Emily hires Lorelai and Sookie to cater an elaborate launch party for Richard's new company, but insists they prove that they are worthy of her trust.

Rory and Lorelai participate in a Stars Hollow event in which the townspeople dress up and present tableaux imitating famous paintings.

Lorelai invites friends and family to do a test run of the Dragonfly Inn opening. Two suitors pursue Lorelai.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Rory has an interview. Lorelai must settle a fight between Lane and her mother. Logan reveals a failure to Rory.

Rory has a scary dream about what lies ahead for her. A visitor discusses Rory's future with Lorelai. Lorelai pours her heart out on karaoke night.

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

In this series finale, Rory makes a sudden change in her summer plans, and Luke enlists everyone in Stars Hollow to throw her a farewell party.