7.8/10853 votes#1 - 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
8.5/101,019 votes#2 - 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
7.8/10831 votes#3 - 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
7.9/10821 votes#4 - 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
7.8/10806 votes#5 - 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
7.7/10797 votes#6 - 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
8.1/10918 votes#7 - 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
7.6/10795 votes#8 - 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
8.0/10826 votes#9 - 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
7.6/10773 votes#10 - 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
8.1/10818 votes#11 - 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
7.9/10796 votes#12 - 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
8.2/10826 votes#13 - 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
8.5/10964 votes#14 - 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
8.2/10795 votes#15 - 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
8.2/10843 votes#16 - 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
8.0/10900 votes#17 - 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
8.1/10792 votes#18 - 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
7.9/10775 votes#19 - 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
8.5/10950 votes#20 - 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
8.8/101,100 votes#21 - 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
9.3/101,464 votes#22 - 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
The Best Episodes of Gilmore Girls Season 4
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Ballrooms and Biscotti" is the best rated episode of "Gilmore Girls" season 4. It scored 7.8/10 based on 853 votes. Directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and written by Amy Sherman-Palladino, it aired on 9/23/2003. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "The Lorelais' First Day at Yale".