Season 2
22 episodes · first aired 2001-10-09
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Sadie, Sadie... 2001-10-09 | 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. | 2001-10-09 | 7.0 |
 | 02 | Hammers and Veils 2001-10-09 | Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news. | 2001-10-09 | 6.9 |
 | 03 | Red Light on the Wedding Night 2001-10-16 | During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans. | 2001-10-16 | 7.2 |
 | 04 | The Road Trip to Harvard 2001-10-23 | 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. | 2001-10-23 | 7.6 |
 | 05 | Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy 2001-10-30 | Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy. | 2001-10-30 | 7.1 |
 | 06 | Presenting Lorelai Gilmore 2001-11-06 | Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man. | 2001-11-06 | 7.0 |
 | 07 | Like Mother, Like Daughter 2001-11-13 | Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show. | 2001-11-13 | 7.5 |
 | 08 | The Ins and Outs of Inns 2001-11-20 | 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. | 2001-11-20 | 7.4 |
 | 09 | Run Away, Little Boy 2001-11-27 | When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal. | 2001-11-27 | 6.9 |
 | 10 | The Bracebridge Dinner 2001-12-11 | While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast. | 2001-12-11 | 7.3 |
 | 11 | Secrets and Loans 2002-01-22 | 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. | 2002-01-22 | 6.8 |
 | 12 | Richard in Stars Hollow 2002-01-29 | 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. | 2002-01-29 | 6.9 |
 | 13 | A-Tisket, A-Tasket 2002-02-05 | The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory. | 2002-02-05 | 7.9 |
 | 14 | It Should've Been Lorelai 2002-02-12 | 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. | 2002-02-12 | 6.8 |
 | 15 | Lost & Found 2002-02-26 | 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. | 2002-02-26 | 6.8 |
 | 16 | There's the Rub 2002-04-09 | 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. | 2002-04-09 | 7.5 |
 | 17 | Dead Uncles & Vegetables 2002-04-16 | Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding. | 2002-04-16 | 7.1 |
 | 18 | Back in the Saddle Again 2002-04-23 | 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. | 2002-04-23 | 6.8 |
 | 19 | Teach Me Tonight 2002-04-30 | 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. | 2002-04-30 | 7.2 |
 | 20 | Help Wanted 2002-05-07 | Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her. | 2002-05-07 | 6.8 |
 | 21 | Lorelai's Graduation Day 2002-05-14 | Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York. | 2002-05-14 | 7.8 |
 | 22 | I Can't Get Started 2002-05-21 | On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow. | 2002-05-21 | 6.9 |
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