As graduation from Chilton Academy approaches, Rory's (Alexis Bledel) life becomes complex, and both her love life and Lorelai's (Lauren Graham) grow chaotic. Recurring guest stars Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) and Billy Burke (Twilight) add drama.

Season 3 Episode 1 - Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days

Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future. Air Date : 24th-Sep-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 2 - Haunted Leg

Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher. Air Date : 1st-Oct-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 3 - Application Anxiety

After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent. Air Date : 8th-Oct-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 4 - One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes

Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic. Air Date : 15th-Oct-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 5 - Eight O'Clock at the Oasis

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. Air Date : 22nd-Oct-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 6 - Take the Deviled Eggs...

When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know. Air Date : 5th-Nov-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 7 - They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?

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. Air Date : 12th-Nov-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 8 - Let the Games Begin

Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance. Air Date : 19th-Nov-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 9 - A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving

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. Air Date : 26th-Nov-2002  Read More

Season 3 Episode 10 - That'll Do, Pig

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. Air Date : 14th-Jan-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 11 - I Solemnly Swear

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. Air Date : 21st-Jan-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 12 - Lorelai Out of Water

Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates. Air Date : 28th-Jan-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 13 - Dear Emily and Richard

When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born. Air Date : 4th-Feb-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 14 - Swan Song

Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together. Air Date : 11th-Feb-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 15 - Face-Off

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. Air Date : 18th-Feb-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 16 - The Big One

Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected. Air Date : 25th-Feb-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 17 - A Tale of Poes and Fire

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. Air Date : 15th-Apr-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 18 - Happy Birthday, Baby

While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise. Air Date : 22nd-Apr-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 19 - Keg! Max!

Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode. Air Date : 29th-Apr-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 20 - Say Goodnight, Gracie

After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner. Air Date : 6th-May-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 21 - Here Comes the Son

Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai. Air Date : 13th-May-2003  Read More

Season 3 Episode 22 - Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities. Air Date : 20th-May-2003  Read More