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Gilmore Girls Season 5

Gilmore Girls

Season 5

September 21, 2004 22 episodes

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Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller
E1
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E1. Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller

43m Sep 21, 2004

Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip.

A Messenger, Nothing More
E2
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E2. A Messenger, Nothing More

41m Sep 28, 2004

After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.

Written in the Stars
E3
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E3. Written in the Stars

43m Oct 5, 2004

Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.

Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too
E4
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E4. Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too

43m Oct 12, 2004

Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.

We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!
E5
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E5. We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!

43m Oct 19, 2004

Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry.

Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!
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E6. Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!

43m Oct 26, 2004

Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society.

You Jump, I Jump, Jack
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E7. You Jump, I Jump, Jack

43m Nov 2, 2004

Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.

The Party's Over
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E8. The Party's Over

43m Nov 9, 2004

When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.

Emily Says Hello
E9
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E9. Emily Says Hello

43m Nov 16, 2004

Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.

But Not as Cute as Pushkin
E10
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E10. But Not as Cute as Pushkin

43m Nov 30, 2004

Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.

Women Of Questionable Morals
E11
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E11. Women Of Questionable Morals

43m Jan 25, 2005

When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.

Come Home
E12
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E12. Come Home

43m Feb 1, 2005

Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.

Wedding Bell Blues
E13
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E13. Wedding Bell Blues

43m Feb 8, 2005

Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.

Say Something
E14
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E14. Say Something

42m Feb 15, 2005

After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.

Jews and Chinese Food
E15
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E15. Jews and Chinese Food

43m Feb 22, 2005

Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.

So... Good Talk
E16
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E16. So... Good Talk

43m Mar 1, 2005

Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.

Pulp Friction
E17
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E17. Pulp Friction

43m Mar 8, 2005

Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily.

To Live and Let Diorama
E18
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E18. To Live and Let Diorama

43m Apr 19, 2005

Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.

But I'm a Gilmore
E19
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E19. But I'm a Gilmore

43m Apr 26, 2005

When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.

How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?
E20
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E20. How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?

43m May 3, 2005

Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed.

Blame Booze and Melville
E21
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E21. Blame Booze and Melville

43m May 10, 2005

Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid.

A House Is Not a Home
E22
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E22. A House Is Not a Home

44m May 17, 2005

Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.

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