Gilmore Girls

Season 3

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As graduation from Chilton Academy approaches, Rory's (Alexis Bledel) life becomes complex, and both her love life and Lorelai's (Lauren Graham) grow chaotic. Recurring guest stars Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) and Billy Burke (Twilight) add drama.

Where to Watch Season 3

22 Episodes

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
E1
Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy DaysRory returns from Washington, D.C. for the First Annual Stars Hollow End of Summer Madness Festival. She realizes her feelings for Jess might be a lot stronger than she thought. Lorelai is having strong feelings of her own.
Haunted Leg
E2
Haunted LegChristopher has a heated discussion with Lorelai, but Emily intervenes. Francie initiates a power struggle on the student council. Meanwhile Rory and Jess have it out about their hurt feelings. Kirk asks someone out.
Application Anxiety
E3
Application AnxietyAs college nears, Rory receives her Harvard application leading her and Lorelai to have lunch with an alumni to see if she stands a chance at getting in, but the college talk has Dean worried about their future. Meanwhile Taylor decides to open an old soda shop next to Lukes and Lane advertises for a band member.
One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
E4
One'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.
Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
E5
Eight O'Clock at the OasisLorelai is cornered by a new local and talked in to watering his garden whilst he's away on a business trip. When Lorelai has to get to work, she asks Rory to take over, but when things go wrong she has to enlist Jess' help. Lorelai also asks Emily for help finding a guy she met at an auction house, but realizes he's not quite what she anticipated.
Take the Deviled Eggs...
E6
Take the Deviled Eggs...Rory is invited to Sherry's baby shower and Lorelai gets pulled in with her. Between Sherry's goodwill and the party poppers, Lorelai is at her breaking point and feels the need to let off some steam. Jess comes home with a car and the town gathers for a not so successful town demonstration...stop the noodle shoes?
They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
E7
They 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.
Let the Games Begin
E8
Let the Games BeginSore from the dance marathon and the break up with Dean, Rory and Lorelai adjust to having Jess and Rory going together. Richard corners Rory and invites her to a Yale reunion where he has more plans than he tells her. Rory apologizes to Dean and Lorelai and Rory both consider Yale.
A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
E9
A Deep-Fried Korean ThanksgivingRory and Lorelai work to accommodate four Thanksgiving dinners. Lorelai finds out Rory applied to more colleges than just Harvard. Lane has her first kiss. Human Kirk and cat Kirk have a little adjusting to do.
That'll Do, Pig
E10
That'll Do, PigIt's Richards's birthday and his mother arrives from Europe to help celebrate and announce she's moving back to the states, but not everybody is happy about the news. Rory has her hands full at school with Francie and her and Dean decide to be friends, which has Jess a little insecure.
I Solemnly Swear
E11
I Solemnly SwearEmily is being sued by a maid for wrongful termination and asks Lorelai to attest to her character. Francie manages to come between Paris and Rory leaving Rory out in the cold and Sookie unwittingly sets up a date with an old friend.
Lorelai Out of Water
E12
Lorelai Out of WaterLorelai and Rory clean out the garage so Lane's band can use it for practice. Luke and lawyers don't mix except for maybe Taylor's new attorney. Paris tries to impeach Rory during the student council meeting, which gets them both sent to the headmasters office. Lane's prom plans backfire.
Dear Emily and Richard
E13
Dear Emily and RichardWhen Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to be with her at the hospital, Lorelai is reminded of the day Rory was born. Flashbacks tell the story of 16-year-old Lorelai as she learns she is pregnant, decides not to marry Christopher, and ultimately leaves home with her new baby.
Swan Song
E14
Swan SongLorelai, Alex, Sookie, and Jackson all go to spend a weekend in Manhattan, but she's concerned about leaving Rory alone with chances of Jess coming over. But, there is no chance for it, as Jess and Rory get in a fight and he walks out on Friday night dinner at the grandparents'.
Face-Off
E15
Face-OffRichard's mother, Lorelai the First, comes to visit and drives Emily crazy, until Emily discovers some dirt on the old woman. Taylor's family is in town for a family reunion and the regional hockey semi-finals. Even Rory goes to watch the game when she tires of waiting home by the phone for Jess to call. At the game, Rory discovers out that Dean has a new girlfriend.
The Big One
E16
The Big OneParis and Rory reconcile so they can put together their speeches for the Chilton bicentennial, which turns out to be a disaster after Paris gets the small envelope in the mail. Lorelai and Max run into each other and realize their feelings still run deep, and Rory gets the big envelope.
A Tale of Poes and Fire
E17
A Tale of Poes and FireLuke realizes Jess is working more then he should be and going to school less. Meanwhile, Lorelai keeps busy with the Poe Society in town, but when a fire breaks out at the Independence Inn, Lorelai scrambles to find places for the Inn's guests, leaving her bed-less until Luke takes her in where he learns of her marriage dream. Sookie takes over Luke's diner to keep the guests eating.
Happy Birthday, Baby
E18
Happy 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.
Keg! Max!
E19
Keg! Max!Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.
Say Goodnight, Gracie
E20
Say Goodnight, GracieAs the news spreads about the fight, Luke lays down the law to Jess about his failures, but with their agreement broken, Jess only sees one way out. Lane gets to go to the prom, but not exactly like she planned. Dean gets engaged and when beloved Fran Weston passes on, Lorelei and Sookie see if they can buy the Dragonfly Inn.
Here Comes the Son
E21
Here 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.
Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
E22
Those Are Strings, PinocchioAs graduation day approaches, Rory learns her financial aid was rejected so she turns to her grandparents for help, despite the strings attached. This means Lorelai can use the rest of her money to buy the Dragonfly Inn. Rory gets a call from Jess (she thinks) and Luke has second thoughts about Nicole when Lorelai opens up to Luke.