Gilmore Girls - Season 5

First aired: 9/21/2004 22 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Say Goodbye to Daisy Miller

Aired: 9/21/2004

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.

2. A Messenger, Nothing More

Aired: 9/28/2004

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

3. Written in the Stars

Aired: 10/5/2004

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.

4. Tippecanoe and Taylor, Too

Aired: 10/12/2004

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

5. We Got Us a Pippi Virgin!

Aired: 10/19/2004

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

6. Norman Mailer, I'm Pregnant!

Aired: 10/26/2004

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

7. You Jump, I Jump, Jack

Aired: 11/2/2004

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

8. The Party's Over

Aired: 11/9/2004

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

9. Emily Says Hello

Aired: 11/16/2004

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

10. But Not as Cute as Pushkin

Aired: 11/30/2004

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.

11. Women Of Questionable Morals

Aired: 1/25/2005

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

12. Come Home

Aired: 2/1/2005

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

13. Wedding Bell Blues

Aired: 2/8/2005

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

14. Say Something

Aired: 2/15/2005

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

15. Jews and Chinese Food

Aired: 2/22/2005

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

16. So... Good Talk

Aired: 3/1/2005

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

17. Pulp Friction

Aired: 3/8/2005

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

18. To Live and Let Diorama

Aired: 4/19/2005

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.

19. But I'm a Gilmore

Aired: 4/26/2005

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.

20. How Many Kropogs to Cape Cod?

Aired: 5/3/2005

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.

21. Blame Booze and Melville

Aired: 5/10/2005

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.

22. A House Is Not a Home

Aired: 5/17/2005

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.