Rory and Dean argue about women's roles after watching "The Donna Reed Show." Emily makes Lorelai face her feelings.

Rory's father returns, causing tension in Emily and Richard's house – and forcing Lorelai to make a big decision about her family's future.

During a wild party, Lorelai impulsively calls someone, and their conversation gives her second thoughts about her plans.

Rory surprises everyone by agreeing to make her debut at a ball, and Lorelai finds herself attracted to a changed man.

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

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.

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.

Lorelai is about to graduate from business school, so Rory secretly invites guests to her graduation ceremony. Rory makes a trip to New York.

On the day before the wedding, Lorelai enjoys a romantic evening. Meanwhile, Rory is thrilled when a familiar face returns to Stars Hollow.

Emily's attempts to reunite Christopher with Lorelai and Rory result in an ugly confrontation between Rory and Christopher.

When Sherry goes into labor and asks Rory to stay with her at the hospital, Lorelai reminisces about the day Rory was born.

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

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

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

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

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

After months of estrangement, Lorelai and Rory make their first move toward reconciliation. Luke gets a big surprise but conceals it from Lorelai.

Rory's long-absent father reappears in her and Lorelai's lives, casting uncertainty on what this will mean for Lorelai's current relationship.

Lorelai brings Luke to dinner with her parents. When Rory becomes the new editor of the school paper, her roommate kicks her out of their apartment.

Rory dazzles the crowd at a journalism panel, but the next day, she's devastated to learn how her boyfriend behaved during their breakup.

After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.

Rory throws a graduation party for Logan, but their time together is bittersweet. Lorelai delivers an ultimatum to Luke.

Lorelai is mortified when she wakes up with an unexpected bedfellow. Rory is puzzled by Logan's going-away present.

Rory is upset when she has to cancel a long-planned trip to Asia, so Lorelai turns her house into an Asian-themed wonderland.

Lorelai realizes her parents aren't as terrible as she thought. Rory's long-distance relationship proves to be a struggle.

Lorelai is having trouble fully committing to her current relationship. A relative comes to stay with Luke.

Rory is thrilled when her beau comes to town on business but realizes during a dinner with his colleagues that she has no connection to his new world.

Christopher treats Rory's college newspaper co-workers to lunch, but the meal ends abruptly when Rory insists they cover a breaking story.

Christopher and Lorelai take Gigi to visit Sherry. Rory's tenure as editor-in-chief of the university newspaper comes to an end.

Rory initially pretends to be thrilled about Lorelai's announcement, but later lets her mother know how upset she is when they're alone.

Christopher's well-intentioned gesture at Stars Hollow's knit-a-thon brings the event to an early end.

When Christopher witnesses a sweet moment between a couple, he becomes concerned about his partner's commitment to him.

Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference letter for his court case. Lorelai, Christopher and Rory have a late but extravagant Christmas.

Sookie acts strangely. Luke attends his court case hearing. Lorelai is confronted about the character reference letter she wrote for Luke.

During a family emergency, Lorelai can't reach Christopher. Meanwhile, Logan and Luke drop everything to support Rory, Lorelai, Richard and Emily.

Rory has a crush on the teacher filling in for Richard. Christopher and Lorelai talk about their current relationship with each other.

Emily and Richard host a graduation party for Rory. Lorelai and Christopher are relieved to find they can still be friends. Logan surprises Rory.