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New and Improved Lorelai

Episode number: 1

Overview: Luke responds to Lorelai. Rory faces legal consequences. Angry with Rory, Richard and Emily, Lorelai cuts off ties with them.

Fight Face

Episode number: 2

Overview: Rory winds up in a fight while performing community service. Lorelai gets a dog. Luke and Lorelai decide to renovate Lorelai's house.

The UnGraduate

Episode number: 3

Overview: Rory takes a job at Emily's Daughters of the American Revolution office and serves as her grandmother's spy. Lorelai won't commit to a date.

Always a Godmother, Never a God

Episode number: 4

Overview: Sookie hopes to reconcile the estranged Gilmore girls by asking both Lorelai and Rory to be godparents to her kids, but things don't go as planned.

We've Got Magic to Do

Episode number: 5

Overview: After two separate confrontations with the Huntzbergers at a D.A.R. party, Richard and Emily realize Lorelai was right about their treatment of Rory.

Welcome to the Doll House

Episode number: 6

Overview: After asking Logan about Rory's future plans, Richard admits it was a mistake to let Rory make rash decisions and discusses the matter with Lorelai.

Twenty-One is the Loneliest Number

Episode number: 7

Overview: Both Lorelai and Rory are saddened that their estrangement will keep them from spending Rory's 21st birthday the way they had always planned.

Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ringing Out

Episode number: 8

Overview: When her former boyfriend visits and reveals an amazing success, Rory begins rethinking the choices she's made with her life.

The Prodigal Daughter Returns

Episode number: 9

Overview: After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.

He's Slippin’ ‘Em Bread... Dig?

Episode number: 10

Overview: Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.

The Perfect Dress

Episode number: 11

Overview: Wanting to get to know his newly discovered relative, Luke makes a visit. Lorelai sets a date but has a feeling something's not right.

Just Like Gwen and Gavin

Episode number: 12

Overview: Lorelai finds out about Luke's secret, but not from Luke. She tries to be supportive, but Luke's reaction hurts her. Logan tries to win over Rory.

Friday Night's Alright for Fighting

Episode number: 13

Overview: Luke gets to know April. Rory tries to get the school newspaper published after the staff quits. All four Gilmores vent their frustrations.

You've Been Gilmored

Episode number: 14

Overview: Lorelai brings Luke to dinner with her parents. When Rory becomes the new editor of the school paper, her roommate kicks her out of their apartment.

A Vineyard Valentine

Episode number: 15

Overview: Rory, Lorelai and their beaus spend Valentine's Day weekend on Martha's Vineyard. During their stay, Rory's boyfriend saves the day.

Bridesmaids Revisited

Episode number: 16

Overview: Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup.

I'm OK, You're OK

Episode number: 17

Overview: Rory forgives her beau. Luke's girlfriend is secretly upset when he spends a few days with April. Rory does some spying on her mother's behalf.

The Real Paul Anka

Episode number: 18

Overview: Unhappy because Rory hasn't really forgiven him, Logan takes off with his friends. Rory runs into Luke and April at a bookstore in Philadelphia.

I Get A Sidekick Out of You

Episode number: 19

Overview: After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.

Super Cool Party People

Episode number: 20

Overview: When Luke plans a birthday party for April at the diner, Lorelai wants to help and is hurt that Luke thinks it's too soon for her to meet April.

Driving Miss Gilmore

Episode number: 21

Overview: Lorelai helps Emily while she's unable to see after minor eye surgery. Rory takes charge of Logan's recovery when he returns home.

Partings

Episode number: 22

Overview: Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.