Gilmore Girls

Lorelai accepts Max's proposal, but Emily's attitude dampens the bridal bliss. Meanwhile, Richard's disapproval of Dean leads to the first fight between Rory and her grandfather.

Lorelai accepts Max's proposal, but Emily's attitude dampens the bridal bliss. Meanwhile, Richard's disapproval of Dean leads to the first fight between Rory and her grandfather.

During a wild bachelorette party hosted by Sookie, Lorelai makes an impulsive telephone call to Rory's father, Christopher, and sadly realizes that Max is not the man for her.

With the wedding canceled, Lorelai is eager to escape the sympathies of everyone in Stars Hollow, so she and Rory take off on a road trip that ultimately leads to Harvard University.

Lorelai's advice doesn't dissuade Luke from reluctantly agreeing to care for his wild 17-year-old nephew, Jess. Rory finds herself attracted to Jess, the town's newest resident.

Emily requests that Rory partake in a debutante ball. To everyone's surprise, Rory agrees. Lorelai finds herself attracted to the more responsible man Christopher has become.

Rory's reluctant efforts to socialize put her in the most popular clique at Chilton. Meanwhile, Lorelai volunteers the inn for a Chilton fund-raising fashion show.

Lorelai and Sookie have the first fight of their long friendship upon hearing that the Independence Inn may be sold.

When Rory and Tristan are cast as Romeo and Juliet in a school play, Rory begs him not to tell Dean about their kiss. Meanwhile, Lorelai dates a much younger guy.

While Rory struggles to keep the budding rivalry between Dean and Jess under control, Lorelai invites most of the citizens of Stars Hollow to an elaborate feast.

Lorelai becomes angry when Rory tells Emily about a financial problem, and Emily offers Lorelai a loan. Meanwhile, Rory is confused when Lane joins the cheerleading squad.

Newly retired Richard is making Emily crazy, so Lorelai agrees to take her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he proceeds to annoy both Lorelai and Rory.

The annual Stars Hollow Picnic Basket Auction causes romantic complications when Jess outbids Dean to win a picnic lunch date with Rory.

Lorelai and Rory are stunned when Rory's father, Christopher, brings his new girlfriend, Sherry, to Stars Hollow. Sherry wants to build a meaningful relationship with Rory.

Rory panics when she realizes that she has lost the bracelet that Dean made for her. When the suspicious Lorelai witnesses Jess in Rory's room, she accuses him of stealing.

Lorelai and Emily sneak out of a health spa for some unauthorized food. Rory looks forward to an evening alone, but Paris, Jess and Dean all come to the house unexpectedly.

Luke makes funeral arrangements for his deceased Uncle Louie, Stars Hollow's most disliked citizen. Meanwhile, Emily makes extravagant suggestions for Sookie's upcoming wedding.

For Chilton's business fair, Rory must create and market a first-aid kit for teens, so she asks Richard for advice. Meanwhile, Lorelai causes problems when Michel's mother visits.

When Jess convinces Rory to let him drive, he crashes her car, breaking Rory's wrist. Lorelai's anger that Rory was put in danger prompts Luke to put Jess on a bus to New York.

Lorelai volunteers her skills to help Richard establish a consulting business. Rory makes a realization, and her anger and guilt finally lead to an outburst directed at Emily.

Rory secretly invites townspeople to Lorelai's business school graduation ceremony. Meanwhile, Rory visits Jess in New York and misses her mom's proud moment because of bus delays.

On the eve of Sookie's wedding, Lorelai and Christopher share an intimate night together. Meanwhile, Rory greets Jess with a passionate kiss when he returns to Stars Hollow.