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Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls: Season 3

Air Date

September 24, 2002

Episodes

22 episodes

Gilmore Girls

Season 3

Episodes

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

1. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

7.0
September 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.

Haunted Leg

2. Haunted Leg

7.1
October 1, 2002
43 min

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

Application Anxiety

3. Application Anxiety

7.2
October 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.

One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

4. One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

7.4
October 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.

Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

5. Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

7.4
October 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.

Take the Deviled Eggs...

6. Take the Deviled Eggs...

7.1
November 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.

They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

7. They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

7.6
November 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.

Let the Games Begin

8. Let the Games Begin

7.6
November 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.

A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

9. A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

7.1
November 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.

That'll Do, Pig

10. That'll Do, Pig

7.1
January 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.

I Solemnly Swear

11. I Solemnly Swear

6.9
January 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.

Lorelai Out of Water

12. Lorelai Out of Water

7.0
January 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.

Dear Emily and Richard

13. Dear Emily and Richard

7.7
February 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.

Swan Song

14. Swan Song

7.3
February 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.

Face-Off

15. Face-Off

7.1
February 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.

The Big One

16. The Big One

7.6
February 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.

A Tale of Poes and Fire

17. A Tale of Poes and Fire

7.2
April 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.

Happy Birthday, Baby

18. Happy Birthday, Baby

7.4
April 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.

Keg! Max!

19. Keg! Max!

7.5
April 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.

Say Goodnight, Gracie

20. Say Goodnight, Gracie

7.4
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.

Here Comes the Son

21. Here Comes the Son

7.3
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.

Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

22. Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

7.4
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.