

All episodes — Season 3
S3 E1Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
Sep 24, 2002744 min
Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.
S3 E2Haunted Leg
Oct 1, 20027.143 min
Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.
S3 E3Application Anxiety
Oct 8, 20027.143 min
After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.
S3 E4One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
Oct 15, 20027.541 min
Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.
S3 E5Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
Oct 22, 20027.243 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.
S3 E6Take the Deviled Eggs...
Nov 5, 20027.141 min
When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.
S3 E7They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
Nov 12, 20027.143 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.
S3 E8Let the Games Begin
Nov 19, 20027.544 min
Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.
S3 E9A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 20026.541 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.
S3 E10That'll Do, Pig
Jan 14, 20037.242 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.
S3 E11I Solemnly Swear...
Jan 21, 2003741 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.
S3 E12Lorelai Out of Water
Jan 28, 20037.243 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.
S3 E13Dear Emily and Richard
Feb 4, 20037.841 min
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
S3 E14Swan Song
Feb 11, 2003744 min
Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.
S3 E15Face-Off
Feb 18, 20037.344 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.
S3 E16The Big One
Feb 25, 20037.344 min
Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.
S3 E17A Tale of Poes and Fire
Apr 15, 20037.444 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.
S3 E18Happy Birthday, Baby
Apr 22, 20037.544 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.
S3 E19Keg! Max!
Apr 29, 20037.843 min
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
S3 E20Say Goodnight, Gracie
May 6, 20037.544 min
After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.
S3 E21Here Comes the Son
May 13, 20037.543 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.
S3 E22Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
May 20, 20037.944 min
Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.