E1 - New and Improved Lorelai

Aired: September 13, 2005

Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them.

E2 - Fight Face

Aired: September 20, 2005

Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.

E3 - The UnGraduate

Aired: September 27, 2005

Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date.

E4 - Always a Godmother, Never a God

Aired: October 04, 2005

Sookie hopes to reconcile the estranged Gilmore girls by asking both Lorelai and Rory to be godparents to her kids, but things don't go as planned.

E5 - We've Got Magic to Do

Aired: October 11, 2005

After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.

E6 - Welcome to the Doll House

Aired: October 18, 2005

After asking Logan about Rory's future plans, Richard admits it was a mistake to let Rory make rash decisions and discusses the matter with Lorelai.

E7 - Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number

Aired: October 25, 2005

Both Lorelai and Rory are saddened that their estrangement will keep them from spending Rory's 21st birthday the way they had always planned.

E8 - Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

Aired: November 08, 2005

When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.

E9 - The Prodigal Daughter Returns

Aired: November 15, 2005

After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.

E10 - He's Slippin’ ‘Em Bread... Dig?

Aired: November 22, 2005

Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.

E11 - The Perfect Dress

Aired: January 10, 2006

Wanting to get to know his newly discovered relative, Luke makes a visit. Lorelai sets a date but has a feeling something's not right.

E12 - Just Like Gwen and Gavin

Aired: January 17, 2006

Lorelai finds out about Luke's secret, but not from Luke. She tries to be supportive, but Luke's reaction hurts her. Logan tries to win over Rory.

E13 - Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

Aired: January 31, 2006

Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.

E14 - You've Been Gilmored

Aired: February 07, 2006

Lorelai brings Luke to dinner with her parents. When Rory becomes the new editor of the school paper, her roommate kicks her out of their apartment.

E15 - A Vineyard Valentine

Aired: February 14, 2006

Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.

E16 - Bridesmaids Revisited

Aired: February 28, 2006

Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup.

E17 - I'm OK, You're OK

Aired: April 04, 2006

Rory forgives her beau. Luke's girlfriend is secretly upset when he spends a few days with April. Rory does some spying on her mother's behalf.

E18 - The Real Paul Anka

Aired: April 11, 2006

Unhappy because Rory hasn't really forgiven him, Logan takes off with his friends. Rory runs into Luke and April at a bookstore in Philadelphia.

E19 - I Get A Sidekick Out of You

Aired: April 18, 2006

After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.

E20 - Super Cool Party People

Aired: April 25, 2006

When Luke plans a birthday party for April at the diner, Lorelai wants to help and is hurt that Luke thinks it's too soon for her to meet April.

E21 - Driving Miss Gilmore

Aired: May 02, 2006

Lorelai helps Emily while she's unable to see after minor eye surgery. Rory takes charge of Logan's recovery when he returns home.

E22 - Partings

Aired: May 09, 2006

Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.