Air date: 2004-09-21

Runtime: 43 min

Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip.

Air date: 2004-09-28

Runtime: 41 min

After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home.

Air date: 2004-10-05

Runtime: 43 min

Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.

Air date: 2004-10-12

Runtime: 43 min

Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office.

Air date: 2004-10-19

Runtime: 43 min

Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry.

Air date: 2004-10-26

Runtime: 43 min

Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society.

Air date: 2004-11-02

Runtime: 43 min

Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him.

Air date: 2004-11-09

Runtime: 43 min

When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.

Air date: 2004-11-16

Runtime: 43 min

Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement.

Air date: 2004-11-30

Runtime: 43 min

Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight.

Air date: 2005-01-25

Runtime: 43 min

When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.

Air date: 2005-02-01

Runtime: 43 min

Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.

Air date: 2005-02-08

Runtime: 43 min

Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.

Air date: 2005-02-15

Runtime: 42 min

After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship.

Air date: 2005-02-22

Runtime: 43 min

Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer.

Air date: 2005-03-01

Runtime: 43 min

Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner.

Air date: 2005-03-08

Runtime: 43 min

Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily.

Air date: 2005-04-19

Runtime: 43 min

Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble.

Air date: 2005-04-26

Runtime: 43 min

When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed.

Air date: 2005-05-03

Runtime: 43 min

Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed.

Air date: 2005-05-10

Runtime: 43 min

Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid.

Air date: 2005-05-17

Runtime: 44 min

Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help.