Gilmore Girls: Season 4

What Season 4 of Gilmore Girls

Season 4 Episodes

1. 

   4x01 Ballrooms and Biscotti

   Sep 23, 2003 · 43 min · ★ 6.5

   After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college.

   Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Michael Winters, Ted Rooney, Jackson Douglas

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   4x02 The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

   Sep 30, 2003 · 42 min · ★ 7.8

   Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face.

   Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Alan Oppenheimer, Olivia Hack, Jake Bern, Aris Alvarado

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   4x03 The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

   Oct 7, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.6

   Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme.

   Directed by: Matthew Diamond · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Natalie Garza, Ethan Cohn, Victoria Justice, Olivia Hack

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   4x04 Chicken or Beef?

   Oct 14, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.4

   While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.

   Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Jane Espenson · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Brian Skala, Arielle Kebbel, Chauncey Leopardi

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   4x05 The Fundamental Things Apply

   Oct 21, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.4

   Lorelai struggles to hide details of her life from Emily. Rory discovers that college dating isn't easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for movie night.

   Directing: Neema Barnette · Writing: John Stephens · Starring: Sally Struthers, Ethan Cohn, Olivia Hack, Alan Simpson

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   4x06 An Affair to Remember

   Oct 28, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

   Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.

   Directing: Matthew Diamond · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Ethan Cohn, Olivia Hack, Katie Walder, Mary Faulkner

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   4x07 The Festival of Living Art

   Nov 4, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.5

   Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

   Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Sally Struthers, Nick Offerman, Grant-Lee Phillips, Todd Lowe

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   4x08 Die, Jerk

   Nov 11, 2003 · 43 min · ★ 7.4

   Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship.

   Directing: Tom Moore · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Olivia Hack, Katie Walder, Danny Strong, Rusty Schwimmer

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   4x09 Ted Koppel's Big Night Out Mid-Season Finale

   Nov 18, 2003 · 44 min · ★ 7.4

   Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner.

   Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Michael York, Greg Cipes, Liz Torres, Rose Abdoo

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    4x10 The Nanny and the Professor

    Jan 20, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.3

    Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship.

    Directing: Peter Lauer · Writing: Scott Kaufer · Starring: Ethan Cohn, Michael York, Monique Coleman, Danny Strong

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    4x11 In the Clamor and the Clangor

    Jan 27, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.7

    Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her.

    Directed by: Michael Grossman · Written by: Sheila R. Lawrence, Janet Leahy · Starring: Todd Lowe, Liz Torres, Rami Malek, Sebastian Bach

12. 

    4x12 A Family Matter

    Feb 3, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 6.7

    Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious.

    Directing: Kenny Ortega · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Olivia Hack, Brandon Barash, Pat Crawford Brown

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    4x13 Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

    Feb 10, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.7

    Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

    Directed by: Chris Long · Written by: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Lawrence Pressman

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    4x14 The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

    Feb 17, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.7

    Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn.

    Directing: Steve Clancy · Writing: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Ethan Cohn, Olivia Hack, Katie Walder

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    4x15 Scene in a Mall

    Feb 24, 2004 · 41 min · ★ 6.9

    Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree.

    Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Tessa Ludwick, Arielle Kebbel, Todd Lowe

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    4x16 The Reigning Lorelai

    Mar 2, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

    Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard.

    Directing: Marita Grabiak · Writing: Jane Espenson · Starring: Ethan Cohn, Tiffany Fraser, Josh Holt, Danny Strong

17. 

    4x17 Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist

    Apr 13, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.5

    Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton.

    Directing: Jamie Babbit · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Elizabeth Bond, Ethan Cohn, Katie Walder

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    4x18 Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

    Apr 20, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.2

    Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.

    Directing: Daniel Palladino · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Ethan Cohn, Catherine McGoohan, Arielle Kebbel

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    4x19 Afterboom

    Apr 27, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.8

    Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

    Directing: Michael Zinberg · Writing: Sheila R. Lawrence · Starring: Michael York, Todd Lowe, Patrick Thomas O'Brien, Danny Strong

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    4x20 Luke Can See Her Face

    May 4, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.9

    A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches.

    Directing: Matthew Diamond · Writing: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Maïté Schwartz, Ethan Cohn

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    4x21 Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

    May 11, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 7.1

    Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory.

    Directing: Chris Long · Writing: Daniel Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Dayna Devon, Ethan Cohn

22. 

    4x22 Raincoats and Recipes Season Finale

    May 18, 2004 · 43 min · ★ 6.3

    Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

    Directing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Writing: Amy Sherman-Palladino · Starring: Jared Padalecki, Sally Struthers, Grant-Lee Phillips, Rini Bell

Season 4 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

Kelly BishopEmily Gilmore22 episodes

Edward HerrmannRichard Gilmore22 episodes

Chris EigemanJason Stiles22 episodes

Ethan CohnGlenn Babble10 episodes

Jared PadaleckiDean Forester8 episodes

Olivia HackTanna Schrick8 episodes

Liz TorresMiss Patty8 episodes

Katie WalderJanet Billings7 episodes

Emily KurodaMrs. Kim7 episodes

Jackson DouglasJackson Belleville7 episodes

Todd LoweZack van Gerbig6 episodes

Michael WintersTaylor Doose6 episodes

John CabreraBrian Fuller6 episodes

Biff YeagerTom6 episodes

Sally StruthersBabette Dell5 episodes

Rose AbdooGypsy5 episodes

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