Season 3

Gilmore GirlsSeason 3

2002
22 Episodes

Episodes

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
S03E01
7.0

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.

24 Sept 200244m
Haunted Leg
S03E02
7.1

Haunted Leg

Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.

01 Oct 200243m
Application Anxiety
S03E03
7.1

Application Anxiety

After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.

08 Oct 200243m
One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
S03E04
7.5

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.

15 Oct 200241m
Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
S03E05
7.2

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.

22 Oct 200243m
Take the Deviled Eggs...
S03E06
7.1

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.

05 Nov 200241m
They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
S03E07
7.1

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.

12 Nov 200243m
Let the Games Begin
S03E08
7.5

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.

19 Nov 200244m
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
S03E09
6.5

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.

26 Nov 200241m
That'll Do, Pig
S03E10
7.2

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.

14 Jan 200342m
I Solemnly Swear...
S03E11
7.0

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.

21 Jan 200341m
Lorelai Out of Water
S03E12
7.2

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.

28 Jan 200343m
Dear Emily and Richard
S03E13
7.8

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.

04 Feb 200341m
Swan Song
S03E14
7.0

Swan Song

Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.

11 Feb 200344m
Face-Off
S03E15
7.3

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.

18 Feb 200344m
The Big One
S03E16
7.3

The Big One

Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.

25 Feb 200344m
A Tale of Poes and Fire
S03E17
7.4

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.

15 Apr 200344m
Happy Birthday, Baby
S03E18
7.5

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.

22 Apr 200344m
Keg! Max!
S03E19
7.8

Keg! Max!

Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.

29 Apr 200343m
Say Goodnight, Gracie
S03E20
7.5

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.

06 May 200344m
Here Comes the Son
S03E21
7.5

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.

13 May 200343m
Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
S03E22
7.9

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.

20 May 200344m