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Gilmore Girls Season 3

Gilmore Girls

Season 3

September 24, 2002 22 episodes

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Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
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E1. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

44m Sep 24, 2002

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

Haunted Leg
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E2. Haunted Leg

43m Oct 1, 2002

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

Application Anxiety
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E3. Application Anxiety

43m Oct 8, 2002

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

41m Oct 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.

Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
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E5. Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

43m Oct 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.

Take the Deviled Eggs...
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E6. Take the Deviled Eggs...

41m Nov 5, 2002

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?
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E7. They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

43m Nov 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.

Let the Games Begin
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E8. Let the Games Begin

44m Nov 19, 2002

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
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E9. A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

41m Nov 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.

That'll Do, Pig
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E10. That'll Do, Pig

42m Jan 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.

I Solemnly Swear...
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E11. I Solemnly Swear...

41m Jan 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.

Lorelai Out of Water
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E12. Lorelai Out of Water

43m Jan 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.

Dear Emily and Richard
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E13. Dear Emily and Richard

41m Feb 4, 2003

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
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E14. Swan Song

44m Feb 11, 2003

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

Face-Off
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E15. Face-Off

44m Feb 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.

The Big One
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E16. The Big One

44m Feb 25, 2003

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
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E17. A Tale of Poes and Fire

44m Apr 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.

Happy Birthday, Baby
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E18. Happy Birthday, Baby

44m Apr 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.

Keg! Max!
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E19. Keg! Max!

43m Apr 29, 2003

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

Say Goodnight, Gracie
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E20. Say Goodnight, Gracie

44m May 6, 2003

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
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E21. Here Comes the Son

43m 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.

Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
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E22. Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

44m May 20, 2003

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

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