The fourth season of Gilmore Girls, an American comedy drama television series, began airing on September 23, 2003, on The WB.

After Sookie gives birth, she is distracted with the baby and Lorelai is resentful for having to shoulder more responsibility concerning the Inn.

His marriage hits a rocky patch when Lindsay wants to buy a townhouse and Dean may have to drop out of college to earn enough money.

Luke's historically flaky sister, Liz, seems to have found stability as a jewelry maker on the Renaissance fair circuit.

Sookie and Jackson decide to have a home birth and enlist the services of a formidable midwife named Bruce.

When Stars Hollow mounts a festival of living pictures, Kirk goes overboard getting into character for his role as Jesus in "The Last Supper."

Meanwhile, Lane, Zach, and Brian finally find an awesome guitarist to replace Dave, but wonder if he isn't too old to join the band.

Momentous changes are in the air as the Dragonfly Inn approaches opening day by having a shakedown weekend.