
Episodes

1. Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days
24 Sept 2002 · 44 min · 7.0/10
Back from a summer internship in Washington, D.C., Rory finds herself torn between Dean and Jess. Meanwhile, Lorelai questions her future.

2. Haunted Leg
1 Oct 2002 · 43 min · 7.1/10
Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.

3. Application Anxiety
8 Oct 2002 · 43 min · 7.1/10
After a Harvard application arrives, Rory and Lorelai seek advice. Meanwhile, Lane places an ad and becomes enamored with a respondent.

4. One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
15 Oct 2002 · 41 min · 7.3/10
Things get ugly when Lorelai speaks at the high school's career day. To rebel against her conservative mother, Lane does something drastic.

5. Eight O'Clock at the Oasis
22 Oct 2002 · 43 min · 7.2/10
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.

6. Take the Deviled Eggs...
5 Nov 2002 · 41 min · 7.1/10
When Lorelai winds up attending a social event with Rory, she learns more about Christopher's life than she wanted to know.

7. They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
12 Nov 2002 · 43 min · 7.1/10
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.

8. Let the Games Begin
19 Nov 2002 · 44 min · 7.5/10
Lorelai, Rory, Richard and Emily visit Richard's alma mater, but Richard causes trouble by secretly making some arrangements in advance.

9. A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
26 Nov 2002 · 41 min · 6.5/10
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.

10. That'll Do, Pig
14 Jan 2003 · 42 min · 7.2/10
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.

11. I Solemnly Swear...
21 Jan 2003 · 41 min · 7.0/10
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.

12. Lorelai Out of Water
28 Jan 2003 · 43 min · 7.2/10
Lorelai gets an angling lesson from Luke before her fishing date with her new beau. Meanwhile, the political battle between Rory and Paris escalates.

13. Dear Emily and Richard
4 Feb 2003 · 41 min · 7.8/10
When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.

14. Swan Song
11 Feb 2003 · 44 min · 7.0/10
Lorelai goes away with her boyfriend for a weekend in New York, but she worries about leaving Rory and her boyfriend together.

15. Face-Off
18 Feb 2003 · 44 min · 7.3/10
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.

16. The Big One
25 Feb 2003 · 44 min · 7.3/10
Rory and Paris compete to give a speech at a school celebration. Meanwhile, Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with someone unexpected.

17. A Tale of Poes and Fire
15 Apr 2003 · 44 min · 7.4/10
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.

18. Happy Birthday, Baby
22 Apr 2003 · 44 min · 7.5/10
While Lorelai deals with the aftermath at the inn, Rory schemes to give her mom a special birthday party, complete with a gigantic surprise.

19. Keg! Max!
29 Apr 2003 · 43 min · 7.8/10
Rory makes plans to attend the prom. Lane's rock band debuts at a big party, where longstanding animosities finally explode.

20. Say Goodnight, Gracie
6 May 2003 · 44 min · 7.5/10
After the brawl at her band's debut, Lane is in trouble with her mother. Later, Jess receives a visitor at the diner.

21. Here Comes the Son
13 May 2003 · 43 min · 7.5/10
Jess travels across the country for a visit. Rory helps Emily choose an outfit for Rory's graduation, resulting in a conflict with Lorelai.

22. Those Are Strings, Pinocchio
20 May 2003 · 44 min · 7.9/10
Rory and Lorelai prepare for Rory's graduation from Chilton. But major developments involving the inn threaten to dampen the festivities.
Gilmore Girls Season 3: quick answers
How many episodes are in Gilmore Girls Season 3?
Season 3 of Gilmore Girls has 22 episodes, about 16 hours in total.
When did Gilmore Girls Season 3 come out?
Season 3 premiered on 24 Sept 2002.
What is the best episode of Gilmore Girls Season 3?
By viewer score, episode 22, “Those Are Strings, Pinocchio”, at 7.9/10.