2004 Gilmore GirlsSeason 5Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions
First episode: 2004-09-21Last episode: 2005-05-17
As season five of the Emmy®-winning series unfolds, Lorelai and Rory once again face major changes. In addition to recurring guest stars Jared Padalecki, David Sutcliffe and Michael DeLuise, Norman Mailer and Carole King also guest star.
Episodes
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Rory and Lorelai argue about a choice Rory made. Lorelai is happy in her new relationship. Emily and Rory plan to take a European trip

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After Rory apologizes to Lorelai, she sends a letter from Europe, which has unintended consequences. Meanwhile, Luke returns home

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Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting

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Rory and Dean meet alone to discuss where they stand with each other. Lorelai and Sookie manage Jackson's campaign for a town office

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Wanting to smooth over her relationship with Dean, Lorelai suggests a night out with Luke and Rory – but the evening goes awry

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Lorelai and Sookie are thrilled when a cultural icon starts frequenting the Dragonfly Inn dining room. Rory discovers an intriguing secret society

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Logan takes Rory to a mysterious and elaborate event. After discovering that Lorelai has a new beau, Emily and Richard spend time with him

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When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend

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Rory and Lorelai plan to convince Richard and Emily to reconcile, but Emily dashes their hopes by making a bold announcement

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Rory hosts a high school student who's considering the same university, but things don't go as planned. Lorelai and her beau have their first fight

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When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was

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Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction

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Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him

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After the disastrous scene at her parents' recent social event, Lorelai begs her boyfriend not to give up on their relationship

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Lorelai is upset about the recent turn of events. Luke builds sets for the elementary school play in hopes of seeing the costume designer

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Richard and Emily return from their second honeymoon. Miserable Luke burns food and handles complaining customers by throwing them out of the diner

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Rory regrets agreeing with her beau to date other people. Lorelai reunites with her boyfriend but remains cold toward Emily

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Luke helps turn an old house into a museum. Lorelai says too much during an interview about the inn. Rory, Paris and Lane have boyfriend trouble

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When Rory tells her beau she can't have a casual relationship with him, he gives her an unexpected response. Sookie finds herself confined to her bed

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Rory begins her internship at one of Logan's father's newspapers. Emily and Richard fawn over Rory's boyfriend, but Lorelai is not as impressed

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Rory is surprised by the performance review she receives from Logan's father. Luke's plan to buy the Twickham house is threatened by a competing bid

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Lorelai rescues Rory after a night of reckless behavior. Shocked to hear her daughter's plans for the future, she turns to Luke for help