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Gilmore Girls
2000 44 min Drama · Comedy
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Gilmore Girls — Season 3

About the series

A single mother and her teenage daughter navigate life, love, and family obligations in a quirky small town.

Season premiere
September 24, 2002
Episodes in the season
22
Whole season
15 h 44 min
September 24, 2002 Season fully aired May 20, 2003

Episodes

22 episodes · 15 h 44 min

  1. 24 Sep 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 1 — a still from the episode E01

    Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

    44 min

    Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.

  2. 1 Oct 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 2 — a still from the episode E02

    Haunted Leg

    43 min

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

  3. 8 Oct 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 3 — a still from the episode E03

    Application Anxiety

    43 min

    After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.

  4. 15 Oct 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 4 — a still from the episode E04

    One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

    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.

  5. 22 Oct 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 5 — a still from the episode E05

    Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

    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.

  6. 5 Nov 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 6 — a still from the episode E06

    Take the Deviled Eggs...

    41 min

    When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.

  7. 12 Nov 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 7 — a still from the episode E07

    They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

    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.

  8. 19 Nov 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 8 — a still from the episode E08

    Let the Games Begin

    44 min

    Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.

  9. 26 Nov 2002 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 9 — a still from the episode E09

    A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

    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.

  10. 14 Jan 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 10 — a still from the episode E10

    That'll Do, Pig

    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.

  11. 21 Jan 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 11 — a still from the episode E11

    I Solemnly Swear...

    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.

  12. 28 Jan 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 12 — a still from the episode E12

    Lorelai Out of Water

    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.

  13. 4 Feb 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 13 — a still from the episode E13

    Dear Emily and Richard

    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.

  14. 11 Feb 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 14 — a still from the episode E14

    Swan Song

    44 min

    Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.

  15. 18 Feb 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 15 — a still from the episode E15

    Face-Off

    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.

  16. 25 Feb 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 16 — a still from the episode E16

    The Big One

    44 min

    Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.

  17. 15 Apr 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 17 — a still from the episode E17

    A Tale of Poes and Fire

    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.

  18. 22 Apr 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 18 — a still from the episode E18

    Happy Birthday, Baby

    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.

  19. 29 Apr 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 19 — a still from the episode E19

    Keg! Max!

    43 min

    Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.

  20. 6 May 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 20 — a still from the episode E20

    Say Goodnight, Gracie

    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.

  21. 13 May 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 21 — a still from the episode E21

    Here Comes the Son

    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.

  22. 20 May 2003 Gilmore Girls, season 3, episode 22 — a still from the episode E22

    Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

    44 min

    Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.