Gilmore Girls: Season 3

What Season 3 of Gilmore Girls

Season 3 Episodes

1. 

   3x01 Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

   Sep 24, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 7.0

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

   Directed by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Barbara Boxer, Brandon Barash, Jessica Kiper, Liz Torres

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   3x02 Haunted Leg

   Oct 1, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

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

   Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Jessica Kiper, Emily Bergl, David Sutcliffe, Dakin Matthews

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   3x03 Application Anxiety

   Oct 8, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

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

   Directed by: Gail Mancuso · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Granville Van Dusen, Kendall Schmidt

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   3x04 One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

   Oct 15, 2002 · 41 min · ★ 7.5

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

   Directed by: Steven Robman · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Adam Brody, Heidi Swedberg, Todd Lowe, Jessica Kiper

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   3x05 Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

   Oct 22, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

   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.

   Directing: Joe Ann Fogle · Writing: Justin Tanner · Starring: Jason Kravits, Jon Hamm, Judy Geeson, Jeff Fowler

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   3x06 Take the Deviled Eggs...

   Nov 5, 2002 · 41 min · ★ 7.1

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

   Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Ken Davitian, Molly Bryant, Cynthia Ettinger

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   3x07 They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

   Nov 12, 2002 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

   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.

   Directed by: Kenny Ortega · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Brandon Barash, Jessica Kiper

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   3x08 Let the Games Begin

   Nov 19, 2002 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

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

   Directed by: Steven Robman, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: William Forward, Jen Ray

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   3x09 A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving Mid-Season Finale

   Nov 26, 2002 · 41 min · ★ 6.5

   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.

   Directed by: Kenny Ortega · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Lydie Denier, Adam Brody, Michael Des Barres

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    3x10 That'll Do, Pig

    Jan 14, 2003 · 42 min · ★ 7.2

    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.

    Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Sheila R. Lawrence · Starring: Scout Taylor-Compton, Marion Ross, Emily Bergl, Shelly Cole

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    3x11 I Solemnly Swear...

    Jan 21, 2003 · 41 min · ★ 7.0

    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.

    Directed by: Carla McCloskey · Written by: John Stephens · Starring: Seth MacFarlane, Billy Burke, Emily Bergl, Shelly Cole

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    3x12 Lorelai Out of Water

    Jan 28, 2003 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

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

    Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Janet Leahy · Starring: Adam Brody, Billy Burke, Todd Lowe, Michael Winters

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    3x13 Dear Emily and Richard

    Feb 4, 2003 · 41 min · ★ 7.8

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

    Directed by: Gail Mancuso · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Chelsea Brummet, Peter Michael Goetz, Phillip Van Dyke, Cynthia Ettinger

14. 

    3x14 Swan Song

    Feb 11, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.0

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

    Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Adam Brody, Billy Burke, Todd Lowe, Liz Torres

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    3x15 Face-Off

    Feb 18, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.3

    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.

    Directed by: Kenny Ortega · Written by: John Stephens · Starring: Sally Struthers, Adam Brody, Arielle Kebbel, Todd Lowe

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    3x16 The Big One

    Feb 25, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.3

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

    Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Adam Wylie, Scott Cohen, Dakin Matthews, Shelly Cole

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    3x17 A Tale of Poes and Fire

    Apr 15, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.4

    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.

    Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Ryan Malgarini, Arielle Kebbel, Evie Peck

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    3x18 Happy Birthday, Baby

    Apr 22, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

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

    Directing: Gail Mancuso · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Bruce French, Evie Peck, Jon Polito, Michael Winters

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    3x19 Keg! Max!

    Apr 29, 2003 · 43 min · ★ 7.8

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

    Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Adam Brody, Arielle Kebbel, Chauncey Leopardi, Todd Lowe

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    3x20 Say Goodnight, Gracie

    May 6, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

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

    Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Janet Leahy, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Adam Brody, Rob Estes, Chauncey Leopardi, Keith MacKechnie

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    3x21 Here Comes the Son

    May 13, 2003 · 43 min · ★ 7.5

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

    Directed by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Rob Estes, Adam Wylie, Shelly Cole, Teal Redmann

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    3x22 Those Are Strings, Pinocchio Season Finale

    May 20, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.9

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

    Directed by: Jamie Babbit · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Soledad St. Hilaire, Adam Wylie

Season 3 Cast

Lauren GrahamLorelai Gilmore22 episodes

Alexis BledelRory Gilmore22 episodes

Scott PattersonLuke Danes22 episodes

Melissa McCarthySookie St. James22 episodes

Keiko AgenaLane Kim22 episodes

Yanic TruesdaleMichel Gerard22 episodes

Liza WeilParis Geller22 episodes

Sean GunnKirk Gleason22 episodes

Jared PadaleckiDean Forester22 episodes

Kelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes

Milo VentimigliaJess Mariano22 episodes

Edward HerrmannRichard Gilmore22 episodes

Shelly ColeMadeline Lynn13 episodes

Teal RedmannLouise Grant13 episodes

Liz TorresMiss Patty10 episodes

Michael WintersTaylor Doose10 episodes

Jackson DouglasJackson Belleville10 episodes

Adam BrodyDave Rygalski9 episodes

Emily KurodaMrs. Kim9 episodes

Sally StruthersBabette Dell7 episodes

Todd LoweZack van Gerbig5 episodes

John CabreraBrian Fuller5 episodes

Tricia O'KelleyNicole Leahy5 episodes

Jessica KiperShane4 episodes

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