Gilmore Girls - Season 3

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.

22 Episodes

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

Season 3 - Episode 1

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

Haunted Leg

Season 3 - Episode 2

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

Application Anxiety

Season 3 - Episode 3

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

Season 3 - Episode 4

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

Season 3 - Episode 5

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' o...

Take the Deviled Eggs...

Season 3 - Episode 6

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?

Season 3 - Episode 7

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 ...

Let the Games Begin

Season 3 - Episode 8

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

Season 3 - Episode 9

Lorelai and Rory have four Thanksgivings when they stop for celebrations with Lane, Sookie and Luke on the way to dinner with Richard and Em...

That'll Do, Pig

Season 3 - Episode 10

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 anot...

I Solemnly Swear

Season 3 - Episode 11

A classmate convinces Paris that Rory has been plotting against her. Meanwhile, Emily is sued by a former maid, and Lorelai meets an interes...

Lorelai Out of Water

Season 3 - Episode 12

Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris e...

Dear Emily and Richard

Season 3 - Episode 13

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

Season 3 - Episode 14

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

Face-Off

Season 3 - Episode 15

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 f...

The Big One

Season 3 - Episode 16

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

Season 3 - Episode 17

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 aroun...

Happy Birthday, Baby

Season 3 - Episode 18

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!

Season 3 - Episode 19

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

Say Goodnight, Gracie

Season 3 - Episode 20

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

Season 3 - Episode 21

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

Season 3 - Episode 22

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