Season 4

1. Ballrooms and Biscotti

After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college.

2003-09-23 • 43 min

2. The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

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.

2003-09-30 • 42 min

3. The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme.

2003-10-07 • 44 min

4. Chicken or Beef?

While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.

2003-10-14 • 44 min

5. The Fundamental Things Apply

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.

2003-10-21 • 44 min

6. An Affair to Remember

Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.

2003-10-28 • 44 min

7. The Festival of Living Art

Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

2003-11-04 • 44 min

8. Die, Jerk

Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship.

2003-11-11 • 43 min

9. Ted Koppel's Big Night Out

Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner.

2003-11-18 • 44 min

10. The Nanny and the Professor

Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship.

2004-01-20 • 43 min

11. In the Clamor and the Clangor

Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her.

2004-01-27 • 43 min

12. A Family Matter

Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious.

2004-02-03 • 43 min

13. Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

2004-02-10 • 43 min

14. The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn.

2004-02-17 • 43 min

15. Scene in a Mall

Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree.

2004-02-24 • 41 min

16. The Reigning Lorelai

Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard.

2004-03-02 • 43 min

17. Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist

Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton.

2004-04-13 • 43 min

18. Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.

2004-04-20 • 43 min

19. Afterboom

Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

2004-04-27 • 43 min

20. Luke Can See Her Face

A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

2004-05-04 • 43 min

21. Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory.

2004-05-11 • 43 min

22. Raincoats and Recipes

Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

2004-05-18 • 43 min