E1 - Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

Aired: September 24, 2002

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

E2 - Haunted Leg

Aired: October 01, 2002

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

E3 - Application Anxiety

Aired: October 08, 2002

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

E4 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

Aired: October 15, 2002

Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.

E5 - Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

Aired: October 22, 2002

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.

E6 - Take the Deviled Eggs...

Aired: November 05, 2002

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

E7 - They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

Aired: November 12, 2002

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.

E8 - Let the Games Begin

Aired: November 19, 2002

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

E9 - A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

Aired: November 26, 2002

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.

E10 - That'll Do, Pig

Aired: January 14, 2003

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.

E11 - I Solemnly Swear

Aired: January 21, 2003

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.

E12 - Lorelai Out of Water

Aired: January 28, 2003

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

E13 - Dear Emily and Richard

Aired: February 04, 2003

When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.

E14 - Swan Song

Aired: February 11, 2003

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

E15 - Face-Off

Aired: February 18, 2003

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.

E16 - The Big One

Aired: February 25, 2003

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

E17 - A Tale of Poes and Fire

Aired: April 15, 2003

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.

E18 - Happy Birthday, Baby

Aired: April 22, 2003

While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.

E19 - Keg! Max!

Aired: April 29, 2003

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

E20 - Say Goodnight, Gracie

Aired: May 06, 2003

After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.

E21 - Here Comes the Son

Aired: May 13, 2003

Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.

E22 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

Aired: May 20, 2003

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