Season 4
22 episodes · first aired 2003-09-23
| Still | # | Title | Overview | Air date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 01 | Ballrooms and Biscotti 2003-09-23 | After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college. | 2003-09-23 | 6.5 |
 | 02 | The Lorelais' First Day at Yale 2003-09-30 | Lorelai helps Rory move into her dorm, where she meets an odd new roommate, and learns that she will also be sharing her room with a familiar face. | 2003-09-30 | 7.8 |
 | 03 | The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles 2003-10-07 | Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme. | 2003-10-07 | 7.6 |
 | 04 | Chicken or Beef? 2003-10-14 | While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day. | 2003-10-14 | 7.4 |
 | 05 | The Fundamental Things Apply 2003-10-21 | Lorelai struggles to hide details of her life from Emily. Rory discovers that college dating isn't easy. Lorelai invites Luke over for movie night. | 2003-10-21 | 7.4 |
 | 06 | An Affair to Remember 2003-10-28 | Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust. | 2003-10-28 | 7.5 |
 | 07 | The Festival of Living Art 2003-11-04 | Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings. | 2003-11-04 | 7.5 |
 | 08 | Die, Jerk 2003-11-11 | Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship. | 2003-11-11 | 7.4 |
 | 09 | Ted Koppel's Big Night Out 2003-11-18 | Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner. | 2003-11-18 | 7.4 |
 | 10 | The Nanny and the Professor 2004-01-20 | Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship. | 2004-01-20 | 7.3 |
 | 11 | In the Clamor and the Clangor 2004-01-27 | Lorelai is upset that Luke has gotten an apartment in another town. Rory learns that a guy she likes has been spreading false information about her. | 2004-01-27 | 7.7 |
 | 12 | A Family Matter 2004-02-03 | Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious. | 2004-02-03 | 6.7 |
 | 13 | Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels 2004-02-10 | Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother. | 2004-02-10 | 7.7 |
 | 14 | The Incredible Sinking Lorelais 2004-02-17 | Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn. | 2004-02-17 | 7.7 |
 | 15 | Scene in a Mall 2004-02-24 | Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life. When Lorelai and Rory spend a day at the mall, they run into Emily on a wild shopping spree. | 2004-02-24 | 6.9 |
 | 16 | The Reigning Lorelai 2004-03-02 | Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard. | 2004-03-02 | 7.9 |
 | 17 | Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist 2004-04-13 | Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton. | 2004-04-13 | 7.5 |
 | 18 | Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom! 2004-04-20 | Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory. | 2004-04-20 | 7.2 |
 | 19 | Afterboom 2004-04-27 | Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life. | 2004-04-27 | 7.8 |
 | 20 | Luke Can See Her Face 2004-05-04 | A self-help tape helps a depressed Luke realize who his soul mate is. Lorelai is stressed as the Dragonfly Inn's opening day approaches. | 2004-05-04 | 7.9 |
 | 21 | Last Week Fights, This Week Tights 2004-05-11 | Jess walks his mother down the aisle at her Renaissance-themed wedding. Luke asks his new love interest on a date. Dean confides in Rory. | 2004-05-11 | 7.1 |
 | 22 | Raincoats and Recipes 2004-05-18 | Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai. | 2004-05-18 | 6.3 |
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