Season 4, Episode 3

The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

7.6/ 10October 7, 200344 min

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

Directed by
Matthew Diamond
Written by
Amy Sherman-Palladino

Guest stars

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    Ballrooms and Biscotti

    Sep 23, 20036.543 min

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

  2. S4 E2

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  3. S4 E4

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  4. S4 E5

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  5. S4 E6

    An Affair to Remember

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  6. S4 E7

    The Festival of Living Art

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