 · 41 min
Lorelai and Rory have four Thanksgivings when they stop for celebrations with Lane, Sookie and Luke on the way to dinner with Richard and Emily.
S3 · E10That'll Do, Pig 2003-01-14 · 42 min
Lorelai misses the town carnival when a visitor arrives. Rory's beau won't take her to the carnival – until he learns she might go with another boy.
S3 · E11I Solemnly Swear... 2003-01-21 · 41 min
A classmate convinces Paris that Rory has been plotting against her. Meanwhile, Emily is sued by a former maid, and Lorelai meets an interesting man.
S3 · E12Lorelai Out of Water 2003-01-28 · 43 min
Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates.
S3 · E13Dear Emily and Richard 2003-02-04 · 41 min
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
S3 · E14Swan Song 2003-02-11 · 44 min
Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.
S3 · E15Face-Off 2003-02-18 · 44 min
Tired of waiting for her boyfriend to call and make plans for the weekend, Rory goes to a hockey game with Lane, where she sees a familiar face.
S3 · E16The Big One 2003-02-25 · 44 min
Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.
S3 · E17A Tale of Poes and Fire 2003-04-15 · 44 min
When a meeting of the Edgar Allan Poe Society at her inn is interrupted by a disaster, Lorelai must find rooms for the guests at homes around town.
S3 · E18Happy Birthday, Baby 2003-04-22 · 44 min
While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.
S3 · E19Keg! Max! 2003-04-29 · 43 min
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
S3 · E20Say Goodnight, Gracie 2003-05-06 · 44 min
After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.
S3 · E21Here Comes the Son 2003-05-13 · 43 min
Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.
S3 · E22Those Are Strings, Pinocchio 2003-05-20 · 44 min
Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.
S4 · E1Ballrooms and Biscotti 2003-09-23 · 43 min
After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college.
S4 · E2The Lorelais' First Day at Yale 2003-09-30 · 42 min
Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face.
S4 · E3The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles 2003-10-07 · 44 min
Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme.
S4 · E4Chicken or Beef? 2003-10-14 · 44 min
While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.
S4 · E5The Fundamental Things Apply 2003-10-21 · 44 min
Lorelai struggles to hide details of her life from Emily. Rory discovers that college dating isn't easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for movie night.