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The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 4

Every episode of Gilmore Girls Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 4!

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have...
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  • Raincoats and Recipes
    9.3/10(1,483)
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    #1 - Raincoats and Recipes

    Season 4 Episode 22

    Aired 5/18/2004

    Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

    Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Last Week Fights, This Week Tights
    8.8/10(1,113)
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    #2 - Last Week Fights, This Week Tights

    Season 4 Episode 21

    Aired 5/11/2004

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • The Lorelais' First Day at Yale
    8.5/10(1,031)
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    #3 - The Lorelais' First Day at Yale

    Season 4 Episode 2

    Aired 9/30/2003

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • The Incredible Sinking Lorelais
    8.5/10(978)
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    #4 - The Incredible Sinking Lorelais

    Season 4 Episode 14

    Aired 2/17/2004

    Overwhelmed by her classwork, Rory confides in Dean, who's working on the construction crew at the Dragonfly Inn.

    Director: Steve Clancy

    Writer: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Luke Can See Her Face
    8.5/10(963)
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    #5 - Luke Can See Her Face

    Season 4 Episode 20

    Aired 5/4/2004

    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.

    Director: Matthew Diamond

    Writer: Daniel Palladino, Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels
    8.2/10(839)
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    #6 - Nag Hammadi Is Where They Found the Gnostic Gospels

    Season 4 Episode 13

    Aired 2/10/2004

    Rory crosses paths with Jess in Stars Hollow. Luke's sister visits Stars Hollow and introduces her new boyfriend to her brother.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Scene in a Mall
    8.2/10(808)
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    #7 - Scene in a Mall

    Season 4 Episode 15

    Aired 2/24/2004

    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.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • The Reigning Lorelai
    8.2/10(858)
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    #8 - The Reigning Lorelai

    Season 4 Episode 16

    Aired 3/2/2004

    Richard is devastated by a sudden loss. Emily receives a shock when she finds an old letter that was written to Richard.

    Director: Marita Grabiak

    Writer: Jane Espenson

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  • The Festival of Living Art
    8.1/10(929)
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    #9 - The Festival of Living Art

    Season 4 Episode 7

    Aired 11/4/2003

    Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • In the Clamor and the Clangor
    8.1/10(829)
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    #10 - In the Clamor and the Clangor

    Season 4 Episode 11

    Aired 1/27/2004

    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.

    Director: Michael Grossman

    Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence, Janet Leahy

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  • Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
    8.1/10(803)
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    #11 - Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!

    Season 4 Episode 18

    Aired 4/20/2004

    Jason and Richard are sued. Rory is upset by a decision Dean has made. Dean is told to stop spending time with Rory.

    Director: Daniel Palladino

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • Ted Koppel's Big Night Out
    8.0/10(837)
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    #12 - Ted Koppel's Big Night Out

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 11/18/2003

    Emily realizes that Richard has been secretly meeting someone for lunch for years. Lorelai accepts an invitation to dinner.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist
    8.0/10(915)
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    #13 - Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist

    Season 4 Episode 17

    Aired 4/13/2004

    Rory and Paris head south for their first spring break in Florida, where they run into a couple of their old pals from Chilton.

    Director: Jamie Babbit

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Chicken or Beef?
    7.9/10(832)
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    #14 - Chicken or Beef?

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 10/14/2003

    While visiting Stars Hollow for the weekend, Rory encounters Dean, who awkwardly invites her to an event the next day.

    Director: Chris Long

    Writer: Jane Espenson

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  • The Fundamental Things Apply
    7.9/10(817)
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    #15 - The Fundamental Things Apply

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 10/21/2003

    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.

    Director: Neema Barnette

    Writer: John Stephens

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  • A Family Matter
    7.9/10(808)
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    #16 - A Family Matter

    Season 4 Episode 12

    Aired 2/3/2004

    Luke is wary when his sister comes to town. Lorelai hesitates to tell her parents about her new beau. Paris's affair gets serious.

    Director: Kenny Ortega

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • Afterboom
    7.9/10(788)
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    #17 - Afterboom

    Season 4 Episode 19

    Aired 4/27/2004

    Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Sheila R. Lawrence

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  • Ballrooms and Biscotti
    7.8/10(864)
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    #18 - Ballrooms and Biscotti

    Season 4 Episode 1

    Aired 9/23/2003

    After returning from a summer of backpacking through Europe, Rory and Lorelai frantically prepare for Rory's move to college.

    Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles
    7.8/10(841)
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    #19 - The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles

    Season 4 Episode 3

    Aired 10/7/2003

    Emily redecorates Rory's dorm room without her permission. Lorelai and Sookie cater a kids' birthday party with a "Lord of the Rings" theme.

    Director: Matthew Diamond

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • An Affair to Remember
    7.7/10(809)
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    #20 - An Affair to Remember

    Season 4 Episode 6

    Aired 10/28/2003

    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.

    Director: Matthew Diamond

    Writer: Amy Sherman-Palladino

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  • Die, Jerk
    7.6/10(806)
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    #21 - Die, Jerk

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 11/11/2003

    Rory tries to spice up her articles for the student newspaper. Luke admits to Lorelai that he is revisiting a past relationship.

    Director: Tom Moore

    Writer: Daniel Palladino

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  • The Nanny and the Professor
    7.6/10(784)
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    #22 - The Nanny and the Professor

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 1/20/2004

    Lorelai and Sookie renovate their inn. Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Rory is irritated by Paris's new relationship.

    Director: Peter Lauer

    Writer: Scott Kaufer

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Raincoats and Recipes" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 4. It scored 9.3/10 based on 1483 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 5/18/2004. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Last Week Fights, This Week Tights".