Season 3

As graduation from Chilton Academy approaches, Rory's life becomes complex, her lifelong dream of attending Harvard at odds with her grandparents' wishes for her to attend Yale. Rory and Lorelai deal with Rory's transition from high school to university, as both of their love lives grow chaotic. Lorelai's attraction to Luke remains hidden with the appearance of old flames and new, including Christopher, Rory's father; Max, Rory's English teacher; and the divorced Alex. Rory's relationship with Dean is strained by her growing attraction to Jess, Luke's rebellious nephew. Will Jess's rebellious attitude be too much for Luke to handle?

Season episodes list 3

S03E01

S03E01 : Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days 8.06/10 (aired on 09/24/2002)

Amidst her sadness about Christopher, Lorelai has an intriguing dream about Luke. Rory returns from…
S03E02

S03E02 : Haunted Leg 7.78/10 (aired on 10/01/2002)

Christopher shows up uninvited at Friday night dinner and quarrels with both Lorelai and Rory…
S03E03

S03E03 : Application Anxiety 7.58/10 (aired on 10/08/2002)

Rory's application for Harvard arrives, plunging Rory, Lorelai and Emily into a frenzy. Taylor…
S03E04

S03E04 : One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes 7.86/10 (aired on 10/15/2002)

Lorelai's stint in the Stars Hollow High School local business success speakers forum gets derailed…
S03E05

S03E05 : Eight O'Clock at the Oasis 7.92/10 (aired on 10/22/2002)

After a disastrous first date, Lorelai turns down an invitation to another, not realizing that…
S03E06

S03E06 : Take the Deviled Eggs... 7.73/10 (aired on 11/05/2002)

Lorelai chauffeurs Rory to Sherry's baby shower in Boston and finds herself dragged into the…
S03E07

S03E07 : They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They? 8.47/10 (aired on 11/12/2002)

Lorelai is determined to win the Stars Hollow Dance Marathon and wrest the trophy from four-time…
S03E08

S03E08 : Let the Games Begin 8.17/10 (aired on 11/19/2002)

In the aftermath of the Dance Marathon, Kirk parades around Stars Hollow with the trophy until…
S03E09

S03E09 : A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving 8.17/10 (aired on 11/26/2002)

It's Thanksgiving, and Lorelai and Rory have dinner at four different places: the Kim's, where Lane…
S03E10

S03E10 : That'll Do, Pig 7.91/10 (aired on 01/14/2003)

Lorelai's grandmother arrives in Hartford unexpectedly on Richard's birthday and announces that…
S03E11

S03E11 : I Solemnly Swear 7.83/10 (aired on 01/21/2003)

Offers of dates ensue when Lorelai and Sookie attend a seminar on operating an inn and run into two…
S03E12

S03E12 : Lorelai Out of Water 7.54/10 (aired on 01/28/2003)

Lane's clever scheme to get her mother's permission to attend the prom horribly backfires. Luke…
S03E13

S03E13 : Dear Emily and Richard 8.15/10 (aired on 02/04/2003)

Sherry goes into labor with only Lorelai and Rory for company. Lorelai reminisces about her…
S03E14

S03E14 : Swan Song 7.95/10 (aired on 02/11/2003)

Emily guilts Rory into bringing Jess to a Friday night dinner which turns out to be an unqualified…
S03E15

S03E15 : Face-Off 7.97/10 (aired on 02/18/2003)

The Stars Hollow High hockey team reaches the regional semifinals for the first time in 40 years.…
S03E16

S03E16 : The Big One 8.21/10 (aired on 02/25/2003)

Rory and Paris compete for the honor of speaking at Chilton's Bicentennial. Lorelai runs into an ex…
S03E17

S03E17 : A Tale of Poes and Fire 7.99/10 (aired on 04/15/2003)

A fire at the Independence Inn forces Lorelai to relocate its guests. Sookie invades Luke's with…
S03E18

S03E18 : Happy Birthday, Baby 7.83/10 (aired on 04/22/2003)

Emily and Richard rejoice when Rory announces her decision to attend Yale. Richard gives a very…
S03E19

S03E19 : Keg! Max! 8.06/10 (aired on 04/29/2003)

On their first free Friday night, Lorelai and Rory are at a loss over how to spend the evening.…
S03E20

S03E20 : Say Goodnight, Gracie 7.83/10 (aired on 05/06/2003)

Fran Weston dies and Lorelai and Sookie try to buy the Dragonfly Inn. Rory and Jess try approaching…
S03E21

S03E21 : Here Comes the Son 7.87/10 (aired on 05/13/2003)

Jess heads out to Venice California to see his father. The rift widens between Lorelai and Emily.…
S03E22

S03E22 : Those Are Strings, Pinocchio 8.53/10 (aired on 05/20/2003)

Rory finally learns her mother can't afford to buy the Dragonfly Inn since financial aid for Yale…
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  • Original title

    Gilmore Girls

  • Type

    TV series

  • Episodes

    7 Seasons • 153 Episodes

  • Rating

    7.98/10 (86 189 voting)

  • Popularity : 100%

  • Country of origin

    US

  • Original language(s)

    en

  • Running time

    44 :

  • Status

    Canceled