October 9, 2001 • 41m
Lorelai makes a big decision, but when Emily hears about it from someone else, she's hurt and angry that Lorelai didn't bother to tell her.
October 9, 2001 • 44m
Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.
October 16, 2001 • 43m
During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.
October 23, 2001 • 43m
With her big plans canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the reactions of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip.
October 30, 2001 • 44m
Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.
November 6, 2001 • 44m
Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.
November 13, 2001 • 44m
Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.
November 20, 2001 • 44m
Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship when Lorelai panics and decides their dream of opening an inn together will fail.
November 27, 2001 • 44m
When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal.
December 11, 2001 • 44m
While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.
January 22, 2002 • 43m
Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.
January 29, 2002 • 44m
Newly retired Richard is driving Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he annoys both Lorelai and Rory.
February 5, 2002 • 43m
The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.
February 12, 2002 • 42m
Christopher brings a visitor to Stars Hollow who wants to get to know Rory. Emily is furious that Lorelai isn't trying to win Christopher back.
February 26, 2002 • 42m
Rory panics when she realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her. When Lorelai spots someone in Rory's room, she makes accusations of theft.
April 9, 2002 • 44m
Lorelai and Emily's weekend at a spa doesn't go as planned. Meanwhile, Rory's night alone becomes difficult when Paris, Jess and Dean arrive.
April 16, 2002 • 44m
Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.
April 23, 2002 • 44m
After helping Rory with her project for Chilton's annual business fair, Richard realizes he's tired of retirement and wants to start a second career.
April 30, 2002 • 44m
As a favor to Luke, Rory tutors Jess, but during their first study session, Jess convinces Rory to go on a quick outing with him.
May 7, 2002 • 43m
Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her.
May 14, 2002 • 42m
Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.
May 21, 2002 • 44m
On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.