Season 3

Sep 24, 2002 · 44 min

Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.

Oct 1, 2002 · 43 min

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

Oct 8, 2002 · 43 min

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

Oct 15, 2002 · 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.

Oct 22, 2002 · 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.

Nov 5, 2002 · 41 min

When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.

Nov 12, 2002 · 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.

Nov 19, 2002 · 44 min

Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.

Nov 26, 2002 · 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.

Jan 14, 2003 · 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.

Jan 21, 2003 · 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.

Jan 28, 2003 · 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.

Feb 4, 2003 · 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.

Feb 11, 2003 · 44 min

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

Feb 18, 2003 · 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.

Feb 25, 2003 · 44 min

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

Apr 15, 2003 · 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.

Apr 22, 2003 · 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.

Apr 29, 2003 · 43 min

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

May 6, 2003 · 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.

May 13, 2003 · 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.

May 20, 2003 · 44 min

Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.