Season 2, Episode 4

The Road Trip to Harvard

7.6/ 10October 23, 200143 min

With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip.

Directed by
Jamie Babbit
Written by
Daniel Palladino

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    Sadie, Sadie...

    Oct 9, 2001741 min

    Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.

  2. S2 E2

    Hammers and Veils

    Oct 9, 20016.944 min

    Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.

  3. S2 E3

    Red Light on the Wedding Night

    Oct 16, 20017.243 min

    During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.

  4. S2 E5

    Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy

    Oct 30, 20017.144 min

    Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.

  5. S2 E6

    Presenting Lorelai Gilmore

    Nov 6, 2001744 min

    Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.

  6. S2 E7

    Like Mother, Like Daughter

    Nov 13, 20017.544 min

    Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.