
Gilmore Girls — Season 2
Life's short. Talk fast.
About this season
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 a relationship most people only dream of.
Episodes (22)

1. Sadie, Sadie...
7.0Aired 9 October 2001 • 41 min
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.

2. Hammers and Veils
6.9Aired 9 October 2001 • 44 min
Rory's sudden flurry of extracurricular activity strains her relationship with Dean. Emily is cold when Lorelai finally reveals her big news.

3. Red Light on the Wedding Night
7.2Aired 16 October 2001 • 43 min
During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.

4. The Road Trip to Harvard
7.6Aired 23 October 2001 • 43 min
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.

5. Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
7.1Aired 30 October 2001 • 44 min
Lorelai tries to dissuade Luke from allowing his relative to live with him. Rory finds herself attracted to another boy.

6. Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
7.0Aired 6 November 2001 • 44 min
Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.

7. Like Mother, Like Daughter
7.5Aired 13 November 2001 • 44 min
Advised to become more social at Chilton, Rory winds up in the most popular school clique, while Lorelai helps with a fundraising fashion show.

8. The Ins and Outs of Inns
7.4Aired 20 November 2001 • 44 min
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.

9. Run Away, Little Boy
6.9Aired 27 November 2001 • 44 min
When Rory and her classmate Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, a jealous Dean insists on attending every rehearsal.

10. The Bracebridge Dinner
7.3Aired 11 December 2001 • 44 min
While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.

11. Secrets and Loans
6.8Aired 22 January 2002 • 43 min
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.

12. Richard in Stars Hollow
6.9Aired 29 January 2002 • 44 min
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.

13. A-Tisket, A-Tasket
7.9Aired 5 February 2002 • 43 min
The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.

14. It Should've Been Lorelai
6.8Aired 12 February 2002 • 42 min
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.

15. Lost & Found
6.8Aired 26 February 2002 • 42 min
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.

16. There's the Rub
7.5Aired 9 April 2002 • 44 min
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.

17. Dead Uncles & Vegetables
7.1Aired 16 April 2002 • 44 min
Lorelai and Rory help out at the diner while Luke makes funeral arrangements. Emily goes overboard helping to plan a wedding.

18. Back in the Saddle Again
6.8Aired 23 April 2002 • 44 min
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.

19. Teach Me Tonight
7.2Aired 30 April 2002 • 44 min
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.

20. Help Wanted
6.8Aired 7 May 2002 • 43 min
Lorelai helps Richard establish a consulting business. Rory becomes angry that everyone blames Jess for what happened to her.

21. Lorelai's Graduation Day
7.8Aired 14 May 2002 • 42 min
Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.

22. I Can't Get Started
6.9Aired 21 May 2002 • 44 min
On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.