Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls: Season 4

Air Date

September 23, 2003

Episodes

22 episodes

Gilmore Girls

Season 4

Episodes

Ballrooms and Biscotti

1. Ballrooms and Biscotti

6.3
September 23, 2003
43 min

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

The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

2. The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

7.6
September 30, 2003
42 min

Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face.

The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

3. The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

7.3
October 7, 2003
44 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.

Chicken or Beef?

4. Chicken or Beef?

7.2
October 14, 2003
44 min

While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.

The Fundamental Things Apply

5. The Fundamental Things Apply

7.2
October 21, 2003
44 min

Lorelai struggles to hide details of her life from Emily. Rory discovers that college dating isn't easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for movie night.

An Affair to Remember

6. An Affair to Remember

7.4
October 28, 2003
44 min

Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.

The Festival of Living Art

7. The Festival of Living Art

7.3
November 4, 2003
44 min

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

Die, Jerk

8. Die, Jerk

7.0
November 11, 2003
43 min

Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship.

Ted Koppel's Big Night Out

9. Ted Koppel's Big Night Out

7.1
November 18, 2003
44 min

Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner.

The Nanny and the Professor

10. The Nanny and the Professor

7.0
January 20, 2004
43 min

Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship.

In the Clamor and the Clangor

11. In the Clamor and the Clangor

7.3
January 27, 2004
43 min

Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her.

A Family Matter

12. A Family Matter

6.5
February 3, 2004
43 min

Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious.

Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

13. Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

7.3
February 10, 2004
43 min

Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

14. The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

7.3
February 17, 2004
43 min

Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn.

Scene in a Mall

15. Scene in a Mall

7.0
February 24, 2004
41 min

Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree.

The Reigning Lorelai

16. The Reigning Lorelai

7.3
March 2, 2004
43 min

Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard.

Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist

17. Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist

7.0
April 13, 2004
43 min

Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton.

Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

18. Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

6.8
April 20, 2004
43 min

Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.

Afterboom

19. Afterboom

7.4
April 27, 2004
43 min

Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

Luke Can See Her Face

20. Luke Can See Her Face

7.5
May 4, 2004
43 min

A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

21. Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

7.3
May 11, 2004
43 min

Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory.

Raincoats and Recipes

22. Raincoats and Recipes

6.3
May 18, 2004
43 min

Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.