Season 3
Season 3 • 2002
⭐ 3.6 / 5
Episodes
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.
2002-09-24 • 44 min
2. Haunted Leg
Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.
2002-10-01 • 43 min
3. Application Anxiety
After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.
2002-10-08 • 43 min
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.
2002-10-15 • 41 min
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.
2002-10-22 • 43 min
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.
2002-11-05 • 41 min
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.
2002-11-12 • 43 min
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.
2002-11-19 • 44 min
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.
2002-11-26 • 41 min
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.
2003-01-14 • 42 min
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.
2003-01-21 • 41 min
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.
2003-01-28 • 43 min
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.
2003-02-04 • 41 min
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.
2003-02-11 • 44 min
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.
2003-02-18 • 44 min
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.
2003-02-25 • 44 min
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.
2003-04-15 • 44 min
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.
2003-04-22 • 44 min
19. Keg! Max!
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
2003-04-29 • 43 min
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.
2003-05-06 • 44 min
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.
2003-05-13 • 43 min
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.
2003-05-20 • 44 min
