Season 3

2002 · 22 episodes

Episodes

1Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy DaysBack from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.
2Haunted LegEmily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.
3Application AnxietyAfter a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.
4One's Got Class and the Other One DyesThings get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.
5Eight O'Clock at the OasisAfter 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.
6Take the Deviled Eggs...When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.
7They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?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.
8Let the Games BeginLorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.
9A Deep-Fried Korean ThanksgivingLorelai and Rory have four Thanksgivings when they stop for celebrations with Lane, Sookie and Luke on the way to dinner with Richard and Emily.
10That'll Do, PigLorelai 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.
11I Solemnly Swear...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.
12Lorelai Out of WaterLorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates.
13Dear Emily and RichardWhen Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.
14Swan SongLorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.
15Face-OffTired 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.
16The Big OneRory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.
17A Tale of Poes and FireWhen 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.
18Happy Birthday, BabyWhile Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.
19Keg! Max!Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
20Say Goodnight, GracieAfter the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.
21Here Comes the SonJess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.
22Those Are Strings, PinocchioRory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.