#1 Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.
Release: 2002-09-24Grade
#2 Haunted Leg
Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.
Release: 2002-10-01Grade
#3 Application Anxiety
After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.
Release: 2002-10-08Grade
#4 One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.
Release: 2002-10-15Grade
#5 Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
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.
Release: 2002-10-22Grade
#6 Take the Deviled Eggs...
When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.
Release: 2002-11-05Grade
#7 They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
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.
Release: 2002-11-12Grade
#8 Let the Games Begin
Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.
Release: 2002-11-19Grade
#9 A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
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.
Release: 2002-11-26Grade
#10 That'll Do, Pig
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.
Release: 2003-01-14Grade
#11 I Solemnly Swear...
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.
Release: 2003-01-21Grade
#12 Lorelai Out of Water
Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates.
Release: 2003-01-28Grade
#13 Dear Emily and Richard
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
Release: 2003-02-04Grade
#14 Swan Song
Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.
Release: 2003-02-11Grade
#15 Face-Off
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.
Release: 2003-02-18Grade
#16 The Big One
Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.
Release: 2003-02-25Grade
#17 A Tale of Poes and Fire
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.
Release: 2003-04-15Grade
#18 Happy Birthday, Baby
While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.
Release: 2003-04-22Grade
#19 Keg! Max!
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
Release: 2003-04-29Grade
#20 Say Goodnight, Gracie
After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.
Release: 2003-05-06Grade
#21 Here Comes the Son
Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.
Release: 2003-05-13Grade
#22 Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.
Release: 2003-05-20Grade